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The appeals subcommittee's decision regarding Mikve Israel does not truly open the complex to the public. Instead of a park, residents are offered only a restricted passage with limited access hours.

The Jerusalem Municipality has inaugurated a massive summer entertainment complex at the Pais Arena, featuring 15-meter-high slides, extreme attractions, and food trucks. Here is the pricing information for residents.

Shifting sands, "Beit VeGan" shares, and old bus tickets: the historical treasure revealed at the office of Mayor Tzvika Brot in the midst of preparations for the city's centennial celebrations.

A 48-year-old woman was bitten by a snake while working on Machon Volcani Street in Rishon LeZion. MDA teams provided initial treatment and evacuated her to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital in serious but stable condition.

The Green-controlled council in Hackney has initiated a process to cancel the 1968 twinning agreement with Haifa. Labour and Conservative members criticized the move as a "divisive and symbolic step," while the Jewish community described it as "spite over logic."

Today, Wednesday, will begin with morning clouds that will clear later, leading to sunny skies. Temperatures will rise slightly, especially in mountainous and inland areas, where it will be hotter and drier than usual. Humid conditions will persist along the coastal plain, with increased heat stress felt across the country.

Amid rising parking rates at Tel Aviv beach lots, journalist Anat Davidov has criticized Mayor Ron Huldai, highlighting the city's high cost of living and persistent infrastructure issues.

Extremely strong westerly winds prompted an immediate safety measure today, Tuesday, at several popular Sea of Galilee beaches. Following a joint assessment by the Kinneret Cities Association and the Israel Police, black flags were raised at the Tzinbari, Berniki, and Shikmim beaches, and bathers were ordered to exit the water immediately.

A special report by consulting firm KPMG reveals that the organization's activities significantly strengthen community resilience. CEO Yoel Zilberman highlighted the impact of volunteers, while Minister Orit Strock emphasized that settlement presence is key to regional security.

Kindergarten owners paid a 40,000 shekel deposit for a protective unit, but the contractor failed to deliver on time. The Atias couple now faces financial losses and reputational damage.

A 3-year-old girl choked on a grape at her home in Jerusalem today. Medical teams performed prolonged resuscitation until her heart resumed beating. She was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in serious but stable condition, sedated and intubated.

A therapeutic farm will be established in Sderot to support children coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. The municipality, in collaboration with donors, is investing 16 million shekels into a facility that combines therapy, education, and community resilience programs.

Firefighters discovered smoldering coals at the origin of the blaze. The Fire and Rescue Authority urges the public to refrain from lighting fires in open areas.

The Subcommittee for Appeals of the National Planning and Building Council has rejected four appeals against the new master plan for Mikveh Israel. The plan provides for a gradual opening of the area to pedestrians and cyclists.

Dozens of residential structures have been placed in the new settlement of Emek Dotan. With their placement and the progress of development works, the various parties are now preparing for the first families to move in.

Temperatures will rise and heat stress will increase. Tomorrow, further warming is expected, mainly in the mountains and inland; it will be humid on the coastal plain. On Thursday, temperatures will continue to rise, becoming hotter than usual to sharav conditions, with heavy to extreme heat stress in most areas. On Friday, it will remain hotter than usual to sharav conditions and humid on the...

Following a wave of rumors and protests, the municipality clarified that Nordau Beach will be opened to the general public and the separation wall removed. The separate bathing complex will be relocated to the city's northern edge.

The Netivei Israel company announced massive infrastructure works on one of the central axes in Israel. Due to this, new traffic arrangements will apply from tonight until Thursday, and drivers are requested to use alternative routes.

The two felt unwell during a hike; a medical team from the Galilee-Carmel Search and Rescue Unit provided them with initial treatment in the field. After stabilizing their condition, the girls were rescued on foot and transferred for further treatment in a Magen David Adom ambulance.

Dogs were locked in a vehicle at a gas station on Hebron Road in Be'er Sheva while their owner was refueling. A Yedidim volunteer who happened to be on-site rescued the animals quickly using specialized equipment without damaging the vehicle.

Firefighters have brought a large fire under control in the Sha'ar HaNegev industrial zone on Monday, following hours of intensive firefighting efforts.

The Jerusalem Light Rail has announced a temporary suspension of train service between the Central Bus Station and HaDavidka station today from 17:00 to 20:00. The pause is required to conduct test runs ahead of the upcoming L3 line opening.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Yarkon Drainage and Streams Authority are demanding that the Rosh HaAyin municipality immediately halt the construction of a coffee cart near the local forest. Authorities warn that the project threatens a vital ecological corridor and local infrastructure.

As part of new measures by the Tel Aviv Municipality, parking prices at "Ahuzot HaHof" lots will increase significantly. At three locations, the start time for the discounted "night mode" will be delayed from 19:00 to 21:00.

Residents of a Tel Aviv apartment building are living in fear as a pack of jackals roams their courtyard. The municipality has responded to complaints by shifting the responsibility onto the tenants.

Following a fire in the Sderot industrial zone, police have closed adjacent roads and urged citizens to stay away. The Sderot train station has suspended operations, while rail traffic elsewhere continues as normal.

Footage from the scene shows heavy smoke rising from the area where buildings in the warehouse complex were engulfed in flames.

Today temperatures will rise slightly and be normal for the season, and tomorrow the trend will continue with further warming. On Wednesday it will become hotter and drier than usual, on Thursday - a heatwave.

The Ministry of Transport has canceled its centralized tender for bus stop shelters, shifting responsibility to local authorities. This policy change aims to better address unique municipal requirements.

Inho Park, former commander of the South Korean Air Force, met with Mayor Moshe Lion, toured Har Hotzvim, and was introduced to the "Diplomat's Guide to Jerusalem" initiative. Lion stated: "The goal is to become the economic capital of the Middle East."

Broken sidewalks, open pits, traffic lights without accessibility buttons, and speeding cyclists make every outing for the visually impaired a survival struggle. Residents report a lack of oversight and safety, while the municipality claims it is working to improve urban accessibility.

Without bureaucracy, without a time limit, and with a community that continues even after getting out of the water, the "Surfers Without Borders" association offers a unique rehabilitation model. "The distress exists from the first moment, and therefore the response must also be immediate."

At the peak of the summer season, the Petah Tikva municipality is launching an initiative for families. This coming Wednesday, the city's main streets will turn into entertainment zones featuring creative workshops, photo booths, street games, and performances.

Train traffic has been suspended due to a localized fault in the electrification network. Israel Railways crews are working to restore service, and the public is advised to consider alternative means of transportation.

Israel Railways reported a halt in train traffic on the Tel Aviv-Lod line due to a power grid malfunction. Normal service resumed after two hours.

Today will be partly cloudy with temperatures below seasonal averages. A gradual warming trend begins tomorrow, with Wednesday expected to be hotter and drier than usual in mountainous and inland areas.

A two-year-old toddler was bitten by a snake in the yard of her home in Beit Shemesh. She was evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem in moderate condition.

Temperatures will rise today and the sea will be dangerous for swimming. Tomorrow will see a drop in temperatures to slightly below seasonal averages, with a return to normal levels by Monday.

"The people proved the strength of their mutual responsibility": After a night of extensive searches, Yuval was found safe and sound. A citizen who located him under a tree said: "This is a child who brought the whole country to its feet." The Police Commissioner handed his mother the phone for an emotional video call; the probability of a kidnapping incident is considered very low.

After a day of searching in Ashkelon, 4-year-old Yuval Kogan was found alive and well. The extensive search operation involved police forces, volunteers, and emergency services.