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Rybakina looking for revenge, Zverev on the way to another thriller at the US Open?
Tennis

Rybakina looking for revenge, Zverev on the way to another thriller at the US Open?

The third round of the US Open concludes Saturday with an American trio at Arthur Ashe Stadium: Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff, and Iva Jovic will compete for a spot in the round of 16. Sascha Zverev takes the court early in the morning.

23:49Walla
Something to look forward to: Como continues to impress before Champions League debut
Football

Something to look forward to: Como continues to impress before Champions League debut

Baturina, Paz and Diaw (brace) scored in a 4:1 away win over Genoa, which has yet to earn a point this Serie A season. Moise Kean came on for his debut and assisted the fourth goal.

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Case continues: Court declares mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy
World

Case continues: Court declares mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy

Judge William Sullivan announced on Friday that he was forced to declare a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Following seven days of hearings and nearly 40 hours of deliberations, the jury remained deadlocked. Clancy, a 36-year-old nurse-midwife, is accused of murdering her three children, with her defense arguing she was suffering from...

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Trump: "We may strike Mount Mahosh very soon"
World

Trump: "We may strike Mount Mahosh very soon"

US President Donald Trump addressed the confrontation with Iran, stating that despite the loss of 18 American service members, he does not define the current situation as a war. Speaking from the Oval Office, he characterized the events as a "military confrontation" and threatened further strikes against Iranian sites, specifically mentioning Mount Mahosh, if hostile activities continue.

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"We were prepared, we deserve a grade of 8": Water Authority director responds to the algae failure and embarrassing quotes
Local News

"We were prepared, we deserve a grade of 8": Water Authority director responds to the algae failure and embarrassing quotes

Yehezkel Lifshitz, director of the Water Authority, rejects the claim that the system was caught unprepared, and argues that the very fact that most of the public barely felt the crisis proves the strength of the water sector. He gives himself and the Water Authority a grade of 8 for how the crisis was handled.

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Incredible: Steph Curry hits 82 consecutive three-pointers in practice
Basketball

Incredible: Steph Curry hits 82 consecutive three-pointers in practice

The Golden State star is showing top form ahead of the NBA season. Curry has confirmed his intention to finish his career with the Warriors.

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Left her team because of a Russian player: "My father is fighting in the Ukrainian army"
Basketball

Left her team because of a Russian player: "My father is fighting in the Ukrainian army"

Ukrainian Kate Koval, who was supposed to start for LSU, revealed that she left following the addition of Russian player Anna Minaeva: "Not an easy decision. People close to me have been killed and wounded."

16:51Walla
Reform rabbi arrested in US on charges of attempting to meet a minor
World

Reform rabbi arrested in US on charges of attempting to meet a minor

Rabbi Peter Schaktman, 66, was arrested in New York State during a sting operation targeting online sex offenders. Authorities allege he corresponded with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and arrived at a meeting spot. Schaktman, who previously lived in Kafr Qara, denies the charges and has been suspended from his synagogue.

14:52Walla
Precedent in the USA: Immigration agent to be prosecuted after shooting a migrant — faces up to 5 years in prison
World

Precedent in the USA: Immigration agent to be prosecuted after shooting a migrant — faces up to 5 years in prison

Christian Castro is accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of the shooting that occurred on January 14. This is the first time the court has prosecuted an immigration agency agent for his actions during an enforcement operation. In Minneapolis, there are demands to toughen the charges against Castro.

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IDF: Five terrorists who planned to carry out an attack arrested in Samaria
Security

IDF: Five terrorists who planned to carry out an attack arrested in Samaria

Duvdevan unit soldiers arrested a cell of five terrorists early this morning in Qabatiya, who according to the IDF planned to harm civilians and security forces. The five were arrested in less than ten minutes, and an M16 rifle and additional weaponry were found during a search of their homes.

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Eyes on them: Will Alcaraz and Sabalenka make it through the third round at the US Open?
Tennis

Eyes on them: Will Alcaraz and Sabalenka make it through the third round at the US Open?

