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The struggle over circumcision in Europe: "They are questioning a fundamental commandment in Judaism"
Jewish organizations have found a practical answer to threats in Europe. While Belgium and other European countries are taking action to restrict and even ban the practice of the Jewish custom, organizations are formulating a groundbreaking medical certification program for Mohels.

The mystery of the 673 diamonds: a dramatic manhunt for the suspects in the great Vienna robbery
Two suspects entered the museum during opening hours, smashed the display case with a hammer, and fled with a 200-carat necklace adorned with 673 diamonds. The police released their photos and are conducting a manhunt for them.

At the peak of the attacks: A vehicle sped into a crowd of Iranian regime supporters
Against the backdrop of the exchange of fire, an Iranian online activist published footage showing a vehicle crashing into a gathering of regime supporters and Basij members. While online claims of a deliberate ramming are circulating, the regime maintains it was an accident caused by a driver in an impaired state.

The famous singer on the financial crisis: "I haven't paid rent for two months"
The rapper stood before the cameras of "HaTzinor" and spoke about a deep financial crisis, massive expenses of tens of thousands of shekels a month, the sharp conflict with Erez Isakov, and the scathing criticism of his exclusion from the music industry: "I am not miserable, I will go out to work."

Hot in the freezer: Supermarket employee fired after broadcasting sexual content
An employee of the Australian supermarket chain Coles, who maintains a parallel career as an adult model, broadcast a sexual act from the frozen food section during her shift. The company terminated her employment after the video went viral.

Experiment went wrong: autonomous vehicle lost control and crashed into a police car
An experiment conducted in Pakistan ended when the vehicle went out of control and hit a police car parked on the side of the road. The reporter inside the car was seen pulling the handbrake without success. In a clarification post, he warned that the system is not "completely safe and reliable," noting that on a busy road the results could have been fatal.

UN threat to Israel: We will sue you in The Hague
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns Prime Minister Netanyahu against turning to the court in The Hague due to the entry of security forces into the UNRWA complex in Kafr Aqab. "I am forced to write once again to express my grave concern regarding the violation of the immunity of the UNRWA complex in East Jerusalem." Danon: "We will not be moved by threats."

Returning to the office: Can the employer really cancel work from home?
A persistent refusal to return to the office without agreement may lead to dismissal. However, there is a significant difference between an employee who was initially hired for remote work or whose employment contract explicitly enshrines it.

Behind the romance with Greece: "They understand that only Israel deters Turkey"
The "Achilles Shield" deal, revealed earlier this week, is making waves in Greek politics, and Health Minister Georgiadis defended it in parliament, arguing that the alliance with Israel protects against the "Turkish threat". Dr. Neta Bar explains that from the center-right to the far-right there is broad support for the agreement, while the Greek left is united mainly by hostility toward Israel...

"From Gaza to Budapest": Pro-Palestinians tried to sabotage the "Cholent Festival"
Following public pressure and the intervention of the Mayor of Budapest, the route of a pro-Palestinian demonstration planned to take place at the entrance to the Cholent Festival was changed. Leaders of the Jewish community welcomed the move and emphasized that the Jews of Hungary will continue to live their community life openly and with pride.

Good for the economy: defense exports on the way to becoming a central source of funding
The deal with Greece may be the first step in a plan to increase Israeli defense exports. Company revenues, foreign currency inflow, and reducing the burden on the state budget are three reasons for optimism.

Because of a 'shoulder-fired missile': Netflix to reveal in documentary how Trump was smuggled in a catering truck
The documentary film 'The Decoy Plane', which will air on Friday, reconstructs how the president was smuggled from a catering truck to a small military plane, while 13 journalists and senior administration officials - including Rubio and Bessent - took off in a decoy plane without knowing. Photographer Alex Brandon says in the trailer: 'I've been photographing presidents for 40 years and I've...

The most advanced weapon of the IDF: The Dragon submarine is on its way to Israel
Israel's sixth submarine has left the TKMS shipyard in Germany after years of development. The INS Dragon features advanced technology and an extended operational range. A state ceremony will be held upon its arrival in Haifa.

