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Guendouzi sparks major commotion: confrontation between Fenerbahçe and Lyon players
The French midfielder gave the middle finger to Lyon fans after the Turkish team's victory, a brawl broke out in the tunnel and a French staff member was injured. Openda: "We must avoid such things."

Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to an impressive 4:1 win
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a successful home debut as Real Madrid coach, largely thanks to Kylian Mbappe. The star striker led the team to a 4:1 victory over Real Sociedad with a hat-trick (40', 60', 80'), while Vinicius also found the net (68'). Luka Sucic scored the lone goal for the visitors (44').

Fenerbahce Returns to the Champions League, Playoff Surprises Unfold
The Turkish giant secured an impressive 2:1 victory in Lyon, Norway's Viking celebrated a surprising 3:1 win over Dinamo Zagreb, AEK Athens advanced after a 4:0 victory against Levski Sofia, and Christian Martinez propelled Slovan Bratislava to the next stage.

"I did not want the children to come home and see a sick mother in bed"
At 35, with four small children at home, Hani Gross received the news that shook her world: progressive multiple sclerosis. She cried, shared, sought help, and chose not to let the disease define her. Today, out of the pain, she strengthens other women and reminds them: "We do not choose the challenge, we choose how to deal with it."

After escalation and mutual accusations: Qatari Prime Minister to visit Tehran
The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will arrive in Tehran tomorrow for talks with Iranian officials. The visit aims to de-escalate tensions and address regional security issues, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The criminals' nightmare: meet the police's operational dogs
Only six such dogs operate in Israel, and one of them is Venom, who assists in locating illegal residents, burglars, and chasing fleeing suspects. In the south, the dogs help fighters find drugs and weapons. "You tell a suspect to stop and he simply stops. If not - the dog chases him" | Special for International Dog Day

The education system is racing towards AI, but who will teach the students to think?
While the Ministry of Education promotes AI-based learning, more than 60% of 9th-grade students struggle with basic Hebrew. Between "cognitive laziness" and the notebook and pen: educators and students explain how to prevent technology from replacing human thought.

Generational change in Lebanon and the destruction left by the IDF: "Nasrallah's life's work is falling apart"
The security establishment estimates that Hezbollah has lost thousands of operatives and commanders, and that infrastructure built over more than 20 years in southern Lebanon is gradually being destroyed. A senior security official explained the gap created by eliminated commanders and inexperienced replacements, and revealed the depth of the crisis in the Radwan Force: "They have suffered a heavy...

CEO of the "Peace Council" in Gaza: Hamas and armed factions have agreed to surrender their weapons
Nickolay Mladenov, CEO of the "Peace Council," announced that the terrorist organization has also agreed to transfer its full governing authority to an agreed-upon body. Last month, the cabinet approved the launch of the pilot phase of the plan to introduce international entities into the Gaza Strip.

The Eisenkot effect? Yair Golan requests state security from Noam Solberg and the Shin Bet chief
The chairman of the "Democrats" party, Yair Golan, turned today, Wednesday, to Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Solberg and Shin Bet chief David Zini with a request for personal security following an increase in threats. In his request, Golan listed several disturbing comments made on social media.

The children of reservists: an initiative providing a break from the war
This summer, about 300 additional teenagers are participating in Jewish summer camps as part of a first-of-its-kind resilience program. The format provides a unique experience for the children of reservists, including those who lost family members in the "Iron Swords" war: "This is the power of the Jewish people as a human network that crosses borders."

IDF incident: Soldiers refused to board APC due to presence of female paramedic
The incident was reported to battalion commanders, and a decision was made to court-martial the soldiers, though the IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirmed they have not yet been tried. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has previously emphasized that the integration of women into the military would be managed to respect the diverse social fabric of the country.

Set for life: IDF officers receive 9 million shekels in pension — 20 thousand per month from age 45
The Ministry of Finance salary report reveals: an IDF officer retires with an average pension of 20,000 shekels per month and an accumulated pension of 9 million shekels, while a Major General receives about 73,000 shekels per month. The average pension in the IDF is far from the target set by law; Shin Bet and Mossad employees lead the table, women remain behind.

