Maariv

The opening hearing in the murder trial of the six defendants accused of killing the late Benyahu Razi is being held this morning. This is a technical hearing to confirm that the defendants have understood the indictment.

Ofer Shelah harshly criticized the conduct of the IDF and the political echelon during the events in Qusra. He warned of the consequences of continuing the war for Israel's status and the army, claiming that on the eve of the elections, politicians prefer to "tell themselves a lie."

On the day of the Likud primaries, Yoaz Hendel called on party members to join the Zionist-Reservists' Home, criticized the government and ultra-Orthodox parties, and revealed that he is in talks with potential political allies.

Lebanese media reported on an understanding reached within the framework of contacts between Washington and Beirut, which led to a rapid end to the exchange of fire between the IDF and the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

After decades of a fragmented intelligence apparatus, Japan is establishing a new National Intelligence Bureau and a National Intelligence Council. Plans also include an anti-espionage law and a foreign intelligence agency amid regional threats and doubts regarding US reliability.

Ahead of the midterm elections, Democratic anger over the Supreme Court is escalating: increasing the number of justices, term limits, and a stricter code of ethics are already on the table. Republicans accuse them of trying to "intimidate the court."

Kyrsten Sinema, the former US Senator from Arizona, had a turbulent affair with her married bodyguard, which ultimately led to his separation from his wife.

US cannabis corporations are storming the European market through acquisitions, exports, and rapid growth. Experts say Europe may adopt an aggressive commercial model that prioritizes profits before it can build regulations to protect the public.

Cooperation between "HaMishkam" and the IDF is changing the lives of workers with disabilities: "I stop and look at the soldiers, and I get emotional. After everything I went through, I didn't believe it."

In the world, we cry out against attacks on Jews and synagogues, but in the face of violence by Jewish extremists in Judea and Samaria, the State of Israel responds with silence. When the American ambassador is already talking about "Israeli terrorists," it is impossible to continue turning a blind eye.

The pet food market is worth billions, premium brands are sold through various channels, and in Israel the same bag can cost tens of percent more from store to store. An investigation reveals where the price gaps are created and why we almost never compare prices here.

Defense ties with Kyiv, votes against Russia at the UN, and support for Ukraine's territorial integrity point to a strategic trend that has been ongoing for over a decade. Both in Kyiv and Moscow, the direction in which the Netanyahu government is heading is recognized.

The US is seeking to reduce fighting in Gaza and Lebanon to focus on the confrontation with Iran and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel is attempting to maintain its military achievements while avoiding a broad escalation that could lead to diplomatic pressure from Washington.

Brigadier General (res.) Amal Assad is concerned about the current situation, claiming that the Likud he once supported is now controlled by the far-right. He views the Nation-State Law as an open wound, yet senses a positive shift in how Jewish society perceives the Druze community.

The electoral threshold is intended to prevent tiny parties from being represented in the Knesset. A small number of parties is sufficient to represent the spectrum of opinions and ideologies in the Israeli public.

Mansour Abbas must demand a strategic partnership based on more than budgets, five-year plans, and improving the standard of living for Arab citizens.

An international network operating through a company in Vienna smuggled dual-use equipment worth at least 3.3 million euros to Russia. The company's manager, a 28-year-old Belarusian citizen, was arrested, and authorities confiscated about 40 data storage devices and servers.

It once seemed that Eisenkot's drabness and lack of charisma might be his biggest obstacle in politics. After years of war, trauma, and noise, it is possible that this is exactly what the Israeli public is looking for now in its next leader.

Two weeks until the start of the school year and two months until the elections: what do the leading parties in the polls promise in the field of education - from the status of teachers to the integration of AI in schools, and which of them did not publish a platform at all?

Dr. Zvika Mor says his son Eitan learned Arabic in captivity and now blends into Arab cafes, attacks the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, and claims Hamas saw the square as a pressure tool. Regarding Gaza, he states: "The only solution is settlement."

The death toll from Ebola in Congo has risen to 2,325, making the outbreak the deadliest in the country's history; 4,945 cases have been confirmed, with 101 added in the last 24 hours. Background: spread to additional provinces, lack of resources, and fears of regional expansion.

