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"A child is not born at age 3": The crisis that will leave thousands of babies at home on September 1st
Just before September 1st, at the WIZO Kiryat Shalom daycare in Tel Aviv, the excitement is already felt: classrooms are being cleaned, walls are being painted, equipment is being arranged, and the staff is preparing to receive the children. However, behind the festive preparations hides a much more complex reality: a severe shortage of manpower has led to the fact that the baby class at the...

Iranian President: "We are working to reach an agreement, the continuation of the war does not serve us"
Pezeshkian said that Tehran is still working to reach an agreement, but blamed the US for not meeting its commitments. The UAE intercepted an Iranian UAV and Iran launched missiles at American bases in Jordan. Revolutionary Guards: A tanker was damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

A tent for settling clan disputes — and an arms cache: The state of crime in Arara
Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

57-year-old man seriously injured in a violent incident in Ein Qiniyye
The injured man was treated by MADA teams and evacuated by helicopter to Rambam Hospital in Haifa while suffering from injuries. A 24-year-old suspect, a resident of the village, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attacking the victim. He was transferred for further questioning at the station, and the police are expected to request an extension of his detention in court.

First publication | Wife of crime syndicate boss arrested with him released from custody
The wife of Eyal Nagar, who was arrested along with the head of the crime syndicate from the south, has been released from custody under restrictive conditions. She is suspected of financial crimes in a case involving racketeering and the takeover of food delivery services in Ashdod. "Her children are currently without a father and mother figure," the court stated.

Who will stand by the machine? The crisis paralyzing production lines in Israel
Tens of thousands of job vacancies remain unfilled, factories are left without labor, and bureaucracy is stalling the economy. Despite record demand following the war, foreign worker quotas cover only a fraction of the need, while Israelis remain unwilling to take on production line roles.

A central part of the rebuilding: The teachers who decided to leave the center for the sake of rehabilitating the northern communities
A special incentive plan is being offered to teaching staff who will begin teaching in the confrontation line communities in the north in the coming year, but for some teachers, the choice to arrive precisely in a place that suffered destruction and severe damage is first and foremost an ideological statement. "Mainly to provide a horizon and hope for the children, who did not choose anything from...

Ostentatious Diplomacy: Trump's Ambassador Who Is Driving Italy Crazy
A fortune of 11 billion dollars and an eye-catching mega-yacht have landed on the shores of Italy. However, not everyone is pleased with the "billionaire diplomacy" funded out of his own pocket.

Spain accuses "Russian and Israeli networks" of spreading disinformation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez claimed that "Russian and Israeli networks" spread false information that triggered a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Sanchez did not provide evidence for his claims but ruled out Moroccan involvement in the crisis.

Indictment: School security guard in the north engaged in shootout with illegal weapon
A school security guard in Yafa an-Naseriyye is suspected of engaging in a shootout at the school gate due to a personal dispute. After a suspect on a motorcycle fired at the guard post, the guard returned fire using an illegal weapon. The District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

Went out to play near home and disappeared: "He kidnapped me, I was scared," said 10-year-old Yahali to Walla
Yesterday afternoon, Yahali went out to play with friends near his home in Petah Tikva and disappeared for about five hours. He was located early in the morning in Bnei Brak, alongside a 20-year-old man suspected of kidnapping him. In a conversation with Walla, he recounted: "He told me to ask people for money for him. We walked far from home." The suspect will be brought to court today.

On the verge of returning to war? The "war of clocks" between Iran and the USA
Security establishment: Iran has not been enriching uranium since Operation "Am Klevia," but the material remains in underground facilities. According to estimates, in order to escape the economic crisis, the Iranians may attack the Gulf states. The Chief of Staff has ordered to maintain a high level of alert.

Explosion in Ashdod: Oven incident causes panic in neighborhood
Police officers dispatched to a home in Ashdod following reports of gunfire were surprised to discover the true cause: a woman had turned on her oven, unaware that her partner had hidden a handgun and ammunition inside, which subsequently exploded. The Israel Police has opened an investigation.

"Maybe she's on her period": Demand to fire referee in South Korea
South Korea national team star Ji So-yun heard the remark over the radio during a match. Players' Association: "Sexual harassment and a serious violation of rights."

