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Following missile launches: UAE halts trade with Iran — Tehran denies involvement
The UAE has announced the suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Iran following the launch of two ballistic missiles toward its territory. Tehran has dismissed the accusations as "baseless."

From the stands to the field: It is time to stop antisemitism in sports
90 years after the Berlin Olympics, manifestations of antisemitism and the boycotting of Israeli athletes remind us how exclusion and hatred can become part of the sports world. International sports bodies must draw a clear line and impose real sanctions on athletes, clubs, and fans who violate the rules.

The 1992 and 2019 scenario may return: The danger hovering over the Right
The Right is preparing for the three weeks remaining until the submission of party lists, as several parties and organizations compete for the votes of right-wing voters who are not willing to vote for Likud or Religious Zionism. Without a significant merger, the multitude of lists could leave parties below the electoral threshold and cost the right-wing bloc many votes.

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of Prof. Shikma Bressler in a defamation lawsuit against Pany Michaeli. The defendant must pay damages, delete the defamatory posts, and publish a retraction.

For the first time in history: regular maritime route launched via the North Pole
Chinese company "Sea Legend" has launched a weekly container service through the Arctic Ocean. The route shortens shipping times between China and the UK, bypassing the troubled Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Professor Shaul Mishal, a veteran of the Battle of Ammunition Hill, has passed away at the age of 81
Mishal was a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University, a leading expert on Hamas, and a lecturer at Harvard and Yale. He fought as a paratrooper in the trenches of Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War.

The highest in the country: Israeli flag raised to a height of 61 meters in the heart of Lev HaSharon
The project was established after about two years of planning work near the 5th Brigade memorial in Nitzanei Oz. The ceremony was attended by the President of the State Isaac Herzog, the Chairman of KKL, the CEO of the "Otef Israel" association, and about 200 other guests, including bereaved families. The flagpole will be illuminated every night and is expected to be visible from afar from the...

Holon Municipality Restricts Access to Yamit 2000 Water Park This Weekend
Following recent violent incidents at the Yamit 2000 water park, entry this coming weekend will be restricted to Holon residents and their families. City residents will receive a 50% discount, while reservists, active-duty soldiers, and career officers will pay 40 shekels per ticket.

Iran threatens: Syria and Turkey build military power behind the back of the USA
The Revolutionary Guards have shifted their strategy in an attempt to drive up oil prices. The goal is to drag the US into a partial renewal of a war that is unpopular with the American public. Missiles were fired at the UAE for the first time in two months, with further attacks expected across the Gulf.

The beautiful, the ugly, and the average Israeli go to the polls
All three came to save the country. It is one of the beautiful traditions: 10 million citizens, and each one is convinced that the country would be a paradise if only all the others would stop destroying it.

Reservists: 'Fighter' card benefits available starting today
The IDF, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Finance have begun loading 'Fighter' cards for reservists who served in 2026. The cards will be credited with up to 5,000 shekels, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasizing that this is a well-earned right.

Pollution incidents in Judea and Samaria: Sewage threatening the water of millions of Israelis
A report by the Binyamin Regional Council points to a series of cases where sewage and waste were dumped into open areas and stream channels, raising concerns about environmental consequences that extend beyond the region's borders. Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz: "The State of Israel must treat this situation as a national environmental threat."

Yaffa Ben-David: "Teachers should not be contacted via WhatsApp"; Parents: "It harms the direct connection"
Following the publication in "HaYom", the head of the Teachers' Union clarifies the Director-General's circular: the phone number of teaching staff is private, and schools must establish official communication channels. The Parent Leadership opposes: "Clear boundaries are not built through unilateral guidelines."

Half an hour from Tel Aviv: The family cultivating the farm with a plow
In an area in western Binyamin, the Malet family lives alongside young people and volunteers, working together on grazing, agriculture, and guarding the farm. The place has become a tourist site, where a winery and a coffee cart operate. Adi Malet: "When you are in the field every day, you see the change happening before your eyes."