Trump revealed Mojtaba's condition and emphasized: "We will achieve victory in Iran soon"
US President Donald Trump provided additional details today (Wednesday) in an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck regarding the crown prince, Mojtaba Khamenei, and declared: "We will achieve a great victory in Iran very soon." "Mojtaba is not dead. His left arm and leg were injured, but he is alive. But if he is dead, they are doing a really good job of faking that he is alive," the...

"I will stab you, I will murder you": The sex worker brutally attacked by a client in an exclusive interview
An indictment was filed today (Wednesday) against Moshe Elimelech, 28, for aggravated robbery of L., 23, who works in sex services. According to the indictment, what began as a meeting at her apartment in the center of the country turned within minutes into an extremely violent event: Elimelech attacked her, threatened to stab and murder her, and fled the scene with two iPhones, a bag, and...

"Largest of its kind in the world": New desalination plant will provide 40% of drinking water
The tender committee has published the pre-qualification stage for a facility that will provide about 40% of domestic and industrial water consumption in Israel. The project in Emek Hefer will be built on 200 dunams and may include a natural gas power plant, and may also support water exports to Jordan.

"Forgery and concealment by deception": Gila Gamliel files police complaint over vote recount
Knesset member Gila Gamliel filed a police complaint on Wednesday regarding the decision to recount votes at Likud polling stations in Be'er Ya'akov. The complaint targets Likud CEO David Sharan, MK Haim Katz, and the Reshef Security firm.

"In Basel I founded the Jewish state": 129 years later, a "Death to Zionism" demonstration was planned in the city
The Basel-Stadt cantonal police announced that a demonstration planned for Saturday under the title "Death to Zionism" cannot be approved, and that security forces are preparing to take the necessary measures to deal with it.

After more than 250 days at sea: US aircraft carrier to dock in Thailand
The aircraft carrier participated in the American operation against Iran. Recently, reports emerged regarding the deterioration of the crew's mental health and a shortage of basic supplies, including food and hygiene products.

Worth about 3 million shekels: Police confiscated trucks and forklifts in Rahat
As part of an investigation against a resident of Rahat, police and enforcement authorities raided a logistics complex suspected of being used to conceal goods. Two trucks and two forklifts worth millions of shekels were seized at the site. An illegal resident who tried to escape after getting off a forklift was detained for questioning.

Disaster in Pakistan: 14 infants perished in a hospital fire
15 infants were in the ward where the fire broke out, only one of them survived: "A hospital doctor rescued him." The police updated that identification of the victims will be possible only through DNA testing. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of an investigative committee that will submit its findings within 24 hours.

Erdogan's message to Israel: "Provocations and plots will not stop us"
The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

"The Israeli Drug King of Goa" has disappeared from Indian authorities again
Yaniv Benaim, nicknamed "Atala", who was at the center of a drug affair that shook Goa in 2010, did not appear for a hearing in a new case against him after being released on bail. Indian authorities have declared him a fugitive, issued an arrest warrant and a border alert - 16 years after he first disappeared from Goa and was extradited from Peru.

Locked the door, punched and pulled hair: Border Police commander charged with assaulting a policewoman and indecent assault
Itamar Karko, a squad commander in the Judea and Samaria Border Police, is accused of taking a young policewoman to a club on the Abu Dis base after a joint shift, locking the door and blocking it with a broomstick. According to the indictment, as part of a "hazing game," he repeatedly hit her, pulled her hair, and subsequently brought her face close to his genitals without her consent.

Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis
Flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border led to the erasure of entire villages. As of now: only 12 people have been rescued from the disaster zones. The President of China ordered rescue and relief forces to be sent to the border area. Officials in the country estimate: "The scale of the casualties is enormous."

Parents threaten High Court: "Immediately freeze the pilot for replacing medical assistants"
Following Walla's exposure regarding the placement of nurses in ten schools as early as the upcoming school year, the Ya'el association demands to stop the move and ensure that no child loses the existing medical response. If the Ministry of Education does not respond by August 30, the association threatens to petition the High Court.

Behind the rise in the number of teachers: who is actually teaching math and science?
CBS data indicates an increase in the number of math and science teachers since 2011, but also reveals gaps in professional qualifications and significant attrition rates among new teachers. In some cases, teachers continue to teach these core subjects for three years or more despite lacking the proper qualifications.

