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Hapoel Tel Aviv expected to receive permanent EuroLeague license
Hapoel Tel Aviv is included among the six clubs that will receive permanent EuroLeague licenses from the 2027/28 season, according to reports in Italy. The proposal will be brought for approval to the EuroLeague board by the end of the month, and the entry fee for the new franchises will range from 50 to 90 million euros.
Reports on a proposed US-Iran agreement that includes uranium enrichment
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran, to be submitted with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan, includes approval for Iran to enrich uranium to a level of 3.67% and dilution of stockpiles of enriched uranium to 60%. According to the proposal, Iranian frozen assets worth six to seven billion dollars would be released and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.
Netanyahu tried to reach out directly to Haredi rabbis and was refused
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to speak directly with Haredi rabbis in an attempt to prevent the Haredi parties from joining a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. His request was met with refusal.
Board of Peace Calls on Israel to Step Up Aid to Gaza
The Board of Peace is calling on Israel to immediately and significantly increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, with an emphasis on winter equipment, following rain and flooding in the Strip. The Board also calls on Hamas to disarm and transfer governance to the Technocratic Committee.
Police Fire at Suspects in Two Separate Incidents: Ma'ale Adumim and North
Police opened fire at suspects near Ma'ale Adumim, and according to initial details two were wounded at the scene. Separately, in Kiryat Shmona, a man was wounded by fire from Border Police officers at a vehicle that did not comply with orders to stop.
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with Barcelona at the top
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 in La Liga, earning their eighth straight win in all competitions. Valverde, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe scored for Los Blancos, which moved them level with Barcelona at the top of the table on 30 points.
Maccabi Haifa player and Dortmund player linked to extremist religious organization, according to German investigation
An investigation in Germany revealed that Kenji Gorah, a Maccabi Haifa player, and Felix Mucha, a Dortmund player, are affiliated with the Christian organization Ballers in God. Positions against the LGBTQ community and abortion were exposed in the organization's circles.
Security forces arrested ten militants in the village of Araba in northern Samaria on Wednesday morning, on suspicion that they were planning an attack against Israeli civilians. The arrests were carried out within about half an hour, in ten buildings simultaneously, under intelligence guidance from the Shin Bet.
15-year-old detained on suspicion of trying to bring flares into Holon derby
Holon station police detained a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of trying to bring two flares into the Toto Stadium in the city before the derby game. The boy was taken to the police station for questioning.
Avitar Kahana and Neta Menashe of "Married at First Sight" Split
Avitar Kahana and Neta Menashe, who met on the show "Married at First Sight," are no longer together. Kahana confirmed the split in an Instagram story and wrote: "There is no escape."
Hayes Davis attends Winner Cup final in Holon
Panathinaikos forward Hayes Davis arrived in Israel and attended the Winner Cup final in Holon between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Davis is in Israel for a short visit during his vacation.
Rubio: Israel Can Buy US Weapons Without US Funding
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel is wealthy enough to buy weapons from the US without American funding. According to him, the move was proposed by the Israelis themselves.
Tzofit Grant and Shuli Rand Celebrate Five Years of Marriage
TV presenter Tzofit Grant and her husband, singer and songwriter Shuli Rand, celebrated five years of marriage. Grant published a moving tribute to her husband for the occasion, and in the evening a double celebration was held, with the launch of a joint film and the wedding anniversary.
Russian Military Plane Lands at Ben Gurion; Passengers' Identity and Purpose of Visit Not Published
A Tupolev Tu-154M belonging to Russia's Ministry of Defense landed yesterday at Ben Gurion Airport and continued to Abu Dhabi. The aircraft has been on the US sanctions list since 2023. The identity of the passengers and the purpose of the visit have not been published, and the IDF refuses to comment on the incident.
Netanyahu Ally Reached Out to Mansour Abbas in Attempt to Persuade Him Not to Back an Eisenkot-Led Government
Nathan Ashel, an ally of Benjamin Netanyahu, contacted Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas several times before the elections, during them and after them, in an attempt to persuade him not to support the formation of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. The contacts continued alongside Netanyahu's public attack on the Arab parties.
