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Court Releases Mother Arrested in Haifa; Judge Criticizes Police
The Haifa Magistrate's Court ordered the release of a mother arrested on suspicion of abusing her daughter, after ruling that no such suspicion exists. The judge criticized the police for holding her overnight.
Israeli medical device maker Art Medical seeks creditor protection with debts of about $15 million
Israeli medical device company Art Medical has asked the court for a freeze of proceedings and the appointment of a trustee, after accumulating debts of about $15 million. The company, which has raised about $100 million since its founding and employs 53 workers, ran into difficulties after the FDA rejected its application for regulatory classification.
Historic German Castle Offered for One Euro
German authorities are offering for sale Schnadiz Castle in the east of the country, about 800 years old, at a symbolic price of one euro. The castle covers an area of more than 1,000 square meters, includes a knights' hall, two towers and a moat, and has been standing abandoned for years.
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 to keep top spot
Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-2 to stay top of La Liga. Fermin Lopez scored twice to decide the match, while Giuliano Simeone scored the opening goal for Atletico.
For the second time this week: suspect caught in the car of Yael Bar Zohar and Guy Zoarets
A 29-year-old suspect from Nablus who is in Israel without a permit was arrested overnight inside the car of Yael Bar Zohar and Guy Zoarets in the Neveh Magen neighborhood of Ramat HaSharon, on suspicion of attempting to steal it. This is the second such incident within a few days, after another suspect was arrested last week on suspicion of attempting to steal the car.
The Nature and Parks Authority warned the public against diving and snorkeling in the area of the Hadera power station, where sharks arrive every year between November and May. Bathing is prohibited in the area, and the Authority notes that strong currents, whirlpools and fishing gear endanger the lives of divers.
Oriol Gorén scores for Barcelona B and is sent out of the national team with an injury
Oriol Gorén, 17, scored in the third minute of Barcelona B's 3:0 away loss to Manresa. The Israeli prodigy will not be included in the Israel national team squad for the upcoming international window due to an injury.
James Gunn and Peter Safran Leave DC Studios Leadership; Jeremy Latcham to Replace Them
James Gunn and Peter Safran are ending their roles as co-CEOs of DC Studios after four years. Jeremy Latcham, formerly a senior executive at Marvel, will be appointed in their place.
Maccabi Ashdod signs Roi Pritzki from Maccabi Ramat Gan
Maccabi Ashdod has signed guard Roi Pritzki, 24, who was released by Maccabi Ramat Gan. The player did not play in a single game from the start of the season with his previous club. He joins the team of coach Dan Katzir, which is looking to strengthen its roster by at least one more player.
Anthropic launches Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 days before IPO
Anthropic has launched two new models, Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2, which it says are about 30% faster than the previous version and about 20% cheaper. The launch comes on the eve of the company's IPO, which may take place next week.
Rains flood tent cities in Gaza; five killed by collapsing sand dune
A rainstorm flooded tents of displaced people in the Gaza Strip, damaging mattresses, blankets and personal belongings. Five people were killed when a sand dune collapsed onto a tent.
The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality plans to install a system that detects unnecessary horn honking using microphones and cameras, at 11 sites across the city. Enforcement is expected to begin in early 2027, and fines will range from 250 to 1,000 shekels.
Shufersal and Tadhar Sign Combination Deal in Talpiot, Jerusalem
Shufersal and Tadhar have signed a combination agreement to build a residential, commercial and employment complex on Shufersal land in the Talpiot neighborhood of Jerusalem. The joint investment is estimated at about NIS 460 million, and the project includes about 240 apartments and about 12,000 square meters of commercial and employment space.
Wix Names Nir Zohar Co-CEO; Base44 Approaches $250 Million Revenue Run Rate
Wix reported third-quarter revenue of $570 million, a 13% increase, and adjusted profit of about $69 million. The company cut its annual free cash flow forecast due to marketing investments in its Base44 business, which is approaching an annual recurring revenue run rate of $250 million.
Head of National Cyber Directorate: Iran Developing Cyberattack Capabilities Using Artificial Intelligence
Head of the National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, said at the Cyber Week conference at Tel Aviv University that Iran is working to develop cyberattack capabilities using artificial intelligence. According to him, while the world works to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, Tehran is simultaneously developing another offensive capability that could harm the world.
