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Bohbot, who returned last October after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and his wife Rivka welcomed their daughter this morning, a little sister to their firstborn son, Raem.

The UN World Tourism Organization is set to announce its list of top tourism destinations for 2026, featuring the Israeli kibbutz Kfar Masaryk.

Northern District police officers, accompanied by an aerial drone, located a cache of weaponry earlier this week in an agricultural structure in Kafr Kanna. During the search, an improvised pistol, an M16-type weapon, magazines, and a large amount of ammunition were seized.

Kfar Masaryk, the small kibbutz in the Western Galilee, will soon receive a huge honor - and is expected to receive next month the title of one of the "Best Tourism Villages in the World 2026", awarded by the UN. We arrived for a tour of one of the most surprising places in the country and discovered an inspiring history, a tourist present, and a future with quite a few dreams. After the world did...

Vivian Duval, 58, from the UK, discovered that her extraordinary flexibility, which allowed her to perform any yoga pose, was actually a sign of a hidden disease that caused her great suffering for years. For many long years, she dealt with digestive problems, fatigue, and pain without understanding their source. Only after watching a video on social media that explained the symptoms of...

Just before the summer vacation ends and children return to school, it is time to slow down and not add more tasks to the list. Dr. Adam Yisraeli explains why sleep, a sense of control, and emotional resilience are more important than reviewing material.

A coffee cart near Modiin, a short walking trail, a kosher restaurant with a tabun oven, and a winery in a historic villa. Recommended spots in the Modiin region that remain green even in the peak of summer.

26 victims. 38 who did not cooperate. One handball coach, hiding under aliases. Ben Reinhorn knew exactly how to talk to girls, and turned it into a weapon: without leaving his home, he exploited them with empty promises to get intimate photos. "This is one of the most serious cases," says Shiri Marom, Deputy Director of the Cyber Department at the State Attorney's Office. One girl, who testified...

Extreme rainfall is expected starting the night between Saturday and Sunday. A slight drop in temperatures begins today, with the first rains arriving tomorrow. Thunderstorms are forecast for the north, and there is a risk of flooding on the coastal plain due to the intensity of the precipitation.

More snacking, sugary drinks, and brushing that gets pushed aside: the return to school is an excellent opportunity to reset children's oral health habits. Here are some small changes that can make a big difference.

The man was found unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing, with severe penetrating wounds to his body. MADA teams performed prolonged resuscitation efforts and evacuated him to Wolfson Hospital. The background to the incident is criminal.

10 families of reserve soldiers are in the process of moving to Holit, Kerem Shalom, and Sufa. As part of the "Homes for Fighters" pilot, the families will receive a grant of $100,000 to purchase a home in the kibbutz, subject to their acceptance as members.

Born in Tel Aviv and closely connected to the Gur Hasidic dynasty, Dr. Yitzhak Alfasi leaves behind dozens of books and exceptional historical studies that earned him immense respect in both academic and religious circles.

Central Selichot services have been held in Jerusalem since the beginning of the month, and 50,000 worshipers arrived just last night. This represents a significant increase in the number of participants compared to previous years.

Foreign airlines operating special charter flights for the holiday are still awaiting critical approvals from the Israel Airports Authority, while preparations in transit countries are stalled and passengers fear losing thousands of dollars.

20 years separate the falls of Keren Tandler and Rotem Yanai in Lebanon, and one post brought together the mothers, Rivana and Ilit. "On Rotem's grave, I swore I would choose life. I want them to tell me it's possible," says Ilit, adding with pain about her son who is dealing with battle shock: "I feel like they took two children from me - one mentally, and one physically." Rivana, who defines...

180,000 children will enter the school gates for the first time in their lives next week. What are the most common names among first graders, and in which localities is their share of the population the largest? These are the numbers behind the students who are starting a challenging 12-year journey on September 1st.

A 4-year-old boy was evacuated this Thursday evening to Soroka Hospital in serious condition, sedated and intubated, after likely being stung by a yellow scorpion in Arad.

Hundreds of extremist Haredim are protesting against the construction works for the Green Line of the light rail in Jerusalem. Rioters uprooted fences surrounding the construction site, and police responded with stun grenades and a water cannon.

Jovel's husband, Paul, was murdered in a kibbutz in the Gaza envelope alongside Evyatar Kipnis, whom he cared for as a caregiver. Jovel was initially forbidden from attending his son's wedding with her toddler, but the Population and Immigration Authority has now agreed to allow them to visit the country on the condition of depositing a 100,000 shekel bond for each, with a pre-set departure date.

