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Judges in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to appear in person at a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 18. The hearing will address options for advancing the proceedings against Netanyahu and, if necessary, will be held behind closed doors.
Trump urged Nvidia CEO to keep fighting to stay in his post amid Chinese espionage suspicion
US President Donald Trump spoke with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shortly before Huang submitted his resignation, and urged him to keep fighting to stay in his post. Trump knew about the suspected Chinese espionage before he continued to back Huang.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Ibáñez suspended for 12 matches after death of striker Jesús de Miguel
The disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation has imposed a 12-match suspension on goalkeeper Jesús Ibáñez over the collision that led to the death of striker Jesús de Miguel. The penalty is the maximum under the regulations, and Ibáñez was also fined.
A 32-year-old Bat Yam resident was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Prof. Andrey Atanasov, 83, a lecturer at the University of Sofia, who was beaten in an elevator at a metro station in the Bulgarian capital and died of his wounds. The arrest was carried out in Israel under an international arrest warrant, and the suspect is expected to face extradition proceedings to Bulgaria.
Miriam Peretz, the mother of Yisrael Beytenu MK Eliyahu Peretz, said her son would leave the Knesset if his party sits in a coalition with an Arab party. According to her, pressure is being applied to him and to her, and she did not specify who is applying it.
Mossad chief Roman Gofman travels to Washington for talks with senior Trump administration officials on Iran
Mossad chief Roman Gofman is in Washington ahead of talks with senior officials in the administration of President Donald Trump on Iran. American and Israeli officials confirm that he is expected to meet CIA Director John Ratcliffe and envoy Steve Witkoff.
Captain Yonatan Ben Hamo, who lost his leg in fighting in Gaza, becomes father to first daughter
Captain Yonatan Ben Hamo, a combat engineering officer who was seriously wounded in fighting in the Gaza Strip and lost his leg, is holding his first daughter, born to him and his wife Oriya at the Shamir Medical Center. The birth takes place three years after the injury.
Four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on industrial site in Russia
Four people were killed and two wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial zone in the city of Volgograd in Russia, according to the regional governor. The attack came a day after Trump's envoys met with Putin for talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beytenu chairman Gadi Eisenkot met at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem for a diplomatic-security briefing, attended by the military secretary, Maj. Gen. Guy Markizano. At the end of a meeting lasting about two hours, the two issued a joint statement saying they had agreed to continue mutual updates as needed.
Shabbat entry and exit times for Parashat Toldot, 13.11.2026
Shabbat entry and exit times for Parashat Toldot, which falls on 13.11.2026, have been published across the country. In Jerusalem, Shabbat begins at 16:05 and ends at 17:18.
Liberman to Take Over as Chair of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee; Vote on Appointment Postponed
Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman will take up the post of chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday, after the Netanyahu bloc prevented the vote on the appointment from taking place. Liberman announced that he intends to summon the chief of staff and the head of the Mossad for discussions on Iran.
Two minors arrested on suspicion of threatening a police officer on TikTok
Two minors, aged 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of deliberately blocking a police vehicle and threatening a police officer in Ramat Gan. The two were questioned on suspicion of threats and insulting a public servant, and were released to house arrest under restrictive conditions.
High Court recognizes conversions by private Beit Din Ahavat HaGer for purposes of the Law of Return
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal by the Population and Immigration Authority and ruled that conversions performed by the private Orthodox Beit Din Ahavat HaGer, headed by Rabbi Chaim Amsalem, must be recognized for purposes of the Law of Return and population registry. Following the ruling, the storm within the religious public and among the rabbinate continues.
US Military: Two Iranian Drones Launched Toward Bahrain Intercepted
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two suicide drones launched from Iran toward Bahrain were intercepted by American forces. The command's statement said there were no casualties and no damage was caused.
Erdoğan's son meets Lebanon's president; Turkish army presence proposed on border with Israel
Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, son of Turkey's president, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun in Lebanon. According to the reported details, he proposed deploying Turkish army forces on the border with Israel after the departure of UNIFIL forces.
