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Israeli researchers reveal severe security vulnerabilities in xAI's Grok AI agent
Israeli cybersecurity firm Profero has disclosed a series of security vulnerabilities in xAI's Grok AI agent that could allow attackers to take over the work environment and steal sensitive information. According to the researchers, the vulnerabilities include a default password, storage of login credentials in plain text, and bypassing of encryption mechanisms.
Cybersecurity startup Bay, founded by former Unit 8200 member Yuval Zakharia, unveils $50 million fundraising
Israeli cybersecurity company Bay, founded about nine months ago under the leadership of entrepreneur Yuval Zakharia, a former member of Unit 8200, has been revealed after completing a $50 million fundraising round. The company has developed a system that checks, in real time, actions taken by artificial intelligence agents within organizations and blocks dangerous actions before they are carried out.
Accident in Netanya: 68-year-old woman moderately injured
A 68-year-old woman was moderately injured after her vehicle crashed into a wall on Tom Lantos Boulevard in Netanya. MDA paramedics and first responders provided her with medical treatment and evacuated her to Laniado Hospital.
Kalmenzon Files for Injunction Against Enforcement of Guarantees in Tiberias, Salaries Not Paid
The court issued an injunction halting the seizure of NIS 1.3 million in guarantees of the Tiberias football club until a hearing on November 23. Following the order, payment of salaries to players and staff is delayed.
Elisha Meddan sworn into 26th Knesset, standing on prosthetic legs to Plenum applause
Likud MK Elisha Meddan, who was critically wounded in combat in Gaza three years ago and lost both legs, was sworn into the 26th Knesset and stood on his prosthetic legs while taking the oath of allegiance. Knesset members and ministers rose and cheered him with prolonged applause.
Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan fired from his post
The Egyptian Football Association announced the end of the tenure of national team coach Hossam Hassan and replaced him with Ali Maher. The dismissal stemmed from a series of incidents in his personal life and his public involvement, including a confrontation between his two wives that reached court.
David Grossman Selling His Mevaseret Zion Home for NIS 4.85 Million
Author David Grossman and his wife Michal are putting their home in Mevaseret Zion up for sale at NIS 4.85 million. The property is a two-story cottage with an area of 251 square meters and nine rooms.
Heirs of an Elderly Man Who Died Before the Sale Day in an Urban Renewal Project Will Not Automatically Qualify for Tax Benefits
The Tax Authority has published a position paper stating that eligibility for tax benefits for the elderly in urban renewal compounds is examined on the sale day, according to the identity of the parties on that date. Heirs of an elderly man who died before this day will not automatically be entitled to the benefits that would have been granted to him, and the tax exemption will be determined according to their individual eligibility.
Haredi Publications Signal Shift Toward Change Bloc on Conditions for Yeshiva Students' Status Arrangement
Haredi publications, including the Gur Hasidic movement's "HaModia" and "HaMevaser," signal that Haredi parties may join a government not led by the Netanyahu bloc, on condition that the status of yeshiva students is regulated. The articles call for binding guarantees for the arrangement and an end to persecution, and the remarks were published after Yitzhak Eisenkot received the mandate and United Torah Judaism refrained from recommending a candidate.
Bank of Israel Considers Extending Restrictions on Contractor Financing Deals
A temporary directive limiting aggressive financing promotions on apartments is due to expire at the end of the year, and the Bank of Israel is conducting staff work on the matter. The bank has not yet made a decision on extending it or on additional steps.
Herzog Urges Knesset Members to Avoid Repeat Elections
President Isaac Herzog spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset and called on members of the house to avoid repeat elections. He said the public thirsts for routine, security and peace.
Shir Hilel claims pregnancy with David Azoulay's child; Azoulay rejects the claims
Shir Hilel, the mother of David Azoulay's son, claims in an interview with the podcast "Soysa + 1" that she is pregnant with another child by him. Azoulay denies the claims and describes them as an attempt to smear his name.
Crystal Palace coach Pierre Sage set to be dismissed; Thomas Frank the leading candidate
Crystal Palace are planning to replace coach Pierre Sage after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool left the club bottom of the Premier League as the international break begins. Thomas Frank is the leading candidate to succeed him.
Shas: We Continue to Back Netanyahu and Are Not Negotiating with Other Parties
Shas said that, on the instruction of the Council of Torah Sages, it continues to support Benjamin Netanyahu for forming the government, after he committed to pass the law regulating the status of yeshiva students. The party stressed that it is not negotiating with any other party, following various statements made in recent days.
