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20:42Ynet
"A legend from the generation of giants of the IDF, you will be greatly missed": Brig. Gen. Tzurie Sagi laid to rest
Security

"A legend from the generation of giants of the IDF, you will be greatly missed": Brig. Gen. Tzurie Sagi laid to rest

Hundreds accompanied on his final journey the man who was one of the central and most famous figures in the Paratroopers Brigade and passed away at the age of 92. Above all, he was known as the military advisor to the Kurdish rebels in Iraq. His friends spoke of a brave officer: "You were like a tree in the field - a legend from the generation of giants of the IDF." His family eulogized: "He loved...

19:26Ynet
Smotrich responds to British Foreign Secretary's condemnation of E1 construction: "We will not accept your dictates"
Politics

Smotrich responds to British Foreign Secretary's condemnation of E1 construction: "We will not accept your dictates"

After the new British Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, expressed firm opposition to the plan for building housing units in the area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim, the chairman of the Religious Zionism party went on the offensive. "The British Mandate in Eretz Yisrael has ended," Smotrich declared, while also challenging Gadi Eisenkot.

16:58Ynet
Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison
Crime

Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison

On the Indonesian resort island, which is particularly popular among Western tourists, they celebrate "Nyepi" every year, a holy day when beaches are emptied, the internet is disconnected, and everyone is required to stay indoors, keep quiet, and meditate. 26-year-old Lucian Andrin Zgraggen from Switzerland chose to go to the beach, take pictures, and mock the locals on Instagram.

15:46Ynet
Regev has become the face of everything unbearable in the treatment of citizens
Opinions

Regev has become the face of everything unbearable in the treatment of citizens

The primaries are over, time to fly. Why should the Minister of Transport and the ministry's management be concerned about warnings regarding staffing shortages at the peak of the season? Ben Gurion Airport is not only the only gateway to Israel, but also a reflection of it.

14:38Ynet
Indonesia: 100 lashes for sex outside of marriage, crowd shouts "Harder!"
World

Indonesia: 100 lashes for sex outside of marriage, crowd shouts "Harder!"

The world's largest Muslim country allows Aceh province to operate under Sharia law and punish "moral offenders" with lashes for gambling, adultery, and "forbidden intimacy." Today, four individuals received 100 lashes each in front of a crowd, including children.

14:15Ynet
Financial reports: 379 housing units sold since the beginning of 2026
Real Estate

Financial reports: 379 housing units sold since the beginning of 2026

Efi Capital Real Estate reports its financial results for the first half of 2026. The company reports that it has sold 379 apartments since the beginning of the year and is active in various projects totaling approximately 9,475 housing units in 20 cities across the country.

13:27Ynet
35 years after her father's death: daughter to receive share of partner's apartment
Crime

35 years after her father's death: daughter to receive share of partner's apartment

The Tel Aviv Family Court has ordered the enforcement of an agreement entitling the daughter of a deceased man to a share of his former partner's apartment sale proceeds. The judge ruled that the father's investment in renovations created a binding obligation for compensation.

13:22Ynet
Elderly man injured, and Jerusalem Municipality defended itself: "He wasn't wearing glasses"
Crime

Elderly man injured, and Jerusalem Municipality defended itself: "He wasn't wearing glasses"

An 83-year-old visually impaired man tripped over debris in the Har Homa neighborhood and required surgeries and long rehabilitation. The municipality claimed it was not responsible, but the court ruled: it will compensate him with 350,000 NIS.

12:14Ynet
A month after cabinet approval, PMO denies: "We did not approve the entry of an international force into Gaza"
Security

A month after cabinet approval, PMO denies: "We did not approve the entry of an international force into Gaza"

Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied reports regarding the entry of an international force into the Gaza Strip, despite a cabinet vote approving the measure last month. Officials maintain that no reconstruction will occur before the disarmament of Hamas.

11:40Ynet
A week and a half since Katriel disappeared in Tiberias: "He said he had no battery, every detail will advance us"
Crime

A week and a half since Katriel disappeared in Tiberias: "He said he had no battery, every detail will advance us"

A week and a half have passed since the last contact with Katriel Nachman Keenan from Beit Shemesh, and his family is calling for public help in the search: "He sent Mom a message that he had no battery and not to worry," his brother told Ynet. "We are in the field, every piece of information can advance us. The power of the public is immense."

