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Explora Journeys has won the World's Best Cruise Spa for 2026 award. The luxury cruise brand plans to expand its fleet to eight ships by 2028.

Israel will transition to winter time on October 25, 2026, by turning clocks back one hour at 02:00 AM. The winter schedule will remain in effect for 152 days.

A Wolt courier who survived a sexual assault during a delivery speaks out ten months later, urging other victims to report crimes as legal proceedings against the suspect unfold.

Violent riots broke out during a celebration in Jerusalem early Tuesday, leading to five arrests after participants blocked the light rail, threw stones at police, and brawled.

Cooler weather than usual for the season is expected across Israel this week, featuring a gradual drop in temperatures, local rain, and a gradual warming trend by the weekend.

A new Australian study reveals that drinking afternoon coffee can severely impair sleep quality. Experts recommend finishing your last cup at least 8.8 hours before bedtime.

Explore how Lehava, Israel's elite firefighting special rescue unit, handles extreme subterranean and flood missions, saving lives from deep wells and raging storm waters.

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of Medica Hospital in Tel Aviv after an inspection revealed nurses performing surgeries instead of doctors.

Israel Police opened a preliminary inquiry into Channel 14 panelist Micha Lakin Avni over unverified claims that Arab medical staff poison Jewish patients.

A school principal in Ramla was hospitalized following a violent incident involving a student's parents who threatened staff with a stick, prompting union action.

Journalist Raviv Drucker was questioned by the Israel Police traffic division after footage showed him holding a phone while driving, facing potential fines and points.

Prof. Jonathan (Yoni) Cohen, a prominent media researcher and faculty member at the University of Haifa, has passed away at the age of academic and personal dedication.

Israeli police arrested an Umm al-Fahm resident for extorting a contractor, seizing threatening messages. Authorities emphasize ongoing efforts against protection rackets.

A Jerusalem bus driver was injured and his vehicle stoned in a violent ambush on Kanfei Nesharim Street. The transport union warned of a recurring racist pattern and demanded immediate increased security.

A Tel Aviv court nullified a 25-million-shekel inheritance left to a hairdresser's son, exposing a severe case of elder financial abuse and romantic manipulation against a childless couple.

Israeli comedian Hadar Levi fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam involving fake debt alerts, losing sensitive personal and financial data before securing her accounts.

Tens of thousands of Israelis visited nature reserves and national parks during Sukkot, prompting temporary closures at popular sites due to overcrowding.

Recent tragic deaths of cyclists on Israeli intercity highways have reignited a heated debate regarding road safety, infrastructure gaps, and the legal rights of athletes.

Israel Police conducted a targeted traffic operation in the Krayot area, issuing 53 tickets for distracted driving and road bullying while impounding multiple vehicles.

Excessive smartphone use leads to physical issues known as the Phone Body phenomenon, affecting the neck, thumbs, eyes, and sleep quality.

A worker in his 20s from the Negev diaspora was critically injured in a workplace accident in Kiryat Ekron and evacuated to Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot.

Air India will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi on December 1, operating five weekly flights following previous security-related suspensions.

The appointment of Idan David as chairman of Ayalon Highways was canceled after an investigation revealed severe discrepancies in his resume, prompting a police forgery probe.

Released captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein reflects on his return to faith and freedom during Sukkot, bridging the Western Wall and Hostages Square after 738 days in Hamas captivity.

The Center of Local Government warned the public against SMS scams impersonating municipal authorities, urging residents never to pay municipal bills through links.

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a suspected grenade explosion inside a Holon apartment. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the incident.

A tow truck driver from Jerusalem was arrested on Route 444 after volunteers intercepted his truck carrying stolen vehicles bound for the West Bank.

Police in the Galilee arrested a 41-year-old resident of Arraba for allegedly shooting at a home and vehicle following a local dispute, after he hid in a school.

Ten suspects were arrested in Rahat following reckless driving and aerial gunfire incidents. Residents reported hours of continuous shooting that evoked memories of October 7.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry warns travelers to the Netherlands of potential prolonged customs checks following a new Dutch decree restricting goods from the West Bank and Golan Heights.

A Petah Tikva court sentenced contractor Daoud El-Hi to nine months in prison and fines for a 2 million shekel fictitious invoice tax fraud scheme conducted in 2017.

Israeli teachers are outraged over mandatory paid AI training for a new Ministry of Education English program, citing high costs, long travel to Shlomi, and poor lodging.

A Rehovot court acquitted a motorist of weapons charges after bodycam footage exposed an illegal police search conducted without reasonable suspicion or consent.

An 11-year-old girl from Yavne avoided wrist surgery for a ganglion cyst by turning to acupuncture after conventional medical options fell short.

Israir has announced its spring-summer 2027 flight schedule, featuring over 41 international destinations and four new routes to Split, Sarajevo, Bologna, and Preveza.

The Burgerim fast-food chain and the family of slain IDF officer Libi Cohen-Meguri have launched a commemorative burger box, with proceeds benefiting her memorial association.

A new neighborhood named Kerem Hillel was inaugurated in the Samaria settlement of Migdalim, honoring fallen IDF soldier Hillel Diner, alongside regional expansion plans.

Police in northern Israel seized two vehicles in Yafa an-Naseriyya near Nazareth, including one with fake plates and an illegal armored car intended for criminal use.

A new clinical study shows creatine supplementation improves muscle mass and cognitive functions in middle-aged adults even without exercise, though experts urge caution regarding high dosages.

The world's first Minecraft hotel and roller coaster will open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures near London, featuring themed rooms and a 50 million pound investment.