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The Desk11:00 bulletinKfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested on Bribery and Corruption Charges1:25
Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Accused of Orchestrating Bribery Scheme
Security · 12 outlets · 5m ago

Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Accused of Orchestrating Bribery Scheme

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Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Firm Descartes for $7 Billion
8 sources · 10m ago

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Politics

Central Israeli Mayor, Wife, and 22 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe

Central Israeli Mayor, Wife, and 22 Others Arrested in Bribery Probe
22 sources · 1h ago

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Security

Israeli Zoologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation

Israeli Zoologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russia for Small Donation
6 sources · 15m ago

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Haifa Mayor Warns of 'True Alarm' Over Cancerous Benzene Pollution

Haifa Mayor Warns of 'True Alarm' Over Cancerous Benzene Pollution
11 sources · 1h ago

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Israel Seeks Over 1 Million Shekels From Ex-Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault

Israel Seeks Over 1 Million Shekels From Ex-Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
8 sources · 55m ago

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Politics

Private Chats of Netanyahu Advisor Yonatan Urich Leaked Online

Private Chats of Netanyahu Advisor Yonatan Urich Leaked Online
17 sources · 1h ago

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Dramatic Testimonies Expected in Netanyahu Trial as Key Witness Faces Cross-Examination

Dramatic Testimonies Expected in Netanyahu Trial as Key Witness Faces Cross-Examination
7 sources · 36m ago3

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Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years

Israeli Consumer Basket Prices Soar 20% Over Four Years
22 sources · 2h ago

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Tech · 14 sources · 1h ago

Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion

Security · 23 sources · 3h ago

Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Haifa and Krayot

Politics · 23 sources · 5h ago

Netanyahu Defense Celebrated Too Soon: What Really Happened During Mandelblit's Testimony

Security · 7 sources · 1h ago

Forest Fire Engulfs Carmiel Apartment Building

Security · 23 sources · 6h ago

Netanyahu Demands Investigation Into Participants of Anti-Israel Film 'NAZA'

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Lebanese Politician's 1948 Warnings on Israel Echo Today

Former Lebanese Foreign Minister Charles Malik's 1948 warnings about Israel's expansionist ambitions and the Arab world's divisions are gaining renewed attention. In a May 1948 letter and an August 1949 report, Malik predicted Israel's military actions and its potential to endure for decades if not immediately countered by Arab unity. He foresaw a future of Arab subjugation and further Israeli expansion, which many believe has materialized over the past 76 years.

Alarab

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Man Arrested for Brutal Attack with Samurai Sword in Kfar Saba

Man Arrested for Brutal Attack with Samurai Sword in Kfar Saba

A man in Kfar Saba, Israel, has been arrested for allegedly attacking his female companion and her dog with a samurai sword. The woman suffered multiple facial fractures and was hospitalized. The suspect was apprehended at the scene and charged with assault. His detention was extended pending medical and psychological evaluations as the investigation continues.

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Competition Authority Approves Stop Market Acquisition by Herzl Market

Competition Authority Approves Stop Market Acquisition by Herzl Market

The Israel Competition Authority approved the NIS 680 million acquisition of Stop Market by the Dudu Ezra Group's Herzl Market. Bank Hapoalim provided NIS 500 million in financing for the deal, which has now been finalized. The Dudu Ezra Group anticipates its total annual sales will reach NIS 1.5 billion following the acquisition.

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Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Israeli Tourist Missing in Madrid Found Safe

Lidan Arba, a 31-year-old Israeli vacationing in Madrid, was found safe on Monday after being reported missing. Contact with Arba was lost Sunday evening, and concern grew when he missed his flight back to Israel. Extensive searches were launched before he was located in the Spanish capital.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Review: Minor Upgrades, Exceptional Battery Life

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has been reviewed, highlighting its minor design changes, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a new variable aperture camera system. It features a larger battery offering exceptional longevity, a powerful A20 Pro chip, and improved camera performance. While not a significant upgrade from the previous model, it is recommended for users upgrading from older iPhones, with a price of 5,950 shekels in Israel.

Maariv

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Popular Israeli Radio Hosts Hint at Partnership's End

Radio hosts Yinon Magal and Ben Caspit suggested their daily current affairs program on Radio 103FM is ending after the upcoming elections. Magal expressed he could no longer broadcast with Caspit, who agreed, stating they had previously discussed reaching the elections before reassessing. Caspit explained he continued broadcasting to reach listeners within Magal's "media bubble."

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