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Spines Raises $64 Million for AI-Based Book Publishing Platform
Israeli company Spines, which has developed a book publishing platform using AI agents, has completed a $64 million fundraising round: $29 million in equity led by Zeev Ventures of Oren Zeev, and $35 million in debt. The round brings the company's total investment since its founding to $86 million.
Chief of Staff Zamir at IDF Commanders' Championship: Combat Fitness as an Operational Necessity
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attended the IDF Commanders' Championship held in Afula, with participation from commanders at the rank of Brigadier General and above serving in operational roles. About 2,000 students from schools and educational frameworks in the city also took part alongside them.
Arrest request considered for Mauro Icardi over alleged violence against his daughter
In Argentina, a request to arrest striker Mauro Icardi is being considered after his former wife, Wanda Nara, filed a police complaint claiming he was violent toward their 11-year-old daughter. The court barred Icardi from approaching the daughter and the mother for 45 days.
Mitrovic out of Hapoel's squad for Winner Cup final; Thaiss on Maccabi roster
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv have published their squads for the Winner Cup final. Mitrovic was not included in Hapoel's squad, and Thaiss was listed in Maccabi's. The match will be played at 20:55.
Secret Bunker and Preparations for Extreme Scenarios in France Ahead of 2027 Elections
French security services are examining extreme scenarios ahead of the 2027 elections, including riots, cyberattacks and armed uprising. According to the reports, a secret shelter in the Paris suburbs has been prepared to which President Emmanuel Macron could be evacuated in the event of an assault on the Élysée Palace.
Partner has signed an agreement to acquire cellular company Wiko for approximately NIS 265 million. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Communications and the Competition Authority.
Rain floods displacement camps in the Gaza Strip; Hamas and the IDF dispute responsibility
Heavy rain flooded tent camps for displaced people in the Gaza Strip, and five people were injured by collapsing walls and parts of structures. Hamas claims 70,000 tents were flooded within 12 hours and blames Israel.
Harry Kane Not Selected in FIFPRO Team of the Year
Harry Kane, the Ballon d'Or winner, was not included in the FIFPRO Team of the Year, which was chosen by the players. It is the first time in the award's history that a Ballon d'Or winner has been left out of the team.
El Al Receives New Dreamliner Named "Am Yisrael Chai"
A new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed at Ben Gurion Airport and joined the El Al fleet, the 18th wide-body aircraft in the company's fleet and the 35th in the entire fleet. The plane bears the name "Am Yisrael Chai" and has 271 seats in three classes: business, premium and economy.
Prokhnevsky reaches Youth Olympics semifinal, Israel guaranteed second medal
Israeli boxer Prokhnevsky, 17, won two bouts 0:5 at the Youth Olympics and advanced to the semifinal in the up-to-65 kg division. The advance guarantees him a place on the podium and Israel a second medal.
Israel's women's lacrosse team wins European championship
Israel's women's sixes lacrosse team won the European championship after defeating Great Britain 11:10. With this, the team secured its place at the World Championship.
Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin Draw 1-1
Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin drew 1-1 in a match played at Teddy Stadium. The two remain in the middle of the table, with Hapoel Jerusalem's defense conceding 23 own goals in the league and Bnei Sakhnin's conceding just eight.
Head of Al-Batuf Council arrested in northern anti-protection-racket operation; detention extended by seven days
Ahed Rahal (55), head of the Al-Batuf regional council, was arrested in Operation "Shomrei HaTzel" against protection-money extortion in the north. A court extended his detention until November 15.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed in an interview with 103FM radio that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is exerting pressure on Police Commissioner Danny Levy and is "blackmailing" him over alleged building violations at his home. According to the minister, the commissioner changed his policy after a year and a half.
Monument to 85 Victims of Buenos Aires Bombing to Be Built in Binyamin
Israel Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and head of the Binyamin Regional Council, and attorney Osvaldo Armoza, president of AMIA, announced the establishment of a monument in Binyamin to commemorate the 85 people killed in the bombing of the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires 32 years ago. As part of the initial planning, the option of including in the monument an element linking it to the original building destroyed in the attack is being examined.
