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Election Day Forecast: Rain and Flash Floods Expected Across Israel

Israel's Election Day on Tuesday, October 24th, will be marked by significant rainfall and potential flash floods, especially in the south and east. The weather will shift from pa…

Sports13m ago

Maccabi Rishon LeZion Celebrates Dramatic Overtime Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved their first win of the 2026/27 season, beating champions Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime. The team celebrated with fans after starting the season…

Sports13m ago

Maccabi Rishon LeZion Celebrates Dramatic Overtime Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved their first win of the 2026/27 season, defeating champions Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime. The team celebrated with fans after the dramatic vict…

Sports14m ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Celebrates Win, Fears Midfielder's Injury Ahead of Derby

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem to extend their winning streak to four games, but midfielder Stav Touriyal is expected to miss the upcoming Toto Cup final against Maccab…

Sports43m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Itamar Noy Reflects on Goal and Cup Final

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Haifa 6-2, with midfielder Itamar Noy scoring but not celebrating due to his past with Hapoel Haifa. Noy expressed his desire to play more and con…

Sports43m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Itamar Noy Reflects on Goal and Cup Final

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Haifa 6-2 ahead of their Toto Cup final against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Player Itamar Noy, formerly of Hapoel Haifa, scored but did not celebrate out of…

Sports51m ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Haifa Suffers Humiliating Defeat, Club Officials Express Disappointment

Hapoel Haifa experienced a severe 6-2 defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv, leading to strong criticism from club officials who called the performance a "disintegration." Coach Haim Si…

Sports52m ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Slams Players After Draw

Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi harshly criticized his players after their 1-1 draw with Ironi Tiberias, citing a lack of support and poor decision-making. Specific players were c…

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Maccabi Netanya Coach Roni Levi Slams Players After Draw

Maccabi Netanya coach Roni Levi harshly criticized his players after their 1-1 draw with Ironi Tiberias, citing a "lack of support" and poor decision-making. The team's defensive…

Culture1h ago

Renowned Kosher Slaughterer Rabbi Mordechai Galai Dies at 75

Rabbi Mordechai Galai, a highly respected kosher slaughterer who served "the great rabbis of Israel," has died at age 75 in Bnei Brak after a prolonged illness. Known for his meti…

Sports1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Real Reinforcement Amidst Player Strain

Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively seeking player reinforcements, especially for the guard position, following a recent loss and ahead of a demanding schedule. The team is in talks with…

Sports1h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Real Reinforcements Amidst Player Fatigue

Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively seeking to sign a new player, likely a guard, due to player injuries and a demanding schedule. Coach Oded Katash confirmed a "real effort" is underway…

Culture1h ago

Masked Singer's Third Episode Shows Improvement, But Flaws Remain

The third episode of "The Masked Singer" showed improvements in its format, though some issues persist, according to critic Tali Shtakelberg. The episode featured a trio of contes…

Politics1h ago

Haifa's Voter Turnout Crucial for Upcoming Elections

Haifa's upcoming elections are marked by a push to increase voter turnout, which has historically been low at around 55%. Experts point to the city's diverse demographics and soci…

Weather1h ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Heat Eases Sunday, Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Mid-Week

Israel's weather forecast indicates a decrease in heat and temperatures to seasonal norms on Sunday. Monday will see a rise in temperatures and localized rain overnight. Mid-week…

Sports1h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Players Clash Amidst Frustrating Loss to Rishon LeZion

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion after squandering a 20-point lead. Players Jaylen Hoard and Will Rayman had a heated on-court confrontation during the game. C…

Sports1h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Players Clash Amidst Frustrating Loss to Rishon LeZion

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Maccabi Rishon LeZion 93-90 after blowing a 20-point lead, with players Jalen Hood and Will Rayman involved in an on-court altercation. Coach Oded Katash…

Sports1h ago·1 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Shock Overtime Loss, Faces Internal Frustration

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a surprising 93-90 overtime loss to Maccabi Rishon LeZion in the Winner League, revealing significant team issues. Coach Oded Katash cited player fatigue…

General1h ago

Israeli Courts Rule on Consumer Rights, Booking Liability, and AI Evidence

An Israeli court ruled that three women must pay cancellation fees for a tour booked and canceled on the same day, as it was not a distance sale. Separately, Booking.com was clear…

Sports1h ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Midfielder Stav Touriyel Injured Ahead of Toto Cup Final Derby

Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Stav Touriyel is uncertain to play in the Toto Cup final derby after suffering a groin injury in a 3-0 win against Hapoel Jerusalem. He will undergo tes…

Sports1h ago·1 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Midfielder Stav Touriyal Questionable for Toto Cup Final Derby

Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Stav Touriyal is doubtful for the Toto Cup final derby after a groin injury in the 3-0 win over Hapoel Jerusalem. He will undergo tests to determine his…

Sports1h ago·1 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates, But Defensive Woes Remain After 6-2 Win

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Hapoel Haifa, moving to the top of the league. Player Elad Madmon impressed with a goal and assist, but coach Kenny Miller not…

Weather1h ago

Israel Sees Slight Temperature Drop, Relief from Heat Stress

Temperatures across Israel dropped slightly on Tuesday, offering relief from heat stress, especially in coastal and lowland areas. The weather is expected to be seasonal with part…

Weather1h ago

Temperatures Drop Slightly, Heat Load Eases Across Israel

Temperatures across Israel will see a slight decrease on Tuesday, offering relief from the heat load, especially in coastal and lowland areas. The weather will be partly cloudy wi…

Weather1h ago

Israel Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures, Clouds, and Rain Expected

