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Reports: Israeli accounts spread hostile messages during riots in France
An internal assessment by the French Foreign Ministry and a report by the European Union claim that accounts associated with Israel and the MAGA movement spread posts linking the unrest in France to immigration and radical Islam. The reports noted the posts garnered tens of millions of views, but made clear there is no evidence of foreign interference in initiating the protests.
Le Pen leads polls ahead of France's presidential election; Riner joins race
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far right, leads polls ahead of the presidential election next year and is expected to reach the second round against far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Teddy Riner, former judo champion, announced he is joining the race and promises to be a unifying president, neither from the right nor the left.
Shelly Yachimovich in first photo since cancer diagnosis: "Returning to normal life"
Shelly Yachimovich said she has completed her chemotherapy treatments and feels much better, and that she is entering the medical follow-up stage and her condition is currently clear, for now. According to her, she is returning to normal life and taking her first vacation since the disease was discovered.
Trial of Facial Recognition and Other Technology Solutions to Be Tested at Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority has selected three Israeli companies, out of 42 that submitted proposals, to carry out pilots at Ben Gurion Airport in the fields of facial recognition, aviation incident investigation and recovery from cyberattacks. The pilots will be conducted under real-world conditions at an active airport, as part of the RUNWAY 2-6 innovation program.
Huertas on the way back to EuroLeague at 43
Brazilian point guard Marcelinho Huertas, 43, is expected to leave Tenerife and return to EuroLeague, for the first time since 2019. According to the details released, he is expected to join Dubai and reunite with Chavi Pascual, his former coach.
Eliav Ozen jabs ex-wife Danit Greenberg in post he later deleted
Reality show star Eliav Ozen posted a jab at his ex-wife Danit Greenberg on Instagram, as part of promoting his tattoo business. After the post went viral, Ozen deleted it. Seven years after their divorce, which was publicized and marked by storms, he clarified: "A little humor never hurt anyone."
National Cyber Directorate Warns of Fake Home Front Command App Messages Spreading on WhatsApp
The National Cyber Directorate warns of false messages spreading on WhatsApp that impersonate messages related to the Home Front Command app. The messages are not from the IDF, and the public is asked not to heed them.
Samaria Council head meets senior Czech officials against EU sanctions on Judea and Samaria
Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan held a marathon of meetings with ministers, members of parliament and the deputy speaker of the Czech Senate, seeking to build support against European sanctions on Judea and Samaria. The senior officials expressed support for the settlements and the residents of Samaria.
KFC Israel to Be Put Up for Sale After Accumulating About NIS 50 Million in Debt
The court has approved a request for trustees to put KFC's Israel chain up for sale, after the company accumulated debts of about NIS 50 million. The chain operates 12 branches and employs about 120 workers.
Herzog Gives Gadi Eisenkot the Mandate to Form a Government
President Isaac Herzog announced that he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the government. Eisenkot was invited to the President's residence for the mandate handover, which will take place the next day at 17:00.
Health Ministry warns against "Royal Black Honey": contains sildenafil without declaration
The Health Ministry warned against the product Royal Black Honey, marketed as a honey-based dietary supplement. Laboratory tests found the active ingredient sildenafil, known from the drug Viagra, in it, without any mention on the packaging.
30 Years After Losing His Mother, Aharon Ganish Brings Her Back to the Runway
Designer Aharon Ganish opened Israel Canada Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2026 with a collection born from a dream about his late mother, whom he lost in childhood. The collection includes 47 outfits, evening dresses, and pieces more accessible to men as well.
Pnina Aronov wins MMA world championship
Pnina Aronov, Israeli MMA fighter, won the gold medal at the world championship in Tbilisi and completed a perfect championship with five wins in five fights. In the final she defeated her Czech opponent by kimura submission in the third round.
Ruti Brodo's bakery opens for the first time outside Tel Aviv, in Rishon LeZion
The bakery brand of the R2M group has opened its first branch outside Tel Aviv, at the Phoenix campus in the Ha'Elef complex in Rishon LeZion. The branch will also operate on weekends, starting November 13.
Two injured in gas cylinder explosion in Eilat
Two people were injured this evening (Monday) in an explosion of a gas cylinder at a shop on the Malkat Sheba promenade in Eilat, which led to a fire in the building. Firefighting and rescue crews were dispatched to the scene and are working to extinguish the fire and deal with the leak.
