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Tiberias is already looking towards 2030 and preparing for the possibility of a visit by the Pope and millions of pilgrims, but Mayor Yossi Nabaa knows that before the grand vision, he faces a city that is still struggling to regain its tourist status.

Temperatures will drop slightly today, mainly in the mountains and inland, but heavy to extreme heat loads will still prevail in most areas. Tomorrow there will be another slight drop in temperatures.

Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion Idan Mizrahi has proposed a 150-shekel daily parking fee for non-residents on weekends. The initiative, to be discussed in September, aims to reduce beach congestion and prioritize local residents.

More than 900 days after the disappearance of Haimnot Kasau from Safed, her family is launching a crowdfunding campaign to increase the reward for information leading to her discovery. Public relations expert Rani Rahav has joined the cause with a sharp plea.

Activists from the Noam party arrived yesterday evening (Thursday) at the Torres Smokehouse restaurant in the G complex in Savyon, after the owner of the place was attacked following the blowing of a shofar. A support rally was held at the site, which included the recitation of Selichot, shofar blasts, and dancing to songs of faith.

It has become known to Maariv that the association for Haymanot has launched a crowdfunding campaign titled "Bringing Haymanot Home." According to the campaign page, the funds are intended to finance the continuation of the searches, increase the monetary reward, and continue the public struggle.

Prosperous careers, a closed community, and luxurious villas: families of Iranian descent who left a comfortable life in New York to settle in Ra'anana. "October 7th turned 'someday' into 'now'."

The chaos at Ben Gurion Airport continues to affect international flights. An El Al flight from New York, scheduled for Friday morning, was cancelled after boarding due to concerns that the flight would arrive in Israel during the Sabbath.

More than 900 days after Haymonot Kassau disappeared in Safed, her father and sister break their silence, harshly criticizing the authorities and claiming that if she were a white girl, the state would have turned the world upside down to find her.

Three families from the Syrian-Jewish community in the United States landed this morning in Israel and immigrated together as a group of 17, including 11 children; the families will settle in Ra'anana, and additional families from the community are expected to arrive next week.

Due to extensive infrastructure works starting next weekend, train traffic in the south will be significantly altered and central lines will be shortened. Find out which stations will be closed and how shuttle services will operate.

Sources involved in the "Floodplain" project at Ariel Sharon Park warn that the budget for the drainage system's maintenance has not been secured. The system is a critical component for preventing flooding in the Ayalon area.

The annual education preparation conference in Haifa focused on school violence, mental resilience, and the urgent need for reform in special education and classroom management.

The holiday season brings changes to the payment schedule: The National Insurance Institute announced today that two payment dates in September have been moved up. Who will receive their funds as early as September 8, and which benefits will be paid early on September 22?

All six victims sustained light injuries. The fire broke out during peak hours in the tourist district. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the blaze originated in a storage area for air conditioning units serving nearby shops.

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Naveh revealed in an interview with "Maariv" that the city has begun preparations for the Pope's visit, expected in 2030, and for the anticipated arrival of hundreds of thousands to millions of pilgrims to the North.

After his aunt's death, Meir found a land purchase contract from the 1930s without a block or parcel number. An investigator followed the documents, located the lost land, and discovered why the "gold mine" is worth nothing.

Temperatures will rise throughout the week, and heat stress will intensify in most areas. On Friday, it will be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and inland, and humid on the coastal plain. From Saturday, a drop in temperatures will begin, and they will return to being normal for the season.

Heavy machinery has arrived at the site of a former Mauthausen subcamp, prompting the Mauthausen Memorial Committee to demand an immediate halt to construction. The controversy also involves the mayor's connection to a multi-million euro commercial deal.

Firefighters focused their efforts on extinguishing the source of the fire in the apartment and ventilating the heavy smoke that had accumulated on the building's floors, in full cooperation with the police and medical services. There were no casualties, but significant damage was caused, and the teams are continuing final extinguishing operations before concluding their activity at the scene.

The Turkish consulate in Jerusalem, which works in close cooperation with the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, is apparently committing building violations while preventing Israeli inspectors from entering the compound. A study by the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy exposes these violations, and former council member Yair Gabai has appealed to the municipality to intervene.