Court Rules: The Shadow Loses, a Major Victory for Raviv Drucker
The Herzliya Magistrate's Court rejected a defamation suit for NIS 245,000 filed by Yoav Eliasi, known as "HaTzel" (The Shadow), against journalist Raviv Drucker and Channel 13. The judge ruled that it was proven that Eliasi served as an external propaganda arm of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and ordered him to pay NIS 25,000 in court costs.
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Head of Israel Medical Association Opposes Racist Rhetoric Against Arab Doctors
Prof. Tzion Hagai, chairman of the Israel Medical Association, condemned racist responses against Arab doctors in Israel following an online attack on a doctor at the Shamir Medical Center. He said the discourse harms public trust in the health system and called for it to be stamped out.
US President Donald Trump said Republicans lost the midterm elections partly due to resentment toward Israel and the war with Iran. He stated that further military action against Iran is not currently necessary, and that the naval blockade of Tehran will continue alongside talks to end the confrontation.
Haredi Newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman': The Haredi Public Does Not Belong to the Right or the Left
The Haredi newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman' said the Haredi public does not belong to the right-wing bloc or the left, but constitutes a "bloc of Torah" only. The message was written close to the swearing-in day of the Knesset, against the backdrop of the crisis over the conscription law.
Maduro in Brooklyn Jail: Bible Study and Talks with Religious Figures; His Wife in Serious Medical Condition
Nicolás Maduro, former president of Venezuela, is spending his days in a Brooklyn jail studying the Bible and talking with religious figures, including a rabbi, and has lost weight. His wife, held in the same facility, is suffering a medical decline, including suspected heart attack.
Security Drill at Haifa Airport: Takeoffs and Landings to Be Halted
A security drill will take place at Haifa Airport between 18:00 and 22:00, during which no takeoffs or landings will occur. Heavy movement of security, emergency and rescue forces will be felt in the area during the drill.
Manchester City and Manchester United in crisis in the Premier League
Manchester City lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest and suffered their third straight league defeat. Manchester United remain 18th in the table after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. Michael Carrick, United's manager, admits to a crisis and refuses to resign.
Bruce Willis "Living in a World of His Own": Worrying Testimony
Three years after it was revealed that Bruce Willis is coping with dementia, a associate of the actor describes a significant decline in his cognitive condition. According to the associate, Willis senses that something is wrong but does not fully understand his situation.
Antisemitism in New York: Man Threatened Mother and Her 7-Year-Old Daughter with Shouts
A man was arrested on suspicion of threatening a mother and her 7-year-old daughter at a kosher supermarket in New York, shouting antisemitic slurs and making gestures mimicking shooting. The suspect, a resident of Inwood on Long Island, fled the scene and was arrested later the same day.
Yinon Magal and Haim Levinson attack the Haredim over joining the change bloc
Yinon Magal attacked the Haredim over the possibility of joining the change bloc, saying that surrendering to pressure would create a reality that is hard to change. Haim Levinson argued that the anger on the right toward the Haredim reveals hypocrisy, and asked whether Torah study is a supreme value.
Burial societies petition High Court over shortage of grave plots and demand 84% price hike
Burial societies have petitioned the High Court warning of a shortage of grave plots in cemeteries, and demand raising the price of a plot by 84% to NIS 34.9 thousand. According to them, projects to develop burial sites have been frozen, and in some cemeteries the stock could run out within a year.
Gadi Eisenkot has received a mandate to form a government and is working to establish a national emergency government, including by replacing the Knesset speaker. Leaders of the Change Bloc have not reached agreement on the path forward, and negotiations are underway with the Haredi parties.
Anan Khalaili and Oriane Goren released from Israel squad
Anan Khalaili, a Crystal Palace player, was released from the Israel national team squad ahead of the matches against Kosovo and Austria due to an injury, in coordination with his club and the national team's coaching staff. Oriane Goren, a Barcelona midfielder called up to the squad for the first time, was also released due to an injury, in coordination with the national team doctor and coach Ran Ben Shimon.
Aviv Alush vs. Ayman Odeh: "Should be deported from here or jailed"
Actor Aviv Alush lashed out at MK Ayman Odeh after the latter stated that ending the occupation is a matter of time. Alush wrote that Odeh and his colleagues are openly supporters of terror, and that in a proper situation they should be deported or behind bars.
Dave Chappelle jokes about Charlie Kirk's death and is attacked by his widow
Comedian Dave Chappelle said at a stand-up show at Madison Square Garden in New York that he feels better since the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, condemned his remarks and said that a culture that laughs at a political murder is a culture of deep moral decay.