IDF: Weapons Caches and Operational Apartment Found Near UN Posts in Southern Lebanon
Forces from the 91st Division located two weapons caches in the village of Meis al-Jabal, one in a civilian house and one in a storehouse, about 100 to 200 meters from a UN post. An operational Hezbollah apartment was found in the village of A-Tiri, about 250 meters from a UN post.
Nestlé to Raise Ice Cream Prices in December
Froneri Israel, which markets Nestlé ice cream, will raise its prices starting December 1 by an average of 2.8%. The increase will apply to brands such as Crunch, Extreme, La Frutta and La Cremeria, with updates ranging from 1.3% to 6.8% depending on the product.
Amir Hadad appointed coach of Davis Cup team
Amir Hadad has been appointed coach of Israel's tennis Davis Cup team, alongside captain Noam Okun, who was named to the post about ten days ago. Hadad will join the coaching staff and lead it together with Okun.
Justin Timberlake Denies Hit Was Written About Britney Spears
Justin Timberlake has denied that the song What Goes Around... Comes Around was written about Britney Spears, almost 20 years after its release. He says the hit is based on a friend's story and was written in 20 minutes.
Liran Hazan: Avi Luzon Puts a 15 Million Shekel Price Tag on Him
Avi Luzon has set a price tag of 15 million shekels on Liran Hazan, three times the sale price of Niv Yehoshua to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who was sold for five million shekels for 50% of his contract. The champions and other big clubs are eyeing the player, but it is not certain they will be able to meet the financial demand.
High Court rejects Lavi Organization petition against Attorney General
The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Lavi Organization against the Attorney General, which dealt with claims regarding the legality of political investigations and immunity. The justices ruled that the petition was based on media reports alone, without sufficient factual basis.
Israeli software company Monday.com reported revenue of about $380 million in the third quarter, up 19%, beating forecasts. However, its fourth-quarter forecast points to growth of only 14%, and the shares fell in trading.
Yinon Magal claims he is being denied entry to Rabbi Landau's home
Presenter Yinon Magal said that for about a week and a half he has been unable to obtain permission to enter the home of Lithuanian Haredi public leader Rabbi Landau. According to him, he was told that some people fear the meeting would be interpreted in a certain way.
Apple CEO Pushes to Speed Up AI Development
Apple CEO John Ternus is demanding that the company accelerate the pace of development of its artificial intelligence systems, according to a Bloomberg report whose details are not fully specified. According to the report, Ternus is frustrated that Apple is focusing on Siri upgrades and is not acting with similar urgency to its competitors.
Iran's president: Supreme Leader orders end to 'no war, no peace' state
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered official bodies to act to end Iran's state of 'no war, no peace.' He said negotiations can be held with dignity and the issue can be brought to an honorable conclusion.
The judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial are considering summoning Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to a hearing on the case, following a request from the lawyers for Netanyahu and Shaul Elovitch and claims of irregularities that arose during the evidentiary proceedings. The prosecution opposed the move and noted its unusual nature.
Electric Car Catches Fire in Tel Aviv; Driver Escapes Unharmed
An electric car caught fire on Stefan Zweig Street in northern Tel Aviv. According to police, it was not an explosion, and the driver exited the vehicle unharmed. Firefighting crews operated at the scene.
Deri attacks senior prosecutors over recordings published by Amit Segal
Shas chairman Rabbi Aryeh Deri attacked senior prosecutors after Amit Segal published recordings, claiming they used criminal cases to blackmail and eliminate political rivals. According to him, the same conduct is continuing today at the Attorney General's office and with the State Attorney.
Some 500 police officers, Border Police fighters and special units raided dozens of targets across the country at dawn and arrested about 50 suspects of collecting protection money from contractors. The operation, called "Guardians of the Shadow," was launched after a covert investigation lasting about ten months by the Coast and Lahav 433 District Major Crimes Unit.
Ukrainian drone attack on Kirishi refinery in Russia
Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles struck the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast overnight, which is considered Russia's second-largest, and a fire broke out there. The attack was also aimed at the Ust-Luga oil and gas export facility and other strategic facilities in the region.