11:27Ynet
Teenager injured on swing in unfinished park awarded 140,000 shekels in damages
Crime

Teenager injured on swing in unfinished park awarded 140,000 shekels in damages

The court ruled that the Julis local council is liable for the accident due to negligence in securing the site. The teenager was assigned 10% contributory negligence for entering the park despite knowing it was under construction.

11:20Ynet
The death row inmate who was saved 8 times at the 11th hour — and lived to 101
Crime

The death row inmate who was saved 8 times at the 11th hour — and lived to 101

Francis Clifford Smith, convicted in 1950 for the murder of a night watchman, has passed away at the age of 101. During his incarceration, he faced the death penalty eight times, only to have his sentence repeatedly postponed and eventually commuted to life imprisonment. Having served approximately 70 years, he held the record for the longest prison sentence in U.S. history before being...

10:57Ynet
Employee filmed rap songs in a restaurant, went viral — and was fired
Career

Employee filmed rap songs in a restaurant, went viral — and was fired

Rapper Riley's songs praised the restaurant where he worked, but management claimed they violated policies prohibiting filming content at the workplace. Riley noted that despite the firing, he "loves Waffle House" and is open to future collaborations with the chain.

10:42Ynet
Kahana: "You have devalued religious Zionism". Woldinger: "You did nothing for them" | Head-to-head in the election arena
Politics

Kahana: "You have devalued religious Zionism". Woldinger: "You did nothing for them" | Head-to-head in the election arena

Ahead of the 2026 elections, MK Michal Woldinger and Yeshar! party member Matan Kahana were hosted in the ynet studio for a discussion on the burning issues the next government will face. Woldinger said that nationalist crime in Judea and Samaria "is not a widespread phenomenon" - Kahana replied: "The government turned a blind eye, with a wink, and lost control."

10:10Ynet
Football legends, jerseys, the cup - and the memories that became a journey through time
Football

Football legends, jerseys, the cup - and the memories that became a journey through time

On Saturday, a new season will begin, and new players will become heroes. But before the first whistle, we stopped to remember those who were here before them. Spiegler, Ohana, Sinai, Nimni, Visoker, and other legendary players met at Bloomfield for one photo that turned into a nostalgic journey in a single frame.

09:58Ynet
Sharp condemnation of E1 and summoning of the Israeli representative in London: "We demanded an immediate change from Netanyahu"
World

Sharp condemnation of E1 and summoning of the Israeli representative in London: "We demanded an immediate change from Netanyahu"

The new tender for construction in the E1 area has triggered a wave of criticism in Europe and threats of potential countermeasures. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK will not stand by and accept the destruction of the two-state solution. Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah rejected the claims, emphasizing that the project does not hinder Palestinian freedom of movement.

09:26Ynet
Iran mocks Donald Trump's initiative: "A distraction from the US crisis that will lead to defeat"
World

Iran mocks Donald Trump's initiative: "A distraction from the US crisis that will lead to defeat"

The Iranian Foreign Minister criticized Donald Trump's announcement, calling it a "distraction from US debt and rising interest rates." He warned the US President that his threats of "economic terrorism" would lead to "another defeat" against Iran. A senior Iranian parliamentary official threatened a withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

09:20Ynet
Yariv Levin to receive separate representation in petitions against the Mahash law
Politics

Yariv Levin to receive separate representation in petitions against the Mahash law

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has been granted separate legal representation in petitions against the Mahash law due to fundamental disagreements with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The state will cover legal fees amounting to 50,000 shekels.

09:10Ynet
Star of "How I Met Your Mother" reveals: "I am not in touch with the rest of the cast"
Culture

Star of "How I Met Your Mother" reveals: "I am not in touch with the rest of the cast"

12 years after the beloved sitcom went off the air, Josh Radnor admits that he is not close at all to his castmates. Comparing their relationship to a family dynamic, Radnor explains that while there is a deep, eternal love between them, their lives have moved in different directions since the show ended.

09:02Ynet
Lawsuit: Hospital insisted on vaginal birth — and caused cerebral palsy
Crime

Lawsuit: Hospital insisted on vaginal birth — and caused cerebral palsy

Parents of a 3.5-year-old girl allege a chain of medical negligence: according to them, a delay in a cesarean section caused the baby severe brain damage, as well as a uterine rupture and placental abruption for the mother.

