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The Saudi dream exploded: This is how Israel lost the biggest deal in history
"Vision 2030" of Bin Salman continues to pour billions into AI and cyber - but Israel is left out. Dr. Michal Yaari, an expert at 'Ha-Katedra' at the Eretz Israel Museum, explains how arrogance cost us billions and what ironclad condition prevents us from returning to the game.

Between Abundance and the Test of Faith: The Secret of the Land of Israel | Parashat Ekev
The parasha teaches that the great abundance of the Land of Israel might lead to forgetting the Almighty. The Malbim explains that dependence on rain strengthens faith and humility, while the Chatam Sofer explains why Canaanite nations settled in the land.

Dictator's grandson disqualified after headbutting opponent, responds with accusations
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul, grandson of dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from his Commonwealth Games bout after headbutting his English opponent. Abdul claimed the judges were biased against him as a "black African."

The pressure is released, Hapoel Be'er Sheva found its heroes: "Continue to dream"
Immense satisfaction at Hapoel Be'er Sheva following the victory in the return leg against Vikingur, which erased last week's loss. The team kept a clean sheet, scored two goals, and advanced to at least the Conference League.

Avi Nimni claims: Hapoel Be'er Sheva needs to do something it has never done before
The former star and agent told 103FM: "They need someone of Kangwa's caliber, and such a player needs to be paid 2.5 million euros". And also: Why did he choose Hapoel Kfar Shalem for his son? Listen.

Professional analysis: "Philadelphia's championship odds haven't changed because of LeBron"
Three rival NBA assistant coaches analyzed the move and pointed to the immense potential alongside the question marks: "It's not fantasy, it's much more complex."

Kozuch awaits Red Star: "Our ambitions are higher than that"
The turnaround at halftime ("we knew they would fall off their feet"), the parting with Kangwa ("we are building a team, it's no secret we will try to strengthen") and the meeting against the Serbian champion: "It will be difficult but we will come brave". Ran Kozuch summarizes Hapoel Be'er Sheva's big win over Vikingur, and is ready for the next challenge.

Weapons, terrorist infrastructure, and children's books: IDF findings in Lebanon
"Reading books is what remains with a person for life," reads a postcard from a Hezbollah publishing house discovered by IDF forces. The terrorist organization's youth movement instills hatred for Israel and the USA from a young age, while promoting the Iranian leadership.

Illegal residents, weapons, and vehicles worth millions: Police operation in the Negev
A large-scale police operation, 'Derech Irim', took place in Rahat and Tarabin, targeting criminal organizations and economic offenses. Authorities seized weapons, vehicles belonging to debtors, and hundreds of kilograms of spoiled meat.

The Great Qualifier Comeback: Historic Advancement After 4:1 Home Defeat
Aarhus, which won the Danish championship after 40 years, stunned with a huge turnaround in Poland: 3:0 in 90 minutes, 4:1 after extra time, and 3:4 in a penalty shootout.

If Portland wants to become a "serious contender in the West", this is what will need to happen
In the United States, analysts argue that Morant will help take some of the offensive burden off Avdija's shoulders: "Deni cannot do it all alone. Ja will help."

Mustafa Sheikh Youssef signs for another season at Bnei Sakhnin
After initially missing team training, Mustafa Sheikh Youssef has signed a one-year contract extension with Bnei Sakhnin, continuing under manager Yossi Abukasis. The 30-year-old midfielder made his Premier League debut last season, recording three goals and one assist in 26 appearances.

At a minimum, like the Kangwa sale: The money Hapoel Be'er Sheva has already secured
The big victory over Víkingur this Wednesday secured Hapoel Be'er Sheva a long European season, for the first time since the summer of 2022. The club is guaranteed a spot in the league stage of either the Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League.

Panathinaikos Completes Major Signing: Sylvain Francisco Joins the Roster
Following two months of discussions and five days of intensive negotiations, the Greens have reached an agreement with ASVEL. The French guard is set to sign a three-year deal worth approximately 10.5 million euros.

