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Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed declares he will oppose all military aid to Israel - including funding for the "Iron Dome", accuses Israel of "genocide" and stirs up a storm in the US following his victory in Michigan.

Following the government's decision not to place polling stations in nursing homes that are not geriatric facilities, Adi Israeli launched an initiative to accompany and transport the elderly and people with mobility issues to vote. Within weeks, over 7,000 volunteers have registered.

As part of the search for missing person Eldar Dayan, police, Border Police officers, and volunteers found a body in an advanced state of decomposition in an open area. Identification is currently pending.

Anti-Israel commentator Tucker Carlson, who has become a prominent voice for the breakaway MAGA faction, unveiled a ten-point political manifesto on his web show. In the document, he accuses Israel of pushing the US into a war with Iran and outlines a new political order.

US Vice President JD Vance denied reports of a confrontation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing their meeting as a "pleasant but direct conversation." He also reaffirmed the US commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and criticized the Democratic candidate in Michigan.

The Jerusalem Interdisciplinary Academic Center is launching a physiotherapy program in cooperation with Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus. The institution reports a significant surge in interest among young people in pursuing health professions.

The Tel Aviv University Alumni Organization awarded a scholarship in memory of fallen soldier Sergeant Adi Gruman, who fell on October 7, to a biology student serving in the reserves. The scholarship was provided through a donation from the Sano company, where Adi's father works.

The "Ma'aganat HaBayit" center, to be established at the Shavit Marina in the Kishon, will offer combat veterans and their families therapeutic sailing, support groups, and art therapy as part of a holistic rehabilitation model of the "Choosing Life" program, recognized by the Ministry of Defense.

The corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe is the most important opportunity for establishing regional stability based on economic partnership.

While Benjamin Netanyahu's circle tries to create a campaign that paints Gadi Eisenkot as a leftist, Dudi Amsalem's surprising statement threw the ruling party into a tailspin and provided the political rival with the perfect weapon.

Netanyahu, Katz, and the Likud are trying to wear a state-oriented costume ahead of the elections and change positions on conscription and security issues: after the government's failures, incitement, and draft evasion laws, the public no longer believes them.

Formulating a national strategic plan for education, including delegating powers to local authorities, is an integral part of the state's commitment to its citizens.

Raviv Drucker harshly criticized the multitude of lists seeking to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, assessed their chances of passing the electoral threshold as low, and called on them to remain in Likud: "Do not run and wait for Bibi to fall."

Geert Wilders criticized Europe's immigration policy, warned against the rise of Islam and antisemitism, and praised Benjamin Netanyahu for his fight against jihadism and threats to Israel.

Tens of thousands gathered at the Western Wall for the introduction of the ninth Torah scroll of the children of Israel, written following the registration of 304,805 children worldwide. The event featured the completion of the final letters, a grand procession, and traditional Hakafot.

The Houthis claim they attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, hours after a report of a powerful explosion near a tanker about 95 nautical miles from Aden. The crew was not harmed, but at this stage there is no Saudi confirmation or proof of a link between the events.

About 2,000 children and teenagers affected by terror and war are participating in the Jewish Agency's summer programs, designed to provide respite, resilience, and rehabilitation; the opening event at Superland hosted about 1,300 participants.

A visit to a public park in Ashdod ended in a stabbing incident: a 13-year-old allegedly pulled out a knife during a fight and lightly wounded a 12-year-old child. The suspect fled the scene but was later located and arrested following a police investigation and review of security footage.

A Channel 13 poll places Eisenkot's party in first place and the opposition bloc at 58 mandates, compared to 51 for the coalition. A merger between Mansour Abbas and Yoav Segalovitz receives 7 mandates, but the majority of the public opposes including Ra'am in the government.

The Ministry of Defense, the IDF, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the American MDA have successfully completed a planned test of the Arrow system. The test evaluated capabilities against future threats, integrating combat lessons, artificial intelligence, and new technologies.

A shortage of electricity and water, a surge in prices, increased repression, and erosion of security forces. All of these, alongside the organization of the opposition, could turn the internal arena into the factor that will determine the fate of the ayatollahs in Iran.

MK Naama Lazimi called the chairman of her party "one of the best security experts in Israel" and signaled the role she intends for him after the elections. She also criticized the unusual proceedings in the Finance Committee and attacked its chairman, Hanoch Milvitsky.

After the Dimona station exhausted its leads, the search for Eldar Dayan and the investigation into the preceding brawl were transferred to the Sharon Yamar. Police have no information regarding a reported contact between Dayan and his father.

MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) summarized his term, addressed protests at his party's headquarters, and criticized Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein's decision to halt coalition fund transfers.

The Forum of Civil Society Organizations for the Prevention of Fires warns the government that the recent Ben Shemen forest fire is a reminder that Israel must prepare for a new reality of fires amid the climate crisis.

The US Treasury Department has removed Fly Baghdad and two Boeing 737 aircraft from its sanctions list without public explanation. However, the company's CEO remains sanctioned and is now directly linked to the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Gan Guru, the Australian zoo in Emek HaMa'ayanot, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since opening in 1996, the park has become a premier Israeli tourist destination, welcoming 150,000 visitors annually.

The leader of the nationalist party, Devlet Bahçeli, surprisingly called for granting the imprisoned PKK founder, Abdullah Öcalan, a realistic opportunity for release. The call comes as part of an initiative in Turkey to disarm the organization and promote a settlement with the Kurds.

The first Masa Makers influencer delegation met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials to discuss the challenges facing young Jews in the Diaspora and how to share authentic stories about Israel.

Turkey has revoked the citizenship of 6,134 foreigners following fictitious real estate deals, forged valuation reports, and security suspicions. 72 suspects were arrested in raids conducted in 16 provinces.

A dog from the Oketz unit equipped with a camera located dozens of rockets hidden deep underground. IDF paratrooper, engineering, and Yahalom forces subsequently destroyed the tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip.

Police have solved a violent stabbing incident near the "Kumran" restaurant in Tel Aviv, which resulted in injuries to two minors who were not involved in the altercation.

AI agents are changing how organizations handle information: managers are moving from static reports to real-time dialogues with data, enabling them to gain insights and trigger actions directly within corporate systems.

In Israel, claims of a shortage of interceptors are rejected, clarifying that the US and the IDF have enough armament for defense and attack against Iran. The security establishment estimates that Tehran is still struggling to restore the missile production array damaged in the war.

Beirut has requested to expand the "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon to include two cities of symbolic and geographical importance. Israel has yet to respond to the proposal, and the focus of the talks in Rome remains on questions of the border, monitoring, and the removal of Hezbollah infrastructure from the area.

Einav Tsangauker's tweet against Benjamin Netanyahu and the "poison shofars" sparked a storm, ending in a harsh personal attack by Yinon Magal on air. The radio host fired back on live broadcast, calling her "ungrateful and speaking like an animal," prompting an immediate intervention from Ben Caspit.

Concerns that Chinese devices, including medical equipment and mobile technology, are being used for data collection are a priority for cyber experts in Israel and globally. Dr. Harel Menashri, a founder of the Shin Bet's cyber array, explained on 103FM how to mitigate these risks.

Two days after congratulating Khalil al-Hayya on his election as Hamas leader, Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would back any decision made by Palestinian leaders. This comes against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s plan to disarm the terrorist organization.

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against 74-year-old Shmuel Gross of Netanya. He is charged with forced labor and indecent acts against Thai foreign workers employed on his farm.

Hamas economy researcher Eyal Ofer discussed the future of the Gaza Strip on 103FM, proposing that Israel cease resource supplies and shift economic responsibility to Egypt to address the ideological infrastructure.