Maariv

The Prime Minister of Iraq has set a deadline of September 30 for armed factions to hand over their weapons to the state, and is preparing for a confrontation with those who refuse. Simultaneously, Baghdad is conducting talks with the Revolutionary Guards to restrain the militias.

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel met in Chisinau with the chairman of the Jewish community, Alex Blitski, on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Menachem Mendel Axelrod. The two discussed the flourishing of Jewish life, the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the first Jewish museum in the country.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was officially crowned Chief Rabbi of Moldova during a historic ceremony in Chisinau. The event, attended by the Chief Rabbi of Israel and international dignitaries, marked a significant milestone in the revival of the country's Jewish community.

Death and rape threats against Jews online, antisemitic codes penetrating new communities, and a struggle over public funding: three publications in Germany reveal how antisemitic hatred is changing shape and expanding.

The Democratic primary race for governor of Wisconsin was tight and tense, decided only with the counting of the final votes. Progressive candidate Francesca Hong led until the final stretch.

Poland continues its arms race: 96 Apache helicopters, the largest service center of its kind in Europe, and an investment of about 10 billion dollars. Donald Tusk clarifies that the goal is to build the most modern army on the continent — without sparing any expense.

According to a report in "Aram News", Washington has offered Tehran a monthly outline: opening the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation without fees in exchange for easing the blockade, releasing funds, or easing sanctions. Pakistan is mediating in an attempt to turn the proposal into a temporary arrangement.

Farah Ahmed, who previously admitted to being a member of the Islamist organization, was appointed last year as a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Education in Cambridge. The exposure joins a series of affairs that raise criticism of the university and its recruitment policy.

In an interview with "Asharq Al-Awsat", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detailed the joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, presenting it as a move to bolster regional stability while criticizing Israeli policy.

Paramount Studios may begin leaving its legendary home as early as October. A federal lawsuit claims the merger will grant the company monopoly power in the film distribution and cable television market.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement under which an attack on one of them would be considered an attack on all, but Egypt did not join. Conflicting reports present two versions of the reason.

The good luck streak of the New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is now meeting reality, and he is dealing with dissatisfaction in his political environment, against the city's economic elite - and also against the Jewish community.

Beijing announced it will hold a joint navigation exercise with an Indonesian warship in mid-August east of Taiwan. Taipei claims this is a provocation designed to create an appearance of Chinese authority in the region.

The United States reports significant progress in negotiations between Israel and Lebanon following technical talks in Rome. The parties have finalized operational standards for pilot zones in southern Lebanon.

Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota Ilhan Omar secured her party's nomination on the way to another term in the House of Representatives. Very tight races were also recorded in the states of Connecticut and Wisconsin.

A New York Times investigation claims that US interceptor stockpiles are running low, while Iran's combat capabilities are becoming more sophisticated. Iran drew inspiration from Russian tactics, and the results are visible on the ground.

US Vice President J.D. Vance demanded that Volodymyr Zelensky cease offensive operations against oil tankers in the Black Sea. The move aims to prevent shocks to global energy markets and protect American economic interests.

Amid rising antisemitism in New York, a group of rabbis met with Mayor Zoran Mamdani to protest his anti-Israel rhetoric. Participants warned that the mayor's public statements are creating a climate of vulnerability for the city's Jewish community.

Turkey is expanding its involvement in Lebanon with the quiet consent of Trump, who sees it as a counterweight to Israel. The move includes understandings with Hezbollah, mediation with Syria, the promotion of energy projects, and the possibility of deploying Turkish forces in southern Lebanon instead of UNIFIL.

Rama Dawaji, the wife of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani, is expected to visit Syria and Lebanon. The Mayor's office claimed that the police recommended an escort, but the NYPD denied this and clarified that it would not send officers on a private trip.

A New York Times investigation describes the growing dependence of the Druze in As-Suwayda on Israeli backing against Damascus. The local militia maintains constant contact with Israel, while the province prepares for the possibility of a renewed confrontation with the Syrian regime.

One of the tankers initially managed to evade a US attempt to seize it and was captured only after a weeks-long chase in the Atlantic Ocean. Now, Washington has sold both ships, and their final destination will be shipyards in India.

Three crew members were killed in an attack attributed to the Houthis against a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Reports from Yemen indicate an intensification of the organization's activity, while fears of renewed damage to one of the world's most important trade routes are growing.

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are deadlocked over the demand to disarm Hezbollah. Meanwhile, a Lebanese report claims that the IDF is tightening control around the Ali al-Taher hill and that the situation of Hezbollah and IRGC forces is deteriorating.

A Financial Times investigation reveals the depth of the turmoil in the US State Department: thousands have left, more than half of ambassadorial positions are vacant, and veteran diplomats warn that Trump is weakening the US foreign policy apparatus for years to come.

Russia is promoting the expansion of the North-South corridor toward Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following signed memoranda with Iran and other nations. The initiative aims to connect Moscow to the Gulf, India, and non-Western markets.

Damascus confirms cooperation with the IAEA and the United States regarding the legacy of the Assad regime. Behind the official announcement hides a secret facility, radioactive material that worried Israel, and a covert process that has been in the works for months.

Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani arrived secretly in Baghdad and met with senior officials and militia commanders. On the agenda: the pressure to disarm the factions and Iraqi efforts to restore oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Against the backdrop of the Ebola epidemic spreading in Africa, the Ministry of Health reports that a person who recently returned to Israel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is suspected of having the disease. The patient is currently in isolation.

Rama Dawaji is scheduled to depart on September 20 for a family visit to the region, despite severe State Department travel warnings. The decision by the NYPD to provide a security detail at taxpayer expense has drawn criticism due to the risks posed to officers.

The Supreme Court in Moscow disqualified "Yabloko", the only party opposing the war in Ukraine, from the parliamentary elections. The opposition claims that the Kremlin is alarmed by its growing strength and continues to eliminate any voice that challenges Vladimir Putin's policy.

The opposition in Turkey is coming out frontally against the "Mecca Agreement", warning against turning the army into a "military contractor" for Gulf states, accusing Erdogan of hiding the details of the agreement and demanding it be brought immediately for public discussion in parliament.

An Iranian threat against Donald Trump during his visit to Turkey in July led to a secret deception operation: the president boarded Air Force One in front of cameras, was secretly transferred to another plane, and flew to the UK while journalists remained on the decoy plane.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a security agreement in Jeddah featuring a collective defense mechanism. Egypt, invited to join, declined at this stage due to sensitive relations with Israel and regional tensions.

German Economy Minister Katrina Reiche warned in a Financial Times interview that rising support for the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party could deter foreign investors ahead of critical state elections.

A Nazi salute, posts calling for the expulsion of Jews, and allegations of managing a racist anonymous account: The scandal surrounding a former club treasurer in New York deepens after he was filmed spending time with senior officials days after being suspended.

Hasan Piker grew up on the line between Turkey and New Jersey, turning from a shy boy into one of the most prominent voices of the radical left in the USA. Today he preaches his doctrine to about 3 million followers online, and when it comes to Israel, his messages are particularly sharp.

Less than two weeks after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco to Ceuta, calls are again circulating on social media for young people to gather at the border on August 15. Spanish authorities are preparing for another mass entry attempt and clarify that they are taking the threat seriously.

A political storm is shaking Lebanon following the arrest of a senior retired Syrian officer inside the Syrian embassy in Beirut. The newspaper "Al-Akhbar" accuses authorities of attempting a secret transfer to Damascus and covering up the incident, signaling a return of Syrian influence in the country.