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From an investigative commission to dissolving the Knesset: the bills already submitted
At the opening of the 26th Knesset session, bills were submitted to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre and to limit the term of the prime minister to eight years. In addition, proposals were submitted to repeal the judicial reform laws.
US and Israel: Ending Military Aid
The United States and Israel are moving toward a gradual end to US military aid to Israel, a step agreed with the Trump administration. The Prime Minister's Office said Israel's economy is strong enough to gradually end the aid.
Asaf Goren Elected Chairman of Maccabi World Union
Asaf Goren was elected chairman of Maccabi World Union at the movement's annual congress at the Maccabiah Village, with the participation of about 100 representatives of Maccabi movements from around the world. He will replace Amir Peled in the role.
Home Front Command: 2027 Will Be the Year of Earthquake Preparedness
The Home Front Command announced that 2027 will be designated as the year of earthquake preparedness, following the earthquake in Eilat. The plan includes drills in local authorities, strengthening rescue capabilities, and training IDF forces.
Police and Football Association discuss stamping out violence in stadiums
Police Commissioner Danny Levy and Football Association Chairman Shino Zoarets held a special working meeting to boost enforcement in the stands and prevent exceptional incidents in stadiums. Senior police officers attended, as did Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Obadia.
Iran threatens to respond harshly in case of military confrontation with the U.S.
Senior Iranian officials said there is no intention to negotiate with the United States without practical steps from Washington, and that seven conditions set by Tehran have not yet been met. Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei threatened that in the event of an American attack, a distant target away from U.S. bases would be struck, and that aircraft taking off from European countries would also be considered targets for attack.
Despite the War, Israel's Economy Heads for a New Peak
Rating agency S&P raised its growth forecast for Israel to 5.5% in 2026 and to 7% in 2027, citing Nvidia's activity in Israel. Israel is expected to climb to 25th place in the ranking of the world's largest economies, with GDP of about $747 billion.
"Zionists get out": antisemitic graffiti sprayed on Anita ice cream chain branch in Barcelona
An antisemitic message was sprayed on the wall of a branch of the Israeli ice cream chain "Anita" in the Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona, reading: "Zionists get out of the neighborhood." The owner, Adi Avital, said the graffiti can be erased, but the chain's Israeli roots cannot be erased.
Alin Golan Releases New Song, and a Line in It Raises Questions About Nadav Hanatzis
Alin Golan recently released the song "Shuv Rokedet Shuv Bochah" as an official single, after teasers and previews were circulated online. The song includes a line that appears to be aimed at Nadav Hanatzis, who has been claimed in recent months to be her partner.
Security information and propaganda: Ramat Gan mayor again embroiled in WhatsApp row
Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg ordered Ramat Gan mayor Carmel Shama HaCohen to close the WhatsApp groups he opened for emergency updates during the war with Iran, and to refrain from opening new groups. Shama HaCohen was ordered to pay 18,000 shekels in court costs to city council member Yaad Ilani, who filed the appeal.
Singles' Day 2026: What to Check Before Buying on AliExpress
AliExpress Singles' Day deals are already in full swing, and the price shown on a product page is sometimes only the starting point of the calculation. Coupons, shipping costs, VAT and return terms can change the deal by tens of percent.
Apple Shuts Down Its Official Support Forum After Nearly 30 Years
Apple has announced the closure of its official support forum, which operated for almost three decades. The site has been locked to read-only mode, and the shutdown is expected on November 20.
Plan for Beit Romano Approved: Building to Be Preserved, Towers to Reach About 50 Floors
The Tel Aviv District Committee has given final approval to the plan for Beit Romano, which will be converted to public use and preserved alongside the inner courtyard. In exchange, towers of about 50 floors and about 240 new apartments will be built nearby.
After More Than Six Years and Two Abandoned Versions, Amazon's Ring Launches a Home Security Drone
Ring, owned by Amazon, unveiled a home security drone that flies between rooms for $250, and an autonomous robot for businesses priced at $1,000. The products are launching after years of delays and two abandoned versions.
Twist in Tair Rada murder probe: hairs and evidence to be sent for testing in the United States
After 19 years, the re-formed Tel Aviv District Major Crimes investigation team is preparing to send hairs of Tair Rada and of another person, along with forensic samples not yet tested, to a specialized laboratory in the United States. The testing is expected to cost hundreds of thousands of shekels, and the investigation is being conducted under a veil of secrecy.
Edelbyte Raises $70 Million to Compete With Tech Giants' Data Infrastructure
Edelbyte, founded about a year ago by four former Microsoft engineers, was revealed and announced a $70 million raise led by Sequoia and Quiet Capital. The company is developing a data infrastructure platform that enables fast searching and analysis of large volumes of information, aiming to solve the problems that AI infrastructure creates.
