Brig. Gen. (res.) A' received command of the Israeli Air Force Equipment Directorate from Brig. Gen. Sh', who stepped down after four years. The handover took place Wednesday, according to the military.
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The Health Ministry has restricted operations at Zol VeGadol branches that sold the Prinok baby puree containing anesthetic drugs, according to i24NEWS.
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A fire broke out in the Menucha V'Nechala neighborhood of Rehovot, according to reports.
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A cargo vessel, the 'Blue Antares,' which left Ashdod port this morning carrying scrap metal, reported rising temperatures, explosions, and flames in two large storage containers about 75 nautical miles off Israel's coast. The crew sealed the containers and injected CO₂ to suppress the fire, and the captain ordered a return to Haifa port, where fire crews from the Krayot station met the vessel at Haifa's Israel Shipyards dock at 20:45.
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Firefighting teams have been dispatched to the Tur'an area on Route 77 following a report of a brush fire. No casualties or property damage have been reported yet.
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Apple has increased prices across its MacBook and iPad lineup, with the MacBook Pro rising from $1,699 to $1,999 and the iPad Pro from $999 to $1,199. The company attributed the move to the ongoing global chip shortage, according to the report.
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The Trump administration has submitted a formal request to Congress for a supplemental budget of $87.6 billion, designated to cover costs of the conflict with Iran and replenish depleted resources, according to a memo obtained by CNN. The funds also include allocation for Washington D.C. restoration projects.
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An Israeli commentator warns that President Trump's reported intention to sell F-35 stealth fighters to Ankara is more dangerous than previous iterations, citing Erdogan's escalating anti-Israel rhetoric, Turkey's naval doctrine, and risks of technology leakage to Russia and Iran. The Israeli Air Force would likely retain regional dominance, but its near-total air superiority would be eroded.
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The acting director-general of Israel's Central Elections Committee declared Thursday that attempts to threaten or forge the country's elections will fail, according to the Elections Committee.
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The October Council, a protest group formed after October 7, 2023, has declared a 'Day of a Thousand' — a national civil memorial to be held next week, according to the group's announcement on N12. The day will include a nationwide moment of silence at 10:00 AM, protests and testimonies across the country, and a central rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
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A serious rollover car accident was reported at the Ga'ash Interchange, according to emergency dispatch traffic.
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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launched a detailed education reform plan Thursday, calling the current education minister 'terrible' and saying the last four years have been 'devastating' for the system. The Together party leader's proposal includes free daycare for reserve soldiers, AI-based personal tutors for every student, advancing matriculation exams to 11th grade, and consolidating all state education streams into a single system.
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Reut Adari, mother of Shin Bet operative Idan Adari who was killed at the Nova festival on October 7, confronted Shin Bet Director Dudi Zini at a press conference Thursday, accusing him of politicizing her son's death to serve Prime Minister Netanyahu's agenda. 'You will not erase our children's blood,' she said.
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The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Aidoc's new AI chest X-ray analysis system a 'breakthrough device' designation, according to Israeli media. The designation, the company's second in less than a year, accelerates regulatory approval for a system designed to auto-generate radiology report drafts and reduce radiologist workload.
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A Vodafone employee in Australia allegedly called a customer a 'dirty Zionist' and shouted 'Free Palestine' after becoming frustrated while assisting her with a device issue, according to The Jerusalem Post. The employee also filmed the customer without consent. The incident is under review by Vodafone.
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Iran has restated its longstanding grievances against Bahrain, according to a post on reports feed. The brief message does not specify the content of the renewed claims or any resulting action, but suggests a shift back to political pressure after a period of active military confrontation.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry responded Wednesday night to what it called "contradictory statements" from the United States regarding the memorandum of understanding, saying the US position will not reduce Tehran's distrust. The statement did not specify which US remarks it was referring to, according to Iranian media reports.
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The police officer who was suspended after footage emerged of him kicking a Haredi protester on Highway 4 was questioned Thursday by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) and released without restrictive conditions, according to Israeli media reports.
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The left-wing Colombian presidential candidate conceded defeat Wednesday evening, clearing the way for right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. The concession follows the election held over the weekend, in which de la Espriella received 49.66% of the vote.