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The nutritional benefits of nuts and almonds
What exactly does this ultimate superfood do to our body? And what should one be careful about when eating nuts and almonds? A clinical nutritionist explains.

Suspended Ironi Tiberias players close to plea bargain
Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, Niv Gottlieb, and Yonatan Teper may reach an agreement as early as this week. So far, they have served about a month and a half of the suspension, with attempts being made to shorten it to 3 months.

Suspicion: Lawyer Smashed Car Windows with a Hammer While His Partner Was Inside
According to investigators, the incident occurred following an argument between the couple. Passersby noticed a woman fleeing the vehicle and alerted the police. Today, authorities are expected to request a further extension of the suspect's detention.

Female students encouraged to wear hijabs as part of a "Social Justice" program
Parents and students, including two Jewish parents and three former Jewish students, filed a lawsuit against the school district and Palo Alto High School in California, following a tour of a mosque where they claim students were handed copies of the Quran and female students were encouraged to wear hijabs.

Israeli Pride: Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University Rank Among World's Top 100 Universities
Two Israeli institutions have secured the 71st and 89th spots in the prestigious 2026 Shanghai Ranking. The Technion, which appeared on the list for the past two years, did not make the cut this year. Harvard, Stanford, and MIT lead the global rankings.

Pressure worked: Haredi education system agrees to participate in assessment tests
For the first time, the Independent Education network of Agudat Yisrael has agreed to participate in national and international assessment tests. This follows years of pressure from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General.
"We couldn't believe our ears": Years after the Holyland trial, Shula Zaken's lawyer reveals everything
In a special interview with the "Maariv" podcast, attorney Ofer Bartal reveals the shock that gripped the defense team when they first listened to the conversations between the former Prime Minister and his chief of staff. And also: the heavy price of becoming a state witness.

Stuck for 10 days in Dubai: what compensation will they receive from El Al?
The court allowed a landowner to sell his share despite the opposition of partners who claimed that waiting for the renewal plan would increase the property's value. Passengers whose flight with El Al was cancelled due to the war will receive only partial reimbursement for their expenses abroad. And a spouse who claimed to have invested hundreds of thousands of shekels of his own money in the...

Mourning in the medical world: well-known dentist has passed away
Dr. Isser Bugaisky, who practiced for many years in Tel Aviv, has passed away and will be laid to rest today. His name previously made headlines in the business sections following a massive lawsuit he filed against leading financial institutions.

The son cannot speak — so she tattooed a keyboard on her arm
Jessica Fletcher, a mother of an autistic child who does not speak, tattooed a full keyboard on her arm with letters, faces, and an "I love you" button. The idea was born in a moment of crisis, when the batteries in her son Hunter's communication device ran out at a restaurant — and in response, he drew a keyboard on a napkin and began pointing.

"When Rabat wants to, it succeeds": Hundreds of migrants arrested in new infiltration attempt into Spain
294 migrants were arrested, and according to the Tetouan province announcement, most of them arrived from sub-Saharan countries. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the country's authorities deployed an unprecedented scale of forces and technological means to prevent the crossing of the border barrier.

Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 72
Among the victims are 18 children, 16 of whom were under ten years old, with the youngest being just one year old. The state-operated ferry was significantly overloaded, carrying at least 119 adults and crew members despite a 90-person limit, excluding an uncounted number of children.

The small detail that brought down the robbers: how the masterpieces stolen in Italy were located
The Carabinieri Art Squad located the three works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in an apartment in Parma, about five months after they were stolen. A pickaxe and a fire extinguisher left at the scene, from which serial numbers had been removed, led investigators to the suspected gang.

After leaving a Likud conference: Left-wing activist attacked Deputy Minister Almog Cohen
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen was filmed last night in a sharp verbal confrontation with a left-wing protester as he left a Likud party conference at the King Solomon Hotel in Netanya. During the confrontation, the protester hurled harsh remarks at Cohen and reached extremely high volumes.
Boaz Golan attacks the police: "Concentrated disgust"
Channel 14 presenter Boaz Golan harshly attacked the Israel Police this evening (Saturday) following the publication of footage and details regarding Meli and Liel Yahalomi, who were located on a bus in Buenos Aires after several days of searching. The police clarify that from the beginning of the incident, it was clear to them that Meli and Liel planned to leave the country on their own...

Two-week road closures and construction in central Israel
Starting tonight, Saturday, significant traffic disruptions are expected near the KKL bridge in Tel Aviv due to the start of a two-week rehabilitation project. Each week, one direction of traffic will be closed to facilitate safety upgrades.

Special Education Crisis: 381,000 Students, 26.2 Billion Shekels - And Still Not Enough Professionals
Hundreds of thousands of students are entitled to special education services, but the system struggles to provide them: a shortage of kindergarten teachers, teachers, and paramedical therapists is pushing parents toward separate frameworks. "We are in a state of emergency, the ones losing out are the children."
Stormy weather forecast: warnings and police preparations
Following record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and the Judean Desert, local rain and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow, primarily in the east, with a continued risk of flash floods. Police are on high alert, and the Nature and Parks Authority has prohibited entry into flowing riverbeds.

"Residents' security above all": The dramatic decision regarding Yamit 2000 and its legal challenges
Following a violent brawl, the mayor of Holon announced that on weekends and holidays, entry to the Yamit 2000 water park will be restricted to city residents and their family members. While the mayor cites safety as the priority, legal experts warn the policy may face significant challenges.

Summer rainfall records and the threat of flash floods: forecast and warnings
More than 20 mm of rain, for the fourth time since records began: following heavy downpours in the Jerusalem area, flash floods are possible tomorrow in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Experts link the anomaly to the "super El Niño" phenomenon.

