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Shmulik Brenner appointed coach of Hapoel Holon
Hapoel Holon announced the appointment of Shmulik Brenner as its new coach, after Predrag Kronic was dismissed four days ago. Brenner signed a contract until the end of the season.
One man was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., about a mile and a half from the White House. The suspect barricaded himself in a residential building, and when police arrived he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Central Elections Committee Chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg said the Shin Bet investigation into suspicions related to the elections to the 26th Knesset is continuing, but the evidentiary picture has not changed materially, and the classified information has not yet matured into concrete evidence. The Likud claims that 1,281 complaints about suspicions of forgery and election bribery have not yet been examined.
First general strike in Spain in 14 years disrupts economy
The first general strike in Spain in 14 years disrupted transport, flights and businesses, in protest over the cost of living and the housing crisis. In dozens of cities, shops and schools closed, and crowds took to the streets in protest marches.
Chef Assaf Granit and Mahaneyuda Part Ways With Rothschild Boulevard Luxury Hotel in Tel Aviv
The collaboration between chef Assaf Granit and the Mahaneyuda group on a "Six Senses" hotel being built on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv has been canceled. The plans included several restaurants, among them a branch of the Michelin-starred Paris restaurant "Le Baratin"...
The government unanimously approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to appoint Gideon Sa'ar as Interior Minister, in addition to his role as Foreign Minister. The appointment comes after more than a year in which the Interior Ministry operated without a serving minister.
Sohlberg on election suspicions: the information has not yet matured into evidence
Justice Noam Sohlberg, chairman of the Central Elections Committee, gave an update on the affair of suspicions of bribery and foreign interference in the elections, and said that classified information had been presented that so far has not matured into actual evidence. He added that it may never mature, and that the leaks harm the investigation.
Interior Minister Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Ziad Jabarin from Umm al-Fahm
Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Ziad Jabarin, a resident of Umm al-Fahm who was convicted of aiding a suicide bombing and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The proceedings were opened one day after Sa'ar's appointment to the post.
Passenger Claims to Have Bomb on United Flight From Newark to New Orleans; Plane Lands Safely
A passenger who claimed to have a bomb and tried to reach the cockpit on a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans was arrested after the plane landed safely, with no casualties. Following the threat, a hijacking alert was declared; there were 46 passengers and six crew members aboard.
Armed robbery in Kafr Qasim: suspects in uniform-like clothing draw weapon and flee
Suspects dressed in clothing resembling uniforms drew a weapon in Kafr Qasim and fled the scene. Police have opened an investigation and are working to locate those involved.
Discount to refund customers about NIS 8.8 million over card fees
Bank Discount will refund about 70% of the card fees charged to its customers, in a total sum estimated at about NIS 8.8 million, under a settlement approved by the Central District Court in a class action. The bank denied the claims against it.
Two killed in Gaza strike
Two people were killed in a strike in the Zeitoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City, according to Palestinian reports. Later in the day, further deaths were reported in various strikes across the Strip.
Indictment Filed Against 15-Year-Old Who Smashed Police Vehicle Windshield in Tel Aviv
An indictment was filed against a 15-year-old boy from Ramat Gan, who smashed the front windshield of a police vehicle parked in Tel Aviv with a rock and fled the scene. The boy was released to house arrest.
Shimon Riklin Proposes Yinon Magal as Netanyahu's Successor
Shimon Riklin said on the 'Limin Shor' podcast that if Benjamin Netanyahu resigns, he would first call Yinon Magal. According to him, a tough battle is expected at the top of the right between Magal and Itamar Ben-Gvir.
IDF and Border Police Evacuate Illegal Outposts in Judea and Samaria
IDF and Border Police forces completed enforcement operations at four illegal outposts in areas near the villages of Burqa, Wadi Rahim and Jalud, and afterward at two more outposts near Ataara and Wadi Rahim. According to the military, violent and illegal activity repeatedly emerged from these outposts.
