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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.

University of Haifa to award Amos Gitai an honorary doctorate
The degree will be awarded to the Haifa-born director in recognition of his contribution to Israeli and world cinema, for a unique cinematic language, and for his engagement with social and political issues. The university president: "He has turned the painful questions of Israeli society into a body of work that sparks thought and discourse."

Unusual operation in Florida: 163 missing minors located across five continents
In a joint operation by Florida authorities and international agencies, minors aged two months to 18 were located, some of whom had run away from home, been kidnapped, or abandoned. So far, three suspects have been arrested, and the Florida Attorney General clarified: "Many more arrests are expected."

One-way street: Religious teachers flow into state education. In the opposite direction, the door is locked
While state schools are desperate for manpower and opening their gates to diversity, religious schools are closing their doors to secular teachers. The system is calling for orientation and training, but educators are demanding to overcome the crisis: "It is time to dismantle the tribal walls."

Ahead of his visit to the USA: Pro-Palestinian organization demands the arrest of the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem
The Hind Rajab Foundation has appealed to the US Department of Justice ahead of Arieh King's expected visit to the country, attributing to him "war crimes" and "incitement to genocide." As of now, the US Department of Justice has not announced the opening of an investigation against King, who told Walla: "Antisemitism under the guise of human rights activity."

Israel takes exceptional step against the Netherlands: its representatives required to leave within a week
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decided today, Tuesday, that Dutch representatives will be expelled immediately from the International Support Center for Gaza in Kiryat Gat, following the advice of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The expulsion follows a series of anti-Israel moves by the Dutch government, including the enactment of a law prohibiting trade with Israeli products from Judea and...

Evacuation of UNRWA complex in Jerusalem begins
In a statement published on behalf of UNRWA, it was reported that armed personnel entered the facility and detained twenty employees. "We strongly condemn the illegal actions taken at our facility," the organization wrote. Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the matter, stating: "We will not allow a body whose employees were involved in the October 7 massacre to operate on the state's territory."

Suspected of spying for Russia: Joint investigation by Germany, Poland, and Romania
The 24-year-old is suspected of belonging to a group that planned attacks and sabotage in NATO member states, according to an investigation by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Among the charges: smuggling explosives into Ukraine and attempted terrorist attacks. "If the devices had exploded, everyone in the vicinity would have been in danger," it was written.

"A defining moment": The Washington Post ordered to reinstate journalist fired over posts about the murder of Charlie Kirk
Karen Attiah claimed after the murder that she refused to participate in "performative mourning for a white man who preached violence". The newspaper accused her of gross misconduct and endangering the safety of its employees, but the arbitration ruling determined that there was not sufficient cause for dismissal. She will be compensated for the full salary and benefits she lost.

Bored during vacation? Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of breaking into a scooter shop
Four teenagers were arrested after allegedly smashing the entrance door of a shop in Safed, breaking into it, and stealing several scooters, it was learned today (Tuesday). The incident occurred at night in mid-August, when police received a report regarding a break-in at a local scooter shop.

9,000 shekels a month for two children: the bluff behind the subsidy promised to parents
Parents in border-adjacent communities expected a significant benefit in daycare tuition. Instead, they discovered a double charge for an "extra package" and a payment of thousands of shekels in advance until the subsidy arrives.

Stole an Israeli flag and burned it at home: two brothers charged with a hate crime in New York
Two brothers from the city of Hornell were arrested after allegedly stealing an Israeli flag from a pole outside a business and setting it on fire at their home. Each of them is charged with hate crimes of theft and criminal mischief, as well as tampering with evidence. One of them is also charged with resisting arrest.

Illegal Aliens in Sharon Region: 18 Arrested in Police Raid
Raids conducted in Tayibe and Qalansawe led to the arrest of 18 illegal aliens, some after they attempted to flee upon the arrival of forces. In other locations, a Glock pistol, ammunition, magazines, and 77,800 shekels in cash were located. Alongside these, airsoft weapons and a substance suspected to be cannabis were also seized.

