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This is how the crisis with Iran could quickly deteriorate into a massive campaign spanning from the Red Sea, through Eastern Europe, to the Pacific Ocean.

The fixed work model is giving way to a more flexible market: employees are looking for control over their time and diverse sources of income, while businesses need manpower available on demand. Technology is becoming the engine that connects the two sides.

32-year-old Margarita Raut was arrested on suspicion of planting an explosive device and eliminating in Sevastopol a former submarine officer who defected from Ukraine to Russia. According to reports, she received payment in crypto and expressed no remorse during her interrogation.

Two-thirds of Gen Z admit they are more likely to date someone with a driver's license, but there is one specific behavior that serves as a major dealbreaker.

The Attorney General responded to a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the funding of "first tier" studies in Haredi education networks: "Continued receipt of funding based on the 'all children of Israel' principle will be conditional on meeting basic obligations - including full core curriculum studies."

A bride mistook a priest's liturgical stole for a tissue to wipe away her tears of joy. The video of this awkward moment has gone viral, garnering over 18 million views.

In the Prime Minister's circle, there is fear that MKs who are pushed out in the primaries will take revenge by supporting a constructive vote of no confidence. The main name that came up in closed-door conversations as someone who might lead the ouster move from within Likud: Yuli Edelstein.

While the US President continues to refuse to publicly support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming elections, it turns out that one question the American President asked him caused Netanyahu to hesitate.

Fighters from the Jordan Lions Battalion and trackers from the Jordan Valley and Valleys Brigade located over 50 kg of hashish worth millions of shekels near Kfar Ruppin. Police have seized the shipment and are investigating.

The "Ananim - Aviation for the Community" association gave children who were evacuated from their homes an hour of respite in the skies - a moment of hope, empowerment, and a smile.

Colonel Y. told Ron Koffman and Prof. Aryeh Eldad about the late Shlomo Haimson, the man who was shot by the British in Cyprus, buried as an unknown in Haifa, and finally identified through a particularly creative investigation.

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman and his family members were mentioned in a series of harsh comments online, including death wishes and calls for harm. The party claims an ongoing escalation and says that dozens of threats have been documented recently.

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially treat Judaism as an ethnic group rather than just a religion. A new bill would require state agencies to include a "Jewish ethnicity" checkbox on all demographic data forms.

From a Star of David hidden at the Istanbul airport to a Jewish community reborn in Moldova: a personal journey about antisemitism, Zionism, belonging — and the moment when the community restored the strength to carry on.

One of the central media outlets in New York has launched a move to "whitewash" Mayor Zoran Mamdani. This comes against the backdrop of harsh criticism against him from many sources in the city.

Cami Clark does not hold an official position at Anthropic, but is a key adviser to her husband, CEO Dario Amodei. Her ties to Silicon Valley elites, the venture dubbed a "revolutionary porn company," and correspondence with the late sex offender are now being revealed.

Trump has ordered the US Navy to return to steam-based launch systems on new aircraft carriers. Industry officials warn that the dramatic move is expected to cost billions, delay programs, and create a potential technological advantage for China.

Major General (res.) Eliezer Marom harshly criticized the rioters in Qusra and called for the handling of the matter to be transferred to the police. At the same time, he dismissed the fear of Hamas's strengthening and claimed: "There is no danger of another October 7th here at the moment."

As part of the murder investigation that has been ongoing for about two weeks, Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz, friends of the late Eldar Dayan, have taken a significant step they had avoided until now.

The Press Council has appealed to the IDF Spokesperson following reports that journalists were blocked from entering Qusra, while a Channel 14 reporter was granted access. The Council demands equal procedures for all media outlets and warns against threats to press freedom.

A British investigation and a US Congressional inquiry are examining money transfers to entities linked to "Code Pink," which led pro-Palestinian protests in Britain. The suspicion: a network linked to a businessman identified with China helped fund the activity.

Criticism continues against the US Secretary of Defense regarding the deterioration of service conditions aboard the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln'. This time, it comes from the political arena in the United States.

Heatwaves and drought in Europe are raising concerns about food prices, but the strengthening shekel and falling raw material costs suggest otherwise. Before climate becomes an excuse for another price hike, it is worth examining what actually impacts the Israeli consumer basket.

Attorney Ofer Bartal in an interview about the struggle waged by police officers who were not promoted because of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ("He wants to be a kind of super-commissioner"), the candidacy of Bakshi for the Supreme Court, and what advice he would give to Yonatan Urich.

With all due respect to the state's investment in financial education for teenagers – is information about stock market and real estate investments what will create a better society for us and prevent the next murder? It is time to teach a new and truly essential subject: value-based judgment.

Did you leave the country to improve your quality of life or just to wait until things change to your liking? Great, it is your full right, just do us a favor and do not tell us what to do and how.

The author reconstructs the 27 terrible seconds that changed his life at 75, and reflects on the past, the future, fate, and death.

It is enough to read the accusations that the prophets leveled against the leaders of the Jewish people in the biblical era to understand that thousands of years later, the next generation is at the same level as some of our historical leaders.

If science extends our lives to 180 years, who exactly will the person we become be? Researchers from 300 universities have made an amazing discovery: there are topics other than the Palestinians. Also: the absurd parallel between Benjamin Netanyahu and Hitler, and the crisis in modern love songs.

Nigel Farage has regained his seat in the British Parliament and declared a "crushing victory," but was absent from the vote count after stating he was warned by police about an organized campaign intended to disrupt and disparage the result.

Illustration: Itzik Smucha

Almost six months into the war, Israel is expressing growing concern over the pace at which Iran is rebuilding its military capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that Tehran is restoring its ballistic missile array faster than previously estimated.

The invisible wounds of intelligence soldiers may not have been caused by a bullet, but they are no less real. They were caused by what you saw, what you heard, what you knew, what you did, what you failed to prevent - and what you are forbidden to tell anyone.

A woman who installed a wooden fence in her garden to allow her dog to roam outside safely soon found herself in a confrontation with her neighbor. The reason: the neighbor claimed the new fence ruins her view and demanded it be moved.

The lack of a clear agreement within the change bloc to unite behind the leader of the largest party is a strategic failure that could lead to the country's collapse.

A collection of political refugees has opened a "third bloc". The internal logic of political holograms creates an illusion of a need for more and more parties. They will watch the race from below the electoral threshold. From there, in their imagination, they will be able to demand and subordinate.

The portion of Shoftim explores the deep meaning of being "dead" through the lens of gratitude to the Creator. Using a parable about a flower and King David's institution of one hundred daily blessings, the author explains how failing to appreciate the Almighty's gifts disconnects a person from the source of life.

Sales make us feel like we've saved, but often the sale price is higher than the price at competitors. The fight against the cost of living is not just about the price on the shelf - but also about how we make decisions and buy more than we planned.

The veteran lawyer gave Omri Assenheim a rare glimpse into the moments behind the trials of Moshe Katsav, Dudu Topaz, and Gonen Segev. When the conversation reached Netanyahu, the fascinating interview drifted into a predictable and exhausting political confrontation.

After his promises regarding the cost of living were shattered, Benjamin Netanyahu is enslaving the economy for the sake of invented security needs. The banks' reports for the second quarter prove that the system has reached the glass ceiling of profitability. And also: the index to be published today.