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Deni Avdija Hailed in US as Potential MVP Candidate

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is receiving widespread praise in the United States after leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 2-0 season start. Analysts are calling him a poten…

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Israeli Star Deni Avdija Praised as Potential MVP Candidate in US Media

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is receiving widespread praise in the US media for his stellar performance leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 2-0 start. Analysts are calling h…

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Deni Avdija Shines in Portland Trail Blazers' Victory Over Kings

Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings with 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Avdija's strong offensive performance, par…

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Avdija and Portland Trail Blazers Secure Second Straight Win

The Portland Trail Blazers, with Israeli player Deni Avdija leading the way, have achieved a 2-0 start to the NBA season after defeating the Sacramento Kings 128-120. Avdija score…

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Deni Avdija Scores 26 Points Leading Portland Trail Blazers to Victory

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-120 road victory over the Sacramento Kings. The win improved P…

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Deni Avdija Shows Early Signs of Improved Energy Management

Israeli player Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers began their NBA season with a decisive win against the Phoenix Suns. While early season performance can be deceptive, Avd…

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Avdija Shows Early Signs of Improved Energy Management for Blazers

Israeli player Deni Avdija is showing improved energy management and efficiency for the Portland Trail Blazers, who began their season with a dominant win. Avdija's scoring has be…

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Deni Avdija Shows Improved Energy Management in Trail Blazers' Season Opener

Deni Avdija's improved energy management and defensive contributions were key factors in the Portland Trail Blazers' dominant 124-83 season-opening win against the Phoenix Suns. W…

Economy2d ago

Institutional Investors Not the Answer to Bank Competition, Says Regulator

Spi Singer, Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority, stated that structural solutions are necessary for financial conflicts of interest. He noted that institutional investors…

Sports2d ago

Coach Splitter's Task: Can He Replicate Avdija's Success With Giddey?

Chicago Bulls coach Tiago Splitter has reportedly been tasked with developing Josh Giddey similarly to how he developed Israeli star Deni Avdija. While Splitter helped Avdija reac…

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Deni Avdija's Minutes Allocation in Portland's Season Opener Sparks Intrigue

The Portland Trail Blazers began their NBA season with a blowout win against the Phoenix Suns. Israeli player Deni Avdija played 23 minutes, nearly matching Damian Lillard's 24 mi…

Economy2d ago

Phoenix Brokerage Initiates Coverage of Generation Capital with Buy Rating

Phoenix Brokerage initiated coverage of Generation Capital with a 'Buy' rating and a NIS 2.93 price target, suggesting a 22% upside. Analysts estimate the company's holdings are u…

Economy2d ago·2 outlets

Hagag Brothers Profit $19 Million in Deal to Sell Stake Back to Rani Tzims

Investors Tzachi and Ido Hagag will sell a 7.5% stake in Rani Tzims' shopping center company back to Tzims for 75 million shekels. This deal, valuing the company at 1 billion shek…

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Deni Avdija Shines on Defense in Season Opener Blowout

Israeli star Deni Avdija demonstrated strong defensive play in the Portland Trail Blazers' 124:83 season-opening win against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija's defensive efforts were key…

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Avdija and Morant's 'Cigarette' Celebration Goes Viral After Blazers' Season Opener

Deni Avdija and Ja Morant celebrated a three-pointer with a viral "imaginary cigar" gesture during the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-83 season-opening win over the Phoenix Suns. The…

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Morant and Avdija Celebrate Together as Trail Blazers Dominate Suns

Deni Avdija and Ja Morant showcased strong teamwork as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 124-83. Avdija scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Morant c…

Politics3d ago·4 outlets

Elron Board Ousts Chairwoman Bachar Menuch, Reinstates Dan Hoz

Dan Hoz has been appointed temporary chairman of Elron, replacing Lisia Bachar Menuch, following a board vote initiated by two of her partners in the controlling Arieli Group. The…

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Avdija's Double-Double Sparks Blazers' Dominant Season Opener

Deni Avdija recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Phoenix Suns 124-83 in their season opener. Damian Lillard returned f…

Economy3d ago

Israel's Capital Markets Authority Opposes Wobi Acquisition

Israel's Capital Markets Authority has officially opposed The Phoenix's acquisition of the insurance comparison website Wobi, despite prior approval from the Competition Authority…

Security3d ago

PETA Urges Crystal Palace to End Live Eagle Mascot Use

Animal rights group PETA has demanded Crystal Palace stop using a live eagle as a mascot, citing potential harm to the bird and audience. The club, nicknamed "The Eagles," has use…

Economy3d ago

Clal Leads Pension Fund Transfers in September Amidst Market Shifts

Clal Insurance led Israeli pension fund transfers in September, gaining 1.32 billion shekels, followed by Ayalon Insurance and Meitav Investment House. Altshuler Shaham recorded t…

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Portland Trail Blazers Cautious Over Deni Avdija's Ankle Injury Ahead of Season Opener

Israeli star Deni Avdija is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to ankle soreness. The team is being cautious given his past st…

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Portland Trail Blazers Cautious With Deni Avdija's Ankle Injury

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable for the season opener against the Phoenix Suns due to ankle soreness. The team is being cautious, recalling a previous i…

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Deni Avdija Starts for Trail Blazers in 2026-27 Season Opener

Israeli player Deni Avdija is in the starting lineup for the Portland Trail Blazers' 2026-27 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. The game also marks the NBA return of Damian L…

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Avdija's Former Coach Praises His Courage Amidst NBA Struggles

Former coach Veljko Provic described Israeli NBA player Dani Avdija as the "bravest person" he knows, detailing four years of frustration and immense pressure Avdija has faced. Pr…

