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Water Price to Rise 2.3% in January; Professional Officials Demanded a Higher Increase
The Water Authority Council decided to raise the water tariff by 2.3% at the beginning of 2027. Water Authority professionals, the Finance Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry demanded a doubled increase and lost the vote by a majority of one vote.
Supreme Court: WhatsApp Promise of Penthouse to Ex-Partner Not Binding
The Supreme Court ruled that a WhatsApp message in which a businessman promised his former partner a penthouse apartment is not binding on him. The Supreme Court overturned the District Court's decision, which had obligated the man to transfer the apartment to her, and ruled that the man was entitled to retract his undertaking to give the gift.
Two injured in shooting incident on Herzl Street in Haifa; motive apparently criminal
A 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were injured in a shooting incident on Herzl Street in Haifa and were evacuated to Rambam Hospital. The man was seriously injured and the woman moderately injured. Police opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, and the motive is apparently criminal.
Temperatures to drop and rain expected at the end of the week, with flood concerns
Temperatures are expected to drop gradually over the course of the week, and rain is expected to return to the country toward the end of the week. On Thursday, local rain is expected, mainly in the north and on the coastal plain, and on Friday rain will also fall in the center and northern Negev.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team at age 41, after 234 appearances and 146 goals for the side. He won the Euro 2016 and the Nations League with the team, and his retirement came after disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus.
Itay Shechter Revealed as 'The Rabbit' on 'The Masked Singer' and Eliminated
Former footballer Itay Shechter was revealed as the person hiding behind the rabbit costume on the reality show 'The Masked Singer' on Keshet 12, after weeks of guessing. He was eliminated from the competition after Ofira Asiag identified him.
Heads of the Blue and White bloc have asked Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to hold a vote on Tuesday to replace him, before the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset. Ohana said the vote would take place only if at least 61 signatures are submitted, and would be held no later than a week later.
The US military disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman, after claiming it tried to breach the naval blockade on Iran and ignored repeated warnings. American forces fired precision munitions at the vessel and disabled it.
Yehudit Ravitz Shares Right-Wing Content and Likes Netanyahu Posts; Social Media Erupts
Singer Yehudit Ravitz, who previously performed at the Kaplan protest, recently shared content associated with the right-wing camp on social media and liked posts by Benjamin Netanyahu. The shares sparked an uproar and mixed reactions online.
Lillard on Avdija: Rivers Reveals Private Conversation with Portland Guard
Doc Rivers revealed on Bill Simmons's podcast a private conversation he had with Damian Lillard about Deni Avdija and the Portland team in the NBA. According to N12 and Sport5, Lillard told him that Portland belongs to Avdija.
Criticism of Manor Solomon in English-language media after Nuno Espirito Santo's dismissal
English-language media claimed that Manor Solomon was one of the factors behind the dismissal of manager Nuno Espirito Santo from Tottenham, according to West Ham, where he now plays. The criticism included claims of a lack of pace and power and questions about his numbers.
Chabad and ZAKA Form Joint International Emergency Unit
Chabad and ZAKA announced the establishment of a joint international emergency, rescue and chesed unit during the Chabad emissaries' global conference in New York. The unit will combine the global network of Chabad emissaries with ZAKA's operational experience, and will assist Jews caught in emergencies and disasters. The unit will operate under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Yehuram Ulman and the operational command of Yossi Landau.
Kan, Israel's public broadcaster, issued a sharp statement condemning presenter Ayala Hason over her remarks about the broadcaster's management. The broadcaster rejected her claim that she was dictated a wording of an apology, and fully backed head of news Lior Landenberg, who it said was subjected to threats and incitement.
Binance CFO Resigns Following $6.3 Billion Hack
Kaiser Ng, chief financial officer of the crypto exchange Binance, will leave his position after more than five years at the company. The departure announcement comes about a week after a cyberattack in which digital currencies worth $6.3 billion were stolen.
Zelensky: Russia launched 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles at Ukraine
Russia launched 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. According to him, all the missiles were aimed at Kyiv and the surrounding region.
IDF collects equipment and weapons in no-questions-asked amnesty
As part of an operation to return equipment and weapons taken by soldiers, about 50,000 items, including 34 weapons, about 30,000 bullets and 250 grenades, were returned to the IDF within three days. The return of equipment is taking place without identification and without prosecution for taking it, and the operation is expected to continue until November 12.
Oakland Café Ordered to Pay $59,000 in Discrimination Suit Against Jews
A United States court ordered the owners of a café in Oakland, California, to pay $59,000 to a Jewish citizen who was subjected to discrimination. The café closed ahead of the trial after three lawsuits over discrimination and incitement were filed against it.
Eight Jewish families move into homes bought in Jericho
Eight Jewish families have moved into eight homes bought in Jericho, in a covert purchase campaign led by the Nachala movement with the backing of the Binyamin Regional Council. According to the organizers, the homes were bought for full payment and are located on state land in Area C, near the city and the site of the Hasmonean palaces.
Yashar! Party Responds to Netanyahu's Statement on Unity and Severing Alliance with Extremists
The Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, demands that Likud and its partners publicly announce the severing of their alliance with those it calls "the extremists" as a condition for any discussion of unity. The party attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement and states that the national emergency government it seeks to form will be based on its four principles.
S&P keeps Israel's credit rating at A with stable outlook
Rating agency S&P completed its semi-annual review of Israel and left the credit rating at A with a stable outlook. The decision comes half a year after the previous confirmation, and the rating is still two notches below the level Israel held before the war.
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