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Ofer Winter in talks to merge with an existing party
The chairman of Amach Yisrael, who is under heavy pressure in the right-wing bloc, is holding talks with Yaron Zelekha's Economic Party. No responses were received from the parties.

Chief Rabbi: The code of conduct in the IDF was determined by people far from the Torah of Israel
Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar spoke out against the decision to prosecute soldiers for alleged insubordination and argued that their right to maintain their way of life must be considered. "How unfortunate that those who absorbed their culture from a foreign culture and are far from the Torah of Israel determined the codes," he stated.

The Transformation of the Tel Aviv Port: New Life for Reading Tanks
The three old Reading fuel tanks will be preserved and converted into a public complex that will combine culture, creativity, leisure, and sports. The plan includes the development of open spaces and the restoration of the Yarkon River banks, with the goal of connecting the sea, the Yarkon, and the city.

Yavne'el council head absent from discussions, MK arrives: 'The lives of youth are being abandoned'
The chair of the Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Women, Merav Cohen, arrived uninvited to a Yavne'el council meeting after the council head skipped Knesset discussions. Cohen criticized the welfare department, noting that child marriages continue in the community.

In Iraq, there are fears: will the militias join the confrontation between the US and Iran?
Members of parliament warn that the renewal of attacks against American targets could trigger a response and open a new front on Iraqi soil. "Any escalation will have direct consequences for the internal situation."

In the heart of Kyiv: shootout between military intelligence personnel and the SBU
An unusual incident occurred in the Ukrainian capital following the arrest of a Russian opposition fighter suspected of ties to Moscow's intelligence services. Volodymyr Zelensky ordered both sides to lay down their arms and open an investigation into the incident.

After the attack in Qusra: rioters threw stones at police officers
An investigation team of the Judea and Samaria District Police located a white pickup truck that was allegedly used for the violent attack in the village. When the suspects spotted it approaching, they began attacking it — two of them were arrested. The police and Shin Bet continue their attempt to uncover the identities of those involved, including the use of special measures.

IDF Data Revealed: Recruitment Trends in Haredi Society and Number of Draft Dodgers
About 50,000 out of 60,217 draft dodgers are Haredim. The number of candidates for security service declared as draft dodgers or issued 'Order 12' has increased by about 95,000 since the end of 2024. At the same time, the IDF is expanding service tracks and adaptations for the Haredi public, whose recruitment rate has risen.

Boycott and bullying at school: when does staff negligence allow for compensation claims?
The responsibility of the educational staff may also apply to incidents on social networks. What is the difference between a one-time incident and ongoing harassment, what is required to be proven - and in what cases can compensation reach millions of shekels? Attorney Uria Rosenblat sheds light on the legal aspects.

Raid in Tayibe: Drugs, vehicles, and cash worth hundreds of thousands of shekels seized
A raid by the Samaria District Crime Fighting Unit on several locations in Tayibe led to the arrest of six suspects. Police seized dozens of boxes containing substances suspected to be cannabis and ecstasy, alongside five vehicles worth approximately 600,000 shekels, about 25,000 shekels in cash, and 21 mobile phones.

Without mentioning Israel, Erdogan reacts to the deal with Greece: "It is a mistake to think we are weak"
The President of Turkey sent a threatening message following the agreement to purchase an Israeli air defense system for Greece: "What is required of us? To do what is necessary."

Insurance company stalled, judge loses patience: ruling on compensation
Ayalon was ordered to pay special interest and legal expenses after failing to transfer 20,000 shekels to the plaintiff that it had already acknowledged. Despite its own expert confirming a 10% psychiatric disability following an accident, the company withheld payment. The result: an additional 12,500 shekels in interest.

Punches to the chest and ribs: police officer charged with assaulting a 17-year-old
According to the Police Investigation Department (Mahash), two 17-year-olds arrived at a banquet hall in Jerusalem to receive payment for their work. A confrontation developed with the police officer who was securing an event at the location. He is charged with both a violent assault on one of the teenagers and assaulting his friend.

