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Dr. Yoav Heller presented the demands of the party in the spirit of the "Fourth Quarter" for full partnership in determining the electoral list. Negotiations with Gilad Erdan have encountered significant difficulties regarding influence over candidate selection. Heller emphasized the necessity of integrating civil society leaders into the political arena.

A federal judge ruled that insufficient evidence of institutional antisemitism at Harvard was presented. The lawsuit was filed as part of the Donald Trump administration's struggle against the university, after it froze 2.2 billion dollars in federal research grants, claiming the institution failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students.

The Peace Council has clarified to Hamas that Israel has fulfilled its obligations, allowing the disarmament process to begin. Hamas has responded by issuing further demands, including the opening of the Rafah crossing, a total ceasefire by the IDF, and the settlement of its civil debts.

A maintenance worker attempted to retrieve a product stuck in a machine when a colleague activated it without warning. The incident resulted in the partial amputation of his finger. The Haifa Magistrate's Court rejected the company's claim of sole liability on the part of the employee, ruling that the lack of coordination is the employer's responsibility.

On a farm in Moshav Shadmot Mechola, staff were surprised to discover the rare birth of a reddish-brown heifer. A delegation from the Temple Institute and rabbis examined the heifer and found it kosher for the time being. A red heifer is considered a complex commandment, dependent on finding a rare cow without any blemish. A few months ago, an Iranian missile fell on the farm and did not explode...

Adi Gindi Grishpon was looking for her sister when a terrorist answered the phone and shouted "Jahannam" (Hell), and Shelly Meshal Yogev heard her daughter Libi saying goodbye to the family to the sound of gunfire. Despite the mental injury and trauma, the state refuses to recognize them and other family members as victims of hostilities solely due to an outdated law requiring physical presence at...

The "USS Lincoln" has been at sea for over 250 days without a port visit. Amid reports of harsh conditions and crew exhaustion, the US is preparing to deploy the "George Washington" to the Middle East as part of a scheduled rotation.

The Regavim movement warns of severe pollution in a stream in the Negev and demands increased enforcement against those responsible. According to them, waste is burned and dumped without permission, and animal carcasses are accumulating in the area. Ahead of winter, the movement warns: rains could wash away the waste, block the stream's channel, and cause flooding.

Detectives from the 'Shdot' station have dismantled a drug packaging and distribution laboratory in a residential apartment in Netanya. Officers seized over 20 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis, along with 7,000 shekels in cash. A suspect in his 20s from Hod HaSharon has been arrested, and police are seeking an extension of his detention.

A powerful explosion occurred at an ammunition manufacturing plant in the town of Colleferro, about 40 km southeast of Rome. According to authorities, the fire that preceded the explosion broke out in a department where gunpowder compression is carried out. No casualties were reported.

An infant about one year old was brought to meet with MADA teams on Highway 9 near the Baqa-Jatt interchange after being scalded by a hot drink on his upper body. Medical teams provided initial treatment in the field and evacuated him in an intensive care ambulance to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, suffering from second-degree burns.

Police forces and the Land Enforcement Authority raided a business and seized dozens of keys to additional vehicles. The operation was carried out following a court order, as authorities are now advancing a procedure for a heavy fine against the site's owners.

The teenager was hit on Bnei Efraim Street and suffered significant head and abdominal injuries. MADA teams provided initial medical treatment and evacuated her to Ichilov Hospital while she was in a state of clouded consciousness.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) concludes the second quarter and the first half of 2026 with the highest results in its history. Net profit for the half-year jumped to $449 million, and sales reached $4.275 billion.

A man was arrested after leaving threatening items at the entrances to two bank branches and a well-known food chain in central Israel. Police investigators have gathered evidence linking him to the acts, and an indictment for threats and property damage is expected in the coming days.

In honor of International Left-Handers Day, scientists and zoologists prove that side preference is not exclusive to humans. From kangaroos that clearly prefer their left hand, through elephants whose limbs wear out from using only one side of the trunk, to lizards that divide their vision between both eyes for prey and threats — this is how the animal brain works to survive.

A Haifa resident is accused of a series of fraud and theft offenses against the elderly, after entering their homes and posing as a medical professional. The investigation was opened following a complaint from a Holocaust survivor whose credit card was stolen, and led to the discovery of additional victims.

Kiryat Gat police, supported by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two local residents suspected of involvement in a July shooting. The covert investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital and refused to cooperate with authorities. Police have since seized an electric scooter believed to have been used in the crime.

The State Attorney's Office filed indictments against three young men from the center of the country who planned to assassinate a person in Ashdod using an explosive device and tracking devices. The device detached from the moving vehicle, fell onto the road, and was detonated remotely in the heart of a residential neighborhood. The State Attorney's Office noted that a disaster was avoided only by...

A resident of Shuafat was arrested yesterday following a long police chase after he refused to stop for an inspection at the request of traffic police officers. He was arrested and transferred for questioning.

