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Disguised as Haredi to Break Into Home in Gilo; Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary and Theft
Police arrested a 29-year-old Palestinian Authority resident in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem on Saturday night who, according to the suspicion, disguised himself as a Haredi man, wearing a black-and-white suit, a hat and affixed sidelocks. A search of his body found burglary tools and property suspected of being stolen. The court extended his detention until November 10.
Rafek Aims at 1,700 MW Power Plant; Stake Could Be Worth NIS 1.4 Billion
Ari Real Estate, controlled by Tzachi Abu, and a private company of Jacky Ben Zaken signed an agreement to sell 50.1% of the rights in the Orot Yitzhak power plant project to Rafek Energy. The consideration is estimated at between NIS 550 million and NIS 730 million, and the partners will continue to hold about half of the project together.
Serious Malfunctions in Aman Systems During War Nearly Led to Cancellation of Cisco Contract
During the war, serious disruptions were recorded in Aman's computer systems, including outages lasting hours and crashes that diagnostic mechanisms failed to resolve. Senior defense officials considered canceling the contract with Cisco, which had brought the company about $67 million.
Thailand Tightens Guidelines for Israelis
Thailand's Tourism Authority has launched a series of videos starring Dan Pundak, aimed at explaining local cultural norms to Israeli tourists. The move comes against the backdrop of more than 355,000 entries of Israelis into the kingdom since the beginning of the year.
After Breakups and Comebacks, Jackie Azoulay Gets Engaged
Chef and reality TV star Jackie Azoulay and singer Ushri Avragil got engaged during a vacation in Bulgaria, about two months after returning to their relationship. It will be Azoulay's second wedding; she was previously married to Israel Eitan, with whom she had four children.
Ramon: Netanyahu wants a transitional government; Liberman is playing into his hands
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not interested in forming a unity government, and that Avigdor Liberman's conduct serves his plan. Ramon accuses Liberman of thwarting the formation of a government led by Eisenkot.
Hapoel Haifa Fume Over Referee Nael Odeh After Zoupharitz Red Card
Hapoel Haifa beat Kiryat Shmona 2-0, but the match left the club furious at referee Nael Odeh, who sent off Zoupharitz with two yellow cards. The club also recalled the penalty awarded against them against Sakhnin.
After the Rains: Strong Flows in the Waterfalls and Streams of the North
Following the rains that fell at the end of the week, strong flows are visible at the Banias and Sa'ar waterfalls and in the streams of the north. For the first time this season, Govata Stream has also begun to flow, and its waters join the Banias Stream.
Deni Avdija scores 15 points in Portland's 103-125 loss to San Antonio
The Portland Trail Blazers lost at home to the San Antonio Spurs 103-125, suffering their second straight defeat. Deni Avdija scored 15 points, grabbed four rebounds and had one assist in 23 minutes of play. Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points for the Spurs.
Israeli arrested in Thessaloniki after flight from Budapest, suspected of endangering flight safety
A 39-year-old Israeli passenger was arrested at Thessaloniki airport after a flight from Budapest, on suspicion of endangering the aircraft's safety and disturbing public order. Police waited for him as the plane landed and detained him.
About Half of Real Estate Investors Who Sold Within Five Years Lost Money, According to Treasury Data
According to Treasury data cited by news outlets, about 47.5% of real estate investors who sold an apartment after holding it for up to five years sold at a real loss. The rate in the South reaches 62%, and in Jerusalem it stands at 27%.
New Zealand: Ruling Coalition May Stay in Power as Result Remains Close
The vote count in New Zealand's parliamentary election continues, and the result remains close between the right-wing and left-wing blocs. The National Party, which leads the governing coalition, is the largest party in parliament, but the final outcome will only be decided after the count of special votes, which will be published on November 27.
Curry Leads Warriors to Overtime Win Over Orlando
Steph Curry scored 41 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 119-126 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. Brunson scored 31 points for the Warriors, and Shai added 30 for Orlando.
Mosquitoes Infected With West Nile Fever Virus Found in Ramat Gan and Yeruham
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile fever virus were trapped in Ramat Gan and Yeruham. The Ministry of Environmental Protection instructed local authorities to act to curb the spread of the virus.
