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Yosef Horowitz and Moshe Shafer celebrated their Bar Mitzvah at ages 79 and 83 (respectively), Shira Netzer became a recognized sculptor at 70, and I went on a 'post-army trip' after age 60. What connects us all? Fulfilling dreams in the third age. It is not only possible, it is also desirable and worthwhile. From experience.

The climate crisis is turning shade from a luxury into essential urban infrastructure. Experts from the "Derech Tzel" organization and municipal representatives discuss how to overcome density challenges and implement strategies to keep streets walkable as temperatures rise.

Everything a child really needs before the first bell – from self-confidence to the school bag, from nutrition to health. Six Clalit Central District experts explain what is important to focus on to start the first school year on the right foot.

From high incomes in central cities to significant gender gaps: a detailed analysis of the Israeli labor market based on age, profession, and geography.

The month of August brings together two zodiac signs: Leo and Virgo. One symbolizes charisma and self-confidence, the other strict order and analytical ability. The common ground: learning to lead others without losing themselves along the way. Sigalit Malka, an energy therapist, explains how to do it.

For Beitar to succeed in moving up in the table, Almog Cohen will need to prevent ego wars and find another defensive midfielder. Barak Abramov must keep Luka Gadrani at almost any cost. Without these conditions, Beitar will return to being a team whose glass ceiling is just a ticket to Europe.

August brings together two zodiac signs: Leo and Virgo. One symbolizes charisma and confidence, the other order and analytical ability. Energy therapist Sigalit Malka explains how to lead others without losing oneself.

Yosef Horowitz and Moshe Shefer celebrated their Bar Mitzvah at the ages of 79 and 83 (respectively), Shira Netzer became a recognized sculptor at 70, and I went on a "post-army trip" after the age of 60. What connects us all? Fulfilling dreams in the third age. It is not only possible, it is also desirable and worthwhile. From experience.

Significant news for high-risk patients: The innovative LAMPOON technique prevents life-threatening complications and allows complex patients to avoid open-heart surgery and recover within days.

When Western technology meets the quiet and balance of the East

Roi Alkokin was outstanding in the 2-0 win over Katowice in the first leg of the Conference League qualifiers, scoring a stunning goal. Douglas Owusu is expected to make his debut in the second leg next week.

Contacts between the 'Yellows' and the Spanish league team continue, with the left-back determined to leave immediately. Maccabi Tel Aviv is stunned after the defeat to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League. Miller: 'We did not show the best version of ourselves'.

He grew up in poverty in Nepal, served in the British Special Forces, and turned local climbers from support staff into the main stars. Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja conquered the world's 14 highest peaks in 189 days, led the first winter ascent of K2, and became an international icon thanks to Netflix. Alongside his achievements, he faced sharp criticism and serious allegations, which he denied. This...

You don't have to choose between health and contribution. Because ultimately, loss of work capacity is not a loss of value. And a person who is unable to work full-time is not necessarily a person who is unable to contribute.

After Kenya's independence, the leaders of the Mau Mau became symbols of the new state. Jomo Kenyatta, who was imprisoned by the British and presented as a dangerous terrorist, became the first prime minister and later the president of the country.

According to reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will sign the agreement in Jeddah. A source told AFP that "recent regional developments have accelerated the process."

This is a technological regression and an operational illusion. While modern security concepts rely on artificial intelligence systems, drones, peripheral radars, thermal sensors, and underground sensors, placing crocodiles is a primitive solution from the Middle Ages.

Many states recognize it, and in this sense, it has the ability to exert power. Israel has felt this firsthand. The fact is that the State of Palestine joined the convention that established the International Criminal Court. Consequently, the International Court recognized not only the existence of the Palestinian state but also that the Gaza Strip, as well as Judea and Samaria, belong to this...

We are witnessing an attempt to implement Nickolay Mladenov's plan, which aims to execute Donald Trump's twenty-point program to end the "Iron Swords" war.

When reality exposes soldiers to endless death, seniority becomes a means of self-definition. The veteran's ability to command the young is a privilege that grants an informal status, like a game of king and subject in the field. But what happens when this game is played against a backdrop of raw and infinite death?

When a quote from a player regarding transgender basketball players goes viral in the explosive political climate in the US, and connects to the exposure of a dominant tall player from France who underwent gender transition, you get a storm in the WNBA.

The first attempt was enough for the Israeli-American athlete to clear 2.14 m. On the disappointing side: Yarden Mantel failed to qualify due to equipment issues, and Gal Nathaniel finished the 400 m hurdles in 1:00.80 min.