Israel's weather on Sunday, October 25, will see cooler temperatures and variable clouds. Rain is expected to begin on Monday, with colder weather and continued rain from Tuesday…

Weather2h ago

Heat Eases as Storm Threatens Flash Floods in Southern Israel

Israel will experience a drop in temperatures on Sunday, offering relief from the heat. However, a significant weather change is expected later in the week, with heavy rains and t…

Sports2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Player Reinforcement Amidst Grueling Schedule

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday, facing a tough schedule with EuroLeague games and domestic derbies. The team is actively seeking to reinforce its…

Sports2h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Upset Loss Amidst Player Confrontation

Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday after losing a 20-point lead. The team's frustration boiled over into a physical altercation between players Jalen…

Sports2h ago·1 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Shock Overtime Loss to Rishon LeZion

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a surprising 93-90 overtime loss to Maccabi Rishon LeZion in a league game on Saturday, revealing significant team issues. The team struggled with turnov…

Security6h ago·4 outlets

Father of Murder Suspect Arrested After Being Present at Kiryat Haim Killing

Alexander Palkush, 66, the father of murder suspect Pablo (Pavel) Palkush, was arrested and had his detention extended by five days after being present during the murder of Yana Z…

Security6h ago

Father Present During Son's Alleged Murder of Ex-Girlfriend

Alexander Falcus, 66, was present when his son, Pablo Falcus, allegedly murdered his former girlfriend, Yana Zykova, in Kiryat Haim on Friday. The father has been arrested on susp…

Sports6h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Haifa After Two Draws

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Hapoel Haifa, following two consecutive scoreless draws. The win propelled them to the top of the Israeli Premier League, rema…

Sports7h ago·2 outlets

Free Agent Rotem Hatu'el Blames Stigma for Career Struggles

Israeli footballer Rotem Hatu'el, a former talent, is currently without a team and believes public stigma is hindering his career. In an Instagram post, he expressed that opinions…

Politics8h ago·2 outlets

Thousands Protest Netanyahu Government, Demand October 7th Failures Inquiry

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The demonstrations demanded an official inves…

Culture8h ago

Vingate Institute Opens Haifa Branch, Arab Election Participation Discussed

Fakhir Bayadsi spoke on Radio Al-Shams about the opening of a Vingate Institute branch in Haifa and the importance of Arab election participation. The interview, hosted by Nabil S…

Sports8h ago·2 outlets

Brandon Boston Jr. Rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv for Turkish Club

Guard Brandon Boston Jr. will not join Maccabi Tel Aviv, instead signing with Turkish club Trabzonspor. He had previously been with the Chicago Bulls and Fenerbahçe. Boston Jr. re…

Security9h ago

Tel Aviv Man Suspected of Premeditated Murder of Ex-Wife

Pablo Falcosh, 34, from Tel Aviv, is suspected of the premeditated murder of his ex-wife, Yana Zikova, in Kiryat Haim. A Haifa court extended his remand by five days and ordered h…

Sports9h ago·2 outlets

Ex-Maccabi Star Walker Injured in Beşiktaş Debut Loss

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Loni Walker suffered a leg injury in his Turkish League debut for Beşiktaş on Saturday. Walker scored 15 points before leaving the game due to the i…

Sports9h ago

Maccabi Haifa Player Itamar Noy Scores Against Former Club, Eyes Toto Cup Final

Maccabi Haifa defeated Hapoel Haifa 6-2 on Saturday, with former Hapoel player Itamar Noy scoring and choosing not to celebrate out of respect. Noy expressed his desire to play mo…

Sports9h ago

Mata Asher Continues Momentum With 3-1 Victory Over Hod Hasharon

Hapoel Mata Asher defeated Maccabi Hod Hasharon 3-1 in the Israeli Men's Volleyball Premier League, continuing their positive momentum. Hapoel Ma'apil/Emek Hefer/Menashe secured a…

Sports9h ago

Hapoel Mate Asher Continues Winning Streak in Israeli Volleyball League

Hapoel Mate Asher defeated Maccabi Hod Hasharon 3-1 in the Israeli Men's Volleyball Premier League, continuing their positive momentum. Hapoel HaMa'apil/Emek Hefer/Menashe also se…

Sports9h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Extends League Lead After Dominant Weekend

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Haifa 6-2 in the eighth round of the Israeli Football Championship, maintaining their one-point lead. Hapoel Jerusalem climbed to second place wit…

Sports10h ago

Hapoel Mate Asher Continues Winning Streak in Volleyball League

Hapoel Mate Asher defeated Maccabi Hod HaSharon 3-1 in the men's Israeli Volleyball Premier League's third round. Hapoel HaMa'apil/Emek Hefer/Menashe earned their first win, beati…

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers First League Loss After Overtime Thriller

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered its first Israeli Basketball Premier League loss, falling 93-90 to Maccabi Rishon LeZion in overtime. Coach Oded Katash cited poor shooting and fatigue…

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva Secures Crucial Win Amidst Player Controversy

Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, ending a five-game losing streak in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Ziv Arieh expressed relief at the win, while player Guy Ha…

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva Secures Crucial Win Amidst Player Controversy

Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, ending a five-game losing streak in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Ziv Arieh expressed relief, while player Guy Hadida celebr…

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Rishon LeZion Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in Overtime Upset

Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, ending Tel Aviv's 43-game winning streak against non-Hapoel teams. Rish…

Sports10h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Haifa 6-2, Ascends to Top of League Table

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Haifa 6-2 on Tuesday, moving temporarily to the top of the Israeli Premier League standings. The win followed two scoreless draws and featured a s…