Mystery in Russia: Report of a US military aircraft landing in Moscow
A US Air Force military transport aircraft landed Tuesday at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport after departing from Riga. The purpose of the flight and the identity of those on board remain unknown.

Dramatic development in the investigation of the assassination of Osher Kadosh in Netivot: the main suspect released from custody
First publication: After 20 days in custody, the main suspect was released. The police investigation revealed that he was at the scene near the victim - but did not shoot at him. A 29-year-old man who was passing by and was not involved in the incident was also lightly wounded.

Violent assault: Gas station attendant stabbed after asking customer to wait
A serious stabbing incident occurred in Ashkelon: a man is accused of wounding a gas station employee in the stomach with a utility knife after being asked to wait. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

Explosive drone found at airport in Germany: "A new level of danger"
German investigators have located an explosive drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport, less than a month after an incident in which a drone was found near a Ukrainian plane. Security officials point the finger at Russia and estimate that countries assisting Ukraine are in the crosshairs.

Family of woman who died after stillbirth accuses Soroka Hospital of negligence
The family of 42-year-old Nura Abu Adara, who died following a cesarean section, claims that medical staff missed critical time. Relatives state she spent four hours in the emergency room with severe pain before being transferred to the maternity ward, where a liver rupture was finally identified.

Rare grenade surfaces in the heart of the gang war in the north
The Soviet munition seized in a police raid in Nazareth dates back to the Cold War era. Today, it is being used by criminal organizations in the north as part of a deadly conflict that has already claimed 30 lives.

Hamas is not waiting for reconstruction: the new threat to Israel is expanding to global arenas
In a discussion held by senior IDF officials with the political echelon, a worrying picture was presented: Hamas views the October 7 massacre as an achievement, not a catastrophe. Alongside this, Israel is concerned about the line led by Khalil al-Hayya — radical Islamism alongside the continuation of "resistance" — and the attempt to promote terror infrastructure around the world.

Eilat hotel pool assault: Three suspects to face charges
Police have concluded their investigation into the assault of a 45-year-old man at the 'G-Hotel' pool in Eilat. The suspects allegedly beat the victim, threatened his life, and were found in possession of crystal-type drugs upon arrest.

MK from Gantz's party announces she will not join his new political framework
MK Yael Ron Ben-Moshe informed Benny Gantz that she will not participate in his new political framework. She described the decision as one of the most difficult of her life, citing a divergence in vision regarding the party's direction.

Residents protest against Hamas buildup on the Gaza border, Gilad Erdan faced backlash during speech
Activists demonstrated demanding an end to security threats and the prevention of Hamas's buildup. During his speech, Gilad Erdan was confronted by participants who accused him of using the event for political purposes.

Where is Lapid? Bennett: "We keep saying that we need to work together"
It seems that the chairman of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, has been absent recently from the Behad party campaign. The movement's chairman, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in an interview with 103FM radio, denies this categorically: "We are plowing the country, separately and together. We held two conferences in the last few days, and we continue to reach everywhere."

Summer in Europe continues to break records: at least 35,000 deaths reported
The deadliest summer on record: European Union scientific reports reveal that in Spain, Germany, and France alone, the death toll has reached 25,000. Scientists expect the numbers to rise through the end of August.

"Obsessed with Hitler": 56 years later, neo-Nazi identified as the arsonist of the Jewish nursing home in Munich
New testimony from a woman, according to which the suspect declared his desire to "set the Jews on fire," and shortly thereafter the building went up in flames, led local police to a German citizen who died in 2020, who belonged to far-right circles and was sentenced to prison for blowing up telephone booths. 7 Holocaust survivors were murdered in the arson and 15 people were injured.

Investigation into shooting at Jewish summer camp in Maine: Police suspect antisemitic motive
A significant development in the investigation of the shooting incident that put hundreds of children and staff at a Jewish summer camp in Maine into lockdown: court documents revealed on Saturday show that as early as the initial investigation, police suspected an antisemitic bias — a detail not included in the initial reports of the incident.

