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Photographed, printed and sent to China: The "spy" of the chip giant sent to prison
A court in South Korea upheld an 18-month prison sentence for a former SK Hynix employee convicted of leaking trade secrets in the chip sector to a Chinese company.

Nobody wants to join him: The "quality" candidates Netanyahu is targeting keep refusing
Everyone recognizes the major problem the Likud is in: less than 3 months to the elections, and the party has no campaign, or anything resembling one. The issue considered the soft underbelly of its voters remains unanswered. Netanyahu, who is desperately searching for quality people for his list, is now left alone with a growing list of refusals.

Starting tomorrow: Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices
According to a new report, Apple is considering raising prices for the iPhone 17 series in the US as early as August 10 — even before the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro next month. At this stage, there is no indication that the move will affect iPhone prices in other countries.

Dramatic move: Donald Trump on the path to another major victory in the crypto market
The Senate Republican leader has initiated a decisive vote on the "Transparency Act," which proposes the first comprehensive federal rulebook for cryptocurrency regulation. The bill represents a significant policy and economic victory for the US President but is sparking a political storm and fierce opposition from the banking sector.

Gilad Erdan: "There will be mergers and changes before the elections"
The chairman of the new party on the right, whose name has not yet been revealed, stated in an interview with 103FM that according to research conducted among voters, the size of the list could grow to a double-digit number of mandates. "The potential will grow if there is an understanding that a narrow government is a damage for the coming years," added Erdan.

Netanyahu's associate takes a jab: "Half of the Likud ministers will watch the Knesset on Channel 99"
An associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing critique of Likud MKs and ministers, claiming that many of them risk being left out of the next parliamentary list. He argued that due to their fear of speaking out and internal turmoil, a significant portion of the current faction will not return to the Knesset.

Stankovic tries to lower the pressure before Hapoel Be'er Sheva: "My back is broad"
After the victory over Novi Pazar, the Red Star coach admitted that his and his players' minds are on the return leg against the Israeli champion: "We want to show that last Tuesday was a bad day"

FIFA defends Infantino: "Coordinated effort to undermine the president"
In an unusual official statement, the organization attacked claims and publications against its president and clarified that it will not agree to any move that does not comply with the statutes: "Repeating a claim does not make it true."

In Maccabi Petah Tikva they clarify: "There is no pressure. Our focus is on the first league round"
The newly promoted team will look for its first points in the Toto Cup against Hapoel Ramat Gan after three consecutive losses. Ziv Arie will continue the rotation, Marko Rakonjac is expected to get his first minutes (20:00, Sport3).

Report: Panathinaikos also pursued Maccabi Tel Aviv's intriguing new signing
Greek media claim that Panathinaikos was tracking C-Keaton Wallace, who has reached an agreement with the 'Yellows' and is expected to sign officially soon: "He could become one of the most talked-about players next season."

Lessons learned? Expected changes regarding stopped or cancelled matches
The Football Association's management is set to approve new rules: matches disrupted by fan riots will be replayed behind closed doors, point deductions will be increased, and the ban on away fan tickets will be deferred during the "match of the season."

Retreat in Gaza: Who will protect the residents of the Gaza envelope from the lies of the Israeli government?
Just when it seemed that life in the Gaza envelope had returned to a path of renewal and action, a painful reminder of the truth came in the form of a suspected terrorist infiltration into Kibbutz Zikim. Even if it is impossible to give the residents full security, they do not deserve to be fed lies instead.

Tension at Hapoel Be'er Sheva: "Preparing for a game of a different nature"
The Israeli champion will fly this afternoon to Belgrade ahead of the return leg against Red Star: "We will have to defend more, I hope we can play our football there too." Efforts continue to sign a foreign defender and midfielder.

Orian Goren's performance against Udinese: "The youngsters surprised everyone"
The Israeli talent received 29 minutes of playing time for Barcelona and is expected to return to the reserve team. Hansi Flick admitted that the pre-season preparation is far from ideal.