The third round of the US Open begins today (Friday), featuring some of the biggest names the sport has to offer.

10:35Walla
Surprising Offer: Netanyahu's Circle Explores Adding Rubik Danilovich to Likud List
Politics

Surprising Offer: Netanyahu's Circle Explores Adding Rubik Danilovich to Likud List

According to political sources, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring the possibility of adding Be'er Sheva Mayor Rubik Danilovich to the Likud list for the Knesset. Danilovich was reportedly offered a reserved spot high on the list, though his office stated he does not comment on such offers.

10:34Walla
From a stubborn teenager to a mentor: The story of Nachman Fried
Lifestyle

From a stubborn teenager to a mentor: The story of Nachman Fried

Nachman Fried arrived at Ziv Neurim in the eighth grade, when the sea was foreign to him and school was a source of trouble. Today, he is an instructor at the organization, representing it in sailing competitions and helping other teens find their way. "The sea changed me for the better," he says.

10:02Walla
Under the guise of "food security": The multi-billion shekel grab by Dichter and the agricultural lobby
Politics

Under the guise of "food security": The multi-billion shekel grab by Dichter and the agricultural lobby

The Minister of Agriculture is bringing a strategic plan until 2050 to the government for approval, but the Treasury warns of a "targeted assassination" of the agricultural reform, the burial of competition, and an immediate rise in prices. Dichter responds: "The Treasury's opposition is baseless."

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"Better that they think I'm dead": The tragedy of the Brazilian star of the past
Culture

"Better that they think I'm dead": The tragedy of the Brazilian star of the past

Régis Pitbull played for Corinthians, Vasco and others, but an addiction to crack led him at age 49 to a life on the streets of São Paulo. He sleeps under tarps and cardboard, receives food from a restaurant and refuses to undergo treatment.

09:28Walla
Sascha Zverev escapes by the skin of his teeth again — and enters the history books
Tennis

Sascha Zverev escapes by the skin of his teeth again — and enters the history books

The German became the first No. 1 seed ever to be dragged into five sets in the first two rounds of a Grand Slam. Eventually, he survived against Halys, Gauff also advanced, while Auger-Aliassime and De Minaur were eliminated.

09:28Walla
Candidates and the Bar-David factor: The race for the head of the Histadrut has begun
Career

Candidates and the Bar-David factor: The race for the head of the Histadrut has begun

Although about 9 months remain until the elections, the struggle for the leadership of the labor organization has already begun. Against the backdrop of assessments regarding the contenders, the police investigation into the incumbent chairman and potential developments in the national political arena are also at play.

08:51Walla
"I saw spots, it wasn't normal": The mystery of Auger-Aliassime
Tennis

"I saw spots, it wasn't normal": The mystery of Auger-Aliassime

The world number 4 was eliminated in the second round of the US Open after a loss to Khachanov, and revealed he suffered from dizziness and vision problems: "I've never felt like this". The Canadian will undergo tests in an attempt to understand what happened to him.

08:51Walla
"Deport Jews and Israelis from Australia": 52-year-old man charged with antisemitic threats against the Zionist Council
World

"Deport Jews and Israelis from Australia": 52-year-old man charged with antisemitic threats against the Zionist Council

The new hate crimes team of the Queensland Police and the Federal Police arrested Chris Macomb on suspicion of threatening the Zionist Council of Queensland. The Council: "Anti-Zionism has increasingly become a tool for a modern form of anti-Jewish hatred."

06:13Walla
Following eliminations and arrest: fears of Hamas response grow as IDF prepares
Security

Following eliminations and arrest: fears of Hamas response grow as IDF prepares

According to Southern Command sources, the security establishment increasingly assesses that recent targeted eliminations in Gaza and the arrest of a senior Hamas official could trigger a guerrilla operation or rocket fire. A situation assessment is scheduled ahead of Rosh Hashanah to determine if forces in the region will be reinforced.