Tornado destroys village in France: 41 injured and about 300 homes damaged
The tornado hit Pomas in the southwest of the country, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands of homes without electricity. 15 of the injured were taken to hospitals, including a pregnant woman whose house collapsed on her. The storms caused disruptions on roads, trains, and flights, and even led to the suspension of a stage in the Vuelta a España cycling race.

Massacre in Haiti: At least 47 killed and 22 wounded in gang attack
According to a CBC report, gunmen raided Kenscoff, setting houses on fire and killing residents, forcing thousands to flee. UN data indicates that more than 3,100 people have been killed in the country due to gang violence between January and June.

"Your relationship is a car that needs to go uphill, and you are both pushing it from behind with all your might"
Does the feeling that you are giving everything but nothing is moving sound familiar to you? Here is how to stop the mechanisms of resistance and criticism, and learn to restart the engine of your relationship.

"Someone wrote to me: Thanks to you I started keeping Shabbat": Hadar Hertz on the power of the network
Hadar Hertz began uploading ideas she learned in Torah seminaries to the network, and discovered that the messages reach far beyond the audience she expected. She tells about the community that was created, the decision not to expose her personal life almost at all, and the messages that remind her why she continues.

Alert on the Jordan Valley border: suspected smuggling attempt
IDF observers identified two suspects crossing the eastern border in the Jordan Valley. Large forces, including aircraft, have been deployed to the area to locate the suspects. The IDF has closed the zone. It is suspected to be a smuggling attempt of weapons or drugs.

Ambulance driver at Frige trial: "Castleman was fully conscious during evacuation"
A prosecution witness testified that Yuval Castleman communicated with the medical team via body language and that the jacket found in the ambulance does not match the one he wore during the attack. Frige's defense team is calling for a case review, arguing that this testimony undermines the prosecution's central claims.

Ahead of the new school year: 90% of parents report academic damage to children due to the war
A survey examining the effects of the "Lion's Roar" war presents a worrying picture: over 80% of parents report psychological damage to their children, and 74% report social damage. Only 22.4% are satisfied with the Ministry of Education's performance, while the ultra-Orthodox sector reports significantly lower levels of damage.

Grandmother dealer: Police in Nigeria arrested a 101-year-old woman
"Arrested with commercial quantities of marijuana": Authorities in Nigeria arrested an elderly woman with dozens of bags of cannabis in her possession. The suspicion is that her daughter transferred the drugs to her. At the same time, Britain and Nigeria arrested two suspects in a joint operation with cocaine worth 20 million dollars.

USA Removed Syria from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The move, announced earlier this year and subject to Congressional review, is being implemented tonight. This follows Donald Trump resharing a post by the Syrian Foreign Minister, who thanked the American President and his administration for the decision.

Paratrooper Brigade to leave Gaza Strip and be transferred to the West Bank
The brigade's forces operated over the last three months in the Strip on a mission to defend and clear the 'yellow line' area of terrorist infrastructure. The forces destroyed underground tunnels and located weapons used by Hamas. Against the backdrop of the transfer of forces to Judea and Samaria, Netanyahu conducted a situation assessment amid rising tensions in the region.

Towards regulating the site: illegal structures demolished at the Honi Ha'Me'agel tomb complex
The National Land Enforcement Authority demolished structures built without permits at the complex as part of a move to regulate the site, rehabilitate it, and improve visitor safety. The activity comes against the backdrop of infrastructure defects and hazards identified at the site, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of people annually, and follows lessons learned from the Meron disaster.

For the first time: Clalit and the Enosh Association inaugurated a dedicated stabilization home for teenagers in Netivot
"Nitzanim", the stabilization home opened in Netivot, comes against the backdrop of the rise in mental distress among young people aged 12–18, according to Clalit data. The home offers an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization, as data shows an increase of over 30% in the number of patients under 18 who turned to mental health emergency rooms.

"Negligence after negligence": Gave birth via egg donation - and discovered that her daughter belongs to another donor
A woman who needed an egg donation chose a donor based on the data presented to her, after which embryos were created from the eggs provided to her and she became pregnant. After giving birth, she became suspicious about the identity of the egg donor - and following an inquiry she conducted, she discovered that the baby was born from the egg of another donor.