Sderot of 2026 is not Sderot of 2022: residents experienced 7/10 firsthand, thousands were evacuated, returned to a rehabilitated city, and their numbers have surged. Likud traditionally wins an overwhelming majority here, and during a tour of the city, great loyalty to Benjamin Netanyahu is still evident because "you don't change a galloping horse," but many residents also have sharp criticism...

12 children and teenagers have been killed on the roads in just over a month since the start of the summer vacation. Ilay (3.5), Roi (7), and Oav (10) left behind devastated families who cannot process the loss: "How can you eulogize a seven-year-old child? I beg you, keep them safe, watch over them." The danger lurking right near home, and how to cope with the pain?

In a spectacular journey to the summit of the Beaufort, Brigadier General Iftach Norkin reveals the daring combat maneuvers that broke the Hezbollah formations on the way to conquering the fortress that overlooks all of southern Lebanon. Dovi Eichenwald returns with Ron Ben-Yishai to the mountain that once again brings up the great missed opportunity of history.

The IDF is operating under high tension across four fronts. In Lebanon, the army is walking a fine line, balancing the need to respond to threats and the recent deadly incident with the preservation of negotiations. In Gaza, proactive operations are now subject to strict political oversight, while in Judea and Samaria, the Central Command is weighing further operations against refugee camps amidst...

Once considered troubled teens skipping school for the sea, today surfing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country: tens of thousands of surfers, schools opening along the coast, the first-of-its-kind wave park, an industry with millions in turnover, rehabilitation programs running at full capacity since October 7, and thriving surf tourism abroad.

Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old American imprisoned in Russia since 2022, has been transferred to a psychiatric hospital in a catatonic-like state and is receiving fluids through a tube. His family claims he was tortured and injected with mind-altering substances, and the US is calling on Moscow to release him for fear his fate will mirror that of Otto Warmbier.

MS NOW reported on a temporary agreement between Oman and Iran to open new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran collecting fees. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump estimated that the fighting is nearing its end, stating he does not believe the Iranians can continue for much longer.

While US President Donald Trump repeatedly threatens military action against Iran, CNN reported that he complained about leaks regarding the depletion of US ammunition stockpiles. The President dismissed these reports as "fake news," asserting that Washington possesses "enormous quantities" of munitions. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament mocked the American leader's threats.

The US Senate Homeland Security Committee voted by a Republican majority to refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice. The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases refused to answer questions regarding the COVID-19 crisis, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights.

Col. Netanel Shmaka defended the 'Tzabar' battalion commander who smashed symbols used for hazing rituals against young soldiers: "This is not a new case - and we are always working to eradicate it." He clarified that none of the smashed symbols belonged to the battalion's fallen soldiers: "There was no insult to anyone's honor."

During a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting, IDF and National Security Council representatives stated that the constant arming of Israel's enemies makes the drone threat a top priority for the security establishment. A senior official previously admitted: "There is a very serious threat here for which we have no solution."

Conference League, third round: A dream start for Barda's Reds. Stav Turiel took the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box (5'), and Roei Alkukin doubled the advantage with a beautiful finish (18').

The mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, a prominent figure in the hostage release protests, considered running with The Democrats. However, party chairman Yair Golan confirmed he would not use his reserved spot quota to avoid displacing candidates elected in the primaries.

Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Solberg has asked parties to propose alternative ways to encourage voter turnout following his ban on the "Elector" app. Both coalition and opposition parties have criticized the move as a "change of rules mid-game," while Likud is exploring legislative options to bypass the restriction.

Two Israelis were hospitalized in serious condition after encountering a passerby on their way to a waterfall on Koh Phangan, who inquired about their origin. "He said he didn't like what is happening in Gaza - and attacked us," recalled the mother, who was struck in the head and collapsed. The attacker has since been arrested.

The war in Yemen is heating up: Iran-backed rebels launched missiles and drones at military camps in Marib and Hadramaut, at least 45 soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded. The Houthis claimed they attacked concentrations of Saudi forces, after having already declared a "maritime blockade" against Riyadh and announced they had bombed oil tankers: "We are ready to deal with any escalation."

The Haredi "Tomer" company in Givati has been closed - and the soldiers were transferred to a mixed company in Gaza. "They promised we could maintain a Haredi lifestyle, now we are assigned with women," the soldiers who want to leave told Ynet. Most of them rely on welfare assistance: "We burned our ties with our parents, we disconnected from our family to contribute to the country - and now no...

Criminal organizations and guerrilla groups in Colombia are trying to send fighters to the Ukrainian front so they can learn to operate advanced explosive drones and use the knowledge against their country's army. After hundreds of aerial attacks and 15 soldiers killed, the government in Bogota is investing $1.6 billion in a "drone shield": "Security forces have completely lost their monopoly on...