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Osher Ad retail chain launches aggressive holiday discounts at its Petah Tikva branch, offering a Sukkah for 299 NIS and major home appliances at record-low prices.

Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz announced plans to leverage the company's car dealership network and Hyundai Capital financing to sell Boston Dynamics humanoid robots, aiming for US factory deployment by 2028.

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning after a rabid jackal was detected in Ma'ayan Baruch in the Upper Galilee. Anyone exposed to stray animals in the area between August 20 and September 3 is urged to seek medical evaluation.

Several Portuguese artists have boycotted the upcoming MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest in Lisbon to protest the participation of Jewish-American headliner Jerry Seinfeld over his pro-Israel stance.

Apple TV+'s new Cold War buddy comedy Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, attempts to revive 1980s action nostalgia but crashes due to weak chemistry, recycled jokes, and a lack of genuine action.

US nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, keeping the unemployment rate at 4.1%. The robust labor market data has shifted market expectations toward a 60% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of the September FOMC meeting.

Deutsche Bank analysts report that global bond yields have hit multi-year highs amid fiscal concerns and inflation. Investors await key U.S. inflation data and the upcoming ECB interest rate decision.

The Israeli culinary group NONO celebrates its 10th anniversary by launching a charity cookbook with over 100 recipes and introducing a new collaborative vegan menu across its MIMI NONO chain.

The Tel Aviv Family Court rejected a son's claim that being added to his elderly parents' bank account made him the owner of millions of shekels, ruling the funds belong to the father's estate.

The US and its European allies are pushing an IAEA resolution to refer Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council. This follows Tehran's refusal to provide data or allow inspectors access to its facilities, leaving the status of 440.9 kg of 60% enriched uranium unknown.

An investigation reveals UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu of a major Hamas plot days before October 7, but the Prime Minister did not share the intelligence with the IDF or Shin Bet.

Cyprus customs authorities have uncovered an organized smuggling ring using Israeli tourists to transport cheap cigarettes from northern Cyprus to Israel via Larnaca Airport.

A study by the Alrov Institute shows the average monthly mortgage payment in Israel fell 4.8% annually to 10,864 NIS, with massive disparities between Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva.

The Israel Meteorological Service warns of an exceptionally wet autumn and winter, with October rainfall projected to reach twice the average, prompting early flood coordination meetings with emergency services.

Daniel Pinsky, 35, has become the first Israeli sailor to compete in the Golden Globe Race, a grueling nine-month, non-stop solo voyage around the world using retro 1960s navigation technology.

A leaked document by RAMA chief Gal Alon accuses Education Minister Yoav Kisch of systematically hiding failing student achievements, canceling key exams, and attempting to manipulate international PISA and TIMSS test results.

The Via Nova consortium is appealing its disqualification from the 2 billion NIS Highway 6 North tender, claiming its bid would yield 750 million NIS more for the state than the winning proposal by Shapir.

The Civil Service Commission has recommended shortening the cooling-off period for former Health Ministry Deputy Director-General Dr. Sefi Mendelovich to four months, despite his failure to report a job offer from Shaare Zedek Medical Center in real time. Mendelovich is slated to manage a new 3 billion NIS inpatient tower funded by a $200 million donation from WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum. The...

A government team led by Yehuda Morgenstern recommends building a new ultra-Orthodox city named Plugot west of Kiryat Gat. The city will feature 45,000 housing units for 225,000 residents, prioritizing it over other planned southern towns.

A senior Israel Police official criticized the IDF for excluding the police from a major surprise exercise, warning that the lessons of October 7 have not been learned and that the country will pay a heavy price.

Anthropic has decided to withdraw from talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart AI for approximately $6 billion. The companies may still explore other collaboration options.

A newborn kitten in Texas survived a grueling 122-kilometer journey trapped inside a hot SUV engine bay before being rescued by hospital workers and animal control in Kerrville.

Thailand is shortening its visa-free stay to 30 days starting September 15 and tightening entry rules. Meanwhile, local business competition has led to police raids on Israeli-owned businesses.

Israeli discount supermarket chain Osher Ad launches major promotions on staples, offering a four-pack of tuna for 9.90 NIS, olive oil for 14.90 NIS, and salmon fillets for 44.90 NIS per kilogram.

Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, damaging residential buildings. The attack ended a 72-hour capital-strike truce as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner push to revive peace talks.

A South Korean court fined a man 3 million won for trespassing to relieve himself in a stranger's yard, rejecting his medical emergency defense due to his extensive criminal record.

As the UK prepares to boycott West Bank settlement products, US Representative Randy Fine warns that British firms complying with the policy face blacklisting and loss of billions in Florida contracts. Over 30 US states hold similar anti-BDS laws.

Esther Avraham, a mother of six and a doula from Moshav Beit Hilkia, shares her journey of healing, overcoming a tragic late-term pregnancy loss, and bridging physical and emotional therapy.

Washington reporter Neal Augenstein and his family successfully rescued their pet cat, Mike, after accidentally throwing him away inside an old sofa destined for a waste shredder.

Channel 12 News has launched a dynamic new opening sequence for its main evening broadcast, featuring a high-tempo countdown and highlighting its team of journalists.

US President Donald Trump threatened to block Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States, escalating a trade war that has already triggered 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods.

A 28-year-old Indian woman named Shivani, presumed dead and cremated over two years ago, has returned home alive, sparking a complex police investigation into her disappearance and the identity of the cremated body.

Oren Dobronsky, star of "The Sharks," declined a top-ten spot on the Likud list for the upcoming Knesset elections. He agreed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve only as a professional Minister for AI Affairs.

Ido David Cohen, a veteran media and culture reporter, has been appointed as the first-ever spokesperson for the Haaretz-TheMarker Group, aiming to boost the public presence of its investigative journalism.

A major internal rebellion has been exposed within the Degel HaTorah party following the ousting of veteran lawmakers Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev. Rabbi Dov Lando ordered the reshuffle, stripping future MKs of the power to independently hire aides.

Prominent Tel Aviv Rabbi Ben Zion Nesher has passed away, leaving a legacy of 52 years of rabbinical service and a steadfast commitment to preserving Jewish tradition in the city.

Average monthly rent in Israel crossed 5,000 NIS in the first half of 2026, rising 3.1% to 5,069 NIS. While Tel Aviv remains the most expensive city, outer-circle areas like Beit Shemesh saw the sharpest increases, jumping 9.9%.

The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation has released classified documents from a secret 1993 meeting in Amman between Shimon Peres and King Hussein of Jordan, which laid the groundwork for the 1994 peace treaty.

A new report by the Forum of Organizations for Public Psychology reveals that 88% of Israeli educational psychologists report a rise in teacher distress, driven by prolonged wartime stress and a sharp increase in conflicts with parents.