"The Fear Agreement": Why the arms deal with Greece worries Erdogan so much
Israel and Greece have signed the largest defense export agreement in the history of relations between the countries, worth more than 10 billion shekels, for the establishment of a multi-layered air defense system. The Turkish media did not hide their anxiety: "The alliance of evil does not stop."

4-year-old girl with disability certificate sent to stairs with family: El Al to pay compensation
A family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with four children, a stroller, and luggage, claiming they were forced to descend a long staircase to reach their plane. Judge Nurit Taviv-Mizrachi upheld the parents' account, ruling that their requests for assistance were ignored. El Al, having failed to provide staff testimony, must pay 5,000 shekels; the lawsuit against the Israel Airports Authority was...

Due to employment of illegal aliens: famous shawarma place in Tel Aviv is closing
The Tel Aviv District Commander signed an administrative closure order for 30 days for the Butra restaurant on HaArba'a Street. Police stated that two illegal aliens were found employed at the site without permits, leading to a criminal investigation.

Senior IDF officials respond to the Givati controversy: "Refusal is forbidden, but there is a crisis of trust"
Officers in the Military Rabbinate address the letter from the Hesder Yeshivas Union following the refusal of Givati Brigade soldiers to follow orders. In closed conversations, they clarify that the soldiers' actions are unacceptable, but sharply criticize commanders who lied to religious soldiers and caused them to desecrate the Sabbath. "This did not happen in a vacuum," they explained.

Without a lead: Police struggle to identify the mastermind behind Yanis Yushaev's murder
Police will request a second extension of the detention of a 54-year-old northern resident suspected of murdering Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushaev in the Or Akiva and Sharon region. The suspect denies involvement and remains silent, while investigators have yet to determine who ordered the hit.

About 50 Knesset members expected to be left out: The next Knesset is changing its face
Resignations, primaries, displacements, and upheavals within parties are expected to lead to an unusual turnover in the Knesset. In Likud alone, a long list of incumbent MKs could be left out. In Yesh Atid, Lapid's revolution continues, and new parties are boasting new faces.

First publication: New addition to Ofer Winter's party
Social activist Moshe Har-Zion, son of the fighter Meir Har-Zion, is joining the "Amcha Yisrael" party led by Ofer Winter and will be on its list for the Knesset. Har-Zion, founder of the "Artzi" movement, previously supported the "Derech Eretz" party: "I intend to represent the people of the land, agriculture, and the rural space in the party."

"One message - and the account is hacked: this is how millions were stolen from dozens of elderly people"
Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

Arrived uninvited to a "White Night" party in Petah Tikva - and were stabbed
Students from another school arrived uninvited to a back-to-school party organized by teenagers near the Segula industrial zone in the city. The confrontation at the scene escalated into violence and the injury of three people. The police dispersed the participants and detained two suspects.

"Open Netanya too": Gila Gamliel continues the battle over election results
Minister Gila Gamliel appeared before the Likud tribunal, arguing that the irregularities were not accidental but part of a "method." During the hearing, her representative highlighted suspicious discrepancies at a polling station in Netanya, where votes were recorded for a candidate who was not running. The tribunal is considering an inspection of the ballot box.

The unusual meeting with Trump: The struggle against the draft law reaches the White House
The Satmar Rebbes, leaders of the anti-Zionist Haredi stream, are expected to be hosted on Thursday in the Oval Office. According to a report in the US, the Rebbe told his students that he intends to raise the plight of "tens of thousands of Jews in the Land of Israel" before him. The goal: a diplomatic "victory photo" that will allow for fundraising and strengthening control over communities in...

From AI to legal battle: how the Haredi mechanism prepares for election day
Shas and Degel HaTorah are dealing with a court ruling that prohibits real-time tracking of voters at polling stations. Party representatives explain how the community- and technology-based mobilization system works, and in Shas they clarify: "We have adapted the systems to the new method, every activist is equipped with an app."

A deadly summer on the roads: grim data breaks a decade-long record for child fatalities
122 people were killed in traffic accidents between June and August—the highest figure in 22 years. Among the victims were 12 children under 14, a 50% increase compared to last year. August was the deadliest month of the year so far, with 44 fatalities.

Indictment: 19-year-old charged with five counts of raping a minor he met online
According to the indictment, the two met about a week and a half after connecting on an internet site and went to an apartment the young man had rented in Jerusalem. The prosecution claims he committed a series of violent sexual offenses against the 17-year-old. The suspect is charged with five counts of rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault.