The Awakening of 'Sleeping' Bitcoins: 15-Year-Old Assets Back in Motion
Hundreds of coins that have remained untouched since Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars have changed addresses in recent weeks. While some have yielded returns exceeding a million percent, experts caution against assuming a mass sell-off amidst current market volatility.

Haredi protest against conscription: public disturbances outside Tel HaShomer base
Haredi protesters blocked vehicles arriving at the recruitment office in Kiryat Ono - one of them even lay down under the wheels of a truck. Police and Border Police forces diverted traffic to alternative routes and worked to disperse the demonstration and restore order, while clashing with those protesting against conscription into the IDF.

Djokovic: "A serious problem, my whole body just started to shut down"
After the sensational first-round exit at the US Open to Navone, the 39-year-old Serb spoke about the vomiting, cramps, and the health issue that has been accompanying him. Following the loss, he will drop out of the top 10 for the first time in eight years.

A record $640 million: Crypto companies are buying back their own coins
A desperate attempt to support prices or a smart strategy? Crypto companies are adopting a tactic known from the traditional stock market to fight the prolonged slowdown in the sector - but despite the huge investment, it is not certain that the market really cares.

No vacation, taking sick leave: The heavy price for parents stuck at home
About 54% of employees began the summer vacation without vacation days and were forced to fund 2.8 vacation days out of pocket in July — this is according to a check by "Oketz Ma'arachot" among about 10,000 pay slips. At the same time, there was a 15% jump in the use of sick days. The reason: unlike a vacation day, for the second and third day of illness, 50% of the salary is paid.

Oil prices surge following exchange of blows between the US and Iran
US forces attacked launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at bases in Jordan, and talks are stalled. Fears of a global energy crisis are growing: shipping companies are clearing the strait, a tanker was damaged, and the price of a barrel of oil jumped to over $90.

Scientists forgot about an experiment in the forest. They returned 40 years later - and were amazed
In the late 1980s, an ambitious experiment was launched in Australia to answer a seemingly simple question: what is the best way to log trees without destroying the forest in the long term? Researchers marked areas, logged trees using different methods, and began tracking what grew in their place. Over time, the project faded, but decades later, researchers from the University of Melbourne...

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah: Call to increase security around Jewish institutions in the US
Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and crime against Jews, Jewish organizations are calling on US authorities to increase police presence around synagogues and Jewish schools ahead of the High Holy Days. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have already promised to increase security.

The musician who gave up a huge contract: "I didn't really sacrifice. I did what was required of me and simply chose the truth"
Hadas Shmerling was marked as a great promise and was in negotiations for a long-term contract with the music giant "Helicon". In an interview with Hidabroot, she shares with candor the spiritual process she underwent, the choice of the world of repentance (Teshuvah), and the challenges and advantages that the new path brought with it.

"I woke up and realized I have no legs": Tehila Cohen on the terror attack that changed her life
Hani Lifshitz met with Tehila Cohen, who was severely wounded in the children's bus terror attack in Kfar Darom when she was eight years old. She tells of the loss of both her legs, the injury of her siblings, the rehabilitation, the evacuation from Gush Katif, and the life she has built since.

US source to Al Jazeera: Our forces bombed rocket launchers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps
Against the backdrop of reports by the Iranian news agency "Fars" regarding the sounds of explosions heard near Larak Island, a US source said that their forces bombed rocket launchers of the Revolutionary Guard Corps that were apparently on alert to launch missiles equipped with mines toward the Strait of Hormuz.

Will the mystery of the missing women be solved? The drug investigation that turned into a shocking murder case in the US
Eugene Horsh from Philadelphia was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and possession of forged federal documents - but a police raid on his home led the police to reopen the files of missing women from Philadelphia. All the details on the investigation that is shaking the United States.

Police arrived to arrest someone else - and uncovered an illegal resident with a Glock and hundreds of bullets
Qasi Samha, 23, from Jius, worked at a paint shop in Qalansawe using a forged Israeli ID card. According to the indictment, he hid a Glock and hundreds of bullets in a paint bucket and tried to convert the pistol to automatic. When police arrived to arrest another person, he tried to escape with the bucket - and was arrested.

