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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.

Passengers were evacuated from the Yitzhak Navon station following reports of smoke. Inspections revealed the source was dust from nearby construction work. No danger was found, and station operations have resumed.

The Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem was evacuated this morning following reports of smoke. Firefighters arrived at the scene, found no source of danger, and station operations soon returned to normal.

About 150 immigrants are arriving in Israel today on 6 different flights as part of an impressive Aliyah season. Over 2,200 new immigrants, including about 480 families, are expected to land in Israel between June and September, arriving via nearly 100 group flights from the USA and Canada.

Today there will not yet be a significant change in the weather, a heavy heat load is expected in the coastal area and 43 degrees are expected in Eilat. Tomorrow temperatures will drop slightly, and on Saturday the rain will arrive: in the morning there may be drizzles in the north, at night rain is expected also in the center and there may be thunderstorms alongside a fear of flooding on the...

A month after her home in the settlement of Havat Gilad in Judea and Samaria was destroyed in a severe fire, terror widow Yael Shevach shared the moving story of a family heirloom that survived the flames. An antique gold bracelet inherited from her grandmother remained intact despite the inferno.

A sharp change in weather over the weekend: starting Saturday night, widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected. 20–30 mm may fall on the coast within a few hours, potentially breaking the historical rainfall record for August.

Just days before September 1st, dozens of children are still waiting for a home that can take them in. While their friends prepare for the first day with their parents, some of them will return to emergency centers at the end of the school day. "They see others who found a home and ask: what is wrong with me?"

If an ordinary passenger discovers that a station elevator is out of order, they can usually find another way. For a passenger in a wheelchair, a broken elevator or a failure in pre-arranged assistance often means the train is inaccessible. The problems continue inside the train, where designated accessible carriages are frequently blocked by bicycles and scooters.

Today there will be another slight rise in temperatures, which will be higher than usual, and extreme heat will be felt in large areas. On Friday some relief is expected, but on Saturday it will warm up again, and towards night local rain is expected in the north and center, alongside thunderstorms.

The girlfriend of a young man from India spent 3.5 hours imprinting thousands of lipstick kisses on his car. Traffic police tracked the vehicle via social media and fined the owner. He was allowed to drive only after the marks were removed and the car was washed.

Who is behind the bustling hospitality stand on the line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, and how did it become a magnet for Western Wall visitors who stop there on their way?

The rain event that occurred more than a week ago was not the last: the Meteorological Service predicts more rain at the beginning of next week, which may break seasonal records. "Two rain events in August are extremely unusual and even unprecedented," the service reported.

The discovery of the remains of the Irgun ship has resurfaced the personal stories of those who were on both sides of the barricades. The daughter of Israel Sander, who was on the Altalena and came out unscathed: "Dad lost many friends and did not talk about it." Yaniv Simon, grandson of Benjamin Bubesh, who received the mission to sink the ship: "In real time, he did not understand the magnitude...

Peak demand in the summer and hundreds of items forgotten daily: Israel Railways is launching a special operation to return about 5,000 lost items, from violins and fishing gear to baby strollers. Operating hours at the lost and found center at Tel Aviv Savidor Center station will be extended, and the company is calling on passengers to collect their belongings.

Israel Railways announces temporary changes to train traffic in the Ashdod area on Thursday and Friday due to infrastructure works. The Ashdod Ad Halom and Yavne East stations will be temporarily closed to passenger service.

A package containing two liquid substances aroused the suspicion of branch employees after one of them began to leak. Firefighters evacuated the citizens, isolated the scene, and summoned monitoring teams to identify the substances and stop the leak.

Following thousands of items left on trains during the summer and resulting warehouse congestion, Israel Railways is launching an expedited retrieval process and extending operating hours at the Tel Aviv Savidor Center lost and found department.

Following the storm caused by a contestant's remark on "4 Weddings" regarding the Russian and Amharic languages, the Kan 11 broadcasting corporation has published an apology letter, removed the clip from social media, and explained: "We added a clarification slide during the broadcast"

An injunction issued in 2012 prohibited the use of the only sports court in the moshav Ge'a following residents' complaints. The council claimed it had carried out the adjustments required to reduce noise, and the court accepted its position. Activity will resume during limited hours.