Drama in Haifa: Well-known lawyer handcuffed and shackled, to file a massive lawsuit
Lawyer Khalil Biadi, who specializes in criminal and traffic law, filed a complaint following a public arrest in central Haifa. Biadi intends to simultaneously file a civil lawsuit for false arrest, use of force, and damages caused to him.

Haredim block buses on Shabbat, secular residents hold 'processions': The struggle over the character of Safed
For two months now, a battle over Shabbat has been taking place in Safed, with Haredim blocking buses operating in the city and secular residents demonstrating against them. The police are struggling to restore order, the mayor is unable to prevent it, and those opposing the "Haredization of the city" have taken a step further: "If you disturb us, we will disturb you."

After finding Mali and Liel, the Kasau family attacks the police: "What have they done for our Haimnot?"
The family of Haimnot Kasau welcomed the finding of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, but criticized the police's conduct in the investigation of their daughter's disappearance, who has been missing for 902 days. The parents demand to transfer the investigation to the Shin Bet: "Lahav 433 investigated half the world to find them, and we are not even updated properly."

After finding Meli and Liel, Haimanot's family demands case transfer to Shin Bet
Haimanot Kasau's parents are harshly criticizing the police following the successful operation to locate two missing persons: "Our Haimanot has not been with us for 902 days." The family claims discrimination in the handling of their daughter's disappearance and demands the case be transferred to the Shin Bet.

4-year-old child goes missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon and is found safe
On Saturday, police and volunteers launched extensive searches for 4-year-old Yunes Abu Ganam from Rahat, who went missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. After hours of intensive searching, the child was found safe and sound.

Mocked a woman, chased her husband to the lobby: 3 arrested following a brawl at an Eilat hotel
The confrontation began in the pool area after an argument between the woman's husband and three guests. According to eyewitnesses, the three followed him to the lobby, where they continued to threaten him and one of them even attacked him. The suspects were arrested and transferred for questioning at the Eilat District Police.

Extensive searches for a 4-year-old boy missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon
The police requested today (Saturday) the public's help in locating 4-year-old Yunis Abu Ghanem from Rahat, who went missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. Police forces and volunteers are conducting extensive searches in the area.

Antisemitism at a Portuguese university and threats against an Israeli doctoral student: "Sinwar is a hero"
"Zionists are worse than the Nazis", "Holocaust to your family", "Bar Harel, get out of our city": An Israeli student in Coimbra complained about graffiti that included personal threats, the Portuguese prosecution has launched a criminal investigation. The university was accused of "passivity", and claimed: "The posters were outside the campus, the complaint was general and unverified".

Volunteers needed for lectures for Parkinson's patients and accompanying residents with disabilities
The "Ruach Tova" association offers new volunteering opportunities nationwide: from mentoring lone soldiers in the Sharon region to music classes for the elderly in Holon and agricultural work in Be'er Sheva.

Demonstration in front of Chabad House in southern Sri Lanka: "Israelis faced threats, firecrackers were thrown"
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."

Unrest in Safed: Secular residents clash with Haredi protesters blocking the road on Saturday
The Haredi protest began several weeks ago in Safed and spread to Meron. The protesters are trying to prevent public transport lines from leaving Safed before the end of the Sabbath. 70 activists from the "Derech Hofshit" organization are on site, clashing with about 150 Haredim. Police forces are present at the scene.
They opened the floor for a sewer line — and what was underneath left them in shock
Workers in Belgium just wanted to lay a sewer pipe under a former brewery — and then discovered coins and gold bars worth $10.4 million. The police took the treasure to a safe, and the workers were left with the hope of a reward.

"I will go with you anywhere": The correspondence between Meli and Liel discovered in the investigation
The police accessed a mobile correspondence between the mother and her daughter, which strengthened the understanding that Liel Yaalomi knew of the mother's escape plan and joined it of her own free will. The mother and daughter deleted apps and performed actions on their phones intended to make them difficult to locate. They also used Gemini and asked questions that may be related to route...

Nightmare in flight: Passengers waited in extreme heat — some fainted and vomited
A Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham turned into a nightmare when the takeoff was delayed, and passengers were forced to wait in extreme heat without air conditioning: "People took off their shirts because of the heat, fainted, and vomited."

Flying chairs and 12 arrests: footage of a mass brawl at Yamit 2000
Two security guards were lightly injured and 12 residents from the southern region were arrested following a mass brawl; the water park has been closed. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute between vacationers and lifeguards.

Case closed? Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew the alimony lawsuit
A Los Angeles court approved the dismissal of the request. The star's attorney: "The request should not have been filed at all."
What to take to school: 8 essential items for 2026 students
The school year is approaching, and it's time to gear up: from headphones that translate and summarize lessons to a tablet with 'armor' — here are eight gadgets to make a student's life more comfortable.

Mid-August: Light rain begins, warnings issued, and beach closed due to "danger to life"
Rain began falling in Jerusalem and the north this afternoon; there is a continued risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Swimming at Achziv Beach is prohibited due to dangerous sea conditions.
Ra'anana Mayor on the explosion with Israel Katz: "The minister insisted, so I left"
Chaim Broyda, Mayor of Ra'anana, after closing the city's first 'roof agreement' and a little more than two months before the national elections, explains to 'Maariv' why he blew up the ceremony with the Minister of Construction and declares: "Even the most senior figure is not above the law."

The right to escape does not exempt one from responsibility for the consequences
The expenses incurred due to the search for Lee and Liel Yahalomi are enormous. Assuming they knew about the massive search operation, they may have also had a legal obligation called the duty to mitigate damages. The public should not have to pay for this.