Exit ban for combat soldiers and troop redeployment: IDF prepares for escalation
The IDF is preparing for a possible escalation in Judea and Samaria around the holidays and elections, alongside the burden on several "bubbling" fronts simultaneously - Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Itzik Cohen, will be required to decide in the coming days on the distribution of forces between the sectors, as the security establishment is also...

Hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash and luxury vehicles: police raid in Lakiya
Police and Border Police forces raided the homes of suspects in Lakiya as part of an economic enforcement operation against crime instigators. During the searches, approximately 260,000 shekels in cash, thousands of dollars, and Jordanian dinars were seized. A Range Rover and a Toyota were impounded as part of debt collection, and two residents of the town were detained for questioning.

"Adding fuel to the fire": The Russian threat to Britain - and the unusual advice to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned of a possible attack by Russia: "The Kremlin is expected to target Britain." In the United Kingdom, a campaign has been launched for citizens to prepare for national emergencies. A senior British source told the "Daily Mail": "Russia will want to send a message through actions, something big is coming."

Wolt courier arrested on suspicion of stabbing a bus driver in Ramat Gan: what was found in the delivery box
Eight days after a road dispute in Ramat Gan, police arrested a 33-year-old Wolt courier from Bnei Brak suspected of stabbing a bus driver. During a search of his motorcycle, detectives found spikes and scissors inside his delivery box.

The magic lasted for one match: Serena and Alcaraz eliminated in the quarterfinals
About 15,000 spectators came to see the 23-time Grand Slam winner return to Arthur Ashe alongside the Spaniard. After an impressive debut victory, Bencic and Cobolli ended the celebration: "Playing with her is just amazing."

Raheem Sterling faces potential two-year prison sentence
Former Premier League star Raheem Sterling could be sentenced to two years in prison if convicted of dangerous driving following his Lamborghini crash in late May. The former England international also faces charges of possessing laughing gas and failing to provide a sample following his arrest.

Suspect in car theft killed after night chase in Jerusalem
According to the police, the suspect fled in a vehicle stolen from Katamon and drove against the flow of traffic. Police officers fired at the vehicle's tires in an attempt to stop him, but he continued driving until he collided with a pole and a private vehicle at the At-Tur junction. A police officer and a civilian were lightly injured.

Hummers are wearing out, the budget is stuck: The gap that worries the IDF
The IDF defines the new Hummers as "force multipliers" that allow for rapid movement deep into enemy territory, but part of the jeep fleet has already crossed 30 years of service and the rate of wear is high. In the defense establishment, they warn that without opening the budget, it is impossible to renew the order of battle: "The ground forces need as many as possible, and as quickly as...

US Air Force officer arrested after calling for Donald Trump's impeachment
Major Jason Watson, who protested in uniform outside the Capitol and sharply criticized the war with Iran, has been charged with contempt of the president, disobedience of orders, and conduct unbecoming an officer. His lawyers: a rare case in the history of the US military, "Trump is not just a failure as a president, he is blatantly violating the Constitution."

4-0 was not enough for Celtic: LASK in the Champions League for the first time
After the disappointment of Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the historic qualification of Sabah to the Champions League, two more tickets were distributed on Tuesday to the prestigious tournament via the playoffs: the Norwegian Bodo/Glimt secured the first, while Celtic lost the second in a magnificent collapse and saw LASK make history.

"She says, I do": Alcaraz and Williams thrill at the US Open
Serena Williams was world number one when Carlos Alcaraz was born. 23 years later, the two teamed up on Tuesday in the mixed doubles tournament at the US Open and won 3:5, 1:4 against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool in the first round. 44-year-old Williams, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, had not played at Arthur Ashe Stadium since her emotional farewell to tennis in 2022.

A "Shehakol" blessing in the heart of the Arab market: "We did the unbelievable, with inconceivable providence"
Who is behind the bustling hospitality stand on the line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, and how did it become a magnet for Western Wall visitors who stop there on their way?

18-year-old suspected of attacking a bus driver: investigation details and suspect's testimony
The 18-year-old suspect was brought to court this morning after being arrested on suspicion of a severe assault on a bus driver in Modi'in Illit. At the police's request, his detention was extended by three days, until Thursday, for the purpose of continuing the investigation.