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With Spanish player status: Real Madrid signs reinforcement from the NBA
Max Shulga has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid. The 24-year-old Ukrainian guard, who developed within the Spanish basketball system, joins Pedro Martinez's squad from the Boston Celtics organization to bolster their perimeter shooting.

Scapegoats: Washington memorial vandalized - and some link it to Israel
The suspect was allegedly documented spraying the inscription "Clean hands, dirty money" and pouring soap into the World War II Memorial fountain. Red and green paint was sprayed on the granite stones, and it is speculated that this is a protest against arms supplies to Israel. The suspect faces two charges, with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Information from the President for those who pay: the new lawsuit against Trump
A new service from the company that operates Truth Social offers paying customers fast access to posts by Donald Trump and other senior government officials. A lawsuit filed in New York claims that the president is effectively selling privileged access to information created in his official capacity - and may be profiting personally from it.

Russia operated a secret network to topple the pro-Western government in Moldova | Investigation
Moscow trained activists to set fire to buildings and break through police barriers, and paid hundreds of priests to influence voters. According to The New York Times, Russian military intelligence oversaw training camps ahead of the elections. Authorities thwarted the plan, but in Moldova they warn: "We won the battle, not the war."

The boys will not play before us: what happened to the Maccabi Haifa youth revolution?
After the youngsters were a bright spot in a black season, Maccabi Haifa talked about a homegrown infrastructure. In practice, it quickly became clear that most of them are not expected to integrate into the lineup. "Bread and Butter", Walla's season opening project, about the decisions of Lior Refaelov and Barak Bakhar and with a message from the club: "You don't win a championship with 9 youth...

Clubs exchanged contract drafts, Songa awaits visa to Portugal
Hapoel Petah Tikva has agreed on a deal with Moreirense, under which it will receive about 750,000 euros plus a percentage of a future sale. The Zambian is waiting for approval to fly and complete the transfer.

Gorbenko, Polonsky, and Minis Advance to European Championship Semifinals
The three athletes qualified for the next stage in Paris: Gorbenko finished first overall in the 200m individual medley, Polonsky eighth, and Minis advanced from 16th place in the 100m backstroke.

The Latin American Pendulum: Israel's New Opportunity - and the Trap
After years of disconnection, boycotts, and hostility, the political map is turning: Colombia has recognized Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, Venezuela has opened its first channel in 17 years, and other governments are deepening ties with Jerusalem. What is driving the shift - and how is Israel trying to prevent the next blow when the pendulum swings again?

Massive offer ready: Enzo Fernandez nears Manchester City move
Reports indicate that the Citizens are prepared to meet the Blues' strict deadline and financial demands, aiming to replace Rodri and Reijnders with the Argentine midfielder as part of a major squad overhaul.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva: Unlikely to sign new players before Sabah clash
The club doubts it can add new foreign players before the Champions League playoffs begin. The squad that defeated Red Star Belgrade is expected to remain unchanged for the match against Sabah. Matan Baltaxa returns from suspension, but Pedro Amador is likely to keep his starting spot.

The question Bennett refuses to answer - and the political scenario that will change the country
Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman refuse to commit to supporting the leader of the bloc who receives the most mandates. Lieberman explicitly states that Gadi Eizenkot is "not yet ripe" for the premiership. Are they preparing the ground for a government led by them?

4 months after the death of Reut Cohen and her unborn twins: the family is still waiting for answers
The family of the late Reut Cohen, who passed away at Meir Hospital while 28 weeks pregnant, is demanding answers from the Ministry of Health as the promised investigative committee has yet to convene. The Ministry stated that the committee will begin its work next month.

Mauro Camoranesi fired from AEK Larnaca two weeks after elimination by Beitar
The coach, who was appointed only in June, ended his tenure even before the start of the league in Cyprus. The change on the sidelines may also affect the status of Yahav Gurfinkel.

Maccabi Tel Aviv has regained its trampled honor. Danny Dvorin's column
The 'Yellows' displayed a wonderful performance in Bulgaria, winning 3:1 against CSKA Sofia and showing the quality that was missing in the first leg, but were left with a great sense of missed opportunity.

Even before the announcement: Anan Khalaili's number at Crystal Palace revealed
Fabrizio Romano updated that the English club and Union Saint-Gilloise have completed all stages for the transfer of the Israeli for approximately 24.5 million euros.

Not only Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Maccabi Haifa: dates for the second round have been set
Beitar Jerusalem will begin its league matches against Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Haifa, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva will travel to Rehovot to play Hapoel Ramat Gan. All the details.

Philadelphia star: This is how I convinced LeBron James to join us
Tyrese Maxey said that the first message he sent to King James was just a joke, but last summer it became realistic: "I told him we have a good chance here."

"They made me feel unwanted. In Romania, they roll out the red carpet for me everywhere"
Lisev Issat spoke on 103FM about the Israel national team: "They hurt me. Romania is the right choice." And also: the intriguing move to Bristol City. Listen to the interview.

Maccabi Tel Aviv paid for mistakes: "We can only blame ourselves"
The Yellows are deeply disappointed after scoring three goals against CSKA Sofia, only to be eliminated from the Europa League due to a direct defensive error. They now head to the Conference League playoffs. Socler will be fit for the Lugano match, and Camara will undergo an examination.

"I expected to get more minutes at Beitar Jerusalem, it disappointed me"
Maccabi Netanya striker Dor Hugi spoke on the 103fm sports program about his decision to leave Beitar Jerusalem for Roni Levy's squad.

The new weight on Oded Kattash's shoulders, and the biggest question mark at Maccabi Tel Aviv
The members of "Double Dribble" discussed the intriguing roster built by the yellow-and-blues, specifically the backcourt. Will Lonnie Walker be missed, and who will take the final shot?