08:50Ynet
Investigation in Australia: Fraud network from Tel Aviv raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from citizens
Crime

Investigation in Australia: Fraud network from Tel Aviv raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from citizens

An investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has exposed an investment fraud network operating from Israel since 2021, which lured over 4,000 Australians, among other things, through fake news articles. The network, which the investigation claims is run by Israeli Shefi Goldberg, is estimated to have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from its victims, which were...

08:37Ynet
"Coyote vs. Acme": Who would have thought that a movie about a frustrated coyote would be so cute?
Culture

"Coyote vs. Acme": Who would have thought that a movie about a frustrated coyote would be so cute?

"Coyote vs. Acme" takes Wile E. Coyote, the minimalist character of legendary animator Chuck Jones, and tries to do with him what seems almost impossible: turn him into the hero of a feature film with a plot, development, and emotions. It does not reach the heights of the classics, but the result is smart, funny, and completely worth the time of Looney Tunes fans.

08:05Ynet
Putting Norman Issa in God's shoes is a statement. It's a pity it's missed
Culture

Putting Norman Issa in God's shoes is a statement. It's a pity it's missed

About 20 years after it was written, "Oh God", Anat Gov's beloved play, returns to the Habima stage, bringing together a psychologist who has lost her faith and God, who comes to her for therapy. The production, led by Norman Issa and Yael Levental, provides an hour and a half of funny, human, and sometimes moving moments, but the banal direction, unnecessary effects, and lack of a new...

07:46Ynet
Remains of a man likely sacrificed 1,400 years ago discovered in Lima's upscale district
Science

Remains of a man likely sacrificed 1,400 years ago discovered in Lima's upscale district

The remains were discovered in a canal near an ancient pyramid at the Huaca Pucllana site, a former ceremonial center of the Lima culture. The body's position and the site's structure suggest he was buried as part of a ritual ceremony.

07:41Ynet
Where did the first snake crawl? The discovery that changes the story of evolution
Science

Where did the first snake crawl? The discovery that changes the story of evolution

A new study reveals that the evolution of snakes was much more diverse than previously thought: a fossil discovered in Brazil indicates that as early as 80 million years ago, they inhabited different habitats and developed different sensory strategies.

07:38Ynet
Is the hype justified? The whole internet is crazy about this ice cream
Food

Is the hype justified? The whole internet is crazy about this ice cream

It's hard to miss the colorful trend that has swept TikTok: freeze a fruit, preferably watermelon or melon, add cream - and turn it into a sorbet. We checked if it's really worth the mess in the kitchen.

07:28Ynet
A new equalizer in European football
Football

A new equalizer in European football

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in the race for Rodri and is expected to sign the best defensive midfielder in the world for 76.5 million euros. He will fill the void left by Sergio Busquets, upgrade the defense, and serve as a mentor to Marc Bernal. If he returns from surgery at his peak, Hansi Flick has received the piece that could make the Spanish champion the master of Europe.

07:19Ynet
Refusal to pay protection money leads to double murder in the north | Documentation: How the main suspect was caught
Crime

Refusal to pay protection money leads to double murder in the north | Documentation: How the main suspect was caught

Two months after the murder of Saada Saada and Marwan Abu Shahin in the Golan Heights, indictments are being filed against the hit squad. The investigation revealed premeditation, including renting a cabin for the ambush. The main suspect was apprehended in Yarka after a shootout with police and an attempt to flee on a stolen motorcycle.

07:15Ynet
The War for Talent: YouTube Offers Exclusive Deals to Counter Netflix
Gadgets & Software

The War for Talent: YouTube Offers Exclusive Deals to Counter Netflix

YouTube is in talks to pay popular creators millions of dollars in exchange for exclusivity, aiming to curb Netflix's efforts to attract top stars to its platform. According to Bloomberg, the company is considering direct funding for shows and profit-sharing from branding deals, but only for creators who commit to uploading content exclusively to their platform.

07:07Ynet
How artificial intelligence may save on tests for detecting life-threatening antibodies
Health

How artificial intelligence may save on tests for detecting life-threatening antibodies

In a study conducted at Ichilov Hospital, the possibility of using data from two routine coagulation tests was examined to screen early for samples likely to be negative, and to reduce unnecessary tests without forgoing a full investigation in suspicious cases. Dr. Bentzi Katz, who co-led the study, explains how artificial intelligence can find new value in results already obtained in the...

