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Raz Hershko, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist, lost in the semi-finals of the World Judo Championships. Hershko will compete in the repechage for the bronze medal.

Channel 12's 'Ulpan Shishi' revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is shifting its campaign presentation, reducing the visible prominence of figures like Miri Regev, Shlomo Karhi, David Amsalem, David Bitan, and Jacob Bardugo. The program highlighted a strategic pivot toward a different demographic presentation ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Israel Police launched an investigation following a shooting incident in Rahat, where a man was fatally wounded. Police officers rushed to the scene to collect evidence and conduct extensive searches for the suspects.

Yakov Bardugo, a prominent media figure, has suddenly vanished from screens, delivering only a single subdued appearance on a pro-government channel. Observers suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has silenced him, leading Bardugo, who holds the 11th spot in Likud, to board a flight to Vienna.

A massive explosion was heard at the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to eyewitness reports cited by Reuters news agency. Local authorities have yet to release official details regarding the cause or potential damage of the blast.

Nearly two years after the passing of Israeli actor and comedian Yaakov Cohen, his widow Tiranit Barzilai Cohen shares details about his hidden charity, his love for the stage, and his commemoration through a new soup kitchen in Haifa. She noted that giving is a form of healing.

On October 19, 2023, about two weeks after the outbreak of the Swords of Iron war, the Houthis in Yemen launched their first attack against Israel. The opening barrage included five ballistic missiles and about 30 drones targeting Eilat, all of which were intercepted or downed along the Red Sea by the US destroyer USS Carney.

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority reported that approximately 70,000 hikers visited nature reserves and national parks today. Popular sites included the Aphek, Caesarea, Masada, Ashkelon, Gan HaShlosha, and Ein Hemed national parks. Over 5,000 campers visited the authority's overnight campgrounds over the weekend, with notable northern sites including Ma'ayan Harod, Achziv, and Hurshat Tal.

A 17-year-old electric bicycle rider was struck by a vehicle in Kafr Kanna, sustaining moderate injuries. Magen David Adom teams evacuated him to the Poria Medical Center (Northern Medical Center) with a head injury.

The Portuguese Football Federation officially announced disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from the national team camp last week prior to the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo was automatically suspended until the proceedings began, and the federation decided to extend his suspension.

Nachal Shahmon in Eilat is currently flowing following heavy rains that hit the area throughout the day. Local authorities are monitoring the situation as water runoff continues through the stream.

A recent documentary on Channel 12's 'Exposure' hosted by Haim Etgar highlighted the severe health and financial decline of former billionaire Henry Zimand. The broadcast also focused on his second wife, Eli Abecassis, whose life has undergone significant changes since the film was shot over a year ago.

An 8-year-old boy was critically injured, likely in a traffic accident, and brought to a rendezvous point near the Nevatim Interchange in the Arad region. Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics evacuated him to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.

The death toll from a Russian airstrike on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has risen to 11. The regional governor reported that rescue forces are continuing to search for survivors beneath the rubble of damaged buildings as operations proceed.

The Kremlin stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed Iran's position on a potential conflict resolution to US President Donald Trump. According to Interfax, the message was coordinated with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

The Eilat Municipality has announced that Beach 1 in the city is open for swimming. The beach was closed earlier today following the runoff of debris into the sea due to rainfall.

US President Donald Trump complained once again about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Writing on Truth Social, he claimed he settled eight wars, returned all Israeli hostages including the final 28 living and dead, and captured a dictator in Venezuela.

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has issued a strict ban on entering stream beds on foot or by vehicle in the Dead Sea and Judean Desert regions tomorrow due to a high flood risk forecast by the Meteorological Service. Officials warned that flash floods pose an immediate danger to life and prohibited approaching riverbanks during floods due to the risk of collapses.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas / Abu Mazen issued a presidential decree postponing the Palestinian legislative and presidential elections, originally scheduled for November 28, to September 11, 2027. Abbas stated that the decision followed consultations with various Palestinian factions, blaming Israel for placing obstacles in the way of holding elections on time.

A 49-year-old man was moderately injured in a violent incident on Al-Ruweis Street in Sakhnin. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics provided medical treatment and evacuated him to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya with a penetrating injury.