Kevin Rubin Slams Osher Salim After Wardrobe Malfunction at Fashion Week
Online personality Kevin Rubin launched a sharp attack on model Osher Salim after she exposed her chest on the runway at Tel Aviv Fashion Week. The incident repeated itself at a show by Idan Leros, when, according to her, she swapped in a model at the last moment and so did not fit the garment.
MK Rozin demands criminal charges against Rabbi Axelrod over "din rodef" ruling
MK Michal Rozin demanded opening a criminal investigation against Rabbi Gedalia Axelrod over a "din rodef" ruling against party leaders who would support a government with the participation of the Arab parties. Twenty former senior figures in academia, the defense establishment and the judiciary signed a letter to Commissioner Boaz Blat demanding an investigation of the rabbi on suspicion of incitement to murder.
Home Front Command Establishes National Training and Certification Center
The Home Front Command has established "HaMaal", a national center for training and certification for emergency scenarios. The center was created in light of lessons from the war, and its purpose is to consolidate training and certification and to improve the readiness of the IDF, local authorities and emergency agencies.
Shai Hai slams Fashion Week: clothes hard to walk in and models falling
Shai Hai published a critique of Fashion Week in Tel Aviv, focusing on models falling and on clothes that made it hard for them to walk the runway. According to him, the clothes that fell during the shows and the designs that hampered the participants are a phenomenon that recurs every year.
Chinese Excavator Operator Demolishes Buildings at Government Service Center in Xi'an, Is Arrested
A 47-year-old man operating a heavy excavator destroyed at least six buildings at a government service center in the Chinese city of Xi'an. He continued the demolition for about an hour, and police arrested him after taking control of the driver.
Eyal Golan Rejected Again in Bid to Join Beit Elazari
Singer Eyal Golan once again tried to be accepted into Beit Elazari, a moshav in the Shfela region, but most of the plot owners voted against his admission. This is the third rejection in his attempts to settle in the moshav.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a warning to be added to the labels of GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, over a possible risk of rare damage to the optic nerve that could cause permanent vision loss. A causal link between the drugs and the condition has not yet been proven.
Filber Outlines Scenario in Which Liberman Serves as Prime Minister with Haredi Support
Commentator Shlomo Filber believes Liberman could reach the premiership with Haredi support. According to him, just over 30 days remain to close the necessary agreements.
Home Front Command Drills Multi-Front Campaign in the North
The Home Front Command completed a large-scale security exercise in the Northern District, involving eight battalions and 67 local authorities. The drill was planned in advance as part of the command's annual exercise schedule and was designed to test readiness for scenarios of heavy barrages and strikes on several areas simultaneously.
72-year-old electric bicycle rider seriously injured in bus collision in Tel Aviv
A 72-year-old electric bicycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a bus on Lehi Street in Tel Aviv. MDA crews evacuated him to Ichilov hospital with limb injuries.
Yosef Haddad Quits 'Amcha Israel' and Announces Return to Public Advocacy
Hasbara activist Yosef Haddad announced his departure from the 'Amcha Israel' party after the elections, in which the result he had hoped for was not achieved. He said the political chapter has ended and that he is returning to advocacy work on behalf of the state.
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected the appeals of Yaakov Bardugo, Noam Pathi and Yotam Zamri in a defamation suit filed by Raviv Drucker. According to the ruling, the amount awarded to Drucker was increased, and it was determined that they must pay him 285 thousand shekels.
Yaroslava Lovitska, Righteous Among the Nations, Has Died
Yaroslava Lovitska, the last Righteous Among the Nations living in Israel, died in Haifa at the age of 91. As a child of six, she helped bring food and medicine to Jews in the Zloczow ghetto and hid Jews in a bunker in her family's courtyard.
The Nekash brothers announced they have signed an agreement to bring investors into the Arkia airline, who will inject some $30 million into the company and become its controlling shareholders. At the same time, the Histadrut declared a labor dispute at the company over efficiency plans and cutbacks.
Son of Irit Rahamim trapped in elevator for about two and a half hours
The son of event producer Irit Rahamim was trapped in an elevator for about two and a half hours and cried out that he could not breathe. He was rescued by emergency personnel.
