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Just days before September 1st, dozens of children are still waiting for a home that can take them in. While their friends prepare for the first day with their parents, some of them will return to emergency centers at the end of the school day. "They see others who found a home and ask: what is wrong with me?"

If an ordinary passenger discovers that a station elevator is out of order, they can usually find another way. For a passenger in a wheelchair, a broken elevator or a failure in pre-arranged assistance often means the train is inaccessible. The problems continue inside the train, where designated accessible carriages are frequently blocked by bicycles and scooters.

Today there will be another slight rise in temperatures, which will be higher than usual, and extreme heat will be felt in large areas. On Friday some relief is expected, but on Saturday it will warm up again, and towards night local rain is expected in the north and center, alongside thunderstorms.

The girlfriend of a young man from India spent 3.5 hours imprinting thousands of lipstick kisses on his car. Traffic police tracked the vehicle via social media and fined the owner. He was allowed to drive only after the marks were removed and the car was washed.

Who is behind the bustling hospitality stand on the line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, and how did it become a magnet for Western Wall visitors who stop there on their way?

The rain event that occurred more than a week ago was not the last: the Meteorological Service predicts more rain at the beginning of next week, which may break seasonal records. "Two rain events in August are extremely unusual and even unprecedented," the service reported.

The discovery of the remains of the Irgun ship has resurfaced the personal stories of those who were on both sides of the barricades. The daughter of Israel Sander, who was on the Altalena and came out unscathed: "Dad lost many friends and did not talk about it." Yaniv Simon, grandson of Benjamin Bubesh, who received the mission to sink the ship: "In real time, he did not understand the magnitude...

Israel Railways announces temporary changes to train traffic in the Ashdod area on Thursday and Friday due to infrastructure works. The Ashdod Ad Halom and Yavne East stations will be temporarily closed to passenger service.

Peak demand in the summer and hundreds of items forgotten daily: Israel Railways is launching a special operation to return about 5,000 lost items, from violins and fishing gear to baby strollers. Operating hours at the lost and found center at Tel Aviv Savidor Center station will be extended, and the company is calling on passengers to collect their belongings.

Following thousands of items left on trains during the summer and resulting warehouse congestion, Israel Railways is launching an expedited retrieval process and extending operating hours at the Tel Aviv Savidor Center lost and found department.

A package containing two liquid substances aroused the suspicion of branch employees after one of them began to leak. Firefighters evacuated the citizens, isolated the scene, and summoned monitoring teams to identify the substances and stop the leak.

Following the storm caused by a contestant's remark on "4 Weddings" regarding the Russian and Amharic languages, the Kan 11 broadcasting corporation has published an apology letter, removed the clip from social media, and explained: "We added a clarification slide during the broadcast"

An injunction issued in 2012 prohibited the use of the only sports court in the moshav Ge'a following residents' complaints. The council claimed it had carried out the adjustments required to reduce noise, and the court accepted its position. Activity will resume during limited hours.

If you have ever wondered how someone manages to reach and take down all the helium balloons stuck to the high ceiling of the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport, know that you are definitely not alone. Of course, we had to check, and the answer to this question is so simple that it will amaze you.

After the relocation of the gender-segregated beach to the north of the city was presented as a done deal, the Tel Aviv municipality now clarifies, following protests, that the road to completing the process is still long and the issue is under re-examination.

In the midst of summer vacation, the Emunah branch in Tiberias held a special appreciation evening for dozens of reservist families, offering them a moment of respite and joy during these challenging times.

The train station at Ben Gurion Airport was evacuated and is currently out of operation following an unusual malfunction in which a power cable exploded. The Israel Airports Authority clarifies that despite the station's closure, check-in processes are continuing as usual. This event joins a series of disruptions at the airport, following last week's suspension of luggage acceptance due to massive...

The Tel Aviv Municipality's plan to relocate the separate beach from Nordau to a strip north of HaTzuk beach, near the Herzliya border, has sparked widespread public opposition. Residents fear the loss of open coastline and warn of increased congestion. The municipality maintains that the move is intended to improve public access to the central coastline rather than create an additional separate...