15-year-old girl sexually harassed at Big Fashion Glilot mall
A 39-year-old clothing store employee is charged with sexually harassing a minor. Following the incident, the suspect threatened security guards with a glass bottle, assaulted security personnel and a police officer, and made multiple attempts to escape custody.

"Your father is dead": Daughter discovers caregiver transferred house to herself for $5
Nora traveled to visit her 75-year-old father, only to discover he had passed away. The situation escalated when she realized the caregiver had obtained power of attorney and transferred the property to her name for a nominal fee. Nora is now fighting in court to void the transaction.

Massive raid in Atarot: Attempt to distribute counterfeit food thwarted
Ministry of Agriculture inspectors uncovered 55 tons of dairy and food products smuggled from the Palestinian Authority in Atarot. Three refrigerated trucks were ready for distribution, but inspectors intervened and broke into the facility after the suspect refused to cooperate.

Indictment: Northern resident trained to join ISIS abroad
According to the indictment, Khamis Sawaed from Husniya expressed support for ISIS and studied combat training materials, including instructions for manufacturing missiles and drones. The prosecution has requested he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Attorney General: Memorial conference for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef - only after the elections
Gali Baharav-Miara clarified that an academic conference to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which the Ministry of Religious Services requested to hold with government funding before the elections, can only take place after them. However, the memorial service and state ceremonies can proceed as planned. Attorney General: "Both goals will be preserved - both the commemoration of the Rabbi and the...

A month after the murder in Ein Ayala: Prosecutor's statement against the suspect
After about a month of investigation, the police announced that an evidentiary basis has been established against Ohad Arad, suspected of murdering his brother. In the coming days, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings are expected.

Suspicion: Senior official in the Palestinian Authority apparatus was involved in transferring weapons to a family member
Two Palestinians, including a senior official in the Preventive Security Service, were arrested overnight in the Hebron area. According to the suspicion, the two transferred pistols to their family member, and the police are investigating whether the weapons were intended for criminal or security-related purposes. Another suspect was arrested last week.

Following the publication in "HaYom": IDF changes its handling of Haredi deserters
After the method of obtaining exemptions using medical documents during designated recruitment days was exposed, the IDF changed the procedure. Now, deserters claiming serious medical issues fear they will be harmed by the new policy. The IDF's response has not yet been received.

22-year-old driver arrested for severe drunk driving on Highway 85
The driver stopped in the middle of the lane on a highway near the Rama junction. A test revealed that his body contained 972 micrograms of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, more than four times the legal limit. He was arrested, his vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and an indictment was subsequently filed against him.

Storm in Degel HaTorah: Last-minute attempt to replace MKs in the list
Sources in the party have been working in recent days on dramatic changes to the composition of the list ahead of its submission, sparking anger among rabbis, council members, and representatives. The fear: a quiet move behind the scenes will reignite internal struggles.

Cleared for publication: Yan Shmala is the suspect in the baby food poisoning case
His defense attorney claimed he suffers from manic depression, but a psychiatric evaluation determined he is fit for detention. Five children were hospitalized after sedatives and sleeping pills were found in the baby food. Shmala's detention has been extended until Sunday.

Without notebooks and books: "Mekor Chaim" students started the year in the vineyard
While most students started the school year in the classroom, dozens of students from the "Mekor Chaim" yeshiva put on work clothes and began harvesting and weeding. The students participated in activities as part of the "Shorashim" program, which combines agricultural work with educational and values-based activities. Over the course of the year, more than a thousand students from dozens of...

Transportation revolution in Jerusalem: Test runs begin on the L4 line
Just a week and a half after the opening of the L3 line, Jerusalem's light rail network continues to expand. This morning, test runs began on the L4 line between the Gonenim and Gilo neighborhoods. The new line is designed to connect southern residential areas to the capital's employment and commercial hubs, moving toward a target of 600,000 daily passengers.