If you have ever wondered how someone manages to reach and take down all the helium balloons stuck to the high ceiling of the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport, know that you are definitely not alone. Of course, we had to check, and the answer to this question is so simple that it will amaze you.

In the midst of summer vacation, the Emunah branch in Tiberias held a special appreciation evening for dozens of reservist families, offering them a moment of respite and joy during these challenging times.

After the relocation of the gender-segregated beach to the north of the city was presented as a done deal, the Tel Aviv municipality now clarifies, following protests, that the road to completing the process is still long and the issue is under re-examination.

The Tel Aviv Municipality's plan to relocate the separate beach from Nordau to a strip north of HaTzuk beach, near the Herzliya border, has sparked widespread public opposition. Residents fear the loss of open coastline and warn of increased congestion. The municipality maintains that the move is intended to improve public access to the central coastline rather than create an additional separate...

The train station at Ben Gurion Airport was evacuated and is currently out of operation following an unusual malfunction in which a power cable exploded. The Israel Airports Authority clarifies that despite the station's closure, check-in processes are continuing as usual. This event joins a series of disruptions at the airport, following last week's suspension of luggage acceptance due to massive...

In the coming days, test runs will begin on the L4 line on the section between the Gonenim station and the Gilo area, as part of the continued expansion of the light rail network in Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, "Transport for Jerusalem," and the "Cafir" company announced that the test runs are a key stage ahead of opening the line for...

Due to infrastructure works, a section of Israel Guri Boulevard heading north will be closed to traffic on the night of Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Several central bus stops will be cancelled during this period.

Police are preparing for protests in the Bnei Brak area following the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox deserter. Closures are expected on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

A massive noise shook a residential building in the Neve Sha'anan neighborhood of Tel Aviv when a car crashed along with a robotic elevator immediately after the owner stepped out. Residents had previously reported recurring malfunctions, and several vehicles remain trapped inside.

Located 20 km off the Israeli coast at a depth of 503 meters, the remains of the Irgun organization's ship 'Altalena' have been discovered intact. The vessel, shelled in 1948 by order of David Ben-Gurion, was located following a complex, months-long search operation.

A new report from the "Or Yarok" association reveals that the current summer months are on track to be among the most catastrophic in the last decade, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in major urban centers.

Temperatures will rise and remain higher than the seasonal average. They will continue to climb throughout the week, mainly in the mountains and inland, with a slight drop expected on Thursday, though levels will still stay above average.

Residents and bathers at the Haifa beach are complaining about a harsh smell and a large accumulation of seaweed that has been going on for over a week. One resident: "It's impossible to sit on the balcony, we are suffocating." The municipality: "These are seaweed that washed up on the shore naturally."

Laws have been tightened and inspector powers expanded, but new data reveals huge gaps in enforcement against electric scooter and e-bike riders in Israel. Where were tens of thousands of tickets issued, and in which cities were zero fines recorded?

Exclusive: Despite the increase in fines and the expansion of powers for municipal inspectors, according to data from "Or Yarok", most local authorities barely enforce violations involving electric two-wheeled vehicles. Tel Aviv leads with tens of thousands of tickets per year, Holon will completely ban the use of shared vehicles, and in Jerusalem, inspectors were authorized but did not carry out...

A Kfar Saba resident has launched a free social project that connects neighbors driving to pick up packages with other residents in the area, aiming to save time, fuel, and long waits.

Within two weeks, a 6-year-old girl in a kindergarten yard, an Eilat resident at a horse farm, and a soldier in the field were bitten in the Eilat and Arava region; the soldier was evacuated by helicopter to receive a specific antivenom. "The hot season in the region brings with it a sharp increase in reptile activity."

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

Drivers take note: Construction work on the HaShalom Bridge in Tel Aviv will lead to significant traffic changes over the coming nights and throughout the weekend. Here are the details of the closures.