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Two football players stabbed in brawl in the north; one in serious condition
Two football players were wounded by stab wounds in a brawl in the northern region and taken to hospital. One of them is in serious condition and the other in moderate condition.
Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Anadolu Efes win Euroleague rounds
Olympiacos beat Dubai 101:72 after losing to Crvena Zvezda, and Real Madrid beat Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade. Barcelona beat Panathinaikos 76:74 on Justin Robinson's three-pointer with 4 seconds left, and Anadolu Efes beat Virtus Bologna 103:91.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion stays unbeaten, Ramat HaSharon beat Herzliya
Maccabi Rishon LeZion beat Be'er Sheva 42:30 in the eighth round of the Winner League handball, and the leader remains undefeated. Ramat HaSharon beat Herzliya 34:31 after coming back from a three-goal deficit in the final minutes.
Belgium beat Turkey 2-1; Turkey still without points in Nations League
Belgium beat Turkey 2-1 in the Nations League, after their defeat to France left them without points. Spain kept a perfect record, and Italy beat France 3-1.
Anthropic prepares record IPO on Nasdaq at valuation of about $1.4 trillion
Anthropic plans to raise up to $90.4 billion in an IPO and private placement to Google, Nvidia and AMD, and to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT. Pricing is expected on November 18, and the target valuation ranges from $1 trillion to $1.4 trillion.
Turkey and Qatar sign mutual defense agreement
Turkey and Qatar have signed a mutual defense agreement, the Turkish presidential office Erdogan said. The countries will work together to prevent a renewed flare-up in the Gulf region.
Friend of Roy Revivo robbed at home in Herzliya; children attacked
Alcheh goalkeeper and captain Matías Ditturo (39) was robbed at his home by masked men after returning with his two children. According to the latest details, the children cried and begged him not to get out of the vehicle.
Inbal Shemesh wins silver at the Zagreb Grand Prix
Israeli judoka Inbal Shemesh lost the final of the Zagreb Grand Prix to Brazil's Shirlen Nascimento, and so won a silver medal. Shemesh reached the final after beating opponents from Britain and Spain.
Brawl in Abu Dhabi hotel: Dvalishvili attacked by the Nurmagomedov brothers; Usman sentenced to six months in prison
Former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili was attacked in the lobby of an Abu Dhabi hotel by Usman and Omar Nurmagomedov and other associates; according to Dvalishvili, about 20 people were involved. Usman Nurmagomedov was sentenced to six months in prison and fined a heavy sum, and Dvalishvili was fined and released from detention.
Deni Avdija ranked 12th in NBA's weekly MVP rankings for second straight week
Deni Avdija, Portland's star, was ranked 12th in the NBA's weekly MVP rankings for a second straight week. He is ahead of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jamal Murray and stands right after Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Gal Gadot Gives Speech at Simon Wiesenthal Center Event and Tears Up Over Antisemitism
Israeli actress Gal Gadot gave a speech at the awarding of the Simon Wiesenthal Center's humanitarian award, where she paid tribute to businessman Ynon Kreiz. During her remarks she became emotional, tearing up, and warned against the spread of antisemitism.
Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman announced that his party will show flexibility on the conscription law issue and work to advance a framework that will pass the High Court of Justice test. Liberman made clear he will not support a government that relies on Ra'am and the Joint List.
Senior Trump administration officials have moved to live on military bases over security threats
A number of senior officials in the US administration, including Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have in recent months moved to live in secure military facilities in the Washington, D.C. area. The move is driven by security considerations and various threats aimed at senior administration officials.
Nvidia affair: suspected Chinese espionage sparks clash in Trump administration
A sharp clash has erupted in the Trump administration between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, over the suspicion that Megaspeed, a customer of Nvidia, is passing advanced chips to China. Bessent demands that the company be declared a national security threat, and the demand intensified after Nvidia's CEO admitted to an affair with a female employee of the company suspected of Chinese espionage.
Israel vs Kosovo: Away Match in Pristina in Nations League
Israel will open the international window tomorrow (16:00) with an away match in Pristina against Kosovo, in Matchday 5 of the Nations League, and will seek to record its first win of the campaign. After four matchdays without a win and only two points, the national team has two league games left, against Kosovo and Austria.