Putin takes the war to Europe: "They are trying to sow panic in NATO"
Facing difficulties on the front, Moscow is increasing sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage across the continent to sow fear and undermine support for Ukraine. In the West, they warn of further escalation attempts.

In a hideout apartment: suspect in assault of his partner arrested after 3 months
Shalom (Charlie) Buzaglo, who was wanted for investigation on suspicion of committing severe violent offenses against his partner, was arrested in a hideout apartment in Dimona.

Due to family feud: two garages closed in Rahat over fears of shooting at innocent people
The commander of the Rahat police station, Superintendent Yitzhak Yona, signed two administrative closure orders for businesses in the city of Rahat over the weekend, after it was found that the continued operation of the businesses and presence in them could pose a real danger, among other things against the backdrop of shooting incidents within the framework of a criminal conflict between...

New security alliance: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to discuss military cooperation
The foreign and defense ministers and chiefs of staff of the three countries will participate tomorrow in Istanbul in the first meeting of the committee established under the "Mecca Agreement". On the agenda: joint exercises, improving coordination between the armies, and joint development of weaponry. The agreement stipulates that an attack against one of the countries will be considered an...

Judea and Samaria District Commander accuses the IDF: "Instead of arresting the rioters, they disperse them"
In an interview with 103FM radio, the Judea and Samaria District Commander claimed that the responsibility for arresting the rioters in Qusra lies with the army. According to him, "This is not the first incident where instead of arresting those rioters, they disperse them." He claims that the IDF should have, in addition to dispersing those rioters, also arrested the people on the ground.

Alcohol, threats and humiliation: the 'Zubor' tradition of high school seniors is getting out of control
Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

66-year-old man robbed in Tel Aviv recounts to Walla: 'He choked me with a stick and screamed - I will murder you'
Andy Spitzer has worked for years as a security guard in a building on Yehuda Halevi Street in Tel Aviv, but says he has never encountered such an incident. In his first interview with Walla, he recounted how he heard shouting in the street, went out to check what was happening - and then the suspect lunged at him, choked him, and took his phone. 'I am afraid he will come back to look for me,' he...

Weapons on the streets: suspect fired in central Jaffa and attempted to flee with a loaded pistol
A suspect in his 30s was arrested following a shooting in central Jaffa, found with a loaded pistol, and prosecutors announced today they intend to file charges. In Tayibe, another suspect was arrested after attempting to flee and discarding a bag containing a Glock pistol, two full magazines, and gloves.

"I don't trust the police": Crime organization head Eyal Nagar refuses to testify
A source close to Eyal Nagar stated that he is exercising his right to remain silent and is confident in his innocence. His wife's detention is also set to be extended. Police claim they have evidence linking Nagar to extortion and the takeover of restaurant delivery services in Ashdod.

Disturbances at Tel HaShomer recruitment center: Military police vehicle blocked by Haredim
Haredi protesters, who arrived at the recruitment center in Tel HaShomer to demonstrate against the Haredi recruitment taking place today, blocked a military police vehicle. The protesters sat on the road, preventing the vehicle and the soldiers inside from continuing their journey.

One of the Golan settlement veterans: Yoni Ben Ari has passed away
The father of Major Hagai Ben Ari, a Paratrooper reconnaissance unit commander who was critically wounded in Operation Iron Swords and passed away years later, has passed away and will be laid to rest in Hispin. Yoni, one of the pioneers of Moshav Nov, cared for his son at home and dedicated his life to commemorating him.

Second murder in Jaffa within 48 hours: Resident of Jaljulia shot to death, another young man seriously wounded
Jaffa ends a bloody weekend with two murders in less than two days. Muhammad Rafat Ahmad Katuan from Jaljulia was shot to death tonight and another young man was seriously wounded. At the same time, the three suspects in the murder of Ahmad Abd Shukra from Friday remain in custody. According to the data, 156 people have been murdered in the Arab sector since the beginning of the year.

Monkey found in a cage in a moshav: resident of Barhiya arrested and released under restrictive conditions
The monkey, a green monkey, was found being kept in a cage in a house in the moshav of Barhiya. It was rescued and transferred to the Israeli Primate Sanctuary, where it will undergo comprehensive medical examinations. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of trafficking and illegal possession of a protected wild animal.