Transfer of an object between vehicles exposed a drug deal: two suspects arrested
A young man passed items to a passenger in a vehicle in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, and a police search uncovered various types of drugs, a folding knife, and evidence allegedly linking the two suspects to drug trafficking.

Police broke into the wrong apartment: court ruled against them
A police force forcibly broke into a storage room door in Tel Aviv during a search, and only afterwards did it turn out that the premises were not the target of the operation at all. The court partially accepted the property owner's lawsuit and ordered the state to pay him 7,400 shekels, including legal expenses.

Hezbollah launched explosive drones - IDF responded with strikes in Nabatieh
During the night, Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF forces in the Ali al-Tahar ridge area. Soldiers fired at one of the drones and intercepted it; there were no casualties. In response, the IDF struck infrastructure of the organization in the Nabatieh area that was used for planning and directing terror plots.

Ofer Winter stands with Yoseph Haddad – and Moshe Feiglin attacks: "We are fed up with generals"
Amha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter has defended Yoseph Haddad, emphasizing his leadership credentials. Meanwhile, Zehut leader Moshe Feiglin criticized Winter, stating that the public is "fed up with generals."

Nazareth: Kalashnikov rifle found buried in a flowerbed in a house courtyard
In a targeted operation against violence in the Arab sector, police in Nazareth seized a Kalashnikov assault rifle that was buried near a residential house. The suspect, a 23-year-old resident of the city, was arrested and transferred for questioning. Since the beginning of the year, more than 610 weapons have been seized.

Drama in Shas: Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's plan to announce he would not support the party in the elections
In a recording published this morning on Galei Tzahal, the plan that led to the thwarting of Rabbi Moshe Maya's appointment as the movement's spiritual leader was revealed. Rabbi Yosef threatened, Aryeh Deri delivered a letter and paved the way for reconciliation.

"A Mountain of Evidence": Charlie Kirk's killer to be charged with aggravated murder
Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting and killing the conservative activist at an event at Utah Valley University last year. The judge rejected the defense's request to dismiss the case or remove the death penalty from the table. The prosecution argues that firing into a crowd of more than 3,000 people created a real risk of death for others.

Five months after giving birth: Stabbed to death in Times Square
The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, attacked another person before being shot to death by police. Authorities are still investigating the motives behind the attack, which initially appeared to be random.

Gal Gadot's son is kidnapped and she must keep running: what to watch on TV today
Gal Gadot stars in the thriller 'The Runner' as a mother forced to obey a kidnapper while chasing through London; also 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu', AI and 9/11 documentary films, new episodes of 'Reacher', 'Ted Lasso' and 'Will Trent', the finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' and other content airing today (Wednesday) on television in Israel.

Actor John Malkovich is coming to Tel Aviv: "Excited to return to Israel"
The veteran film star and passionate supporter of Israel will present his successful satirical show in Tel Aviv. All the details.

The road passes right over residential apartments: the strange building in Istanbul that went viral
Eight occupied apartments are located under a 50-meter stretch of road in Turkey. Residents claim they have lived there for years without issues, but disagree on whether cars are driving over their homes or on a sidewalk.

For the first time in two months: siren activated in the north, details under investigation
An alert was activated tonight in the area of HaGoshrim, Ma'ayan Baruch, and Kfar Yuval in the Galilee Panhandle in the north due to fears of a hostile aircraft infiltration. The IDF Spokesperson stated: "The details are under investigation."

The struggle over circumcision in Europe: "They are questioning a fundamental commandment in Judaism"
Jewish organizations have found a practical answer to threats in Europe. While Belgium and other European countries are taking action to restrict and even ban the practice of the Jewish custom, organizations are formulating a groundbreaking medical certification program for Mohels.

The mystery of the 673 diamonds: a dramatic manhunt for the suspects in the great Vienna robbery
Two suspects entered the museum during opening hours, smashed the display case with a hammer, and fled with a 200-carat necklace adorned with 673 diamonds. The police released their photos and are conducting a manhunt for them.