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Another Israeli is still missing in the border area with Tibet, after contact with the group of travelers he was with was cut off following the flood.

About 150 people participated in a protest in Patong, calling on the Thai government to limit the stay of Israeli tourists to just 15 days. This demand has gained traction in Thai media amid growing criticism regarding the behavior of some foreign tourists.

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."

This coming Friday, an unusual protest rally is planned at Patong Beach, centered on a call by local residents in Phuket for foreign tourists to respect the country's laws, with explicit focus on Israeli travelers. The gathering, currently receiving hostile promotion from pro-Palestinian elements, is awaiting final approval from local police.

McDonald's has suspended an employee after two Israeli customers claimed she called them "baby killers." The employee shouted "Free Palestine" at them after asking where they were originally from.

Israelis reported that they were not allowed to enter a Thai zoo and were violently attacked; the owner claimed she decided not to admit Israelis due to their behavior in previous cases. In Thailand, it was reported that "Yaakov" was fined 5,000 baht after threatening the owner, and a person suspected of offering a reward for harming her has not yet been located.

Thai police have launched a wide-ranging operation against companies suspected of disguising foreign ownership using local nominees. Arrest warrants have been issued for 20 Israelis. An Israeli couple is suspected of operating a school for Israeli children without a license, as well as 19 real estate and tourism business promotion companies: "We acted legally, our name will be cleared."

For Israelis accustomed to a very specific way of speaking, there are languages that feel like an undeciphered code. If you are looking for a new challenge, here are five languages you should take a deep breath before learning.

A third of Israeli spending abroad is dedicated to shopping and retail. Japan leads in average expenditure per traveler, while Thailand remains the most popular destination and a leader in cash usage.

A Chabad House that opened about a month ago in Hiriketiya in southern Sri Lanka has become a focal point of conflict: residents and Buddhist monks demonstrated against it and demanded to check the legality of its operations, while the Chabad House reports threats, firecrackers, stones, and harassment of Israelis. The Chabad House stated: "We need urgent help so we can continue to operate safely."

The investigation into the disappearance of two Israelis in Vienna continues; contact was lost nearly a week ago, and there are no leads regarding their fate. "No line of investigation is ruled out," a senior police official stated, noting that many questions remain. A gag order on the case will be lifted as the situation clarifies.

Rabbi Reuven Timsit, a Chabad emissary in Vienna, describes the shock in the Jewish community following the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yahalomi. "This is a very unusual incident; privacy regulations in Austria make it difficult to obtain information." Despite fears of a security incident, the assessment is that the circumstances are different. Meanwhile, Israeli tourists and local Jews are...

The Israeli influx into Greece, which accelerated after October 7, is no longer necessarily viewed favorably by some of the locals. Greece is still friendly to Israelis, certainly compared to other countries, but some are losing patience with us.

A man and a woman were attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters in Athens after being identified as Israelis. The incident occurred during a "day of rage" held in Greece on Sunday. Footage from social media shows a protester pushing the man and another kicking him. The crowd chanted at the couple: "Free Palestine" and "Zionist murderers." A local resident rescued the two from the scene while...

Despite the cost of living, overdrafts, and mortgages, Israelis continue to fly, eat, celebrate, and 'set the table'. From austerity to show-off, generosity has become a national trait that is hard to extinguish. This is how we became a people that spends and continues to redraw the red line.

In the Ozora festival communities, complaints have arisen regarding the behavior of Israelis, and many claims, including from other Israelis who were present, about "taking over" and lack of respect, with some even calling: "Israelis should be banned from coming, they destroy every place they go to."

Flyers distributed in Amsterdam ahead of the Pride Parade called for boycotting Israeli artists and reporting their whereabouts. The publication included personal details of three Israelis labeled as 'war criminals.' The RITA organization, whose name was misused in the flyer, distanced itself from the campaign.

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has ruled that a video featuring two former Sydney hospital employees making violent threats against Israelis will be admissible as evidence. The trial is scheduled to begin later this month.

Maor Lopez and his wife traveled to the Spanish enclave to visit family and celebrate an annual festival, but a mass breach of migrants from Morocco disrupted their plans. "The streets were filled, my wife went into a panic. We didn't know if they were coming with good intentions," he said. The couple had to relocate: "If the situation worsens, we will return to Israel."

The unusual event that occurred in Crete continues to worry Israelis after claims of an antisemitic incident arose. Amit Kotler seeks to put an end to the rumors and reveal what really happened there. According to him, any connection between this and antisemitism is purely coincidental.