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Australian jockey Izzy Neil, 22, dies after fall from horse during race
Australian jockey Izzy Neil, 22, died after falling from her horse during a race held on Sunday earlier this week in New South Wales. Neil was airlifted by helicopter in critical condition, and her death was pronounced at the hospital.
Maccabi Haifa considers new coach; Rafaelov prefers Omer Peretz, foreign candidate rejects offer
Maccabi Haifa continues to search for a new coach to replace Barak Bakhar, and the discussion between club president Yaakov Shahar and sporting director Lior Rafaelov has not yet ended. The sporting director prefers Omer Peretz, while Northern Irish coach Rory Higgins rejected an offer from the club.
Givatayim Advances Three Urban Renewal Plans Totaling About 2,500 Apartments
The Givatayim municipality is advancing three urban renewal plans totaling about 2,500 new apartments, alongside commercial and employment areas, schools and green spaces. Two of the plans are located along Katzenelson Street, near the planned route of the future metro.
Teddy Riner announces run for French presidency in 2027
Judoka Teddy Riner announced his entry into the race for the French presidency in 2027, three days after the announcement by Danox's president: investment bank Saxo Bank announced it would end its participation in an advertising campaign. The details of the move are still not entirely clear.
Omega of Liron Karsin Offers to Acquire Control of Halal Communications
Omega, the company of Liron Karsin, submitted the highest bid in the tender for the control shares of Halal Communications, which are managed by the controlling-share trustee, Adv. Hagai Ullman. The offer includes a premium of over 25% on the company's current market value, and if the court approves it, Omega will acquire 31.5% of Halal shares.
Sen. Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, announced he will run for the Senate Democratic leader post against Sen. Chuck Schumer. Van Hollen, 67, is a prominent critic of Israel.
Dozens of passengers were stuck in the air in the Haifa cable car for more than two hours after a technical fault halted Line 27. All passengers were rescued safely, and the cable car system is back in operation.
Israel Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 Opens and Closes with Diverse Shows
Israel Canada Tel Aviv Fashion Week 2026 opened with 7 back-to-back shows on the first day, and further shows followed, including a runway of 27 shows. The week ended after days of creativity, innovation and social statements.
France Lose 1-3 to Italy; Zidane: We Lost Our Shape
France lost 1-3 to Italy, a result that was Zidane's first defeat as coach. Zidane said the team lost its shape and that this is part of the learning process.
Workers and Drivers Injured in Work Accidents Across the Country
Dozens of workers and men were injured over the past two weeks in work accidents and various incidents across the country, most of them moderately. MDA and the Rescue Union provided initial medical treatment at the scenes and evacuated the injured to nearby hospitals.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague derby in Limassol
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 73:80 in the first Euroleague derby held in Limassol, Cyprus. The game was played at the local arena after Maccabi moved its home games to Cyprus, with Jimmy Clark and Bonzie Colson leading with 14 points each.
Harry Kane breaks England's record for appearances
England captain Harry Kane has become the national team's all-time record appearance holder with his 126th cap. The striker scored in a 2-1 win over Croatia, and his status in the squad was celebrated at a gala evening held at Wembley.
Indictment to be filed against Yafia resident on suspicion of incitement on social media
The Northern District Prosecutor's Office announced that it will file an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings against a Yafia resident on suspicion of incitement on social media. The suspect was arrested on October 26 after publishing content in memory of Yahya Sinwar and Ahmed Yassin, calling for jihad, and sharing a Hamas post about the deaths of Sgan Mishne Yaniv Kola and Sgam Itay Yaabetz.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage laughed and talked loudly near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, after the Veterans Day ceremony. Thomas Iglesias, the guard on duty at the site, rebuked them, and a day later he was invited to the Pentagon and received a medal of commendation from Hegseth.
Mother of Eight from Modi'in Illit Dies at 40 After Rare Childbirth Complication
Miriam Berakha Ben Hamo, 40, a mother of eight from Modi'in Illit, died at Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer after suffering an amniotic fluid embolism during labor at Maayanei HaYeshua. The baby was delivered safely and is in good condition.
