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19-year-old East Jerusalem resident suspected of indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls
Officers from the Lev Tel Aviv police station arrested a 19-year-old resident of East Jerusalem on suspicion of committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls at the beach. The suspect was taken into custody, and a court has since extended his remand.

A moment before parting with Apple: Tim Cook summarizes 15 years in one sentence
Weeks before he vacates the CEO chair for John Ternus, Tim Cook was asked how he would like his tenure at Apple to be remembered. Instead of talking about iPhones, services, or trillions of dollars, he chose a much more personal answer: "I hope people will say that I was a good and decent person."

WhatsApp will allow users to choose emojis for reactions
The latest beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone reveals a new feature that will allow replacing the six fixed emojis that appear when long-pressing a message. The feature is currently in development and may be offered exclusively to WhatsApp Plus subscribers.

Amar'e Stoudemire in the Hall of Fame: "For 20 years I studied Torah in secret"
The former NBA star received a huge honor and in his speech returned to the Israeli chapter of his career: "I was there for a deeper purpose. I was living the dream."

Suspended Ironi Tiberias players close to plea bargain
Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, Niv Gottlieb, and Yonatan Teper may reach an agreement as early as this week. So far, they have served about a month and a half of the suspension, with attempts being made to shorten it to 3 months.

Montreal responds to the Turgeman incident: Bans and sanctions against fans
Two weeks after the difficult events against New England, the club apologized and announced the indefinite banning of two fans and sanctions against fan organizations: "There is no place for hate with us."

Haliburton was 'in shock' to discover his comeback would not be on national television
The Indiana star is preparing to return from a long-term injury and is offended: "Give me the name of another player at my level who would return after 16 months and not be broadcast on national TV."

Dispute over Kervin Andrade: Where will the Venezuelan midfielder play?
Maccabi Tel Aviv wants to loan the midfielder to a European club, but his agent is pushing for a return to South America, even to the Brazilian second division. The disagreement is delaying the opening of a spot for another foreign player on the roster.

About 30 women in the official residence: French ambassador faces disciplinary proceedings
According to a report in France, Bruno Foucher hosted women aged 20 to 30 at his residence in the Central African Republic, some of whom stayed overnight. The visits were defined as a security breach, and the ambassador admitted to having sexual relations with two of the women. The French Foreign Ministry confirmed that proceedings against him are ongoing.

Lane hits Hawaii: Tens of thousands without power, fears of deadly flooding
The storm strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane and approached the Big Island with winds of about 120 km/h. Nearly 24,000 people were left without power, roads and airports were closed, and residents were evacuated to shelters. Up to 635 mm of rain may fall. If the hurricane's center makes landfall, it could be a historic hit for the island.

La Liga returns: Dramatic victory for Sevilla over Rayo and Alaves win
The Spanish league season kicked off with high drama. Sevilla secured a last-gasp win against Rayo Vallecano, while Alaves dominated Getafe in the second half.

Dana Shem-Tov's Wedding Triumph: Three Looks and a Surprise Finale
Elegance with a drop-waist at the chuppah, feathers on the dance floor, and a lace capri jumpsuit for the finale: Dana Shem-Tov was a fairytale bride in three looks by Tal Medina, with a Chanel-inspired twist. Soon we will see the behind-the-scenes of the wedding preparations in a special episode on the HOT channel.

At 55: Founder of the band behind one of the biggest hits of the 90s has passed away
Darren 'Daz' Brownson, keyboardist and co-founder of the British band EMF, has passed away following a battle with a brain tumor. The band was associated with the British alternative wave of the early 90s and is best known for its hit 'Unbelievable'.

The war with Iran erodes American deterrence in Asia: "A gift to China"
The most serious confrontation in years between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea sharpens regional fears regarding the weakening of American deterrence. The war with Iran has depleted Washington's essential weapons stockpiles, and its allies are wondering if it can contain Beijing. Simultaneously, Donald Trump is growing closer to Xi and closing consulates in Asia.

Ran Kozuch: "No excuses, it was disgraceful, regardless of the lineup"
The Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach apologized to the fans for the defeat: "In terms of attitude, we must always show up." Silves on the postponement of the first round: "It's frustrating."

Senior Iranian official threatened Trump: "He should worry about his own safety, before he has to hide in a food truck"
The chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee in the Iranian parliament responded to the US President's statement that he intends to declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Background: traffic in the shipping lane remains almost paralyzed, the UAE accuses Tehran of further attacks on vessels, and the stalemate between the sides continues.

Barda: "This is the place where Hapoel Tel Aviv needs to be - fighting for titles"
The Reds will meet Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup semi-final, just before the playoff against Atalanta. About 9,000 fans are expected to arrive in Netanya, and Barda may make 3-4 changes to the lineup.

Dabo and Bilu to start in Maccabi Netanya's attack in the Toto Cup semi-final
Roni Levy's team will try to reach the final against Maccabi Tel Aviv (Sunday, 20:00). Alon Azugi and Willan Cyprien will be absent, as will likely Gregory Morozov, who is suffering from a muscle strain.

Called to stop antisemitism and was attacked by a pro-Palestinian
IDF reservist Max Long set up an information booth about Israel on a Chicago campus when masked men ambushed him and his friend and attacked them. Long was left with a brain injury and his friend required surgeries. One of the attackers pleaded guilty to a hate crime and was sentenced to 600 days in prison, while his partner received a suspended sentence.

After finding Mali and Liel, the Kasau family attacks the police: "What have they done for our Haimnot?"
The family of Haimnot Kasau welcomed the finding of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, but criticized the police's conduct in the investigation of their daughter's disappearance, who has been missing for 902 days. The parents demand to transfer the investigation to the Shin Bet: "Lahav 433 investigated half the world to find them, and we are not even updated properly."

