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Mate Asher beat Mursa Osijek of Croatia 3-0 and advanced to the next round of the European Challenge Cup
Mate Asher, returning to European play after four years, beat Mursa Osijek of Croatia 3-0 in the first match of the first round of the Challenge Cup. In the second match Mate Asher won 3-0 again and advanced to the next round of the competition.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in EuroLeague
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in the EuroLeague game played in Limassol, Cyprus. The win came three days after Maccabi won the Winner Cup final against its city rival.
Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard lead Portland to win over Oklahoma City
Damian Lillard hit a buzzer-beating three at the end of the third quarter and starred for the Blazers in a 108:118 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Deni Avdija matched his season-high in points and his career-high in steals, a day after starring with 24 points in a 103:123 loss to the same opponent.
Arthur Prokhnevsky wins silver medal at Youth Olympics
Arthur Prokhnevsky won a silver medal in boxing at the Youth Olympics, after losing the final in the 65 kg category to Japan's Kenshin Sakuno 4:1. It is the third medal for the Israeli delegation in the current edition of the Games.
17-Year-Old Missing in Australia Found Alive
A 17-year-old boy who disappeared during a camping trip in Australia was found alive after six days in the forest. He was rescued by a police helicopter, which located him sleeping on a rock near a stream.
Trump: US may use military force against Iran
President Trump said in an interview that he would not hesitate to use military force to stop Iran. He added that he may do so even now.
Thermal camera reveals fuel vapor pollutants emitted in Haifa Bay
Tests by the Haifa Bay Environmental Protection Association and the Ministry of Environmental Protection, using a thermal camera, revealed fuel vapor emissions from tankers, including at the Bazan compound. The vapors may contain benzene, a carcinogen, and the details are not yet entirely clear.
Lebanese Report: No Point in Talks Before a New Government Is Formed
An official in Lebanon said the round of contacts with Israel held in Florida produced no significant progress, and that no further talks are expected until a new government is formed in Israel. Meanwhile, the establishment of an international force to replace UNIFIL in southern Lebanon is being examined.
Iran Reveals Underground Missile Facility and Says It Holds at Least 1,700 Ballistic Missiles
The Revolutionary Guards displayed a new underground facility holding ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and launchers, in the presence of senior military officials. According to a Western intelligence assessment published by Bloomberg, Iran is producing about 50 ballistic missiles a month and holds at least 1,700 missiles.
Far Beyond Shabbat: Moki and Idan Raichel's New Album
Moki is releasing a new album, "Eich Yiyeh Machar" ("What Tomorrow Will Look Like"), for which Idan Raichel wrote, composed and produced some of the songs. The album includes personal songs about longing, pain and hope, a protest song against elected officials and centers of power, and a performance of the piyyut "Oda el Chai".
Tonji Ogujobi hospitalized in serious condition after stroke
Tonji Ogujobi, 53, one of the stars of Hapoel Jerusalem, which won the Toto Cup in 2004, suffered a stroke months after undergoing a kidney transplant. There is concern he may not be able to walk or communicate again.
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt Wednesday morning in the Eilat and Arava area, with its epicenter about 30 kilometers south of the city. The Home Front Command issued an alert to residents in Eilat and Arava communities, instructing them to head to open areas.
Nvidia CEO resigns; new relationship with another employee revealed
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned after 33 years at the company, and reports of intimate relationships with employees continue. According to details revealed so far, it concerns another relationship with an employee whose identity has not been published, and the company has not responded.
Lapid: Government will be formed, even at the cost of painful compromises
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid said at his party's convention that forming the government may take time, but it will be formed. He said painful compromises will be needed, and that not all goals and promises may be implemented in the coming six months.
Amit Segal: At 77, Netanyahu Is in a Difficult Position
Commentator Amit Segal addressed the political situation in Israel and the options for forming a government at a Israel Hayom conference in New York. According to him, Netanyahu is in a difficult position and may be forced to wait.
Crystal Palace Sack Manager Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace have announced the dismissal of French manager Pierre Sage, along with three members of his coaching staff, after a disappointing start to the season with two wins from ten league matches. Ananas Khalili will wait for the appointment of a new manager, with Thomas Frank emerging as the leading candidate for the role.
Reports in Iran of an attack in the city of Sirik in the south of the country
An attack was carried out in the city of Sirik in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. The city is near Hormoz, and the attack was attributed to a "hostile element".
Scaloni's contract with Argentina's national team extended to 2030
Argentina national team coach Scaloni announced at a press conference that his contract has been extended until 2030. During the announcement he burst into tears and said these were not easy days for him.
Four soldiers killed in Turkish military helicopter crash
Four soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in southeastern Turkey. Rescue teams reached the crash site and are continuing their work, and the cause of the crash is still unknown.
The Nekash brothers signed an agreement to transfer control of the airline Arkia to an investor group led by Yariv Lerner, which will inject tens of millions of dollars into the company. The deal was signed against the backdrop of losses of more than $30 million since the start of the year and a confrontation with employees.
US Tells IDF to Prepare for Possible Resumption of Campaign in Iran
US Central Command has conveyed a message to the IDF and Gulf states to prepare for a possible resumption of the campaign in Iran soon. The details are still unclear, and the messages contradict recent statements by President Trump.
Agudat Israel Demands From Change Bloc: Draft Exemption Law and Override Clause
Agudat Israel rabbis set out conditions for joining the government, according to a demands document, including a law exempting Haredim from conscription and an override clause. According to a legal opinion that reached senior figures in the Change Bloc, there is no feasibility of passing an exemption law that the High Court would approve, and the details are still unclear.
Claims of Pay Delays at Channel 16
Photographers and freelancers at Channel 16 claim their payments have been delayed, and an employee waiting weeks for his salary said the money had not arrived. The channel, led by Ram Landes, said the matter is a limited technical delay that will be resolved soon.
Vine Ventures Raises $236 Million for Technology Investments
Venture capital fund Vine Ventures has completed a $236 million fundraise for its third fund, its largest to date. Assets under management have passed half a billion dollars, and about half of the sum is earmarked for Israeli companies in the fields of technology, cyber and artificial intelligence.
Eisenkot Bloc Plans to Set Up Committees to Repeal the 'Coup'
Heads of the Change Bloc agreed to establish four special committees to repeal the judicial overhaul laws, most of them led by the Democrats. The committees will deal with the Judicial Selection Committee, the Attorney General law, the Military Police Investigations Department (MPID) law, the communications law, and the incapacitation law.
Steph Curry Injured, Suffers Abdominal Muscle Tear
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was injured in his abdomen in a loss to Houston and was sent for an MRI. The test revealed a tear in the oblique abdominal muscle, and he is expected to be out for an extended period, but details on how long he will be sidelined are still unclear.
Efi Nechasim expands residential market activity; net profit rises in third quarter
Efi Nechasim reported in its third-quarter report that net profit attributable to owners jumped to NIS 512 million, and revenues rose to NIS 300 million. The company is expanding its activity in the residential market, but the pace of apartment sales in its Landmark project is stalling.
The Security Briefing Between Netanyahu and Eisenkot Has Ended
The security briefing between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gantz Eisenkot ended after about two hours. The military secretary also took part in the meeting.
IDF Confirms Strike Targeting Hamas Khan Younis Brigade Commander
The IDF confirmed that it struck the commander of the Khan Younis battalion, Mohammed Sinwar? — no
Boiling Requirement for Water in Nazareth Lifted After Clean Test Results
The Health Ministry announced the cancellation of the water boiling requirement in Nazareth after water tests in the city came back clean. The water is now fit for drinking and all other uses.
