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Keshet 12 Leads the Ratings, Channel 14 and Channel 13 Compete for Second Place
Keshet 12's "The Masked Singer" led prime time with roughly 16.6%-16.8% rating and about 468 to 511 thousand viewers. "Survival" reached about 13.9% and 407 thousand viewers, while the second-place spot between the channels remains open between Channel 14 and Channel 13.
Zvika Mor sworn into the 26th Knesset, calls for a unity government
MK Zvika Mor (Religious Zionism) was sworn into the 26th Knesset and called for the formation of a unity government. According to him, the election results are clear and "whoever won here is the people of Israel."
Iran Opens Military Training Camp for Women in Tehran Amid Fears of US Attack
Iran has opened a military training camp for women only in Tehran, amid fears of an American attack. The volunteers train in shooting, combat in built-up areas and operating drones.
Nano Ginzburg Appointed Coach of Israel Men's Basketball Team
Nano Ginzburg has signed a two-year deal as coach of the Israeli men's basketball team and will take office in July 2027, after the World Cup qualifying campaign ends. He will replace Ariel Beit Halachmi, and his first assignment will be in August, in the pre-qualifiers for the Olympics.
Asaf Elder to be appointed CEO of Bituah Yashir
Asaf Elder, deputy CEO and head of the banking division at Discount, will be appointed CEO of Bituah Yashir and will replace Kobi Hever, who is retiring after eight years. Elder announced his departure from the bank after 16 years there.
Security Cabinet to Convene Sunday for First Time in a Month
The security cabinet will convene on Sunday, for the first time since early October. The meeting comes after public criticism that the body had not convened for a month.
Ben-Gvir Attacks Eisenkot and Liberman Over Security
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attacked MK Gadi Eisenkot after he appealed to the prime minister over the possibility of military action during the transitional government. Ben-Gvir also attacked Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman, who demanded limiting the government's security decision-making.
Taxi Driver Suspected of Swapping Passengers' Credit Cards and Withdrawing Hundreds of Thousands of Shekels
A 30-something taxi driver from the village of Akev was arrested on suspicion of defrauding dozens of passengers, swapping their credit cards and using them to withdraw cash totaling hundreds of thousands of shekels. Police have petitioned to extend his detention.
Discount to Allow Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Directly From Bank Accounts
Discount Bank will allow its customers to buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum directly from their bank accounts, starting November 26. The service will include offsetting profits and losses against the investment portfolio and exemption from management fees for six months.
Actor and comedian Anthony Clark dies at 62
American actor and comedian Anthony Clark died at the age of 62 from complications of pneumonia. Clark played Greg Warner for six seasons on the sitcom Yes, Dear.
Renewed Dispute Between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir Over Iran
The dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over Iran has resurfaced in closed-door security discussions. Zamir believes the actions Netanyahu seeks to carry out are not prudent and could lead to a renewed war.
United Airlines Blocks AI Agents from Booking Flights
United Airlines said it will not allow autonomous artificial intelligence agents to book flights on behalf of customers through its systems. The airline will allow digital assistants to display prices, but only a human may carry out the purchase.
Katz: "We do not need the opposition's approval or any other body to direct the IDF"
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the government will continue to direct the IDF to carry out security operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Judea and Samaria, without the need for approval from the opposition or a legal body. He said Israel's security is not waiting for the political processes running in parallel.
Barcelona to open ashes memorial for fans at Camp Nou
Barcelona city council has approved the creation of an ashes burial site at Camp Nou, after two earlier rejections and a campaign lasting about a decade. The site will have 26,000 cells for storing ashes for 25 or 50 years, and they will be located in the north stand.
Anthropic CEO: Within Less Than a Decade, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Mental Illness Will Become "Relics of the Past"
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, said in a video for investors ahead of the IPO that cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease and mental illness will become "relics of the past" within less than a decade. According to him, the vision depends on rigorous management of the risks.
Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at the age of 66. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced his death but did not publish the cause of death.