The President of Turkey sent a direct message to Israel: Ankara seeks peace but "will not run away" from war if attacked. He also elaborated on the defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and on Turkey's involvement in regional arenas.

In the Polymarket case, a reserve officer with the rank of major has been summoned for a hearing prior to the filing of an indictment, on suspicion of betting on strikes in Iran and Yemen based on classified information he was exposed to during his service in the Air Force.

Donald Trump accuses the BBC of attempting to harass his family members after the network requested to subpoena his children and Jared Kushner for testimony as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

Yael Cohen from Lola Marsh tells in an interview with 103FM about the tour that was cut short by the coronavirus, the hate messages, and the message they received from partners abroad: "Keep a low profile." Meanwhile, the band is working on a new album and is expected to perform at the Smilansky Festival.

Yinon Magal reported an emergency meeting in Netanyahu's office regarding rumors that Tali Gottlieb and May Golan were in talks with Otzma Yehudit. Gottlieb and Golan vehemently denied the claims, calling them disgraceful lies.

A new report by IMPACT-se points to a continued softening of attitudes toward Israel in Saudi textbooks: hostile expressions have been removed, phrasing has been changed, and maps have been updated, but Israel is still presented in some content as an occupying force and the lack of recognition of it is still evident.

About 20 people received preventive treatment after contact with an infected dog caught in Ramat Gan. Authorities are searching for a husky that may have been in contact with the animal and are expanding preventive measures.

Against the backdrop of economic pressure exerted by the US and sluggish contacts, Professor Uzi Rabi argues that the Iranian regime is actually hardening its positions, the Revolutionary Guards are concentrating power, and Gulf states are beginning to doubt the American security umbrella.

The resumption of Emirati flights in Iranian airspace and the movement of presidential aircraft signal a thaw between Abu Dhabi and Tehran. In Israel, it is emphasized that, in parallel, security cooperation with the UAE reached an unprecedented level during the war.

The Air Force eliminated two terrorists in Nuseirat and Khan Yunis within an hour, who, according to the IDF, were promoting attacks against the forces. At the same time, Avi Ashkenazi explains the authorization policy in Gaza, American pressure, and the IDF's move against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Correspondence from a closed WhatsApp group of Likud activists reveals calls to field a rival against Netanyahu from within the party after October 7. Simultaneously, a headquarters of thousands of party members has identified preferred candidates ahead of the primaries.

As part of the effort to expand its hold on the periphery, the chairman of the Yashar! party will hold a political conference tomorrow in Kiryat Malachi, a traditional stronghold of support for the Likud, on the same day the party's primaries are held. At the same time, the party has launched a new outdoor advertising campaign.

The Likud primaries have turned into a competition of power, destruction, and extremism, while the cost of living, education, and social rifts are pushed aside. Israel is not thirsty for war – it is thirsty for life, security, and sane leadership.

Precisely in the days when headlines speak of a rise in antisemitism in Australia and tension between the governments, a delegation of senior trauma doctors landed in the country for an unusual visit.

A Financial Times poll found that 53% of voters say their economic situation has worsened since Donald Trump's return to the White House. Democrats lead 44% to 39% ahead of the midterm elections.

Business owners in Tiberias blocked Hagalil Street following payment demands of thousands of shekels for garbage collection. The municipality has frozen enforcement for now, but protesters demand a full cancellation.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a 30-year-old instructor from a kibbutz in the Shefela region, who, according to the charge, committed indecent acts against six teenagers in 7th-8th grades whom he instructed. The defendant denies the allegations against him and claims it is a fabrication.

The Ayalon District Police have ordered the five-day closure of Muhammad Kian's butcher shop in Bat Yam. The decision follows a series of serious criminal incidents and the owner's refusal to cooperate with investigators, posing a risk to public safety.

The law and procedures already define the responsibility of the IDF and the police in Judea and Samaria. What is missing is a decision to enforce them against ideological rioters who harm the rule of law, the settlement movement, and Israel's status in the world.