Ben-Gvir to Petition Against Election Results and Demand Re-Election
Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir announced that he will file a petition against the election results and demand that a repeat election be held. He claims that improper interference by foreign states and foreign funding skewed the results.
Eden Harel asks for advice on coping with worry over her soldier son
News anchor Eden Harel turned to her followers on social media and asked mothers of soldiers for advice on coping with worry over her son Oriya, who is in Lebanon. Harel wrote that she is struggling to function as usual while her son is at the front.
Ofir Levi, who appeared on 'Big Brother', has died at age 54
Ofir Levi, who took part in the 11th season of the reality show 'Big Brother', died at age 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He left behind three children.
French judoka Teddy Riner has announced he will run in the presidential election in France scheduled for 2027. Riner, 37, won five Olympic medals, including three individual gold medals.
Rubio: US Ends Direct Military Aid to Israel; Economic Pressure on Iran 'Working'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is ending direct military and economic aid to Israel, describing the move as a new stage in relations between the two countries. Rubio also said economic pressure on Iran is working well, so there is currently no need for large-scale military action.
Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman, the leaders of the Change Bloc parties, have reached an agreement that Matan Kahana of the Yashar! party will be appointed Speaker of the 26th Knesset. Under the agreement, Roy Folkman will be appointed chair of the Arrangements Committee and Liberman will be appointed chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, with the slates to be brought to a plenum vote for approval.
Gilat Lowers Annual Revenue Forecast; Shares Fall
Satellite communications company Gilat is lowering its annual revenue forecast by about $45 million. Third-quarter revenue totaled $116.2 million, about $10 million below consensus, and the shares are plunging.
Green Ecological Crossing Over Route 6 for Deer and Wildlife Approved
The National Council for Planning and Building approved advancing a 50-meter-wide green bridge over Route 6, near the Ma'ahaz Interchange and Pora Reserve, which will allow wildlife to cross the road. The aim is to connect deer populations, a species at risk of extinction. Details on funding and the implementation date are still unclear.
Esti Yaniv on Matan Kahana: "He will get a plot in Mount Herzl with Arab votes"
Esti Yaniv, mother of Hillel and Yigal Yaniv, who were murdered in the Mount Herzl attack, spoke out against the emerging appointment of Matan Kahana as Knesset speaker with the support of the Arab parties. According to her, Kahana "will get a plot in Mount Herzl with Arab votes," and her children "got their plot because of the Arabs."
Defense Ministry Delegation Led by Amir Baram Visits Morocco
An Israeli delegation led by Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (ret.) Amir Baram arrived in Rabat, Morocco, to deepen defense cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the delegation members met with the Moroccan defense minister and chief of staff, as well as senior intelligence officials, and Baram is expected to inaugurate the permanent headquarters of Israel's defense attaché office in Rabat.
Raúl appointed coach of Real Oviedo in Spain's second division
Raúl González, a Real Madrid legend, has been appointed coach of Real Oviedo in Spain's second division, after the club sacked its coach. Raúl signed a contract until 2028, and this will be his first senior team as head coach.
Rabbi Moshe Adri Crowned Rabbi of Givatayim
Rabbi Moshe Yosef Adri was crowned rabbi of Givatayim in a ceremony attended by Israel's chief rabbis, city rabbis and public figures. He was elected with the support of 31 members of the electoral body and continues the path of his father, Rabbi Pinchas Adri, who served for many years as the city's rabbi.
Lapid: "If Bennett and I are quiet - it's a sign that things are happening"
Yair Lapid said at a meeting of the Yesh Atid faction, a party that goes by Together (Beyachad), that his silence and that of Naftali Bennett signals that things are happening behind the scenes. Lapid added that this has been a rule operating in Israeli politics for 13 years.
Lyricist Michal Brent, Who Wrote the Hit "Shvil Habriha," Dies at 66
Lyricist and producer Michal Brent died at the age of 66 after contracting a lung disease. Brent wrote the lyrics to the hit "Shvil Habriha," performed by Rita at the 1986 Eurovision pre-selection.
Smotrich Calls on Matan Kahana to Refuse Knesset Speaker Post
Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich called on Matan Kahana to refuse the post of Knesset Speaker as long as the appointment is backed by Arab parties. According to Smotrich, such an appointment is "illegitimate" and constitutes "moral bankruptcy".
Council member linked to "baby killer" campaign against Manor Solomon
An investigation in Britain revealed that a senior London council member, responsible for children's and youth services, is a prominent member of a Facebook group that called for Israeli Manor Solomon to be removed from Westham and called him a "baby killer". Anti-Semitism organizations condemned the campaign.