Meron disaster investigation reopened; officials expected to be questioned under caution
Police and the Justice Ministry's Police Investigations Department (Mahash) have reopened the criminal investigation into the Meron disaster, in which 45 people were killed. The investigation will focus on professional and police echelons, without questioning figures from the political echelon at this stage.
David Schwimmer Stars in New Quince Campaign; Pro-Palestinian Users Call for Boycott of Brand
David Schwimmer stars in the holiday campaign of the American fashion brand Quince, in which he recreates the red sweater from the series "Friends". The choice of actor drew hostile reactions from pro-Palestinian users, who called him a "Zionist" and called for a boycott of the brand.
Gal Gadot's Production Company to Adapt Yonit Levi and Bianna Golodryga's Novel "Don't Feed the Monster" into a Film
The production company of Gal Gadot and Yaron Varsano, together with FOX, will adapt the novel "Don't Feed the Monster", written by Yonit Levi and CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga, into a feature film. The book deals with three Jewish teenagers facing antisemitism in the United States.
Maccabi Tel Aviv signs sponsorship deal with MYMALL mall in Limassol ahead of derby
Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed a sponsorship deal with the MYMALL mall in Limassol, which will sponsor the team's home games in the EuroLeague in Cyprus. The agreement takes effect for the 2026/27 season and will include discounts and benefits for fans.
The Knesset plenum approved, by 63 supporters to 50 opponents, the establishment of the Arrangements Committee headed by MK Roi Folkman, which will include 22 Knesset members. The Arrangements Committee recommended that MK Avigdor Liberman head the interim Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and MK Liran Avisar Ben Horin head the interim Finance Committee.
High Court orders Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar to decide within 30 days on arnona tax discounts for draft evaders
The High Court of Justice ordered Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar to decide within 30 days whether to make arnona (municipal tax) discounts conditional on regularizing status with the IDF. The finance minister and the transportation minister were required to decide within 21 days on discounts on public transportation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for a national unity government and said it was possible. Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas said Netanyahu's speech in the Knesset harmed his security and that of his family, and that an associate of Netanyahu recently approached him to clarify his positions.
Hapoel Jerusalem Celebrates 12th Straight Win
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dartona 91-77 to record its 12th consecutive win. The team praised Yuval Zusman for his performance in the game.
New Israeli Observation Drone: 70 Minutes in the Air, 10 km Range
Euro Sentinel, which is controlled by Ultra, unveiled a new tactical observation drone capable of staying airborne for more than 70 minutes and operating at a range of up to 10 km. According to the company, the drone is already in use by an IDF special unit and has been integrated into exercises with Spike missiles from Rafael.
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dertona and finish first round of EuroCup with perfect record
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dertona 91-77 in Italy to move to 7-0 in Group A of the EuroCup, finishing the first round with a perfect record. Kenny Lofton Jr. led the Jerusalem side with 17 points, while Devontae Cacok and Shake Milton scored 14 each.
Trump's Plan to Import Russian Diesel Stalls; Tankers Change Course
President Donald Trump's plan to import diesel from Russia in order to lower fuel prices is running into difficulties. Several Russian tankers that were heading to the United States changed their route before reaching American ports, due to a lack of buyers.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana declared allegiance at the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset, in the presence of President Isaac Herzog, who handed him the management of the session. Next Tuesday, November 17, at 16:00, the plenum will hold a vote to elect a new speaker, following a request by 67 Knesset members.
Trapped Between the Bars: Dramatic Rescue on the Sixth Floor
A 14-year-old girl became stuck in the gap between the window of her apartment and the bars on the sixth floor of a building in Modiin Illit. Firefighters rescued her safely using a cherry picker after sawing through the bars.
Head of Banking Division at Bank Leumi Retires
Ron Grisaru, deputy CEO and head of the retail division at Bank Leumi, announced his retirement from his position after nearly a decade with the group. He joined the group in 2017 and has served as deputy CEO since six years ago.