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56 US Organizations Urge Congress to Remove Clause Deepening Cooperation with Israel
World

56 US Organizations Urge Congress to Remove Clause Deepening Cooperation with Israel

In a letter to the heads of the Armed Services Committees, the organizations demanded the removal of a clause from the defense budget bill that would accelerate joint military technology development and production in the US with Israeli defense industries. The bill has already passed the House and is awaiting Senate review.

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The caterpillars that look like aliens, skulls, and living sticks
Animals

The caterpillars that look like aliens, skulls, and living sticks

Most of us don't give much thought to caterpillars, but nature is full of species with incredible creativity. From transparent skin to skull-like masks, these creatures use amazing survival strategies to avoid becoming a meal for birds and insects.

03:01Walla
The Moon formed in just five hours: scientists discover how it happened
Science

The Moon formed in just five hours: scientists discover how it happened

Perhaps one of the most dramatic events in the history of our solar system happened much faster than previously thought. According to a new study, the Moon could have formed almost entirely within just five hours following a massive collision approximately 4.5 billion years ago.

02:47Walla
Dan Biton included in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League squad
Football

Dan Biton included in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Europa League squad

The midfielder, sidelined for six months due to viral heart inflammation, has been registered with UEFA alongside new signings. Adrian Ogriosa, Amankwah Forson, and Idan Nachmias were also included, while Yoni Stoyanov and Roi Levi were left out.

00:51Walla
Following algae proliferation in the sea: The Ministry of Health's unusual recommendation
Health

Following algae proliferation in the sea: The Ministry of Health's unusual recommendation

The Ministry of Health has recommended temporarily halting fishing in the area where treatment against algae proliferation was carried out near desalination plants in the Mediterranean Sea, due to uncertainty regarding the identity of the algae and the effects of the treatment. The ministry emphasizes: there is no proven danger, there is no impediment to consuming fish currently on the market, and...

Sep 3, 2026
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"We don't want Jews": Man who threatened massacre at California Jewish center to stand trial
World

"We don't want Jews": Man who threatened massacre at California Jewish center to stand trial

A California court ruled this week that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Paul Dean Andrews, 43, for threatening a shooting at a Jewish community center in Redondo Beach, where hundreds of children are present.

21:29Walla
Vance against Europe: "Why should only the US have to guarantee energy supplies?"
World

Vance against Europe: "Why should only the US have to guarantee energy supplies?"

US Vice President J.D. Vance blamed Iran for rising fuel prices due to attacks on commercial ships and sharply criticized European countries for not doing enough to ensure global energy market stability. Vance emphasized that the US remains the only power capable of guaranteeing shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

20:47Walla
On the way to Uman: Two arrested at Ben Gurion Airport over West Bank violence
Crime

On the way to Uman: Two arrested at Ben Gurion Airport over West Bank violence

Five suspects were arrested today on suspicion of involvement in violence and public disorder in the West Bank. Two were caught at Ben Gurion Airport before departing for Uman, and one suspect is a soldier in mandatory service. These arrests follow 11 others made in connection with events in the southern Hebron Hills.

20:47Walla
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in the German Colony in Haifa
Local News

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in the German Colony in Haifa

Several dozen protesters gathered at the corner of Ben Gurion Boulevard and Allenby Street to protest against Israel's activities in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria. The protesters held signs in three languages and chanted slogans, including calls for a free Palestine. Dozens of police vehicles arrived in the area and forces were deployed near the demonstration.

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"Tears are choking me": The teacher on a personal contract who claims there is a boycott in the teachers' lounge
Education

"Tears are choking me": The teacher on a personal contract who claims there is a boycott in the teachers' lounge

A teacher who joined the education system as part of the personal contract track says that on the very first day of school she encountered hostile treatment from teachers at the school. According to her, she left a job as a programmer and came to the system out of a love for teaching: "I approach someone and she simply ignores me and giggles in my face."

