Maariv

The Ministerial Committee has approved in principle the purchase of 12 Apache helicopters, but without financial guarantees, Israel may lose its place on the production line and face a doubling of costs.

The son of former minister Amnon Cohen was arrested after a loaded handgun with no serial number and drugs were found in his car. During interrogation, he explained: 'My partner was murdered, since then I have been carrying a handgun for self-defense.'

Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic clashed over doctors leaving Israel and the shortage of Jewish doctors. Berkovic warned of a "brain drain" and addressed the claim that wounded soldiers at Rambam Hospital were left with only an Arab medical staff.

A fire broke out in a third-floor apartment in Eilat, leaving a resident in life-threatening danger. Chief Sergeant Yaakov Dorni and his team broke down the steel door, and after locating the victim, Dorni carried him on his shoulder down three flights of stairs to safety.

The Ministry of Religious Services and the Chief Rabbinate issued a clarification following claims by the "Anachnu Tchelet" association regarding its cooperation with the Rabbinate.

Former National Security Council head Giora Eiland opposes the 15-point plan for Gaza. He emphasizes that Israel must maintain the "yellow line" as a security buffer and has no interest in the rehabilitation of the Strip.

The Tel Aviv District Committee accepted the objection of "Adam Teva V'Din" and canceled the plan to build a 24-story tower on a cliff on the northern coast of Bat Yam. Building rights will be transferred to an alternative location, with the aim of reducing the damage to the beach and the public.

Likud demands that Knesset members Dan Ilouz and Yuli Edelstein resign within 24 hours. If they do not do so, the party will act to convene the faction and advance a process to declare them "defectors."

The Ministry of Health has issued a partial administrative order prohibiting new admissions at the "Nof HaMoshavah" facility following a surprise inspection that uncovered recurring medication shortages and missing medical equipment.

Prof. Tal Brosh, Director of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Assuta Ashdod Hospital, explained on 103fm radio about the mRNA flu vaccine approved in the US: "In the coming season, it will certainly not be relevant."

Ahead of the "Day of Rage" demonstrations in Greece, a tourism industry figure offers reassurance, claiming that the protests are barely felt on the ground. According to him, the risk to Israelis is very low, but provocations could ignite confrontations.

Two cases of children in life-threatening danger who arrived at the HaEmek Medical Center (Clalit Group) in the last two weeks ended in a miracle. Doctors warn: "These are innocent-looking objects that can cause severe damage and even endanger life."

I joined not to defeat another tribe and not to add another camp to the existing ones, but to connect. Without 'live and let live' we will not be here.

Israel, the USA, and Lebanon are working to dry up Hezbollah's funding sources and block money from Iran. Attacks against banks and money changers, the blocking of smuggling routes, and pressure on the financial system in Lebanon are already pushing the organization into a severe economic crisis.

Dan Illouz presented himself as a staunch right-winger and as someone who would guard Benjamin Netanyahu from the right, but gradually distanced himself from the Likud and the national camp. The votes against the coalition and the move to Yisrael Beiteinu completed the path that turned him into a "little Naftali Bennett."

A storm in the Mossad following the dismissal of two senior officials by the head of the organization, Roman Gofman. Sources in the organization claim that the move damaged morale and operational culture: "The organization is in a state of severe crisis."

The Supreme Court has rejected the appeals of two adults responsible for the 2020 gang rape of a minor in Eilat, confirming their long-term prison sentences. The sentences of the minor appellants and one other adult were reduced.

Inflation, large deficits, and growing financing needs are pushing governments to raise debt at higher interest rates. In this situation, even government bonds can fall sharply - and sometimes bonds of strong companies offer a better alternative.

Hamas and Tehran operated a flotilla from 19 countries with dozens of vessels in an attempt to block merchant ships. The IDF Navy recognizes that the scenario of blocking Israel's maritime space in the Mediterranean is a real strategic option for Iran.

A mother and son from Kiryat Gat were arrested with a commercial quantity of crystal meth intended for distribution, joining a growing list of families recently exposed for criminal activity across the country.

