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The government has declared a state of emergency in STEM studies and allocated about 1.5 billion shekels to the program. The program has already begun to operate, but parts of it are outside the scope of monitoring. The "Monitor" section of Globes and the Center for Citizen Empowerment is tracking the "Real Israel" program.

The apartment of the late Davar journalist Aliza Valach on Shenkin Street was broken into, her credit card and car were stolen, and an attempt was made to take over the property. Her death does not appear in the records, and the Ministries of Health and Interior are disclaiming responsibility. The case exposes the systemic consequences of a process that opens the door for criminals.

According to the Israel Airports Authority, about 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport in the coming month. To manage the influx, staff levels have been reinforced, and four peak travel dates have been identified with an expected daily volume of 100,000 passengers.

A prenuptial agreement that left the husband without rights to two apartments was canceled after the court determined it was signed while exploiting his distress. The Civil Aviation Authority was ordered to compensate a pilot who was fired without a hearing. In a dispute over a shared access path in Safed, it was determined that the neighbors are allowed to cancel the right of passage, but must...

Although it often flies under the radar, local government is one of the most important players in the education system. Municipalities spend thousands of shekels on every student, but they are less active when they need to understand exactly where the money is going. And also: how did it happen that a small and surprising city took first place in the ranking of investment in education?

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.

A Treasury plan proposes a root-and-branch reform of the education system, transferring teacher employment and school management to local authorities. Former Ministers and Directors-General of the Ministry of Education are divided on whether this is a necessary shake-up or a recipe for inequality.

A study found that people aged 100 and over have an abundance of anti-cancer cells. An Alzheimer's test by Eli Lilly and Roche has been approved for use. What is behind the wave of blood tests to detect the disease? Clalit and Sheba star in a World Health Organization report. The R&D partnership Almada is finally recovering. This week in biomed.

The success of Air Haifa in getting most flights out on time during the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport brings the northern airport back to the center of the discussion on the future of aviation in Israel with plans to expand operations. However, the short runway, the lack of land, and the seaport prevent it from becoming a real alternative to Ben Gurion.

Following the chaos recorded at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday, yesterday the airport handled 101,000 passengers without any significant delays. This occurred despite claims from the workers' committee regarding staff shortages and the deployment of headquarters personnel to assist in shifts. All eyes are now on the coming Thursday, which is marked as one of the busiest days of August.

While thousands of passengers were stuck at Ben Gurion Airport and at destinations abroad on Thursday, Air Haifa continued to operate its flights from Haifa Airport as scheduled. Cyprus and Greece, the two most popular destinations for passengers from Israel at the moment, are also the main destinations of the company, which during the crisis flew about 2,200 passengers on 32 flights.

Advocate Eran Prezenti, one of the leading lawyers in the field of intellectual property who led the fight against pirate sites for years, has passed away at the age of 56 from a heart attack. Prezenti, who headed the intellectual property department at the Piron law firm and served as the legal advisor to the Zira organization, is survived by his wife and three children. Advocate Zvi Piron...

The food industry is flooding the shelves with products that promise more protein, and the trend has already reached even donuts. How did it take over the nutritional discourse, and do we really need so much? Experts break down some myths and distinguish between a marketing trend and a healthy menu.

What the crisis at Ben Gurion Airport will do to foreign companies. A suspicion of a new affair at Assuta. And the change in the company Federer is invested in. A spotlight on several matters on the agenda.

The halt of flights at Ben Gurion Airport at the peak of the summer season may have ended, but the disruptions are far from over. Who will suffer, and why are charter flights and low-cost carriers at higher risk of cancellations?

A couple signed a prenuptial agreement establishing separation of property. The wife later sought to cancel it after discovering her husband had concealed assets. The court issued a ruling and provided guidance on how to protect against asset concealment in marital agreements.

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.

The Supreme Court ruled that the principle of open court proceedings requires broad access to class action lawsuits, and rejected Google's claim of a "fishing expedition" by an attorney who requested to review dozens of previous proceedings against it in preparation for filing additional lawsuits.

The US Secretary of Defense announced his intention to check the levels of the male hormone in every soldier over the age of 30. Why have testosterone supplements become popular now, and could they be dangerous? Longevity science — in our new section.

Under pressure from investigators and regulators, billionaire Mark Walter is rushing to unwind the bets he made and save his sports and finance empire.