Fourth incident: Kite with Arabic writing found in the Gaza Envelope
A kite, believed to have originated from the Gaza Strip, was discovered in the Simhoni Forest in the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. Security forces and the IDF inspected the site, finding no explosives. The council stated: "We view any incident of this type with severity."

6 killed in strike in Gaza; IDF: Senior Hamas members who planned an attack were eliminated
Palestinian media reported that six people were killed and ten wounded in an IDF drone strike in the port area of Gaza City. The strike comes a day after Jared Kushner's visit to Israel, which dealt with the implementation of the Trump plan in the Strip.

Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies
An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

Right-wing party threatens lawsuit against Shas: "They copied the campaign and misled the public"
The Noam Le-Israel party sent a warning letter to Shas demanding they stop using a campaign that it claims was copied from them. The party argues that the use of the campaign could mislead voters and generate illicit benefits.

Followers of murdered rabbi took over 900 burial plots; police closed the complaint
Followers of the late Rabbi Shimon Gueta, who was murdered by a congregant, intend to build a memorial at his burial site. While the Chevra Kadisha initially allocated 24 plots, it is alleged that the followers seized 900. Police determined the matter should be resolved in civil court.

This Friday: The Green Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail Launches
On Friday, the first section of the Green Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail will be launched, connecting Malha to the city entrance and including 13 stations. The new 7-kilometer section passes through Givat Ram, the Government District, and the Malha Sports Complex.

Entered Jericho for shopping with a one-year-old baby — and were interrogated under caution
A couple from Jerusalem entered the Palestinian city accompanied by their infant son for the purpose of shopping. The police located the three and guided them out of Area A, where they were detained for questioning. The incident joins a series of cases from recent months in which citizens entered Palestinian territories and were extracted from there.

Back to school, with a new look: Why are more teenagers choosing plastic surgery?
The summer vacation has become a window of opportunity for teenagers to change their appearance and "refresh" themselves ahead of the next school year. A plastic surgery expert explains the influence of social media, warns against unrealistic expectations, and reveals the most popular procedures, as well as when a surgeon might say "no."

Infrastructure works: Israel Railways announces service disruptions this weekend
From August 20 to 22, train schedules in the Zevulun area will be adjusted due to planned maintenance. Several stations will be temporarily closed, with free shuttle bus services provided. Normal service is expected to resume on the morning of Sunday, August 23.

Toddler's fall from third floor exposes mother's pattern of neglect
The mother is accused of locking her two daughters in their room overnight, physically abusing the toddler, and leaving them unsupervised. After the fall, the older sister carried the injured child back into the apartment. Prosecutors allege a prolonged history of neglect and violence behind the incident.

Planned a terror attack and stabbed a 74-year-old: Heavy sentence for a cleaner who tried to murder an elderly woman in Jerusalem
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 74-year-old woman for whom he had worked for years. Shaabani strangled the elderly woman, robbed her, and when he returned to the scene and discovered she was alive, he stabbed her in the neck and chest. The judges: "He damaged the fragile fabric of life in Jerusalem; the events of October...

After being nearly sucked out of the plane: The multi-million lawsuit against Ryanair and new suspicions
A 61-year-old passenger was partially sucked out of a plane at an altitude of about 5 km and was saved thanks to his seatbelt and the help of other passengers. Now he and 35 others are preparing a massive lawsuit against the airline. Their lawyer stated: "If he hadn't been wearing a seatbelt, he wouldn't have survived."

Bypassing the Ministry of Heritage: KKL to fund Gaza Envelope memorials without veto power
The KKL board of directors approved a 110 million shekel aid package for rehabilitation and commemoration in the south. Against the backdrop of Minister Amichai Eliyahu's demand for involvement in the nature of the commemoration in Kfar Aza, the fund will allocate 15 million shekels to the kibbutz and anchor full freedom of choice for the community in the agreement. KKL Chairman: "Wherever the...