And where is Deni Avdija? Ranking the 80 greatest international players in NBA history
HoopsHype updated their traditional list and praised the Israeli: "He may climb this list quickly." The full ranking awaits you inside.

Report: Italian club targets Sayed Abu Farchi
Italian reports suggest that Torino, having sent a scout to watch the young striker against Sheriff Tiraspol, may attempt to sign him. Genoa is also impressed, but Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept less than 6 million euros.

Matan Hodorov sues fitness trainer from Harish for about a quarter of a million: "A systematic homophobic harassment campaign"
The journalist is suing Sagiv Cohen Yaron for approximately 277,000 NIS for sexual harassment and homophobic attacks on the X network. Hodorov stated: "I have never sued anyone for a claim on the merits. On the other hand, those who insult me on a sexual basis will pay dearly."

Armed clans in Gaza: A political minefield Israel is waiting to clear
A security source stated that the activity of Bedouin clans against Hamas is "very effective and proceeding according to plan." However, Walla has learned that senior officials of the Peace Council, with US backing, want the clans disarmed on "the day after." Sources warn this could drive them back to smuggling.

Shooting in Lakiya caused panic in Carmit: three suspects arrested
During the operation, forces spotted a suspect who fired shots and fled on foot towards a wadi. Police and combat units conducted a foot pursuit using lighting equipment, eventually locating the suspect hiding in bushes, while two additional suspects were also arrested.

Orian Goren featured as Barcelona lost to Udinese in decisive match
The 17-year-old Israeli came off the bench in the 1-0 loss to the tournament hosts. Earlier, the Catalans beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 on a penalty by Raphinha.

Red Star won 2:0 before the return leg against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Stankovic rotated the squad, Katai and Enam scored against Novi Pazar, and Abu Fani came off the bench in the 73rd minute. On Tuesday, the Israeli champion will try to maintain the 1:0 lead at the Marakana (21:00, Sport1).

Bakhar: "At Maccabi Haifa, every loss is a scandal. I know what the demands are"
The Greens' coach after the victory in Sakhnin: "There are enough players here to create a better team. Benson will add a lot to us." Novakovich and Glazer are expected to return in the next game. And what did Yossi Abukasis claim?

Well-known singer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
A prominent singer has been arrested following a domestic violence complaint filed by his partner. The woman alleges that he acted violently, threatened her, and broke her car windows. The suspect is currently being questioned at the Rishon LeZion police station.

Mother of fallen hostage Ron Sherman: "If the government of the massacre remains, I will pull my daughter out of combat units"
Maayan, mother of the soldier who was killed by an IDF strike while in Hamas captivity, wrote an angry post on Facebook. According to her, her daughter is enlisting in a combat unit, but if the "government of the massacre and the draft dodgers" remains in power, she will not send her and will ensure others do the same.

New revelations from the investigation into the fall of 55th Brigade soldiers in Lebanon
The exceptional power of the explosion that led to the fall of Staff Sergeant (res.) Harel Birenstock and Sergeant Major (res.) Tamir Vaknin raised suspicion of an unexploded IAF ordnance - which was ruled out. The assessment is strengthening that it was an old explosive device that was reactivated; the IDF is checking whether Hezbollah terrorists booby-trapped the structure after it was scanned.

The Marakana will not be full against Be'er Sheva, pressure on Red Star and Lucas Ventura
In conversations with Walla! Sport, journalists in Serbia explain why the stadium is expected to be far from full capacity for the second leg, in which the Israeli champion will try to qualify for the Champions League playoffs (Tuesday, 21:00, Sport 1). Red Star understands how critical the game is, and they have also identified the two key players of Kozuch's team.

Live on Sport4: Daniel Peretz opens the season in the League Cup
The Israeli goalkeeper started between the posts for Southampton against Colchester, and early on provided a save from three meters that prevented the hosts from taking a surprising lead.

