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The Desk13:00 bulletinIsraeli Lawmakers to Be Investigated Over Alleged Police Assault1:17
School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Munition Kills Teen, Injures 23 Near Israeli Border
Security · 15 outlets · 24m ago

School Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Munition Kills Teen, Injures 23 Near Israeli Border

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Cluster Munition Suspected in Fatal Explosion on Mount Ramim

Cluster Munition Suspected in Fatal Explosion on Mount Ramim
9 sources · 25m ago5

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Russian-Israeli Scientist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Funding Navalny Foundation

Russian-Israeli Scientist Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Funding Navalny Foundation
9 sources · 36m ago

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Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Bribery and Bid-Rigging Scheme

Kfar Saba Mayor, Wife Arrested in Bribery and Bid-Rigging Scheme
20 sources · 1h ago

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Politics

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election

IDF to Establish Over 800 Polling Stations for Upcoming Election
10 sources · 44m ago

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Defense Minister Katz Demands High Court Avoid Military Operational Decisions

Defense Minister Katz Demands High Court Avoid Military Operational Decisions
7 sources · 41m ago

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Hundreds of Breslov Hasidic Children Protest IDF Draft Evasion Arrests

Hundreds of Breslov Hasidic Children Protest IDF Draft Evasion Arrests
8 sources · 7m ago6

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Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps

Israeli Supreme Court Orders State to Set Timeline for Return of Displaced to West Bank Camps
6 sources · 28m ago

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Students Handled Cluster Bomb Before Fatal Blast, Father Recounts

Students Handled Cluster Bomb Before Fatal Blast, Father Recounts
4 sources · 45m ago2

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Across the Israeli press

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Politics · 16 sources · 1h ago

Israel's Attorney General Approves Probe of Far-Right MK for Alleged Officer Assault

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Northern Israel Explosion Injures at Least 12 Tourists, Including Children

Economy · 7 sources · 1h ago

Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Dozens in Organizational Shakeup

Politics · 8 sources · 3h ago

Israel's Supreme Court Limits National Insurance Institute's Role in Medical Panels

Security · 20 sources · 7h ago

Daycare Worker Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse

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Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data
Politics · 5 sources · 57m ago

Polish PM Accuses Previous Government of Giving Israel Access to Pegasus Data

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Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet
Economy · 3 sources · 1h ago

Benzene Spikes Hit Stock Market: Bazan Loses $125 Million, Petrochemical Stocks Plummet

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Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him
Culture · 11 sources · 1h ago

Jerry Seinfeld Pledges Donation to Israel After Heckler Confronts Him

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Palestinian Elections Face Hurdles Amid Internal Divisions and External Factors

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American Kosher Fast Food Chain Zalman's Plans Major Expansion in Israel

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Federal Agents Raid Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Federal Agents Raid Home of Anti-Israel Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Federal agents searched the home of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of an immigration offenses investigation. Omar accused President Donald Trump of using law enforcement against political rivals, calling the probe a "political intimidation campaign." The search was conducted under a warrant, according to the Department of Justice. Recent allegations by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which Omar denies, also involve her immigration status.

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Benzene Pollution Near Haifa Refinery Causes School Closures, Stock Plunge

Benzene Pollution Near Haifa Refinery Causes School Closures, Stock Plunge

An unusual benzene pollution event near Israel's Bazan oil refinery in Haifa led to school closures and health advisories for residents. Benzene levels on Saturday exceeded triple the daily limit, prompting concern. While levels temporarily normalized, they rose again, causing further alerts and a stock drop for Bazan. The incident fuels ongoing plans to relocate the refinery by 2030 to improve air quality.

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Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million

Kamari Group Acquires 50% of Bakery and Cafe Chains for $6.5 Million

Kamari Group has acquired a 50% stake in the bakery and cafe chains Tachanat Lechem and BREADCAFE for NIS 23 million. This is the group's second food sector acquisition in a week, following the purchase of a stake in Zalman's sausage chain. The partnership aims to significantly expand Tachanat Lechem's national presence to around 50 branches. The original owners, Sashi and Eran Avital, will remain CEOs.

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Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Arkia Cancels Inaugural Tel Aviv-Tokyo Flights Due to Japanese Permit Issues

Israeli airline Arkia has canceled its initial direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, scheduled for late October and early November, due to Japanese authorities denying permits for a leased aircraft. The airline is offering passengers rebooking with layovers, a discounted change of destination, or a full refund. Arkia is seeking permits for its own aircraft, but a new launch date is uncertain, leaving El Al as the sole direct carrier on the route.

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Tech

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Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Microsoft has launched Maia 300, its third-generation AI chip, aiming to produce over a million units next year to support its AI services and reduce dependence on Nvidia. The new chip features a chiplet architecture and improved energy efficiency, offering an estimated 40% more effective processing per megawatt. In parallel, Microsoft is undergoing workforce adjustments in its Israeli R&D centers, with about 50 employees facing layoffs, while Ohad Yassin prepares to take over as CEO of Microsoft Israel R&D.

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Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Reveals Childhood Audition for Children's Festival

Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir revealed on a podcast that he auditioned for the children's festival "Festigal" at age 12 but was rejected for being too shy. He also participated in a humorous video with content creator Yochanan Tvina, discussing his political stances and singing the Israeli anthem. The interactions occurred as Israeli candidates campaign for upcoming elections.

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