The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has approved the immediate renewal of practical exams for shochets and a temporary certification track for team leaders. The move aims to address a manpower shortage that has driven up koshering costs for imported meat, though consumer price relief is not guaranteed.

The court ruled that despite the formal registration in the husband's brother's name, both brothers were equal partners in the technology company and the patent it developed, and therefore the rights will be included in the division of property between the spouses.

The inter-ministerial team examining eligibility for disabled parking permits recommends shifting the mechanism to rely primarily on National Insurance Institute determinations. Hundreds of thousands of existing permits will be re-examined, with many expected to be revoked. Over the past decade, the number of vehicles associated with disabled permits has surged by 322%.

Lobby 99 filed the appeal on behalf of two savers who filed private complaints with the police, claiming they were induced to transfer their money to Slice through deceitful means. Three years after the exposure of the affair in which hundreds of millions of shekels disappeared, Lobby 99 claims that the police are not advancing a criminal investigation despite information in their possession.

The lawsuit concerns six publications from a "smear campaign" conducted by millionaire Alex Skler against Tzvika Naveh, owner of the business intelligence firm CGI, who is married to Skler's ex-wife. This follows a previous 10-million-shekel lawsuit. Skler responds by calling the claims "lies and misrepresentations."

The Tel Aviv District Court has approved a class action settlement against Hot Mobile, providing compensation to approximately 785,000 subscribers charged for an "international calls package" they did not request. Although the Attorney General opposed the settlement, the court approved it while staying execution pending a potential appeal.

Mangioni admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to death. His lawyers now argue that the New York state trial constitutes double jeopardy due to alleged coordination between federal and state prosecutors. If the claim is accepted, the state proceeding could be blocked and Mangioni might avoid a life sentence.

According to the arbitration ruling, Rabbi Shmuel Markovich's students will be required to vacate the yeshiva complex by September 30. In addition, Rabbi Markovich and his associates were ordered to pay approximately 10 million shekels, including 7.5 million shekels in usage fees and 2.5 million shekels for building maintenance expenses. It was determined that Rabbi Markovich's associates will not...

Joey Schwebel, one of the owners of the Zara group in Israel, will be liable for tax on dividends for the years 2015-2017. The court ruled that the funds were not loans but withdrawals by a controlling shareholder. The judge noted: "If the appellant does not separate the companies and their interests from his own, there is no reason for the respondent to act otherwise."

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...

Once a week, the "Checking the Myth" column examines famous historical distortions, their origins, and their lasting impact. This week: we debunk common myths surrounding spirits and their negative consequences.

Mangione, who was accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at the end of 2024, revealed in his confession to the court that he posed as an investor to confirm the location of the hotel where the investor conference was held, near which he committed the act.

A judge in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to establish a new $567 million fund, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties already imposed.

After years of government and local programs, youth violence continues to move between the digital and physical space. The state has long tried to offer various solutions, but these have revealed significant implementation gaps. The "Monitor" section of Globes and the Center for Citizen Empowerment tracks the government's handling of violence among children and youth.

The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has submitted a court update regarding soil contamination tests in the Sde Dov quarter ahead of a land distribution lottery, which has already been postponed. While the judge deemed the delay "negligible" compared to the risk of discovering significant contamination gaps, the lack of data means the lottery will be postponed once again.

Here is a topic you probably didn't think about when you wrote your will: who will get your mobile phone, where all your WhatsApp chats, videos, photos, emails, and more are stored. So why is it actually important to include in your will an instruction regarding the use of phone content by heirs?

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against the four HMOs, alleging improper preference for large families. The court determined that there is a reasonable chance the lawsuit will be decided in favor of the group members. The HMOs may be required to cancel the discounted family rate.

Greek aviation authorities have limited the number of flights permitted to traverse their airspace en route to Europe. Passengers departing from Ben Gurion Airport are advised to verify their flight schedules with their respective airlines.

According to the suspicion, a construction company owner from the center of the country deducted fictitious invoices through his company totaling approximately 26 million shekels, while offsetting input tax of about 4 million shekels. After being questioned by the Tax Authority, he was released under restrictive conditions.

According to a CBS publication, 1.3 million Israelis left the country last July — the strongest figure since the start of the war. Meanwhile, the CBS business trends survey presents a complex picture regarding hotels in Israel: the net balance of Israeli overnight stays is positive, but the balance of tourist overnight stays remains negative.