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The Iranian-backed militia in Yemen threatens to shut down operations in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait area, a critical transit point for global maritime trade.

A 41-year-old resident of Hatzor HaGlilit has been indicted for attacking a foreign worker during an argument. The defendant allegedly smashed a glass bottle on the victim's head, claiming it was a reaction to the victim 'touching his hand'. Prosecutors have requested he remain in custody until the end of the trial.

Greece has failed in its attempt to lure leading scientists back to their homeland following the trauma of the economic crisis. This comes after about half a million people left the country during the economic crisis that broke out in Greece in 2008.

Waseem Badia al-Assad, cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, received a death sentence for murder, torture, and crimes committed during the civil war. He is in custody in Syria and was present in the courtroom during the sentencing, which was broadcast live.

The primaries have ended and Netanyahu has once again proven who is the "landlord," but behind the victory lies the truth. From a party of leaders and ideology, the Likud has become an "army of trembling dwarfs."

Trump threatens to bomb Oman, but his inflammatory rhetoric only weakens the US. Instead of losing an important ally, he should speak quietly, exert real pressure, and stop crying 'wolf'.

Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya blames the "economic deep state" for the cost of living, but the address is elsewhere: the government is the one that holds the power to change reality – and it is the one that must be held accountable.

The prosecution filed an indictment against Moshe Levi, who shot his father with a speargun arrow and seriously wounded him, following a series of confrontations over his drug addiction. During the investigation, he claimed the shooting was accidental, but police say security cameras contradict his claim.

The Russian president's visit to Iturup, one of the four islands Tokyo demands be returned, sparked an exchange of protests between the countries. Japan criticized the move, Moscow summoned the ambassador, and Sergey Lavrov accused Tokyo of having "crossed the line of good taste."

A fraud and medical malpractice case is shaking the fertility industry in Northern Cyprus. The case involves at least 30 children born from mismatched donor material.

The October 7 massacre taught the Air Force that it was greatly mistaken — and the combat helicopter squadrons will be split, with some Apache helicopters moving from Ramon Airbase to Ramat David Airbase. Meanwhile, the purchase of new helicopters continues to be delayed.

Unity Party Chairman Gilad Erdan criticized the ruling party: "A situation has been created where Likud makes promises and then acts against the public interest due to its alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties."

Political correspondent Anna Barsky reveals the behind-the-scenes of the Likud: the messages the Prime Minister conveyed to Gotliv's "groupies" that caused them to abandon her, David Bitan's survival against all odds, and the secret of the charm that kept Eli Cohen at the top.

Aviad Daraf reveals in the song "Spread Wings" the struggle of his 15.5-year-old son, Tov-Ro'i, with the rare "Morquio" syndrome. The song also features "Ha-Yenuka," Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Bari.

Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the INSS Institute, identifies a deliberate radicalization in Tehran's positions and assesses that another conflict with the USA is possible. According to him, one of the paths for escalation may pass through Hezbollah and Lebanon, and not necessarily through a direct attack on Israel.

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman gave an interview to 103FM, sharply criticizing the emergence of new political parties and stating that this trend caused the loss of votes in the last elections.

Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia has opened a front against Donald Trump and his close personal aide, Natalie Harp. According to him, the US President "does not want to do the job; he only wants to build his ballroom and travel."

An investigation published in the British 'Telegraph' deals with one of the central goals of the Islamic defense alliance, of which Saudi Arabia is a key member.

The day after the Likud primaries opens a new struggle at the top of the party: one result is particularly troubling to senior officials, and now pressure is being applied on Netanyahu to use a clause that sparked a storm even before the vote.

Internet personality Dan Bilzerian launched an antisemitic campaign against Congressman Randy Fine, using slurs and Nazi-era rhetoric. The video included a provocative question: "Should we re-examine the views of the Austrian painter?"

The results of the primaries are not just a list of names, but a fault line between two cultures. On one side, elites and jurists convinced that only they understand the public interest — and on the other, a huge public that felt the state stopped speaking its language.

Liberal Party chair Simona Mohamsson arrived at a studio in Sweden wearing a Star of David pendant. She later shared the moving reason behind it.

From YouTube and Spotify to X and Apple Music, low-quality AI content is flooding the web on a massive scale. Now, tech giants are deleting millions of items, attempting to curb a phenomenon they themselves helped create.

Aviv Bushinsky, former advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu, analyzes the results of the Likud primaries: according to him, Netanyahu strengthened his control but received a "pale" list. At the same time, he identifies the new and significant axis forming of Bitan-Barkat.

A military plane, a "personal" visit, and unusual involvement in campaigns: Pete Hegseth's recent moves are raising one question in the US – what exactly is he planning for the day after Trump?

The Likud primaries have shaken up the party leadership: Netanyahu has strengthened his position, Nir Barkat is in a difficult spot, and Tali Gotliv has been pushed aside. Experts analyze who truly paid the political price.

The presidents of Turkey and the United States spoke tonight. Erdogan returned to attacking Israel, while Donald Trump provided support for a move that raises particular concerns on the Israeli side.

Several airstrikes were carried out overnight in northwestern Syria, about 70 kilometers from the Turkish border, according to several reports.

Even before the results are published, the Likud primaries may already shake up the political map. A list that is not to Netanyahu's liking, alongside worrying polls, could put the question of his future in the party back on the table.

A new study by the ADL's Center for Combating Antisemitism reveals that an organized network of lecturers at leading US universities has turned classrooms into a scene of antisemitic abuse.

The Hiddush association and MK Naama Lazimi filed a petition regarding the convening of the Finance Committee during election recess and the transfer of approximately 460 million shekels in coalition funds. The Knesset and the Ministry of Finance maintain that the procedure was legal.

Decent wages for educators are a basic condition, but they are not enough. It is necessary to rebuild the status of the teaching profession, create a professional horizon and opportunities for development, and restore trust and authority to educational teams.

Low attractiveness of the profession, disappointing personal level of applicants, high dropout rates, fear of the system and parents, insufficient salary, and lack of support — three college of education presidents outline the situation and offer solutions.

Not only is the opposition failing to fulfill its role in the parliamentary arena, its conduct makes it a laughingstock.

Refusal to accept results, a TV channel fostering a "stolen election narrative," and tens of thousands of citizens with weapons. The security establishment is preparing for an extreme scenario that could deteriorate into civil war immediately upon the publication of exit polls.

The American negotiating team sought to advance a Gaza agreement, but in practice provided Benjamin Netanyahu with new room for maneuver. The security establishment notes the pressure on Hamas and is preparing for the next stage of operations.

Perhaps one must reach the conclusion that today's Europe, despite the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Cold War, is not so different from the Europe of yesterday, and not only regarding the Jewish issue.

What causes leg edema, how to relax tense neck muscles, and are the various symptoms related to each other? Prof. Rafi Carasso answers listeners' questions.

The ANKER brand is expanding its wireless headphone series with an advanced combination of artificial intelligence, excellent quality, and innovative capabilities such as real-time transcription.

A review of 17 studies involving more than 321,000 people found that severe sunburns can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer. The risk was particularly high in those who suffered from severe burns in childhood.