Due to infrastructure works, a section of Israel Guri Boulevard heading north will be closed to traffic on the night of Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Several central bus stops will be cancelled during this period.

In the coming days, test runs will begin on the L4 line on the section between the Gonenim station and the Gilo area, as part of the continued expansion of the light rail network in Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, "Transport for Jerusalem," and the "Cafir" company announced that the test runs are a key stage ahead of opening the line for...

Police are preparing for protests in the Bnei Brak area following the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox deserter. Closures are expected on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

A massive noise shook a residential building in the Neve Sha'anan neighborhood of Tel Aviv when a car crashed along with a robotic elevator immediately after the owner stepped out. Residents had previously reported recurring malfunctions, and several vehicles remain trapped inside.

Located 20 km off the Israeli coast at a depth of 503 meters, the remains of the Irgun organization's ship 'Altalena' have been discovered intact. The vessel, shelled in 1948 by order of David Ben-Gurion, was located following a complex, months-long search operation.

A new report from the "Or Yarok" association reveals that the current summer months are on track to be among the most catastrophic in the last decade, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in major urban centers.

Laws have been tightened and inspector powers expanded, but new data reveals huge gaps in enforcement against electric scooter and e-bike riders in Israel. Where were tens of thousands of tickets issued, and in which cities were zero fines recorded?

Residents and bathers at the Haifa beach are complaining about a harsh smell and a large accumulation of seaweed that has been going on for over a week. One resident: "It's impossible to sit on the balcony, we are suffocating." The municipality: "These are seaweed that washed up on the shore naturally."

Temperatures will rise and remain higher than the seasonal average. They will continue to climb throughout the week, mainly in the mountains and inland, with a slight drop expected on Thursday, though levels will still stay above average.

Exclusive: Despite the increase in fines and the expansion of powers for municipal inspectors, according to data from "Or Yarok", most local authorities barely enforce violations involving electric two-wheeled vehicles. Tel Aviv leads with tens of thousands of tickets per year, Holon will completely ban the use of shared vehicles, and in Jerusalem, inspectors were authorized but did not carry out...

A Kfar Saba resident has launched a free social project that connects neighbors driving to pick up packages with other residents in the area, aiming to save time, fuel, and long waits.

Within two weeks, a 6-year-old girl in a kindergarten yard, an Eilat resident at a horse farm, and a soldier in the field were bitten in the Eilat and Arava region; the soldier was evacuated by helicopter to receive a specific antivenom. "The hot season in the region brings with it a sharp increase in reptile activity."

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

Drivers take note: Construction work on the HaShalom Bridge in Tel Aviv will lead to significant traffic changes over the coming nights and throughout the weekend. Here are the details of the closures.

The man entered the water with his partner and was pulled out unconscious minutes later; MADA teams were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Right-wing activist Mordechai David held a Selichot prayer with full gender segregation at Habima Square, refused the inspectors' demand to remove the partition, and caused 50 police officers to be called to the scene. Immediately afterward: he arrived to settle a score with Mayor Ron Huldai | All the details.

Disruptions and traffic restrictions are expected at the Tel Aviv HaShalom train station in the coming week, following works to replace faulty escalators after eight months of downtime. Access from the Azrieli Mall to Platform 1 and northbound trains will be blocked starting Tuesday, and will only be possible from across the road. Further works are expected later.

Starting next Tuesday, significant changes will affect passenger flow at the busy station due to comprehensive upgrade works, with access to one of the central platforms being temporarily restricted.

Eliya Cohen was in Hamas captivity while Ziv Avod fought for him globally, using her dresses as a symbol of the struggle. After severe injury, grueling rehabilitation, and dismantling emotional barriers, they stood together under the chuppah. "The picture of us standing here is our victory over the bad guys."

The light rail line, which opened just last Friday, has encountered its first operational failure, leading to a complete suspension of service. It is currently unknown when regular operations will resume.

Before opening time, Haredim tried to place barriers at the entrance to the cafe in an attempt to disrupt its operation. In recent weeks, the cafe has become a focal point of clashes between Haredim protesting its operation on Shabbat and liberals standing up for their right to enjoy the weekend.