The Royal Road: Hapoel Be'er Sheva Defeated Víkingur and Secured a European Season
Hapoel Be'er Sheva struggled against Víkingur for about an hour, but Zahi Ahmed (65) headed in the lead goal, Amir Ganah (80) made it 0:2, and the Israeli champion erased the 2:1 loss from Iceland, securing at least participation in the Conference League. Red Star Belgrade awaits in the third qualifying round of the Champions League.

Against Abu Fani and Loizou: This is what awaits Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the next stage
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a spot in a European group stage after a comeback against Vikingur. Now, they face a tough challenge in the Champions League third qualifying round against Red Star Belgrade.

Report: Hapoel Tel Aviv approached ex-player who refused to return to Israel
Brazilian media claim that the Reds attempted to bring back Bruno Caboclo, but the player has no intention of returning to Israel. While his agent prefers to keep him in Europe, the forward is leaning towards a move to Flamengo.

Continuing to strengthen: Tal Peled signs with Elitzur Netanya
The scorer (24, 1.92m) who played in recent years at Maccabi Rehovot preferred the offer from the team relegated from the Super League and signed for the next season with an automatic extension to his contract if the team promotes to the first league.

27 teams pursued LeBron James: Agent reveals behind-the-scenes details
According to ESPN, 27 teams courted LeBron James, including rivals Boston and the Clippers. Rich Paul suggests Philadelphia could extend the star's career until age 45.

Lawsuit threat forces Prime Minister's advisor to delete video against Eisenkot
The 'Yashar!' party issued a formal warning to the Likud party's legal advisor and Yonatan Urich, demanding the removal of an AI-generated video. Sources close to Gadi Eisenkot claim that while the tweet was posted by Urich, the message and voice originated from Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party.

Senior political source to Walla: "Mojtaba Khamenei is alive - but it is doubtful if he is the one making the decisions"
The source claimed that Iran is deterred and at a point of weakness, clarified that Israel will not hesitate to act against it again, and confirmed that Tehran is not enriching uranium with centrifuges at Mount Machosh. Additionally, he revealed that Netanyahu asked Trump to block an Israeli withdrawal from Syria, and addressed the sensitive contacts with the US President and his deputy: "There...

Ayelet Shaked warns partners: "You don't understand how hard it is to pass the electoral threshold"
Amid negotiations for a joint list, Ayelet Shaked warns her partners against running independently: "Mobilizing a base and bringing in voters is a much more complex task than it seems from the outside."

Shirtless, getting dressed at a gas station, and then vanishing: the last footage of Eldar Dayan
The last footage of Eldar Dayan shows him shirtless entering a gas station, getting dressed, and leaving with two friends. Police have determined that the blood found on the vehicle's shattered windshield does not belong to him, have ruled out kidnapping at this stage, and believe the incident began as a brawl between acquaintances.

A bottomless pit: Boeing's entanglement with the new Air Force One - and the Israeli connection
Boeing has updated its forecasts, revealing that its loss on the US President's next aircraft project will exceed the $3 billion mark. What went wrong, and why, like Knaf Zion, have heads-of-state aircraft become a political and economic problem?

The AI Era Changes the Rules: Why Publishing Articles on Leading News Sites Has Become a Critical Digital Asset for Business
If in the past businesses fought for the first place in Google search results, today the competition arena has changed completely. More and more users are turning to artificial intelligence engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity to get direct answers, recommendations, and comparisons without navigating between dozens of sites.

Unusual protest in Jordan: Hundreds demand the removal of American forces from the country
More than 1,100 public figures, jurists, and activists signed a letter calling for an end to the American military presence in the kingdom, arguing that it endangers Jordan's sovereignty and drags it into a regional conflict. Despite public pressure, the government is not expected to change its alliance with Washington.

Life Imprisonment for Salomon Madmon Who Murdered His Daughter-in-Law's Father
The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Salomon Madmon to life imprisonment for the murder of Yosef Yosefia, the father of his daughter-in-law, following a family dispute over a separation.