The US President admitted to his advisors that he is ready to waive the ultimate goal of a comprehensive nuclear deal to focus solely on opening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

After 24 years of operation, the organization 'Nefesh B'Nefesh' marked the arrival of the 100,000th immigrant from North America: 6-year-old Amelia Douglas, who immigrated from New York to Jerusalem with her parents and two siblings and will start first grade in Israel this year.

The Prime Minister addressed critics at the start of the cabinet meeting, reviewed the status of various war fronts, and officially rejected the 15-point document regarding the Gaza Strip.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and other senior legal officials have demanded that the Police Commissioner cancel the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Udi Ronen as head of the counter-terrorism incitement department. Lawyers Michael Dvorin and Yehuda Shefer debated the move on 103fm radio.

It is convenient to label harsh reactions towards Israel as antisemitism, but this definition is exaggerated. In my view, this is an anti-Israel sentiment. Public diplomacy (Hasbara) will not stop the criticism. The only way to restore support is a change of government in Israel.

Before demanding the draft of tens of thousands more soldiers, we must ask a fundamental question: why do we continue to create more locations that the army is required to defend?

Almost six years after she shared that she was considering freezing her eggs, AOC revealed that she has decided to undergo the procedure. This personal step comes against the backdrop of an ongoing discussion she leads about the price women pay on the path to a career and family.

It is easy and convenient to blame historical hatred of Jews or extremists in the Democratic Party for the deepening crisis with the US, but the real reason why Republicans and Democrats are abandoning us is directly related to the composition of the government in Jerusalem.

Following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to Shas and United Torah Judaism, the 'Haredi Public' faction is discussing the possibility of running independently. Advanced talks are underway with right-wing parties and former minister Eli Yishai.

A prosecutor's statement was filed against a 40-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, suspected of five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. In the coming days, the State Attorney's Office is expected to file a serious indictment against him.

Since October 7, many families have been dealing repeatedly with dozens of days of reserve duty, children's fears, and disruption of daily life. Alongside the pride in service, sharp criticism is heard regarding the exemption for the ultra-Orthodox and the support of Religious Zionism for the draft law.

Israel needs a clear principle regarding its academy. Starting from scratch in the academy means not silencing the lecturers' politics, but removing politics from the institution.

An Israeli viewing of "Sumud" reveals not only how Israelis are portrayed in the Turkish series, but also the reactions and images they evoke among viewers — and the complexity that remains off-screen.

Ahead of the US midterm elections, Donald Trump is attempting to avoid further entanglement with Iran to protect his party's majority in Congress. Meanwhile, Tehran believes that political and economic pressures will constrain the president, while anti-Israel sentiment continues to rise within the Democratic Party.

The Traffic Division of the Israel Police is updating the enforcement thresholds for speed cameras, which will come into effect in the coming days. The move is part of the ongoing effort to combat road fatalities, which have claimed 270 lives since the beginning of the year.

Ahead of the elections, Dr. Mordechai Kedar estimates that the countries of the region are preparing for the day after Donald Trump and see Iran as a power that survived the campaign - and it pushes them toward new security alliances.

More than 20,000 toddlers are expected to start the school year without a place in supervised daycare centers, a jump of about 20% compared to last year. The Daycare Forum and Na'amat warn that the shortage of caregivers has already become a social and economic crisis.

Nissim Louk, father of the late Shani Louk, murdered in the October 7 massacre, commented during an interview on 103FM on his encounter with Minister Miri Regev: "She was surprised and immediately entered her trailer."

In an interview with Radio Tzafon 104.5FM, Minister Orit Strock claimed that the "roadmap" hollows out the demilitarization of Gaza, and called to stop the withdrawal and the introduction of multinational forces.

An enforcement operation in Tel Sheva uncovered a tunnel beneath a commercial property leading to sleeping quarters for illegal aliens. Authorities also investigated violations of cash transaction laws totaling 3.2 million shekels and demolished an illegal gas station.