Maariv

A shocking murder in Rishon LeZion: The partner of the murdered lawyer, who reported the incident to the police and Magen David Adom, recounted the moments of horror during the investigation: "I heard small pops, I didn't think they were gunshots."

The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The confirmation followed intense scrutiny over his ties to President Donald Trump and a requirement that he formally dissolve a controversial legal fund and meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

The Syrian army has raised its alert level and mobilized units, while simultaneously reporting reinforcements to the Iraq border. The IDF clarifies that the move is related to internal tensions in northern Syria, far from Israel, and that there is no fear of friction on the Golan.

Raviv Drucker attacked Likud Central Committee chairman Haim Katz, claiming he "set a new record for opportunism" in the party while trying to re-engineer its list ahead of the primaries.

The Central Elections Committee has opened the application process for polling station secretaries for the upcoming October elections. Applications are accepted until August 14, with a gross payment of 3,000 NIS for the day.

As official aid for reservists' families decreases, Natali Hatuel Ochnik, owner of a Be'er Sheva pizzeria, has launched a personal initiative to provide meals and support to those left behind. Her efforts have become a lifeline for many in the community.

A 75-year-old man was found on Levinsky Street with penetrating wounds and was evacuated to Ichilov Hospital in serious but stable condition. Shortly thereafter, a 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault, and police are seeking to extend her detention.

Former National Security Council head Yaakov Amidror stated that Qatar plays a destructive role in the region. He argued that once the war concludes, Israel must take a firm stance against the state.

New studies raise the possibility that drugs from the GLP-1 family, used to treat obesity and diabetes, may reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. However, at this stage, these are observational findings only.

The new Fighters' Park for the Yahalom unit has been inaugurated, funded by a 2-million-shekel donation from the Jewish community in Mexico. The complex will serve as a venue for unit ceremonies and soldier welfare, featuring a monument dedicated to the unit's fallen.

Avidey Bachar, who lost his family on October 7, criticized the Gaza deal on 103fm, calling it "the last nail in Israel’s coffin." He also confirmed his refusal to join the Likud party, stating he has no intention of entering politics.

Acting Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Advocate Din Lavna, discussed election preparations, the fight against fake news, and measures to ensure transparency in an interview with 103fm radio.

The victory that the IDF announced this morning was, according to the author, not against Hamas or Hezbollah, but against its own soldiers from the “Tzabar” battalion of the Givati Brigade. The article discusses the double standards in discipline applied to soldiers versus commanders.

Against the backdrop of Revolutionary Guards' threats to target strategic assets, the IDF Navy is practicing a multi-front campaign along Israel's coast and in the Red Sea. The drills focus on protecting energy facilities, merchant ships, and ports from missile attacks, UAVs, and maritime incursions.

The "Elite Instant Coffee" factory in Safed, a local landmark and source of livelihood for many families, has been demolished 70 years after its founding to make way for a new residential project.

An argument that lasted for several minutes in a busy law firm ended, according to police, with four shots and a murder. The client fled the scene with a gun in his possession and later surrendered to the police.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited the Gaza envelope, accusing the Netanyahu government of abandonment and allowing Hamas to grow stronger. He called for designating Qatar as an enemy state.

Artist Itay Zalait, who created the memorial to Yoni Netanyahu in Entebbe, discusses the project's origins, messages from the Netanyahu family, and the controversy over credit.

Fighters operating in southern Lebanon used eSIMs, inadvertently connecting to local Lebanese networks. The IDF fears geolocation risks and information leaks, and has ordered soldiers to delete the apps and tighten security protocols.

During a Finance Committee meeting, the opposition labeled the transfer of funds to the ultra-Orthodox sector as 'election bribery.' However, MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas) produced records showing the opposition utilized the exact same procedure before previous elections.

Minister of Transport Miri Regev discussed Likud's election preparations and primaries. She praised the party's democratic institutions, criticized the opposition, and asserted that Netanyahu is successfully exposing the fabrication of cases against him.

The migration crisis in Ceuta is escalating, with 69,500 migrants returned to Morocco. Spain is facing severe criticism from EU partners and accusations of failing to secure its borders.

A senior lawyer, aged about 50, was shot to death in Rishon LeZion. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, and police have launched an investigation.

Only 42% of the public rate the performance of the education system positively. 13% of parents of students in Jewish schools reported that remote learning was not effective.

About 92% of women in Israel start breastfeeding, but only a small fraction continue exclusively after six months. We debunk common myths about the process with a Maccabi expert.

The prosecution has filed an indictment against a 16-year-old from Beitar Illit, who allegedly threatened Arab residents in the southern Hebron Hills, assaulted a woman, and attempted to beat a dog with a pipe due to racist and nationalist motives.

The attempt to introduce a 'technocratic committee' in the Gaza Strip is a strategic conspiracy by regional powers to sabotage the U.S. vision for a new order and preserve Hamas's influence.

Sigal Kraunik, widow of the Be'eri security officer, spoke out on 103FM against the plan to transfer Gaza's management to a national committee. She called for promoting the emigration of Gazans and warned that another arrangement could allow the return of terror.

The Jewish community in Iran lives in constant tension. The intensifying war between Iran, Israel, and the United States only complicates an already delicate situation.

Bar Asraf took his own life next to the grave of his friend Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova festival. His sister-in-law told 103fm that days earlier he had celebrated his brother's wedding and seemed happy, but had carried deep pain since the murder.

A couple from Haifa, Eliran and Sivan Buhbut, are accused of a series of thefts from Eilat stores totaling over 100,000 NIS. They used their young children in their criminal schemes to distract staff.

The HMOs received a British alternative to the drug "Slow-Derlin" in an 80 mg dosage, after Maariv exposed months of shortage. The drug is intended, among other things, for migraines, blood pressure, and tremors; availability should be checked and treatment should not be changed without consultation.

Severe indictments were filed at the District Court in Beersheba against a 23-year-old man from Rahat and a 17-year-old teenager from the Negev, for committing severe sexual offenses against minors from their family and environment.

Former Knesset member Ofer Shelah criticized the government's Gaza policy in an interview with 103FM and attacked Defense Minister Israel Katz over his conduct.

Growing understanding regarding Mohammed bin Salman's influence on Donald Trump to cancel the intensification of US military strikes in Iran. The situation for Saudi Arabia remains complex, and Iran shows no genuine interest in diplomacy.

Ran Amkays, a Be'er Sheva resident, extorted a man from the Negev for a year, escalating to kidnapping and assault. Despite attempts to obstruct justice, all three suspects were indicted.

Palestinian sources reported that vehicles were set on fire in the Jalud area south of Nablus overnight. The IDF stated that it is investigating the incident.

The New York City Council member's plan to establish a municipal grocery chain has encountered significant political obstacles. Critics have focused on perceived double standards regarding identification requirements.

MK Ayman Odeh, chairman of Hadash-Ta'al, has announced that this will be his final term in the Knesset. In an interview, he called for Arab party unity and discussed the prospects for regional peace.

A forecast presented on CNN gives Abdul El-Sayed a 98% chance of winning the Senate primary in Michigan. The progressive candidate's surge signals a deep rebellion against the Democratic establishment.