Government approves advancing construction of three natural gas power plants and two agro-photovoltaic facilities
The government approved advancing the construction of three power plants that will run on natural gas, in Palmachim Park, at Kibbutz Gan Shmuel and north of the Gevat wastewater treatment plant, as well as two agro-photovoltaic facilities. The power plants will be built by Powergen, Shamir Energy and Palmachim Park, and the solar facilities by Powergen and Nofar.
About 40 Drones Seized at Home in Daburiya; 30-Year-Old Man Questioned
About 40 drones smuggled into Israel in violation of the law were seized at the home of a 30-year-old Daburiya resident, in a joint raid by Northern District police officers and Ben Gurion Airport Customs. Among the drones were some equipped with technology that enables dropping explosives from the air, and the suspect was arrested.
Two bills to repeal the Broadcasting Law submitted to the Knesset
Two private bills, each consisting of a single section, that would cancel the Broadcasting Law were submitted to the Knesset just after it was sworn in. One was submitted by MKs from six parties of the Change Bloc and the other by the Democrats faction, and both claim that the legislative process contained material flaws. The law passed in the Knesset in July, but has meanwhile been frozen by the High Court of Justice until a hearing before an expanded panel.
From 6 to 20 Shekels: How Much a Sufganiyah Will Cost You This Hanukkah
Sufganiyah prices at the major chains ahead of Hanukkah range from 6 to 20 shekels per piece. Most chains have kept the price of the classic jelly sufganiyah unchanged, while specialty sufganiyot were raised by a shekel or two, and in some cases by as much as 25%.
Jim Jordan Elected House Republican Leader
Jim Jordan was elected leader of the Republican conference in the United States House of Representatives. The House Republican conference is the smallest since 2009.
Alona Ariely Lahav Appointed Chief Innovation, Marketing and Sales Officer at Shikun & Binui Real Estate
Shikun & Binui Real Estate has appointed Alona Ariely Lahav as its Chief Innovation, Marketing and Sales Officer. Ariely Lahav will be responsible for the company's marketing and sales operations, innovation and customer experience, from the initial contact with buyers through to apartment handover and the warranty period.
Maccabi Haifa Searching for Barak Bakhar's Replacement; Report on Rory Higgins
Maccabi Haifa continues to search for a replacement for Barak Bakhar, who resigned after the loss to Maccabi Netanya. According to British journalist Ben Jacobs, Coleraine manager Rory Higgins from Northern Ireland is on the Greens' list of candidates. At the Carmel, they say dozens of foreign candidates have been offered to the club, and the appointment of an Israeli coach is still on the table.
Third Layoff Wave: Israeli Company to Cut About 20% of Its Workforce
Innoviz, a lidar sensor company based in Rosh HaAyin, announced layoffs of about 20% of its workforce, which may include more than 70 employees. This is the company's third layoff round in the past three years, and estimates put the total at about 90 employees.
Year-End Guide: Tax Benefits and Checks to Make Before December 31
The end of the tax year is approaching, and the benefits on deposits to pension funds, study funds and investment provident funds expire on December 31. It is recommended to check which benefits have already been used, and which can still be claimed before the year ends.
Likud attacks opposition leaders over cooperation with Arab Knesset members
The Likud party attacked the parties of Bennett, Eisenkot and Liberman after they voted in the Knesset plenum together with Arab Knesset members on the composition of the organizing committee. Likud called on the three parties to join a unity government and end their cooperation with supporters of terrorism.
A four-year-old boy was killed after the off-road buggy in which his family was riding overturned in a wooded area near Kabri forest, near Nahariya. The toddler was taken to Galilee Medical Center in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead.
New Synagogue Inaugurated in Ofra in Memory of Two Terror Victims
A new synagogue was inaugurated in the Ofra settlement in memory of Asaf Chaim Hershkovitz, may God avenge his blood, and it houses a prayer hall named after Dvir Yehuda Shorak, may God avenge his blood. The two were murdered in terror attacks.
Netanyahu and Deri met this morning amid haredi parties' contacts with the Change Bloc
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri met this morning. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of contacts between haredi parties and the Change Bloc to form a government.
Leumi Partners Enters US Real Estate with $100 Million Investment in Harbor Group
Leumi Partners, the investment arm of Bank Leumi, will invest $100 million in the American real estate company Harbor Group, at a valuation of approximately $1.275 billion. The deal includes an option to increase the stake to 10%.
