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With the start of the academic year and against the backdrop of rising antisemitism since October 7, Jewish youth around the world are expected to receive a letter and a video message from Nate Leipciger, an educator and Holocaust survivor. The initiative, led by the "International March of the Living," is intended to strengthen the identity of students on campuses. Leipciger: "No one should...

Children from the Beit Shemesh kindergarten, whose original building was damaged by a missile strike, began the school year in a new location. Following rapid preparations, the school year started on schedule. Mayor Shmuel Greenberg visited the site to welcome the staff and children to the new facility.

Nitzan was in labor during the terrorists' infiltration into Sderot when Avi Ezra rescued her and her family from the city under fire on October 7. Almost three years later, the man who led them out of the city then will accompany her son, who was born the following day, to his first day of kindergarten.

Protest activists placed offensive posters along the route Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's children walk to school on their first day of class. Ohana condemned the act as cruel and unacceptable.

The suspects, aged 16-20, were arrested as part of an investigation into violent incidents in At-Tuwani and Khirbet Tuba, in which structures and a vehicle were torched and graffiti was sprayed. Three vehicles were seized. Police expect further arrests.

Following a violent incident in which a minor was wounded by a penetrating injury in Holon, police officers from the Holon station and the Ben Gurion Airport district located the suspect at the airport on his way to a flight abroad. The police are expected to request an extension of his detention for the purpose of continuing the investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

The Movement for Quality Government sought to ban the free distribution of "The Minister Who Didn't Stop," an illustrated children's book in rhyme about the Minister of National Security. Judge Noam Solberg requested a response from Itamar Ben Gvir and the Otzma Yehudit party regarding the issue of gift-giving and ultimately rejected the petition.

An American podcaster accidentally encountered the beloved YouTuber and confronted her face-to-face over her accusations against Israel. Ms. Rachel defended herself, claiming, "I am a Zionist who opposes Netanyahu," but faced sharp criticism: "You are spreading blood libels and opening open season on Jews."

Colors have been used to direct traffic for almost 200 years. How is the development of traffic lights related to a gas explosion and complaints of racism?

The chief economist of OpenAI claims that artificial intelligence will not necessarily eliminate jobs, but may actually make caregiving professions more in-demand and valued than ever before.

A dramatic victory for the US President: by a 5-4 majority, the Supreme Court approved the continuation of the controversial $400 million project, which includes the demolition of the East Wing. The conservative Chief Justice joined the liberals in sharp criticism, while Trump celebrates: "The people will be very proud of this magnificent complex."

A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis of planning the 1996 assassination of the hip-hop icon, the first-ever conviction in the historic case. The prosecution argued that Davis provided the weapon and went on a "hunting trip" as revenge, using his own boasting in a book he published against him. He now faces a potential life sentence.

Thieves managed to make off with tens of thousands of beer cans in two sophisticated robberies on the same day in California, causing $70,000 in damages. The beer manufacturer decided to address the robbers directly: "We understand you want to show off to your friends."

An Iranian singer was sentenced to four years in prison after performing before a mixed audience in Tehran, and another singer was sentenced to 74 lashes after singing without a hijab. Human rights organizations warn of increasing pressure on women in the world of music and art in the country.

Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump after months of severe tension with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and a wave of dismissals of senior officers. His departure leads to an unprecedented situation where the U.S. Army is left without a single leader, civilian or military, confirmed by the Senate.

John Christian Caldeira Waibol entered the Guinness Book of Records when he was just ten months old. Now, the toddler who started painting on canvas before he even learned to walk will present his abstract works at a professional exhibition in Malmö.

Closing the circle: teachers who return to teach in the place where they were once students. For the student who once sat in the back row by the window, and perhaps sometimes struggled to concentrate, standing in front of the class with a dry-erase marker in hand is a personal victory and a statement of intent.

A close associate of Benjamin Netanyahu called for giving the US Vice President a "warm welcome". Ron Dermer revealed that J.D. Vance played a critical role in the war against Iran. Regarding Gaza, he stated: "We will not allow Hamas to remain there," and described the Iranian regime as being "on its way to the dustbin of history."

For thousands of families in Israel, the start of the school year comes again this year in the shadow of prolonged reserve duty. While other parents accompany their children to kindergarten and first grade, there are those who are forced to say goodbye again and head to Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. For 6.5-year-old Ivri, who will start first grade today, his father will be able to be there...

The head of the council notified the Ministry of Interior of the end of his tenure ahead of his entry into the position of Chairman of the Board of Amidar. Idan was first elected in 2012 by a margin of only three votes. In recent years, he was one of the most prominent voices in the Gaza Envelope demanding a change in the security concept. The race for the position is already beginning.