Suspicion: Senior Arab Party MK Received Payments from the PA
According to the suspicion, a senior Knesset member from an Arab party received tens of thousands of shekels every month from the Palestinian Authority over an extended period. Investigation and security officials are examining why the payments were made and what was provided in return.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, Involved in Spy Affair with Chinese Spy
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, is involved in an affair that includes a romantic relationship with a Chinese spy. The affair raises questions about his ties to China and about the company's information security.
Vanta to Acquire Israeli Firm Pillar Security in Roughly $150 Million Deal
US company Vanta will acquire Pillar Security, an Israeli AI security firm founded in 2023, in a stock and cash deal worth about $150 million. The company has raised $9 million to date.
US President Donald Trump announced the end of military aid to Israel, worth about $3.8 billion a year, by the end of the year. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded that the shift "from aid to partnership reflects the strength and sophistication of the relationship."
19-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in vehicle collision at Tel Arad junction
A 19-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a vehicle collision on Route 80 near the Tel Arad junction in the Negev. MDA crews provided initial treatment and evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Falls More Than 15% From Peak; Dollar Surges to Six-Month High
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has fallen more than 15% from its recent peak, and the leading indices dropped about 3% over the past week. The dollar jumped to a six-month high, crossing 3.22 shekels.
First-of-its-kind visit: Minister Shikli meets senior officials of the Freedom Party in Austria
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli visited Austria and met with senior officials of the Freedom Party. The meeting took place after the party's leader apologized to the Jewish people for its past.
New regulations expand the types of vehicles that can be driven on a regular license
Transportation Minister Miri Regev has signed regulations expanding the types of vehicles that can be driven on a regular license. Holders of a B license will be able to drive electric commercial vehicles weighing up to 4.25 tons and protected commercial vehicles weighing up to 4 tons, provided they have held the license for at least two years.
Oscar Gloek assists twice as Ajax draw 2-2 with Twente
Ajax drew 2-2 with Twente at their rivals' stadium, after moving 2-0 up thanks to assists by Oscar Gloek for Tolu Arokodare and Ryan Bonida. Twente striker Wahouroust equalized with two goals, including a penalty in stoppage time in the 95th minute, replacing the win Ajax had expected.
Eyal Inbrum extends contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva
Midfielder Eyal Inbrum has extended his contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva. Under the new agreement he is signed through the end of the 2027/28 season, with an option for one additional season.
State Budget Deficit Rises to 3.3% of GDP in October
The annual state budget deficit rose to 3.3% of GDP in October, above NIS 18.3 billion, compared with about NIS 15.2 billion in the same month last year. Since the beginning of the year, revenues totaled NIS 503.3 billion, an increase of about 10%, and expenditures totaled NIS 551.1 billion, an increase of about 4.2%.
Ministerial Committee on the Shin Bet to Discuss Protection of Government Sites and the Prime Minister's Residences
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs will convene tonight to discuss security preparations for the establishment of the new government, including protection of government sites and the prime minister's residences. The discussion is taking place before the ministers are sworn in at the Knesset.
Odeya Pinto and Elior Sofer expecting their first child
Influencer Odeya Pinto, 26, and her husband Elior Sofer are expecting their first child together, about a year and a half after their wedding. The couple announced the pregnancy in a joint video and photos published on Pinto's Instagram page.
54-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of damaging synagogue in Kiryat Motzkin
A 54-year-old Kiryat Motzkin resident was arrested on suspicion of damaging the building used as a synagogue and shelter in the city over the weekend. The court decided to release her under restrictive conditions, including a ban on approaching the site.
President Donald Trump cast doubt on the credibility of the midterm election results in the United States, in which Republicans lost control of both houses of Congress. Trump wondered how the polls had been so wrong and claimed that early voting and voting machines had affected the results, without presenting evidence of irregularities.