19:29Walla
Going on the offensive: Trump called the media "treacherous scum"
World

Going on the offensive: Trump called the media "treacherous scum"

The US President harshly criticized claims of ammunition shortages following the operation in Iran, declaring that the US has "almost unlimited" quantities. According to him, production is at unprecedented levels and the administration now prefers to stockpile ammunition for the US instead of selling it to other countries.

16:50Walla
Bereaved father brutally attacked after walking his dog
Crime

Bereaved father brutally attacked after walking his dog

The victim, a father who lost his daughter in the October 7 massacre, was attacked following a confrontation between his dog and another dog. Police quickly located and arrested the two suspects. The court has extended their detention.

15:34Walla
Inside the butcher shop, next to tons of meat: weapons and hundreds of bullets seized
Crime

Inside the butcher shop, next to tons of meat: weapons and hundreds of bullets seized

The fight against crime in the city of Rahat continues: large quantities of weapons were seized in a butcher shop. Four residents of the city were arrested and taken for questioning. This incident joins a series of weapon seizures in recent days in the south and in Rahat in particular.

15:34Walla
Police and IDF to hold massive drill in Eilat: scenarios include terrorist infiltration
Security

Police and IDF to hold massive drill in Eilat: scenarios include terrorist infiltration

A special drill will be held in Eilat to test cooperation between emergency services in various scenarios, including terrorist infiltration. While security threats in the city have been discussed, there is currently no concrete warning.

14:52Walla
They tied up a 78-year-old woman and dragged her to the basement: Prosecution demands harsher sentences
Crime

They tied up a 78-year-old woman and dragged her to the basement: Prosecution demands harsher sentences

Almost 20 months after the violent robbery in Ramat Gan, the prosecution is appealing the sentences of Jassan Rimawi and Mahmoud Al-Masri. The two were sentenced to 71 and 70 months in prison, but the state argues these terms are too lenient given the severity of the crime.

14:51Walla
Shooting and chase in Petah Tikva: Car thieves rammed a patrol car and civilian vehicles
Crime

Shooting and chase in Petah Tikva: Car thieves rammed a patrol car and civilian vehicles

Detectives from the Petah Tikva station intercepted a car theft, leading to a high-speed chase. The suspects rammed a police vehicle and civilian cars before officers fired at their tires. Two suspects were arrested.

14:16Walla
Following Walla report: Indictment filed against man who threatened passersby and choked a 66-year-old in Tel Aviv
Crime

Following Walla report: Indictment filed against man who threatened passersby and choked a 66-year-old in Tel Aviv

After Andy Spitzer revealed on Walla how he was attacked during his shift, an indictment was filed: a resident of Kiryat Gat in his 30s is accused of threatening passersby to obtain their phones, using a stick from a bin to assault them, and choking Spitzer until the phone fell from his hands.

09:39Walla
"Fire in the Eyes": A new preparatory program to increase the number of female firefighters
Local News

"Fire in the Eyes": A new preparatory program to increase the number of female firefighters

The Fire and Rescue Authority has launched the "Fire in the Eyes" pre-enlistment program to boost female representation in operational units. The program offers physical and mental training to help candidates pass the selection process. Reshef Yamit Aharon: "When I started, there were those who raised an eyebrow."

09:38Walla
Crime and punishment: Business owners locked a man in a warehouse
Crime

Crime and punishment: Business owners locked a man in a warehouse

Police in Hura rescued a man who had been tied up, handcuffed, and locked in a business warehouse by owners who suspected him of theft. Five suspects have been arrested.

08:29Walla
Iran: 18 dead and 108 wounded in wave of US strikes
World

Iran: 18 dead and 108 wounded in wave of US strikes

Among the dead are four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, as well as ten Basij members. According to Iranian reports, one of the munitions hit a residential house where a wedding was taking place, leading to the deaths of the four additional victims. "This is a war crime," senior government officials declared, clarifying: "This will not go unpunished."

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