Oil prices surge on renewed tensions with Iran as US crude inventories rise
Brent crude rose to about $96 a barrel, after briefly dropping to $89, amid renewed tensions with Iran. At the same time, US commercial crude inventories rose by 4.7 million barrels, instead of the drop of about 0.7 million barrels the market had expected.
Police Chief Danny Levy Places About 15 Senior Officers in New Posts Without Ben-Gvir's Approval
Police Commissioner Danny Levy has placed about 15 senior officers in their new posts without the approval of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who refused to sign the appointments. The appointments were made under the designation "operational secondment", including the appointment of the head of the Prosecution Division.
IDF and Shin Bet Arrest Four Terror Suspects in Menashe Brigade Area
Paratroopers under the Menashe Brigade command, directed by the Shin Bet, arrested four terrorists who were advancing terror plots against Israeli civilians and security forces. Among those detained are two terrorists identified with the ISIS terror organization, and all four were transferred for further interrogation.
US Fifth Fleet commander visits Israel and meets Sea Corps commander
Vice Admiral Curt Renshaw, commander of the US Fifth Fleet, concluded an official visit to Israel as the guest of Sea Corps commander Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel. The two discussed strengthening cooperation between the navies.
Investors on Wall Street and at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange are grappling with market volatility, led by chip and technology stocks, after sharp declines in artificial intelligence shares. Major indexes rose and fell during the week, and oil prices moved within a narrow range.
United Torah Judaism sets three conditions for coalition partnership; Yaakov Asher rules out support for minority government
United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher said his party will not join a government without regulating the draft law, independence of Haredi education, and preservation of the status quo on religion and state. Asher also ruled out outside support for a minority government, and the development of contacts with the change bloc remains unclear.
Netherlands beat Greece 7-0; Germany win 3-1 in Serbia
The Netherlands beat Greece 7-0 on Friday night in Amsterdam, with a hat-trick from Tijjani Reijnders and a brace from Jurrien Timber. Germany, coached by Jürgen Klopp, won 3-1 in Serbia.
US President Donald Trump said the United States does not need an agreement with Iran, and that it has Tehran's money and the Strait of Hormuz. He ordered his deputy JD Vance to stop his engagement in talks with Iran and to focus on crime and corruption in democratic countries.
Temperatures in Israel are expected to rise gradually toward the weekend and return to seasonal norms, with skies ranging from clear to partly cloudy. Local rain is expected on Thursday in the north of the coastal plain and in the Sharon.
Tibi reveals messages he says he received from Netanyahu associate before elections
MK Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List displayed on a live broadcast messages he said he received from Nathan Eshel, a associate of the prime minister, before and during election day. According to him, the messages were sent to dissuade him from joining Eisenkot and from supporting the defendant law.
Cade Cunningham scored 52 points and added 11 assists with no turnovers as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 after two overtimes. It is the first such performance recorded in the league in at least 48 years.
Nvidia Shares Fall Sharply After Jensen Huang Announces Retirement
Nvidia's stock fell sharply after Jensen Huang announced he is stepping down as CEO. Baird downgraded the stock to "neutral" and cut its price target from $500 to $200.
Oil tanker collides with cruise ship in New Orleans; all 180 people aboard rescued
An oil tanker struck a cruise ship moored on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the ship capsized onto its side and partly sank. All 180 people aboard, passengers and crew, were rescued.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met overnight with United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher, and Likud estimates it has succeeded in blocking the Haredi parties' rapprochement with the change bloc. In parallel, Netanyahu met with Eliezer Stark of the Torah Israel Wall, as part of an effort to split United Torah Judaism.
The IDF and Shin Bet struck overnight at the Nasser Hospital compound in Khan Younis, targeting Hamas militants including Khan Younis Brigade commander Mohammed Abu Ismail. In Gaza, six people were reported killed and at least 20 wounded.