From Wealthy Mansion to Abandoned Mall: The Story of Migdal HaNeviim
Twisting corridors, elevators that only stop on odd-numbered floors, and a supermarket with obscure brands. The Prophets Tower (Migdal HaNeviim) in Haifa was intended to be the city's mall of the future, but it has become a confusing and underutilized labyrinth.

Tragedy in Eilat: Man aged about 50 drowns near Coral Beach
A man aged about 50 was pulled from the water unconscious this afternoon near the Coral Beach in Eilat. Bystanders began basic resuscitation efforts, and MADA teams summoned to the scene continued with advanced medical treatment. Unfortunately, despite intensive efforts, paramedics were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Antisemitic display in Washington: 'Israel murders children' and a figure of Netanyahu dancing on blood
Blood libel in the heart of the US capital: extremists turned the street opposite the Israeli embassy into a scene of incitement, including signs accusing Israel of murdering children and 'Israeli control over Washington'.

Elderly woman in the south celebrates 106: "What makes me happiest is that the soldiers are coming home"
Hasia Misulovin from Omer celebrated her 106th birthday this week. She is the oldest woman in the south and one of the oldest women in Israel. A Holocaust survivor born in Lithuania, she immigrated to Israel and dedicated about 30 years to volunteering for IDF soldiers. She shares what still makes her happiest: "That the family is healthy and that the soldiers are coming home." And what is the...

Violent robbery in Be'er Sheva: Negev resident attacked a woman in a wheelchair
An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and the fraudulent use of a payment instrument. According to the indictment, the suspect stopped a woman in a wheelchair at night, punched her, and forcibly stole her bag before attempting to use her stolen credit card in Rahat.

Rebecca agreed to AI transcription - and was labeled a drug user: "I was in shock"
Rebecca Green agreed to have her medical appointment recorded by AI to save time, only to be stunned when a letter to her family doctor falsely claimed she used hallucinogenic mushrooms.

3 years of the Red Line: travel time reduced and extension work begins
The Ministry of Transport and NTA report 76 million trips since the light rail's launch and the start of construction to connect to Rishon LeZion. Total travel time has been reduced to 63 minutes. The NTA chair noted that the company will continue to improve service, particularly on the Bat Yam-Tel Aviv section.

The suspicion - kicked in the head to death: new details from the Eldar Dayan murder case
The police suspect that four young residents of Petah Tikva kicked Dayan in the head during the fight and caused the brain hemorrhage that led to his death. The four will be brought today for a remand hearing on suspicion of murder by a group. The fifth suspect is on the run, and the police are conducting a manhunt for him.

Heroin, crystal, and ecstasy: drugs worth millions seized in Lod
Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

Smiled in his direction — and ended up with broken teeth: a teenager was brutally attacked on a bus
A 29-year-old resident of Afula is accused of threatening a 16-year-old during a trip from Haifa to Tiberias. Later, he boarded another bus after him, threw a phone at him, and attacked him. The defendant was arrested, and following the investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against him.

Do not buy the Israeli kiwi currently sold in stores: The unusual warning to consumers
The Plant Council warns against the Hayward variety of kiwi that reached shelves too early, after being picked while unripe. The Council calls to wait until October, when the Israeli fruit is expected to reach proper ripeness. "A handful of growers is harming consumers and the entire industry."

Chilling incident in Jaffa: Construction worker arrested for assaulting woman in her apartment
A 26-year-old woman woke up in her apartment to find a construction worker from her building committing indecent acts against her. The suspect, a 32-year-old illegal resident, fled the scene after the victim screamed. Jaffa police detectives located him hiding at a construction site, and he will appear in court today for a remand hearing.

Participated in the October 7th raid on Be'eri — and was eliminated from the air this week
Tarek Anwar Khamis Ra'i, a company commander in the terrorist organization, was killed in a strike in Khan Yunis. The army claims he had recently been planning attacks against Israelis. The operation follows another elimination of a senior Hamas official who raided Israel, against the backdrop of the continued deployment of forces in the south in accordance with the agreement.