The Prime Minister was a guest on the podcast "Melech Be-Laitzer Chaim" (King of Life Production) hosted by Avi Hirsh, the father of Reef, who fell in Gaza. Hirsh is waging a campaign to bring a child into the world using his son's sperm to fulfill his will. Netanyahu shared that if he could, he would have brought a child from the sperm of his brother, the hero of Operation Entebbe: "Yes, I would...

Ministry of Health inspectors discovered that bottles of "Alaska - natural mineral water" were brought into Israel from the Palestinian Authority territories without permits. The production and safety conditions of the water are unknown and it is not under supervision. The warning applies to all bottle sizes and all expiration dates.

A censored report about a country that recommended its neighbor sign a peace agreement with Israel now in order to fight it in the future has caused a stir and raised the question: 'Must we live by our sword forever?' However, the idea of a temporary arrangement for tactical purposes is embedded in Islamic tradition and was part of the approach of Arafat and Mashaal. Instead of fostering illusions...

Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, and his deputy, Din Livne. Senior police officers were also present at the meeting, where they discussed ways to deal with threats to disrupt election day. Sohlberg: "It is our duty to ensure that every citizen can exercise their democratic right."

Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.

Rabbi Reuven Timsit, a Chabad emissary in Vienna, describes the shock in the Jewish community following the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yahalomi. "This is a very unusual incident; privacy regulations in Austria make it difficult to obtain information." Despite fears of a security incident, the assessment is that the circumstances are different. Meanwhile, Israeli tourists and local Jews are...

The Ministry of Defense and the IDF have completed a complex procurement and transport operation from the United States. The cargo ship unloaded at the port of Haifa carried D9 bulldozers, armored vehicles, trucks, and numerous weapons to strengthen the readiness of ground forces.

A report by UN Women reveals the dire situation of women living under the Taliban. Half of the women who responded to a survey claimed they leave their homes twice a month or less. Only 7% of women in the country are employed, and for many who are left without family, this is a critical situation.

A couple residing in France purchased an apartment of approximately 50 sq. m in the "Migdal Kramim" project by Moshav in Jerusalem for their daughter, who plans to immigrate to Israel and study at the Hebrew University. Alongside the proximity to family, the buyers explained that the rising antisemitism in France strengthened their desire to hold property in Israel.

MK Alon Schuster of the National Unity party published a post challenging the strategy of his party chairman, Benny Gantz. While Gantz insists solely on establishing a "broad Zionist government," Schuster proposes a two-stage model: first remove Netanyahu, and only then establish a stable government.

Bruno Foucher, Paris's representative in the Central African Republic, brought a "non-stop parade" of local young women to the official residence in a manner that aroused the suspicion of the French police. The senior diplomat said in his defense that they were "students" he was helping with their studies.

Families from the core group of the "Ganim" settlement moved in this morning to live in the settlement that was evacuated from northern Samaria. Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who led the regulation of the settlement and the return to it, congratulated: "This summer, 11 new settlements will be established in the region." Head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan: "A moment of historical...

A 41-year-old Tel Aviv resident is accused of approaching a combat soldier on leave and asking for a loan, claiming he had been in an accident. When the soldier withdrew money from an ATM, the defendant snatched thousands of shekels from his hands and fled. The soldier did not give up, started a foot chase, endured threats and an assault at the entrance to a bus, until the police arrived at the...

Against the backdrop of the ongoing struggle with Iran and the sharp spike in fuel prices across the USA, a gas station in New York state offered drivers an original way to ease the burden on their wallets. The new challenge went viral online and received more than 10 million views. "We wanted to bring some joy to people in these difficult times," said the mastermind behind the idea.

The "English for All" program, intended to integrate AI into English studies for 300,000 students, faces significant challenges including equipment shortages, lack of teacher training, and pending software selection. The Ministry of Education maintains that the program is designed to fit existing school infrastructure.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a resident of Tamra at a bicycle repair shop and fleeing the scene. The getaway vehicle was located in Haifa, and drugs not intended for personal use were seized during a search of the suspect's home.

According to a report in the New York Post, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung is a leading candidate to replace outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Cheung has been a close advisor to Donald Trump since 2016.

An Illinois resident has won the largest prize of the year in the Powerball lottery. The winner can choose between receiving the full $1 billion prize or a one-time lump sum of $450.5 million in cash.

Most of the abuse occurred in the victim's home or in a familiar environment. The most common form of abuse is contact under clothing. Yael Stern-Gordon, CEO of the "Beit LeKol Yeled" organization, said: "Sexual abuse of minors happens everywhere and in all layers of the population."

About 3,500 American soldiers participated in exercises in Germany, where Ukrainian drone operators successfully neutralized an armored brigade. Despite initial challenges, the performance of US forces improved, and Washington continues to study the combat experience gained by Ukraine.