USA threatens Iran with unprecedented measures: "Economic isolation never seen before"
The US Treasury Secretary announced that the United States plans to take economic steps against Iran next week that are unprecedented in history. These measures will combine total economic isolation with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent any traffic in or out of Iranian ports.

Promising boxer passes away at 33 — a decade after tragic fight
Prichard Colon, considered one of the sport's rising talents, was severely injured in 2015 after receiving illegal blows to the back of the head and remained in a coma for 200 days.

Elon Elazar and Kevin Kuzmichev Reach Round of 16 at European Beach Volleyball Championship
The Israeli pair had a perfect day in Poland with victories over a Portuguese and a German pair. In the next stage, they face the pair ranked third in the world.

Miller: "We silenced the crowd through our football. The goal last week was critical"
Despite a great performance this evening (Thursday) on Bulgarian soil, Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers and will continue its path in the Conference League playoffs. The Yellows won 3:1 against CSKA Sofia, but lost 4:3 on aggregate following the 3:0 defeat last week in Batumi. To ensure a hot winter in Europe, Maccabi Tel Aviv must now overcome Lugano in the...

Not at all at his peak: Almodovar's new film manages to disappoint
Pedro Almodovar's new film, "Merry Christmas," is a pleasant but unfinished work—a film within a film that needed a few more drafts before production. But that's okay, because Almodovar likely already knows we thought that; he thought of it first.

In Bulgaria they know: "CSKA escaped from hell". The star complimented Maccabi Tel Aviv
Despite a 1:3 victory on Bulgarian soil, Maccabi Tel Aviv was eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers, losing 4:3 on aggregate following a 3:0 defeat in Batumi. The team will now continue its path in the Conference League playoffs against Lugano.

Remembering Batumi: Maccabi Tel Aviv won, but was eliminated from the Europa League
Maccabi Tel Aviv came close to a brilliant comeback in Bulgaria, but a 3:1 victory over CSKA Sofia was not enough to reach the Europa League playoff round. Following the 3:0 loss in Batumi, the Israeli club now moves to the Conference League playoffs, where they will face Swiss side Lugano.

Perfect league record and a hot striker: Maccabi Tel Aviv's next opponent
Maccabi Tel Aviv has participated in the group or league stage in each of the last three seasons. Will they do it for the fourth time in a row? After being eliminated from the Europa League by CSKA Sofia, the team standing in their way in the Conference League qualification playoff round is Switzerland's Lugano, which started the season with seven wins in eight matches across all competitions. The...

When is the Israeli derby? The full NBA schedule for the 2026/27 season has been released
Deni Avdija and his teammates will open on October 21 against Phoenix, the two meetings against Brooklyn will take place towards the end of December. And when will Jaylen Brown return to Boston?

Jared Harper: "I'm coming in better. I believe we will have a great season"
Hapoel Jerusalem is preparing for the start of training for the new season, and this evening (Thursday) the team's star Jared Harper landed in Israel. "I feel good, I believe this season will be different from last season," said Harper. "We have a new coach, I believe we will have a new system, with many new players, so it will take us some time to connect and be together so we can make the right...

Why does Draymond Green think that "basketball fans are terrible"?
The Golden State star criticized the change in attitude towards Westbrook: "For years you said he destroys teams, and now you miss him."

Kanichowsky and Ferencvaros advanced, Salah awaits in the Europa League playoffs
Parallel to the Israeli teams' matches, Ajax secured its place in the playoff round of the Conference League qualifiers despite a 2:2 draw in Ireland against Shelbourne. Oscar Gloukh was rested due to rotation, and the Dutch side advanced thanks to their 3:1 win in the first leg.

Deni Avdija's rating in 2K27, and the stars he is ahead of
Portland's Israeli star received an 88 rating in the new game set to be released next month, placing him 25th in the league. The full list from 100 to 21 is available below.

Hadash Presents Knesset Candidate List and Calls for Re-establishing the Joint List
Hadash held an event in Tel Aviv this Thursday to present its Knesset candidate list, focusing on promoting Arab-Jewish partnership and the goal of re-establishing the Joint List ahead of the upcoming elections.

Hours after evacuation: settlers returned to homes in Qusra and Jalud
In footage distributed this evening, settlers are seen returning to the area of a house in Qusra, which activists say was placed under siege again after the army left the site. In another video from Jalud, settlers are seen playing soccer in the yard of a house from which they were evacuated this morning, while soldiers watch them.

They asked why the Military Advocate General's case is stuck? Knowing they were the ones who stuck it
The case exploded 10 months ago and could have reached an indictment within a few months, but the government's emissaries did everything to drag it out. From their perspective, let the Military Advocate General walk free as long as the Attorney General is not behind bars. Meanwhile, they can continue to scream 'Why is there no indictment?'. Yesterday, the High Court put an end to the matter.

"Brit Re'im": A rescue and humanitarian aid mission will depart from Israel to Colombia
Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

Bill Gates' daughter under suspicion: fraud punishable by up to 20 years in prison
A Bloomberg investigation claims that the digital shopping assistant Phia, founded by the daughter of the Microsoft founder, attributed to itself purchases by users who did not use it, in order to collect commissions from retailers like Nike and Gap. The company claims it was a software bug.

Barkat denies: "I did not try to oust Netanyahu. I committed in the past - I commit today"
The Minister of Economy addresses in an interview with Walla the reports about attempts to replace Netanyahu after October 7: "Absolute fake news." Barkat accuses media figures of trying to harm him ahead of the primaries, but refuses to commit to a libel lawsuit against Amit Segal and is not willing to take a polygraph test.