Defense Minister: Political and Military Echelons Coordinated on Iran
Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a situational assessment that Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff see eye to eye on the Iranian issue. According to him, the political and military echelons will continue to work together to ensure the security of the state.
Tech and Capital Markets: Revenues Surge in Third Quarter, but Some Companies Report Losses and Declines
Israeli and international companies in the fields of technology, payments, defense and chips published third-quarter reports, and many of them showed revenue growth. However, profits eroded at some companies, and shares of some rose while others fell after the results were published.
Police place snipers on rooftops in Rahat after shooting in the city
Israel Police have placed snipers and marksmen on rooftops in Rahat following clan feuds and heavy gunfire in the city, according to an order from the commander of the Southern District. Police clarified that gunfire will be met with gunfire, and that any armed person who fires will be neutralized.
Vance Weighs Not Running for President in 2028; No Decision Yet
US Vice President JD Vance is seriously considering not running in the 2028 presidential election, according to reports based on conversations with his advisers and associates. According to the reports, Vance has not yet made a final decision and is weighing his political ambitions, the challenges of fatherhood, and rifts within the MAGA movement.
Teacher Suspected of Sex Offenses Against 7-Year-Old Student; Court Approves Publication of His Identity
The District Court approved the publication of the identity of Michael Weingarten, a resident of Rosh HaAyin, suspected of committing an indecent act against a 7-year-old student. The judges rejected the police appeal and kept him under house arrest.
Seven Teens Arrested in Modi'in After Public Disturbance; Three Suspects Charged with Assaulting Police
Seven minors, aged 16, were arrested in Modi'in after disrupting public order on Moshe Sharett Street. Three of them attacked police officers during the arrest.
Police arrested a kindergarten teacher and four aides from two private daycare centers in Ashkelon on suspicion of violence against toddlers aged one to three. A court extended the detention of three of the suspects, while two others were released under restrictive conditions.
Maccabi Netanya invites fan who was attacked after match against Haifa
Sivan Amram Zohar, a Maccabi Netanya fan, experienced a violent incident after the team's match in Haifa, after she claims some 200 men cursed at her and threw bottles at her. The club invited her to its offices and conveyed a message against violence.
Manchester United has announced the dismissal of Michael Carrick after a difficult start to the season, and has appointed Mauricio Pochettino, manager of the United States national team, in his place on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Pochettino will take up his post on November 18, and will make his debut in the away match against Liverpool.
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000; $1.5 Billion Wiped Out in Crypto Market
Bitcoin fell more than 6% in a day, trading at $69,203, its lowest level since August. Its market value stands at $1.38 trillion, and liquidations across the crypto market exceeded the $1.47 billion mark.
IDF: More Than 10 Terrorists Killed in Gaza This Week
The IDF and the Shin Bet killed more than 10 terrorists in the Gaza Strip over the course of the week, including terrorists who infiltrated Israel in the October 7 massacre. IDF forces also destroyed a weapons production workshop in the Strip.
FBI: North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency worth hundreds of millions of dollars
The FBI has revealed an impersonation method in which hackers linked to North Korea secretly record users and use the recordings and deepfakes to lure victims and steal cryptocurrency worth $400 million over 18 months. At the same time, the US Department of Justice announced that cryptocurrency assets worth $1.2 billion stolen from the Binance exchange had been seized.
Israel women's team to face Turkey after loss to Poland
Israel's women's basketball team will play Turkey in Latvia in EuroBasket qualifiers, after a loss to Poland. The team still aims to qualify for EuroBasket.
Kfar Saba police arrested a music teacher in his 30s, a resident of Pre'at Hen, on suspicion of sex offenses against a 7-year-old pupil at an elementary school in Kfar Saba. The Lod District Court ordered his release to house arrest and barred him from teaching for 45 days.
Kosovo coach ahead of Israel match: pitch in excellent condition
Kosovo national team coach Franco Foda told a press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Israel that the condition of the pitch has improved and Israel has no reason to complain. Foda said Israel is a strong team.