Car Crashes Into Sign Near White House, Driver Arrested
A car crashed into a sign in Lafayette Park in Washington, near the White House, while President Trump was inside the building. The driver clashed with security forces and was arrested, and the White House was placed under a security lockdown that was lifted later.
Amnon Shaashua, controlling shareholder of the digital bank One Zero, is examining a sale of control of the bank at a valuation of about NIS 1.2 billion, or bringing in a financial investor. The bank has accumulated losses of about NIS 1.3 billion, and Shaashua refuses to inject additional capital into the bank.
Protest against Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia turns into a show of support for the businesses
A protest held in Philadelphia against six Jewish- and Israeli-owned businesses, which the organizers described as "Zionist institutions," turned into a broad show of support for the establishments. Hundreds of residents filled the restaurants and waved Israeli and American flags, and verbal confrontations broke out between the sides, with police deployed in the area.
Trump Casts Doubt on Midterm Election Results
U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on the results of the midterm elections, in which the Republican Party suffered a defeat. He asked whether anyone truly believes the elections were fair and valid.
After 'Governance Tour' in Lod, Mordechai David Summoned for Questioning
Violent clashes between young Jews and Arabs broke out in Lod after a 'governance tour' held by right-wing activist Mordechai David and an entourage that accompanied him to the city. 11 people were arrested, and David and Ziv Barnes were summoned for questioning by police.
Bambi's Voice, Donnie Dunagan, Dies at 92
Donnie Dunagan, who voiced Bambi in Disney's 1942 animated film, died at the age of 92. After a short career in Hollywood, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served three tours in Vietnam.
Pau Cubarsí wins Golden Boy award
Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí has been crowned the winner of the Golden Boy award, given to the best young footballer in Europe. He beat Endrick, Estêvão and Yan Diomande, and became the fifth player from the Catalan club to win the title.
Good news for Gush Etzion: huge industrial zone to be established near Tarqumiya crossing
Central Command chief Avi Bluth signed the jurisdiction of the "Mevo'ot Lachish" industrial zone, which will span 3,039 dunams in Gush Etzion near the Tarqumiya crossing. The move is being advanced by the Settlement Administration and the Civil Administration.
Pierria Henry to Come to Maccabi Tel Aviv for a Trial
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that guard Pierria Henry, 33, will come for a trial with the club. The player has not played professional basketball since January 2023, after he was suspended by FIBA for using banned substances, and he will not be able to play in a competitive setting before January 13, 2027.
Emeritus Professor at Tel Aviv University Convicted of Sexual Harassment; Reprimand and Two-Year Suspension Ordered
Tel Aviv University's disciplinary tribunal convicted an 80-year-old emeritus professor of sexually harassing two faculty members and of inappropriate conduct toward two other employees. The sentence imposed is a reprimand and a two-year suspension from supervision, and the professor's name remains confidential.
$15,000 and an apartment in Jerusalem: bonus draw closes on Wednesday
The first bonus draw of the Dream Lottery closes on Wednesday, 11.11, the first day of the month of Kislev. Anyone who buys a ticket by then will enter both the draw for $15,000 in cash and the draw for an apartment in Jerusalem worth $1.3 million.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the establishment of a national unity government including the Zionist parties and the national camp, and warned against swearing in a new government in the coming week. According to him, a government dependent on factors that support terrorism will not be able to confront the Iranian threat.
MK Moshe Abutbul announces he is leaving the Shas list for the Knesset
MK Moshe Abutbul announced that he is leaving the Shas list for the Knesset in order to make room for young community activists, with the blessing of the Council of Torah Sages. After some 35 years of public activity, including a decade as mayor of Beit Shemesh and more than seven years in the Knesset, he will focus on Torah work.
Residents in north Tel Aviv found flyers with QR codes in their mailboxes that led to content threatening damage to water and electricity infrastructure. Police and the Shin Bet have opened an investigation, and details are still unclear.
Over the past few weeks, a series of explosions has been reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and in the nearby port cities in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas and Jask. The US military released footage showing it struck a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to break the naval blockade of Iran.