The Houthis threaten: "We will turn Bab al-Mandab into the new Hormuz"
The Yemeni Foreign Minister stated that the Houthis aim to replicate the Iranian model from the Strait of Hormuz in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. She added that the Houthis rely on the "weak international response" to attacks on merchant ships and wish to continue escalating tensions in the Red Sea.

"This is the moment of truth for Hapoel Be'er Sheva". Amador has landed in Israel
The Reds will try to erase the loss to Vikingur in Hungary and continue in the Champions League qualifiers. Kozuch is expected to make changes to the lineup, Ahmed and Baltaxa are in the picture, and about 300 fans will arrive from Vienna. The Portuguese defender will undergo medical tests (20:30, Sport 2).

“Outrageous Discrimination”: 14-Year-Old Girls Denied Entry to Jordan River Park Over “Immodest” Clothing
Two 14-year-old girls visiting “Indi Park” on the Jordan River were told to cover up to “respect the ultra-Orthodox public.” The family is outraged, and legal experts point to a violation of anti-discrimination laws.

Draft drama, Danny Wolf and trash talk with Dončić: Ben Saraf speaks out
Brooklyn Nets player Ben Saraf visited Israel and participated in an event in Rishon LeZion. He discussed his NBA draft experience, the transition to the league, his interactions with Luka Dončić and Deni Avdija, and his confidence following a challenging rookie season.

Netanyahu's former advisor: "If Netanyahu sees that he is losing - he might not run"
In an interview with 103FM, Netanyahu's former advisor claimed that the meeting with Donald Trump at the White House served the Prime Minister primarily politically. He further estimated that Netanyahu attaches importance to polls outside of Channel 14, and if he realizes he has no chance of winning the elections, he may not run.

Large-scale police and Electric Corporation raid in Tarabin and Rahat
Hundreds of police officers, Israel Electric Corporation employees, and tax officials launched a joint raid on Tuesday in the village of Tarabin and the city of Rahat. The operation, aimed at restoring governance in the Negev, is part of an ongoing effort to combat criminal organizations.

The path to challenging election results starts with an attack on Sohlberg
The attacks on the chairman of the Central Elections Committee are not point-by-point criticism of his decisions, but part of a move that undermines public trust in the institution that ensures fair elections. Those preparing the ground for challenging election results may find that the damage will harm democracy as a whole.

Starting Sunday: Warning images will be mandatory on all smoking products
Starting Sunday, every pack of cigarettes and smoking products in Israel will be required to carry graphic warnings covering 75% of the packaging area. Marketing products without these images will be a criminal offense, with fines reaching up to 452,000 shekels.

First publication: Two young men arrested on suspicion of attempting to extort a contractor in the south
According to the suspicion, two residents of Ramle arrived at a construction site in Moshav Shtulim to demand protection money from a contractor, a resident of Nazareth. After not finding him at the site, they approached his children and tried to convey threatening messages through them. Officers of the Lachish Central Unit located and arrested them.

10 million shekels to the fund, tens of millions to the lawyers: The management farce in the Slice case
A stormy discussion in the Knesset Finance Committee revealed the scale of temporary management expenses, while refunds to members remain stagnant. MKs refused to approve an additional 13 million shekels in state funding, demanding greater transparency.

Struck responds to criticism: "I was lucky to marry an Algerian - I am both"
In a conversation with 103fm, Minister of Settlements Orit Struck addressed claims regarding the composition of her party, Religious Zionism, and discussed Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. She also sharply criticized former Central Command chief Avi Mizrahi for his comments on a recent security incident.

Hezbollah Exploited International Project to Deploy Private Communication Network in Beirut
According to Al-Arabiya, the terrorist organization exploited a project funded by an international institution to deploy a private communication network for its operatives in Beirut. Lebanese security agencies are investigating, and the information has been shared with US intelligence.

Young Israelis trapped in a hotel in Bulgaria: 'We left a party and were attacked'
A vacation that turned into a nightmare: a group of 18-year-olds have been trapped in their hotel rooms in Sunny Beach for many hours after allegedly being violently attacked by a group of British nationals. Parents state that while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of the incident, the young people have yet to receive any practical assistance.