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Associated Press
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
A key coalition partner of Netanyahu is quitting, leaving him with minority in Israeli parliament
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. The Shas ultra-Orthodox party said it was leaving over disagreements surrounding a proposed law meant to grant wide military draft exemptions to its constituents. A second ultra-Orthodox party quit earlier this week over the same issue.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
GAA Palestine suffers €38,000 loss on travel as tour to Ireland left in limbo
GAA Palestine has suffered a loss of €38,000 on non-refundable travel arrangements after the Department of Justice refused their visa application last week to bring 33 children from the West Bank on a two-week tour of Ireland, the organisation said on Tuesday. The group said the Irish Embassy in Tel Aviv had insisted on the purchase of flights before visas were approved, which the organisation condemned as 'reckless'. It receives no central funding and relied on donations to fund its trip. GAA Palestine was established in early 2024 and is not officially recognised by the GAA authority in Ireland, though organisers have said this process is nearing completion. The group was due to arrive in Dublin this Friday, with plans to play a series of friendly and competitive hurling matches with clubs across the island, visit various localities and partake in intercultural exchange activities. READ MORE They were to return to the West Bank two weeks later on August 1st. They were informed last Wednesday, 10 days before their planned departure, of their visa applications being refused. Describing the situation as 'deeply disappointing', the group said it was hopeful that a last-minute resolution could be found. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in the Dáil he is 'perplexed' at the way GAA Palestine approached seeking visas for the 33 Gazan children and 14 adults to travel to Ireland. He said 'the whole thing seems haphazardly organised', as he questioned why no appeal had been made, a week after visas were initially refused. Mr Martin said he was worried a 'certain narrative' is being created that the Government is anti-Palestinian or not facilitating Palestinians coming to Ireland through medical evacuations or with the GAA Palestine organisation for a hurling summer tour. [ Heartbreak as Palestinian GAA players are refused visas to visit Ireland Opens in new window ] Sinn Féin's Ruairí Ó Murchú said an appeal was lodged with the Department of Justice at 1.15pm on Tuesday and he hoped the visas could be delivered by 2pm tomorrow. Otherwise 'there will be an issue in relation to moving through with the issue of violence from settlers because that's the reality that these children are dealing with'. Mr Martin told TDs, 'I am dealing with this' but said that 'given a week has passed since the original decision I find the whole thing somewhat perplexing'. He told TDs 'normally, what would happen is a sporting organisation would come to the Government and say 'we want to organise' well in advance' and that 'there's something wrong here'. It was a serious matter and they could not ignore normal visa procedures, he said. They had to have proper documentation, proper passports and there had to be consent for children travelling with adults who are not their parents.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Netanyahu's coalition is rattled as ultra-Orthodox party announces exit over military draft law
TEL AVIV, Israel — An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party that has been a key governing partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Tuesday it was leaving the coalition government, threatening to destabilize the Israeli leader's rule at a pivotal time in the war in Gaza. United Torah Judaism's two factions said they were bolting the government over disagreements surrounding a bill that would codify broad military draft exemptions for their constituents, many of whom study Jewish texts instead of enlist to the military. The issue has long divided Jewish Israelis, most of whom are required to enlist, a rift that has only widened since the war in Gaza began and demands on military manpower grew.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Death toll in Gaza passes 58,000
politics conflict 37 minutes ago The death toll in Gaza has passed 58,000, according to the health ministry there. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Viewbix: Metagramm Unveils AI-Powered Grammar Solution for Enterprises Seeking Secure, Private, and Customized Language Models
New on-premises grammar engine to revolutionize enterprise language accuracy using proprietary data Tel Aviv, Israel, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viewbix Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIX) ('Viewbix' or the 'Company'), a global developer of ad-tech innovative technologies, today announces that Metagramm Software Ltd. ('Metagramm'), a leading innovator in enterprise AI solutions and its wholly-owned subsidiary, unveils a new advanced on-premise grammar engine, designed specifically for large organizations that demand high linguistic accuracy, data privacy, and tailored communication standards. Unlike generic grammar tools, this enterprise-grade solution will be deployed entirely on-premises, ensuring full data control and compliance with strict security regulations. The engine is trained and continuously adapted using the company's internal data to allow highly accurate grammar, tone, and style corrections that reflect the unique voice and terminology of each organization. 'Most grammar engines are cloud-based and trained on general public data, which often fails to meet the needs of enterprise-level communication,' said Amit Greener, CEO of Metagramm. 'Our solution is different—it will be integrated into the customer's secure environment and will learn from its own data. That means better accuracy, more relevant suggestions, and no data exposure. The new solution is based on our core technology that was developed by a team of experts over the year, which we believe will allow us to launch the new solution in the next six months.' Key Features: On-Premise Deployment: Total data privacy and control with no external data sharing. Custom Language Models: Trained in the user's own documents, emails, and communication guidelines. Enterprise-Grade Accuracy: Grammar, tone, and style corrections tailored to industry-specific language. Secure Integration: Seamlessly connects with internal systems, like document management, intranet platforms, and email servers. Multilingual Capabilities: Support for multiple languages with localized grammar intelligence. The Grammar Engine is ideal for various sectors, such as finance, law, healthcare, and government, where secure, precise communication is mission-critical. About Metagramm Software Ltd. Metagramm specializes in developing advanced writing assistance tools that leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) technologies. Their flagship product, Bubbl, is an innovative writing tool designed to provide personalized and customized text tailored to the user's unique expression. About Viewbix Inc. Viewbix, through certain of its subsidiaries Gix Media Ltd. and Cortex Media Group Ltd., operates in the field of digital advertising. The Group has two main activities search and digital content. The search develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes of acquiring and routing internet user traffic to its customers. The digital content is engaged in the creation and editing of content, in different languages, for different target audiences, for the purposes of generating revenues from leading advertising platforms, including Google, Facebook, Yahoo and Apple, by utilizing such content to obtain internet user traffic for its advertisers. Viewbix's technological tools allow advertisers and website owners to earn more from their advertising campaigns and generate additional profits from their websites. For more information about Viewbix, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. 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