2+ week, 5+ day ago (335+ words) Two National League players and a former player are arrested after a 29-year-old US tourist accuses them of rape during her stay in Tel Aviv. Two active players from the National League and League A, along with a former player, were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the rape of a 29-year-old tourist from the United States during her visit to Israel, where they met her during a night out. According to the police, the tourist reported that she was raped at the beginning of the month at a hostel in Tel Aviv. Following an intensive investigation by detectives from the Sarat police station (Shfela, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv), three young men from Netanya were arrested - two active players aged 21 and 25, and a former player. On Tuesday, they are scheduled to appear at a hearing to extend their detention…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) Israel Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) arrested a Tel Aviv resident on suspicion of contacting an Iranian handler and spying on behalf of Tehran, a joint statement confirmed on Monday. The suspect, 27, contacted Iranian officials on his own initiative via a social media platform and carried out several missions in exchange for money, the investigation revealed. Handlers transferred thousands of shekels worth of cryptocurrency to the suspect's digital wallets, the statement clarified. Authorities searched the suspect's residence on Thursday during the arrest operation and seized 18 SIM cards, which were allegedly used to contact Iranian handlers. The suspect's detention was initially extended until Monday, following the conclusion of his interrogation. A court hearing decided to release the suspect, without placing him under house arrest, Israel Police and Shin Bet noted. In a similar incident, an indictment was filed against…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (683+ words) Schools in Birmingham are closing early on Thursday amid growing fears of unrest before Aston Villa's Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv. BOA Creative, Digital & Performing Arts Academy confirmed it would shut at 1.15pm after its principal emailed parents stating "a number of schools in the local area" were doing similar due to "protests" planned around the match. Mansfield Green E-ACT Primary Academy, which is less than a mile from Villa Park, also told parents it would shut at 2pm "due to the Villa match" and that "the gates will be open for you to collect your children" at that time. West Midlands Police told Telegraph Sport the closures had not been based on any recommendation by the force, while a spokesperson for Birmingham City Council said it was unaware how many schools were shutting early as a result of Thursday's…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (125+ words) Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters clashed outside Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, United Kingdom, ahead of Aston Villa taking on Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Europa League match on the evening of Thursday, November 6, according to Sky News. X user @Kain_avfc captured this footage showing a person holding an Israel flag in front of pro-Palestine protesters, who were chanting "Free Palestine" outside the stadium. A heavy police presence can also be seen. Sky News reported tensions and security concerns led to a ban on away supporters and "large" pro-Palestine protests. Protesters were demanding Israel be excluded from international football. At least eleven people were arrested, the news outlet reported. Aston Villa defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0. Credit: @Kain_avfc via Storyful...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (143+ words) A phone belonging to former IDF advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi's was found by civilians at Hof HaTzuk Beach in Tel Aviv, an Israel Police source told N12 on Friday morning. The phone was handed over to officers who arrived at the scene. Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly gave up the code during her police interrogation, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News. "The device was found, police on their way to the attorney-general," MK Yitzhak Kreuzer (Otzma Yehudit) posted to X/Twitter following the discovery. Earlier on Friday morning, Tomer-Yerushalmi was released to 10 days of house arrest and forbidden from contacting others involved in the Sde Teiman case. Tomer-Yerushalmi must also be able to make herself available to Israel Police whenever required, and obtain permission from the police in order to leave her home to meet with her legal team....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (285+ words) Middle East's American Moves And So It Begins: Paramount, Netflix And Comcast Formally Submit Bids For Warner Bros. Discovery Paramount Makes Another Splashy Move: Studio Wins Rights To Show Champions League In UK & Germany Thanks To $1BN+ Deal Warner Bros. Discovery Is Up For Sale But Casey Bloys Isn't Concerned About The Future Of HBO " Hot One: Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is making her West End debut, per a scoop from big, bad Breaking Baz. " Another Hot One: Gabrielle Union and Michele Morrone are starring in Prime Video Italy film Blame it On Rome. " "Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey!: Five years after the disappointing conclusion of BBC cop drama Line of Duty, AC-12 is back for a seventh season. " Footing the bill: Paramount splashed out $1B+ on rights for the Champions League in the UK and Germany. " Interview:…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (582+ words) A heightened police operation has been announced for Aston Villa's politically charged Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv. More than 700 West Midlands officers have been drafted in for Thursday's match, with horses and dogs teams on hand despite a ban on away fans. Police said in a statement this Thursday "will see us mount a large policing operation. Police drones will monitor potential troublemakers after warnings the fixture could be targeted by extremist groups. Pro-Palestine, pro-Israel and some nationalist British supporter groups have signalled their intent to protest around the fixture in recent weeks. All non-police drones will be restricted from flying within a one nautical mile radius of Villa Park between 2pm and 11.59pm. Last month, Maccabi released a club statement saying it would reject any ticket allocation for the match amid fears that Tommy Robinson supporters could infiltrate their…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (153+ words) The man, believed to be approximately 35 years old, was transferred to Sourasky Medical Center in a serious, unstable condition by MDA paramedics, who noted that he is unconscious and on a ventilator. A man was hit by a train at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station on Tuesday evening, Magen David Adom confirmed. The man, believed to be approximately 35 years old, was transferred to Sourasky Medical Center in a serious, unstable condition by MDA paramedics, who noted that he is unconscious and on a ventilator. A man was hit by a train at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station on Tuesday evening, Magen David Adom confirmed. MDA paramedics provided medical treatment at the scene to the approximately 35-year-old before transferring him to Sourasky Medical Center's Ichilov Hospital. The man is in serious and unstable condition, MDA added, noting that he is unconscious…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago (42+ words) Pope Leo leaves Turkey on Sunday for Beirut, Lebanon, a city that has seen little of that peace in recent months. Pope Leo leaves Turkey on Sunday for Beirut, Lebanon, a city that has seen little of that peace in recent months....

4+ day, 17+ hour ago (204+ words) This simple recipe comes together in 30 minutes from start to finish, which is definitely speedier than your standard green bean casserole. To make this dish, you'll need fresh green beans, olive oil, an onion, panko breadcrumbs, za'atar (a Middle Eastern seasoning blend), and salt and pepper. That's it!Related: The Clever Way to Make Green Bean Casserole 10x Better Start by trimming the ends of the green beans and then drop them in a pot of boiling water. Cook them until they're fork-tender, which shouldn't take more than 10 minutes. (Set a timer and keep an eye on them. When they're bright green, they're done.) Once the green beans are cooked, drain them immediately and transfer to a large bowl. There are two reasons why boiling green beans can typically go wrong. The first, as we've discussed, is overcooking them. The second…...