07:02Ynet
The strangest Jewish legacy in the US is hiding in a warehouse
Religion

The strangest Jewish legacy in the US is hiding in a warehouse

A 725 kg granite block commemorates Judah Philip Benjamin, the only Jew in the Confederate cabinet and a supporter of slavery. After the Black Lives Matter protests, the monument was removed, and now no one knows whether to display it or leave it in the dark next to a vacuum cleaner in New Orleans.

07:00Ynet
Surrogate mother refused to terminate pregnancy after fetal heart defect was discovered
Health

Surrogate mother refused to terminate pregnancy after fetal heart defect was discovered

A surrogate mother who refused to terminate a pregnancy after a rare heart defect was diagnosed has launched a legal battle. The baby was born in Texas, handed over to his parents, and is receiving medical care. Dr. Assad Khoury, director of the Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects Unit at Rambam, explains the syndrome: "Without intervention, mortality is 100%, and the baby could die...

07:00Ynet
Not just how many years we will live - but how we choose to live them
Health

Not just how many years we will live - but how we choose to live them

Life expectancy has increased, and the years after retirement have become a significant chapter in their own right. The concept of the "new age" replaces the outdated image of the "third age" with a life of independence, activity, connections, and action.

06:55Ynet
Frozen gourmet food: The surprising food company founded by former Tnuva executives
Consumer

Frozen gourmet food: The surprising food company founded by former Tnuva executives

The company "Food Good 18", founded by former executives from Tnuva and the food industry, is officially launching operations in the field of "frozen fine dining" — frozen gourmet food. Among the owners are Reuven Schlissel, Eyal Malis, and Avinoam Bar-Mocha. The product line includes frozen ramen, handmade Vietnamese nems, and meat stocks under the "Stock Factory" brand.

06:51Ynet
Hapoel Be'er Sheva on the way to the most unexpected sensation | Column
Opinions

Hapoel Be'er Sheva on the way to the most unexpected sensation | Column

Without Turner, without shining stars and without an unlimited squad, Ran Kozuch and his group continue to collect obstacles and turn them into another reason to believe. Against Sabah, they proved once again that this team does not know how to accept "the end" as an answer - and next Tuesday it will not be the end, it will only be the beginning.

05:58Ynet
Forecast: Temperatures will rise, heat stress in most areas
Local News

Forecast: Temperatures will rise, heat stress in most areas

Temperatures will rise throughout the week, and heat stress will intensify in most areas. On Friday, it will be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and inland, and humid on the coastal plain. From Saturday, a drop in temperatures will begin, and they will return to being normal for the season.

02:26Ynet
Trump announces 'economic D-Day' against Iran: 'Unprecedented isolation'
Security

Trump announces 'economic D-Day' against Iran: 'Unprecedented isolation'

The US President announced a new economic operation against Iran, which he described as the 'most crushing in history.' He did not provide details, but threatened that any country that cooperates with the Islamic Republic — whether through its airports or shell companies — will face economic consequences.

01:30Ynet
The Horn brothers are back together in the stands: 'When I returned to Toto-Turner, I had no voice. My body didn't function'
Football

The Horn brothers are back together in the stands: 'When I returned to Toto-Turner, I had no voice. My body didn't function'

In the tunnels of Gaza, Yair Horn would mentally construct lineups and quietly hum Hapoel Be'er Sheva songs to keep his sanity. Then came the release, the helicopter over the stadium, and the return to the stands that didn't feel complete while his brother Eitan remained behind. Only now, for the first time since October 7, the family is starting the season at full strength: 'Of course, we must...

01:30Ynet
Moment before the opening whistle: Power ranking of the Premier League teams
Football

Moment before the opening whistle: Power ranking of the Premier League teams

From the team that will only benefit from being eliminated in Europe and might go all the way this time, through the empire that fell asleep in the summer and might wake up to a nightmare, and to the champion of scandals praying for a miracle the likes of which Israeli football has never known.

01:30Ynet
A League of Their Own
Football

A League of Their Own

One by one, the symbols of the Premier League teams stepped onto the grass at Bloomfield. Avi Nimni recalled his greatest moment, Itzhak Visoker asked Moshe Sinai for royalties, Eli Ohana and Michel Dayan embraced in Jerusalem brotherhood, Arik Benado discovered that he never sweats - and Motaleh Spiegler, as usual, stole the show.

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