WhatsApp Tests View-Once Text Messages
Meta is testing text messages in the Android beta version that are permanently deleted immediately after the recipient opens them. The feature blocks screenshots, copying and forwarding, and there is no launch date yet for all users.
A motorcyclist, about 30, was killed in a road accident on Road 471, near the Gat Rimon Interchange, during the night. MDA crews performed resuscitation at the scene but had to pronounce him dead on the spot.
Assi Cohen and Liat Har Lev in HOT's Romantic Series "Lo Kara Klum"
Assi Cohen and Liat Har Lev star in the comedy-drama "Lo Kara Klum," created by Shirly Mushiof, as a married couple whose marriage is shaken by a suspicious message. The series focuses on breakdown, a marriage in crisis and painful decisions.
Trump's envoys meet Putin in Moscow; Russia and Ukraine agree to bring Europe into peace talks
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in Moscow as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The envoys then travelled to Dublin and met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Saudi Arabia Urges Europe to Declare Houthis a Terrorist Organization; EU Has Not Yet Responded
Saudi Arabia is working to persuade the European Union to add the Houthis to its list of terrorist organizations, citing ongoing attacks on the kingdom. So far, it has failed to garner sufficient support for the move.
According to the CBS, about 21,750 apartments were sold in the third quarter of 2026, a decline of 5.7% compared with the previous quarter. The stock of unsold apartments stood at over 85 thousand, and sales of new apartments in Tel Aviv plunged by about 60%.
Road Safety Authority Asks Police to Criminally Investigate Wolt and Its Israel CEO
The National Road Safety Authority has asked police to investigate the delivery company Wolt and its CEO in Israel, citing serious safety offenses by its couriers. The authority also demands that a administrative cease order for the company's operations be considered, and Wolt rejects the claims.
Somaliland Fears Change in Israeli Government; Jerusalem: Recognition Will Not Be Revoked
Leaders in Somaliland have expressed concern that a government led by Gadi Eisenkot would change Israel's policy toward them if Netanyahu is replaced. Israel has made clear that its recognition of the country's independence will not be revoked, even in the event of a change of government.
Greece Prices Rise, but Israelis Keep Traveling There
Hotels in Greece have risen by more than a quarter in a year, and flights by a third. Despite this, the number of Israeli tourists is expected to reach another record year in 2026.
A 38-year-old man seriously injured in violent incident in Pardes Hanna-Karkur
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in a violent incident that occurred in the early hours of the morning at an entertainment venue in Pardes Hanna-Karkur. He was taken to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera; his condition is stable and he is fully conscious.
Woman seriously injured after falling about 5 meters near Ashkelon
A woman, around 50, was seriously injured after falling about five meters on Route 35, near the Berekhya moshav in the Ashkelon area. She was evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon and suffers from head and pelvic injuries.
Red Alert Sirens in Nahal Oz: False Detection
The IDF said the alerts activated in the Nahal Oz kibbutz in the Gaza envelope turned out to be a false detection. No casualties or damage were reported.
Israel bans entry of leaders of France's far-left party
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has decided to ban the entry into Israel of Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Mathilde Panot, leaders of the "La France Insoumise" party. The decision was made following their statements against the country, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned it.
Shuli Rand and Gidi Dar in "The Jester": a Jewish comedy about family and friendship
Shuli Rand plays a failing Jerusalem jester who tries to raise money for his daughter's wedding in the new film "The Jester" by Shuli Rand and Gidi Dar. The film teams up with a wealthy childhood friend who arrived from America, and is set in a Jewish town in the heart of today's Jerusalem.
Guards at the Élysée Palace Collapse One After Another
Two soldiers from the Republican Guard collapsed one after another during a welcome ceremony for Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the Élysée Palace in Paris. President Emmanuel Macron went over to help, and the cause of the collapses is not yet clear.