The new light rail route will be seven kilometers long, include 12 new stations, and intersect with the veteran Red Line. Although fans have been waiting for years, the station next to Teddy Stadium and the Arena will not operate during major events.

Two opposition council members in the Ra'anana municipality are seeking to bring a motion to stop the broadcasting of Channel 14 in all municipal public buildings. The two are trying to disguise the political decision as a professional move, while attempting to deal in advance with the understandable claim regarding the infringement of freedom of speech, but it is difficult to ignore the very...

Train passengers from Beit She'an, Haifa, and Nahariya will face extensive disruptions from tomorrow morning until Sunday morning, with 12 stations closed. Israel Railways stated that the works are scheduled during a period of lower demand and urged the public to check updated timetables. Additionally, further disruptions are expected in the coming weeks on the line between Modi'in and Ben Gurion...

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of "Ta'am Tavin" in Ashdod following inspections that found sanitary violations and production without licenses. Among the findings: a freezer at 9 degrees, lack of laboratory tests, and deficiencies in food control.

Works will continue on Saturday night and will lead to the closure of the passage from east to west until Friday. Ayalon lanes will remain open, and pedestrians will be able to pass through the southern part of the bridge using a safe passage.

City council members sent a letter to the students' parents, backing the municipality's steps against the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva Center. These are the serious claims raised, and how the network is responding ahead of the start of the school year.

Minister of Transport Miri Regev claimed that the railway project to Kiryat Shmona is finally being implemented. It turns out that drilling rigs have indeed started operating, but what does this mean exactly? Globes fact-check.

A new, advanced medical center was inaugurated today in Acre, aimed at expanding access to healthcare for residents of the Western Galilee and the North. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic services and specialist consultations, significantly reducing waiting times for local patients.

Israel Railways will suspend service at Ben Gurion Airport and Modiin stations to connect the 431 railway to the national network during the peak travel season. Here are the affected dates.

The National Planning and Building Council has set conditions for the demolition of a tank damaged during the 'Roar of the Lion' war and the construction of a new one. The Haifa Bay Association of Towns for Environmental Protection demands a binding resolution on environmental hazards at the BAZAN complex.

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection warn against entering a number of streams in the north, after sampling found deviations in fecal coliform levels. At this stage, the source of the pollution is unknown and monitoring continues.

Today there will be a slight rise in temperatures, mainly in the mountains and inland, and it will be hotter later in the week. On Saturday, some relief will be felt.

The project was established after about two years of planning work near the 5th Brigade memorial in Nitzanei Oz. The ceremony was attended by the President of the State Isaac Herzog, the Chairman of KKL, the CEO of the "Otef Israel" association, and about 200 other guests, including bereaved families. The flagpole will be illuminated every night and is expected to be visible from afar from the...

Following recent violent incidents at the Yamit 2000 water park, entry this coming weekend will be restricted to Holon residents and their families. City residents will receive a 50% discount, while reservists, active-duty soldiers, and career officers will pay 40 shekels per ticket.

Scooter riders report discovering fines only after interest has accrued and enforcement measures, such as bank account seizures, have been taken. Victims complain about a lack of initial notification and unanswered appeals. The municipality states it follows legal procedures and sends notices to official addresses.

A 7-year-old boy was moderately injured on Tuesday after falling from a tree on Imrei Emet Street in Beit Shemesh. United Hatzalah medical teams provided initial treatment before evacuating him to Shaare Zedek Hospital.

During her performance in Safed, children's star Miki Mohtar noticed the mother of the missing girl Haimonot Kasau, brought her up to the stage, and gave her the opportunity to convey a message to those present. Watch the moving documentation.

On Friday, the first section of the Green Line of the Jerusalem Light Rail will be launched, connecting Malha to the city entrance and including 13 stations. The new 7-kilometer section passes through Givat Ram, the Government District, and the Malha Sports Complex.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the establishment of a university hospital in Ariel during his visit to the city. The announcement was made while touring the new Amirim neighborhood, part of a major westward expansion plan.