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Avdija's Former Coach Praises His Courage and Resilience Through NBA Struggles

Dani Avdija's former coach, Veljko Provic, called the Israeli basketball player the "bravest person" he knows, detailing four years of intense dedication to Avdija's athletic deve…

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Coach Praises Deni Avdija's Courage and Dedication

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija is beginning his NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers. His former coach, Veljko Provic, praised Avdija's exceptional courage and dedica…

Economy3d ago

Partner Telecom Gets Court Approval for NIS 500 Million Special Dividend

Partner Communications received court approval to distribute a special NIS 500 million dividend after repaying bondholders who opposed it. The company will finance the distributio…

General3d ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time, Affecting Daylight Hours and Daily Routines

Israel will switch to winter time on Sunday, October 24, 2026, moving clocks back one hour and causing daylight to fade an hour earlier each afternoon. This change may affect cons…

Economy3d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Regulator Returns NIS 21.5 Million After Handling 17,000 Public Inquiries

Israel's Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority returned over NIS 21.5 million to the public in 2025 after handling 16,906 inquiries. The annual report detailed intervent…

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Deni Avdija's Coaches Detail His Intense Off-Season Training and NBA Potential

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is preparing for his seventh season, focusing on intensive off-season training in Israel with his dedicated team. Coaches Regav Pe'nan and Oded Bran…

Economy4d ago

Israeli Consumer Spending Recovers as Fashion Sector Sees Major Boost

Israeli consumer spending has rebounded, with the fashion and footwear sector experiencing a significant 19% increase in sales driven by cooler weather and autumn promotions. Over…

Economy4d ago

Defense Firm's Investors Suffer Major Losses After Stock Plummets

Institutional investors in Arit Industries' subsidiary, Reshef Technologies, have suffered paper losses of approximately 380 million shekels due to a sharp decline in Reshef's val…

Economy4d ago

Investment Provident Funds Mark Decade: Impressive Returns Face Scrutiny

Investment provident funds in Israel are marking their tenth anniversary, having become a popular savings tool since their 2016 launch. While offering impressive returns and tax b…

Sports4d ago2

Deni Avdija's Ankle Pain Puts Season Opener in Doubt

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija is questionable for the team's NBA season opener on Thursday, October 26th, due to right ankle pain. Several other key players, includi…

Economy5d ago

Generation Completes NIS 1.2 Billion Bond Raise for Shikun & Binui Energy Acquisition

Generation Capital completed a NIS 1.16 billion institutional bond raise for its new Series E bonds, receiving NIS 1.6 billion in bids. The funds are intended for the acquisition…

Economy5d ago

Israeli High-Tech Recovery Masks Underlying Weaknesses, Report Finds

A new report from Reichman University indicates that Israel's high-tech sector's recovery is driven by large investments rather than broad growth, with a declining percentage of e…

Sports5d ago

Deni Avdija Rises in NBA MVP Odds, Surpassing LeBron James

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija is ranked 24th in early MVP odds for the 2026-27 season, surpassing LeBron James and James Harden in some projections. He is also listed among conte…

Economy5d ago

Real Estate Investment Fund Raises $75 Million With Key Investors

Ron Hochman and Tzuri Levy, former Mizrahi Tefahot Bank executives, have raised 300 million shekels ($75 million) for their new real estate investment firm, Eitan Partners. Key in…

Security5d ago

Medica Tel Aviv CEO Resigns After Hospital Closure Over Safety Violations

The CEO of Medica Tel Aviv hospital, Anat Nussbaum, resigned on October 19, three weeks after the Ministry of Health shut down the facility due to severe safety violations. The ho…

Health5d ago

Assuta Tel Aviv Hospital CEO Resigns Amid Serious Failures Probe

The CEO of Assuta Tel Aviv Hospital, Anat Nussbaum, resigned following the Ministry of Health's closure of the facility due to severe operational failures. The hospital was shut d…

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Deni Avdija Aims for Defensive Leap in New NBA Season

Portland Trail Blazers player Deni Avdija aims to improve his defense in the upcoming NBA season, seeking to excel on both ends of the court. With new teammates and a versatile ro…

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Deni Avdija Calls for Sacrifice Ahead of NBA Season Opener

Israeli forward Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to begin their NBA season against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija highlighted the team's strong preseason, focusing on…

Economy6d ago

Dorad Power Station Expansion Faces Legal Battles Amidst Ownership Disputes

Adaletek O&M has asked a court to appoint an arbitrator regarding the operation and maintenance of the Dorad power station's stalled expansion. The expansion faces opposition from…

Economy6d ago

Palo Alto Networks Leads Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by Market Cap, Tower Semiconductor Tops Returns

Palo Alto Networks leads the Tel Aviv 35 index by market capitalization with approximately 934.5 billion shekels as of October 16, 2026, significantly outpacing second-ranked Teva…

Economy6d ago

WeSure Enters Real Estate Sector Offering Credit and Guarantees

WeSure Global Tech, an Israeli insurance and finance group, is launching WeSure Finance to offer non-bank credit and guarantees, focusing on the real estate sector. The company ha…

Economy7d ago

Israeli High-Tech Faces Shortage of 18,000 Workers Amidst Growth Shifts

A new study by the Phoenix Institute for Capital Market Research at Reichman University reveals Israel's high-tech sector is experiencing concentrated growth, with 18,000 fewer jo…

Politics7d ago

Israel Post Executive Sued Over Competing Stake

Teleport Delivery is suing Yael Segman, a senior executive at the recently privatized Israel Post, to prevent her from continuing in her role. Teleport claims Segman still holds a…