Haredi Conscription to the IDF: 285 Soldiers Enlist in Combat-Support Tracks
The IDF said the November-December enlistment cycle for the dedicated tracks for the Haredi public opened last week, and so far 285 soldiers have joined the combat-support tracks. Further enlistments are expected over the next two months, including to combat tracks.
Maccabi Netanya beat Maccabi Haifa 4:0; Levi: "The first step is to get into the top six"
Maccabi Netanya beat Maccabi Haifa 4:0 at Sammy Ofer. Netanya coach Roni Levi said the team's first goal is to finish among the top six in the league.
Dia Saba's goal in Amedspor's loss to Galatasaray
Amedspor lost 4-3 to Galatasaray in Istanbul. Dia Saba scored in the 62nd minute with a free kick, his fourth goal in his last six games. The team failed to hold onto the win after leading 3-0 and returning to the game.
Abada scores brace as Charlotte come back against Messi's Miami
Charlotte came back from 3:0 down to draw 3:3 with Inter Miami on the final matchday of the MLS regular season. Liel Abada scored twice within five minutes and was named Man of the Match.
Woman seriously injured after falling from height onto tiled roof in Karmiel
A woman was seriously injured after falling from height onto a tiled roof in Karmiel. Firefighters and the Special Rescue Unit extricated her from the roof. She was strapped to a rescue stretcher and evacuated for further medical treatment.
Siren test to take place tonight in Be'eri area
The Home Front Command will hold a siren test tonight at 18:05 in the Be'eri area of the Gaza envelope. During the test, a siren will sound as part of testing the warning system.
22 people rescued from burning ship in Gulf of Oman
The National Guard of the United Arab Emirates rescued 22 people from a cargo ship that caught fire in the Gulf of Oman. All of those rescued are citizens of Arab countries.
Mike Carter, Hapoel Holon legend, dies at 71
Mike Carter, a star for Hapoel Holon in the 1980s and 1990s, died on Saturday at the age of 71. The American player, nicknamed "The Madman," played 11 seasons in the top league and scored more than 2,400 points.
More than 3,000 tarantulas seized from the luggage of three travelers at Peru's airport
More than 3,000 tarantulas were seized from the luggage of three Europeans arrested at Peru's airport on their way to Germany. Authorities suspect an attempt to smuggle protected species for the exotic animal trade.
A 32-year-old man was pulled from a jacuzzi in Tel Aviv unresponsive, with no pulse and no breathing. MDA crews who were dispatched to the scene performed resuscitation, but had to pronounce him dead on the spot.
Ami Ayalon confirms meeting with David Zini on suspicion of foreign influence on elections
Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon confirmed that he met with Shin Bet chief David Zini and discussed with him the suspicion of foreign influence on the elections to the 26th Knesset. Ayalon said at a speech in Habima Square that it had not occurred to him to refuse the meeting.
14 Foreign Nationals and 3 Palestinians Arrested in Samaria on Suspicion of Disturbing Order
14 foreign nationals and three Palestinians were arrested near Ras Karkar on suspicion of disturbing order. Police said the foreigners arrived in the area to incite clashes and promote campaigns against Israel.
Ben-Gurion on Gaza: Sinai Campaign Documents Revealed in IDF Archive
To mark 70 years since the Sinai Campaign, the IDF Archive has revealed more than 4,500 documents, photographs and maps, some of which have never been published. Among the documents are remarks by David Ben-Gurion about the Gaza Strip and his warning about the next war.
IDF: Sirens in Western Galilee Caused by False Detection
The IDF said that the sirens activated in the Western Galilee were caused by a false detection. The alerts sounded in Zarit and Shomera.
Iran Removes Range Limit on Ballistic Missiles
The Revolutionary Guards announced that Iran's self-imposed 2,000 km range limit on its ballistic missiles has been lifted. The spokesman said the limit "has been removed for us" against a backdrop of further US strike threats and negotiations toward an agreement.
Alert of hostile aircraft intrusion in the Upper Galilee turns out to be a false identification
Alerts of a hostile aircraft intrusion were activated in the communities of Zarit and Shomera in the Western Galilee. The IDF announced that it was a false identification, and the Home Front Command said the incident had ended. Those in protected spaces may leave them.