Extensive searches for a 4-year-old boy missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon
The police requested today (Saturday) the public's help in locating 4-year-old Yunis Abu Ghanem from Rahat, who went missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. Police forces and volunteers are conducting extensive searches in the area.

Before Sabah: Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a secondary lineup against Hapoel Haifa
Just before the decisive two-legged tie against Sabah and the chance to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in history, Hapoel Be'er Sheva returned for a stopover in Israel and is visiting Hapoel Haifa this evening (Saturday) for a match for fifth place in the Toto Cup. The champions arrived here due to their loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champion of Champions match, while the...

Water Polo: Youth national team reaches European Championship final
A tremendous achievement: The blue-and-whites made a huge comeback and defeated Poland 15:13, on their way to the final against the Russian national team. Raz Sharir led the scorers with 4 goals.

Unrest in Safed: Secular residents clash with Haredi protesters blocking the road on Saturday
The Haredi protest began several weeks ago in Safed and spread to Meron. The protesters are trying to prevent public transport lines from leaving Safed before the end of the Sabbath. 70 activists from the "Derech Hofshit" organization are on site, clashing with about 150 Haredim. Police forces are present at the scene.

Friendlies: Wins for Bayern and Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez booed
Bayern Munich secured a 1:3 victory over RB Leipzig. Xabi Alonso's team also won 1:3 against his youth club, Real Sociedad. Chelsea fans booed midfielder Enzo Fernandez amid rumors of a potential transfer.

Revivo and Camara out for Toto Cup semi-final, Layous gets a chance
Maccabi Tel Aviv is taking the semi-final against Maccabi Netanya seriously (Sunday, 20:00, Sport4), but will make several changes due to the workload. Sayed Abu Farchi is included in the squad despite an expected departure, and Hisham Layous returns after a long absence.

Mike D'Antoni in the Hall of Fame: "We didn't fully utilize our potential"
Ahead of his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame, former coach Mike D'Antoni reflects on his time with the Phoenix Suns: "I'm proud of what we did, but we didn't go all the way because we were the first and doubted our own style."

From a possible collapse to the Premier League: Hapoel Ramat Gan has renewed itself, in more than one sense
13 years after relegation, Hapoel Ramat Gan returns to the main stage with new ownership, 18 new players, and coach Messay Dego. Will this be enough against the formidable schedule at the start of the season? "Bread and Butter," the season opening project, shines a spotlight on the new promotee.

14 consecutive losses - and the tennis world is still defending Venus Williams
The 46-year-old tennis legend has dropped to a 0-11 record this season, reigniting the debate over wild cards amidst her doubles comeback with Serena.

Matan Hozez is close to Hapoel Ramat Gan, Brazilian defender expected to arrive
The newly promoted team continues advanced talks with the winger and expects him to sign. 25-year-old Marcio Silva (1.92 meters) is expected to join him.

Beitar Jerusalem to field a secondary lineup against Hapoel Ramat Gan in the Toto Cup
Load management and the desire to give minutes to as many players as possible will lead to rest for senior players on Monday. Also: the plan to add an eighth foreign player.

Lavi climbed to first place, Karzev completed 90 minutes in a victory
The midfielder played 80 minutes in the big 4:0 win for Machida Zelvia, which leads the table after two rounds. Karzev completed a full game in Shenzhen's victory over Liaoning.

The series about Mourinho clearly reveals why he must change
The Netflix documentary returns to the moments that made the Portuguese coach a true legend, but also exposes the traits that hinder his evolution. Could a change finally happen at Real Madrid?

Returning to the political arena: Avraham Burg to run for the Knesset
Former Knesset Speaker and former Chairman of the Jewish Agency Avraham Burg has joined "Mekom Le-Kulanu" ("A Place for All of Us"), a new Israeli party shared by Jews and Arabs. Established in June 2026, the party is led by activists Rula Daoud and Alon-Lee Green.

The Voice from the Stands: The association that will try to change Israeli football
A joint body of 11 associations and fan organizations from all over the country was established with the goal of working with the heads of the industry on issues such as ticket prices, stadium entry conditions, pyrotechnics, and treatment of the crowd. The goals are ambitious, but the message is clear: "Without fans, there is no football."

Ironi Tiberias with a depleted squad, hoping to strengthen with at least three players
Moti Krispil will continue to serve as interim coach in the Toto Cup ranking match against Maccabi Petah Tikva. Itamar Shviro, Kais Ghanem, Ondrej Baco, and four suspended players will not be available.

Case closed? Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew the alimony lawsuit
A Los Angeles court approved the dismissal of the request. The star's attorney: "The request should not have been filed at all."

Ronny Levy: "The preparation is exceptional, we are ready for Maccabi Tel Aviv"
Maccabi Netanya coach wants to secure a ticket to the Toto Cup final (Sunday, 20:00, Sport4): "The hurdle is very difficult". Zaarura, Bilu and Dabo are expected to start.

Not retiring yet: Patrick Beverley's new European stop
Patrick Beverley continues his European career. The 38-year-old former Hapoel Tel Aviv player has signed with the French club Boulazac Basket Dordogne, after the club officially announced his addition ahead of the upcoming season. This is the third consecutive season that the veteran American guard is playing outside the NBA: after leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv, he played last year for PAOK...

"The new owner does not understand and apparently does not like Portland"
American journalist Bill Oram launched a sharp attack on Tom Dundon, a year after he purchased the team: "He does not feel safe bringing his family here. It is not fun for him."