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The Desk23:00 bulletinSchool Trip Tragedy: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Teen, Injures 23, Sparks Knesset Probe1:12
Teenager Killed, 24 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast in Northern Israel
Security · 28 outlets · 34m ago

Teenager Killed, 24 Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast in Northern Israel

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Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims

Netanyahu Aide Asked ChatGPT for PR Help for Qatar Amid Gaza War, Report Claims
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Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship

Ethiopian Cargo Plane Diverted From Israel Over Pilot's Indonesian Citizenship
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Saudi Crown Prince Rejects Israeli Military Aid Against Houthis

Saudi Crown Prince Rejects Israeli Military Aid Against Houthis
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Kfar Saba Mayor Accused of Corruption; Oversight Mechanisms Questioned

Kfar Saba Mayor Accused of Corruption; Oversight Mechanisms Questioned
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UK Links Iran's Revolutionary Guard to Plot Targeting Air Base

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Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Attack Kills Teen, Injures Dozens

Northern Israel Cluster Bomb Attack Kills Teen, Injures Dozens
5 sources · 19m ago

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Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip

Israeli Teen Killed, Dozens Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Blast During School Trip
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Israel's Health Funds Show Reduced Deficit But Financial Gaps Remain

Israel's Health Funds Show Reduced Deficit But Financial Gaps Remain
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Schools Reopen in Kiryat Ata After Unusual Pollution Incident

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Kfar Saba Mayor's Wife Suspected of Obstructing Investigation

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Israeli-Russian Dual Citizen Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Russian Prison for Small Donation

Security · 23 sources · 13h ago

Eyewitness Describes Harrowing Scene of Youngsters Injured in Ramis Ridge Unexploded Ordnance Incident

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Ultra-Orthodox Paper Slams Finance Minister Smotrich Over Remarks

The ultra-Orthodox newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman' published a scathing editorial against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for his remarks about Rabbi Dov Landau. The paper accused Smotrich of "extreme rudeness" towards Torah leaders and exploiting ultra-Orthodox support for political gain. Following the criticism, Degel HaTorah announced it is no longer part of the right-wing bloc, declaring itself a "bloc of Torah."

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Teenager Killed, Dozens Injured by Unexploded Ordnance Near Lebanon Border

Teenager Killed, Dozens Injured by Unexploded Ordnance Near Lebanon Border

A teenager, Yair Wilensky, was killed and dozens of students were injured by an unexploded ordnance detonation during a hike near the Lebanon border. The incident occurred on Monday in the Ramim Ridge area, where the students were on an educational trip. Three other students were seriously injured, with many sustaining shrapnel wounds. Medical officials described the severity of the injuries, while students recounted their efforts to help each other. The trip had been approved by educational and military authorities, but the area is known to be dangerous due to proximity to the border.

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Investment Fund CVC Acquires 40% Stake in Israeli Camouflage Firm Fibrotex

Investment Fund CVC Acquires 40% Stake in Israeli Camouflage Firm Fibrotex

Investment fund CVC is acquiring a 40% stake in Israeli defense technology firm Fibrotex for approximately $350 million, with the Blum family retaining control. The deal aims to accelerate Fibrotex's global growth, particularly with its primary customer, the U.S. military. The company specializes in advanced camouflage systems and is considered a world leader in its field. The transaction is expected to generate significant tax revenue for Israel.

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Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Student Killed in Northern Israel School Trip Tragedy

Elazar Yair Wilensky, a ninth-grade student from Ma'alot Tarshiha, was killed in an accident during a school trip in northern Israel on Monday. His family described him as a bright and joyful child with his whole future ahead of him. The municipality is providing support to the affected families and students, while prayers are offered for the injured. Funeral arrangements are pending, and the family has requested privacy.

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Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel R&D Center Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Restructuring

Microsoft Israel Research and Development is laying off dozens of employees, affecting about 50 people in the Copilot Studio group as part of a global restructuring. The company employs approximately 3,000 R&D workers in Israel. The move follows recent leadership changes at the Israeli R&D center. Microsoft stated it is supporting affected employees with sensitivity and respect.

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Writer Jack Engelhard Reflects on His Career and the 'Age of Amalek'

Writer Jack Engelhard, author of "Indecent Proposal," reflects on his career and the current era, which he calls the "Age of Amalek." He expresses burnout but believes his works, like "Days of the Bitter End," are significant chronicles. Engelhard critiques the Nobel Prizes and discusses literary philosophy, biblical narratives, and historical figures like Eisenhower and Truman. He concludes by contrasting Mark Twain's view of the Holy Land with Israel's modern revival.

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