After two years in Italy: Sergi Roberto has signed with LA Galaxy
The Spanish midfielder, formerly of Como, joins as a free agent on a contract through June 2028 with an option for an additional season, reuniting in the United States with Riqui Puig.

The public is moving right, but the coalition is weakening: The mystery of the lost mandates
The events of the war have shifted the public to the right, but the ruling parties are struggling to translate this into mandates in the polls. Between the opposition's attempts to flank from the right, internal battles in the Likud, and the search for new figures like Ofer Winter, dozens of undecided mandates are looking for a new political home.

Sixth consecutive week: Demonstrations in Safed against public transport operation before the end of Shabbat
Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated in Safed and at the Meron junction against the operation of public transport before the end of Shabbat, attempting to delay buses. Police arrived at the scene, alongside secular protesters who sought to prevent the disruption of traffic.

Who will advance to the semi-finals? Hapoel Haifa and Kiryat Shmona lineups published
The only two perfect teams of the Toto Cup group stage are battling tonight (Saturday) for first place in Group A and a ticket to the semi-finals, as Hapoel Haifa hosts Ironi Kiryat Shmona. Both arrive after three consecutive wins, but Kiryat Shmona has also yet to concede and hopes to maintain that record against Alon Turgeman, the tournament's top scorer (alongside Matheus Davo of Maccabi...

20:30 on Sport2: Four changes in Maccabi Haifa's lineup against Bnei Sakhnin
Following their first Toto Cup victory, a 4-2 win over Ironi Tiberias, Maccabi Haifa looks to build momentum tonight (Saturday, 20:30, Sport2) away at Doha Stadium against Bnei Sakhnin. While semi-final hopes are gone, a draw will secure third place in Group A for the Greens.

"Security nightmare" and criticism of Mamdani: New York prepares for Netanyahu's visit
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, the New York Police Department has expressed concern over Mayor Zoran Mamdani's rhetoric. The mayor's previous calls for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have, according to law enforcement, created additional security challenges.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva player expected to join Maccabi Petah Tikva next week
Yoav Koren, who returned from a loan at Hapoel Kfar Saba and did not play in the Champions League qualifiers, is expected to join the Petah Tikva club after the second leg against Red Star Belgrade.

A significant step toward a settlement: The Blazers are expected to remain in Portland
After months of uncertainty surrounding the club's future, significant progress has been made in negotiations to renovate the Moda Center and keep Deni Avdija's team in the city.

President of Iran: This is the best time to reach an agreement, Vance: There is progress in the negotiations
Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is "strong and united and appears to be winning the war." Meanwhile, US Vice President J.D. Vance told Fox that while the situation is not yet resolved, there has been progress in recent days.

Seeking reinforcement: Hapoel Petah Tikva works to sign a foreign defender
Omer Peretz's team continues to look for reinforcements for the center of the defense after the Diego Arroyo deal stalled due to Shakhtar Donetsk's refusal to release him. At the same time, the club is waiting for loan players from top clubs and is following developments surrounding Chipungu Songa.

Derby d'Italia in Australia: Inter beat Juventus 1:2
Two weeks before the start of the new Serie A season, a friendly Derby d'Italia took place in Perth, Australia, where Inter defeated Juventus 2:1. The champions were superior to their rivals, scoring once in each half. Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute, and substitute Andy Diouf doubled the lead in the 62nd minute.

Gianni Infantino has not lost control. He has simply been exposed in his nakedness
The FIFA president wanted to turn the World Cup into a financial asset, got entangled with UEFA and the associations, and was forced to retreat. However, his move was not unusual—it just clumsily exposed what the entire football world is already doing: selling more and more of the game in the name of growth and profit.

Transfer Nears: Ferran Torres Agrees Terms with Paris Saint-Germain
According to European media reports, the Barcelona forward has agreed to a move to the Parisian club. The two sides must now reach an agreement on the transfer fee.