Took a taxi for 10 euros and was charged 2,555: this is the court's decision
An Israeli tourist in France claimed that a taxi driver scammed her and charged her card 2,555 euros instead of ten. The court rejected her lawsuit against the credit card company CAL and determined that the company acted properly since the passenger entered a secret code. The judge ruled that the precautionary measures were reasonable and ordered the plaintiff to pay expenses.

Modi'in Illit Resident Charged With Indecent Act Against a Minor
A serious indictment alleges that a resident of Modi'in Illit offered a ride to a girl who crossed the road and drove her into an isolated area. The prosecution says the accused is charged with an indecent act offense after the girl begged him to take her back home.

Ten days until the deadline for submitting lists: Nova festival security officer establishes a new party
Elkana Federman, who was wounded by gunfire while providing security at the Nova festival on October 7, has completed the registration of the "Tkuma" party, which will appeal to the right-wing public. "The generation required to fight for the country must be part of the decisions about its future."

Cities with the Highest Municipal Tax (Arnona): Updated Ranking
The update to the Arnona calculation per square meter corrects distortions that ignored gaps in measurement methods between different authorities. The revised ranking more accurately reflects the actual charge per resident and presents a completely different picture regarding the cost of municipal living.

"To express his joy of life": A sports field inaugurated in memory of the child murdered in his home
The school year at the "Ahavat Yisrael" school began with a ceremony dedicating a soccer field to the 7-year-old boy who was murdered in his home's yard. His brother Yosef kicked the first ball into the goal. His father Amos thanked the city management and noted that the place will express his son's joy of life.

More than 250 Haredi students in Ashdod stayed home on the first day of school
The state-Haredi stream's Talmud Torah schools were left without a building. Parents are furious, claiming that Shas representative Avi Amsalem and municipal officials are blocking the establishment of the institutions. MK Moshe Tur-Paz, who arrived at the protest, said: "Shas blocked the move." The municipality has yet to respond.

Farmers warn: water supply disruption could lead to crop loss
The Israel Farmers Federation has urgently appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Energy following disruptions in agricultural water supply. Hundreds of farms nearing harvest are at risk.

Elections in Brazil scheduled for Simchat Torah: Rabbis' appeals and the surprising support for Lula
The "Jews for Democracy" collective in Brazil published a prominent petition expressing support for Lula and Geraldo Alckmin. The move came against the backdrop of political tension surrounding potential appointments and the complex challenge of holding elections in the midst of the Simchat Torah holiday.

Will Israel's next UAV be built in high school? The new program at a Jerusalem school
A new program that opened for the first time in the capital will train students in the design and construction of UAVs. The track combines engineering, electronics, and computer science, and grants a technological matriculation certificate of 10 study units.

"What is that in the sky"? The migration of honey buzzards over Israel has begun
The migration season opens these days with the passage of hundreds of thousands of European honey buzzards, making their way from the forests of Europe and Asia to wintering areas in Africa. The Society for the Protection of Nature explains: "They are among the first raptors to migrate, feeding mainly on raiding wasp nests." Later in the autumn, storks, pelicans, and tens of thousands of other...

"Attempted to poison intentionally": Court makes decision in "Prinok" case
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended by six days the detention of a southern resident who was arrested last night. The police claim that the suspect intentionally introduced sedatives into the baby fruit purees of the Prinok company, and the judge determined that there is reasonable suspicion linking him to the acts while the investigation continues.

"When will the war end?": The video that could complicate things for the Russian politician
Bair Tsyrenov, a candidate for the Russian parliament from the Republic of Buryatia, published a video in which citizens ask politically explosive questions. He concludes the video with the slogan "Power to the people, peace in the world."

The Eisenkot recording: "Even with 52-58 mandates we will have an overwhelming Zionist majority" | Exclusive
The chairman of the "Yashar!" party is heard in a recording from a closed meeting declaring that he would prefer 63 mandates from Zionist parties, but does not shy away from relying on Ra'am if he does not achieve this. Regarding criticism from the right against him and Yair Golan, he stated: "Netanyahu and his mouthpieces are delegitimizing an excellent military man."