Yossi Musli and his partner were detained for questioning after police found three Palestinian workers without permits performing construction work at their home in Savyon.

Alma Sirur, 24, who deals with a mental disability, fell along with her service dog, Mishmish, during a ride on a Dan bus in Tel Aviv, resulting in minor injuries for both. She claims the driver was speeding and driving unsafely.

Kaykov will become the first woman to command this brigade and the second in the history of the army to head a brigade. She began her path as a combat soldier in Brigade 282, served in a series of command positions, and is now coming full circle. During Operation Iron Swords, the brigade operated in the Gaza Strip and eliminated dozens of terrorists.

The Prime Minister's son does not retract his support for Argentina on the Falkland Islands issue and directly attacks the British public. In a new tweet, he accuses the Labour government of hostility and antisemitism towards Israel and compares the remote islands to Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Sources told The Economist that Vladimir Putin fears that ending the war without the Donbas region would put his life in danger. Public support is eroding and the mood is gloomy, but Putin is considering mobilizing 300,000–400,000 more people. At the same time, he appeared today at a political summit and received a "reprimand" from Narendra Modi, who called on him to move "from endless war to...

Police arrested a resident of the South in his 40s on suspicion of involvement in introducing sedatives into 'Prinuk' brand baby fruit purees. The case was exposed in June following the hospitalization of four toddlers, and police are investigating the potential involvement of others.

In Egypt, a committee was established to set prices every three months. In Jordan, authorities are preventing global oil price hikes from impacting the local market. In Syria, a government attempt to lower prices resulted in massive queues and fuel stations running out of supply.

The "Amha Yisrael" party held its first meeting at Kibbutz Be'eri. Party chairman Ofer Winter called for promoting emigration from Gaza and achieving a swift victory.

The crew of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is taking its first leave after months facing Iran. While business owners in Thailand hope for economic gain, authorities raided entertainment venues and arrested dozens on suspicion of prostitution. "I have lived here for 20 years, I have never seen such a weak year," shared a local resident.

Due to severe seawater turbidity caused by weather conditions, five of Israel's six desalination plants have been shut down. Authorities have implemented water usage restrictions across several regions.

Amar Al-Aasam was arrested on suspicion of bribery, fraud, money laundering, breach of trust, and bid rigging, and his detention was extended by eight days. The investigation was conducted covertly in recent months, and in its framework, additional suspects were arrested and others were detained for questioning.

Itay Dudi explains how the unusual storm led to the proactive shutdown of five desalination plants. The spokesperson describes the situation as a stirred cup of coffee and estimates that supply will resume soon. Simultaneously, water corporations are preparing for local distribution, and Mekorot is increasing pumping from the Sea of Galilee.

A new demographic report by Italy's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) presents a worrying picture: birth rates are at their lowest since 1861, and the working-age population is shrinking. Despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's pledges, the country faces an unprecedented economic challenge.

The 2025 PRTR report indicates a 12% decrease in air pollution costs in Israel, saving the economy 4.2 billion shekels. Despite improvements, environmentalists criticize the continued operation of coal-fired units at the Orot Rabin power plant, citing health risks to the public.

The "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party is expected to win Sunday's elections in Saxony-Anhalt with more than 40% of the vote. This will be the first time an extreme-right party comes to power in a state in "new Germany". On the national level, it leads with 27%, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party. Dr. Rami Daniel from INSS: "This is not the extreme right that Israel wants."

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have made protection against missiles and UAVs a global necessity. Greece, Finland, and Germany are turning to Israel thanks to its operational experience and proven capabilities in the field. Now we must decide how much of our advantage can be sold — and when to stop.

A head pharmacist and a colleague at the Glilot base have been arrested on suspicion of systematically stealing tens of thousands of medications intended for IDF soldiers and trading them on the black market. The prosecution will seek to extend their detention as the investigation continues.

In August 2026, an unprecedented 13% increase in violence against drivers was recorded compared to last year, marking the highest figure ever measured. Following a series of stabbings and assaults, the Drivers' Union of the National Labor Federation is demanding the immediate deployment of security units: "The time has come for immediate preventive actions."

A serious indictment was filed against Eliyahu Ganah from Netanya for a series of indecent acts against women. According to the indictment, after being released to house arrest, he violated the conditions, went out on his motorcycle, and attacked 10 women in a single day. The prosecution is requesting his continued detention until the end of the proceedings.

Police preparations include checkpoints, patrols, and the deployment of officers near educational institutions, alongside efforts to locate illegal aliens at construction sites and schools. Head of the Operations Department, Brigadier General Elad Klein, emphasized that preventing hostile terrorist activity is the top priority and warned of potential friction during the election year.