After being arrested on suspicion of being members of a protection racket, the suspects were found with hunting equipment, porcupine meat, and a live young porcupine that was released back into the wild, "saved moments before the slaughter." A case was opened against all four for suspected illegal hunting of wildlife using prohibited methods and possession of protected natural values.

Following the detection of a rabid dog in Givat Ze'ev, the Ministry of Health is urging anyone who had contact with the animal between August 15 and August 26, 2026, to seek immediate medical advice.

An extreme summer rain event is expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday, potentially causing flooding and hail along the northern coast, in Haifa, and the Sharon area. Experts warn of insufficient funding for drainage systems and call for a comprehensive national strategy to combat the climate crisis.

Following a performance, Eden Ben Zaken discovered her custom-made in-ear monitor, valued at 12,000 NIS, had been stolen. The thief remains unidentified, and no police report has been filed.

The two, in their 70s, were found lying on the bedroom floor while breathing. MADA teams are treating them on the spot. Firefighters are conducting searches and checks in the apartment. At this stage, the circumstances of the incident are not yet clear.

This is something you don't see every day on football pitches. During a Peru Cup match between Sport Huayucachi and Magdalena Sedeck, a highly unusual incident occurred that quickly went viral across the web.

Maayan Sherman published the abusive responses she received following her criticism of Eden Ben Zaken, which included harsh statements about her son who was kidnapped and killed: "I don't give a damn that he was kidnapped and murdered." Sherman, who frequently criticizes the government since her son's death, responded: "A reminder for those who forgot - the Netanyahu legacy."

Despite the war in Ukraine and concerns about Russian attacks, desertion from the army, and a shortage of shelters, tens of thousands of Breslov Hasidim still intend to arrive for Rosh Hashanah. The state will fund the security system for approximately 700,000 shekels.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that over 1.2 tons of smuggled meat and small livestock from "black" slaughter were seized in the north. A senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security clarifies: "Meat should be purchased only at authorized and supervised businesses."

The Israeli summer brings heat waves, dryness, and winds that increase the danger of fires and reduce response time. Operational preparation, the use of technology, and early activity in the field are the first line of defense — but the public also has a crucial role in preventing the next disaster.

Traffic has been diverted to the new Nahal Modi'im bridge with two lanes open in each direction, replacing the temporary bypass. The project is a key milestone in the ongoing expansion of Highway 446.

A new station was built near the stadium, but trains will not stop there immediately following high-attendance matches. While fans are frustrated by the walk to the next station, Jerusalem Municipality officials state the measure is essential for crowd control.

More than four decades have passed since IDF soldier Yehuda Katz (may God avenge his blood) fell, until his body was returned to Israel. During a shiva visit, Chief Rabbi of Israel Kalman Meir Bar recalled his days studying with Yehuda in the yeshiva.

Program 7, from the "Pitchon Lev" organization, intended for teenagers facing academic, social, and complex socio-economic difficulties, began operating in 2004. According to 2026 figures, 98% of the teenagers participating in the program enlisted in the IDF or national service, and 87% enrolled in academic or vocational studies.

Three young men are accused of attempting to rob a taxi driver they summoned on Highway 31. While the vehicle was moving at 100 km/h, the suspects beat and choked the driver. To stop the assault and protect other road users, the driver steered the taxi into a concrete barrier.

A 28-year-old Haifa resident has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a 72-year-old man. Police investigation suggests the motive was an inheritance dispute.

Following last week's chaos and forecasts of over 100,000 daily passengers, operations at Ben Gurion Airport are relatively calm today. The last 24 hours have seen an improvement in flight departure and arrival times.

The Police Investigation Department (Mahash) filed an indictment at the Nazareth Magistrate's Court against three police officers and a police volunteer. According to the indictment, the four stopped a vehicle in the village of Mashhad after suspecting its occupants had cursed at them, and then violently assaulted three young people, including a minor.

The Israel Prison Service has launched disciplinary proceedings against an officer suspected of orchestrating a violent attack on a man following a parking dispute. The incident, which resulted in the victim's hospitalization, is also under criminal investigation.

The woman claimed to the police that her husband threatened to strangle her, burn her, and slit her throat. In the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, she admitted that she had exaggerated in her complaint. The judge refused to accept photographic evidence due to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and ruled for a full acquittal.