Maariv

The storm surrounding the reserved spots is not an exception to the system but its result: years of personal loyalty, the elimination of independence, and the distribution of power have turned the Likud primaries into a conditional democracy – and the bill is coming due now.

The former President of the Supreme Court calls for the establishment of an additional appellate instance between the district courts and the Supreme Court, which would hear most civil and criminal appeals. According to her, the move would reduce the burden and allow the Supreme Court to focus on principled issues.

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has rejected a petition challenging the appointment of Dr. Chen Henig as Head of the Animal Welfare Division at the Ministry of Agriculture. The judge ruled that the state acted within its authority and that claims of bias were unfounded.

Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives located two IDF fragmentation grenades, two Beretta pistols, and ammunition in a suspect's home. Police suspect the weapons were intended for use in a conflict between criminal organizations.

Following an oil spill that reached the shores of Qeshm Island, Tehran demands that the issue of compensation and environmental restoration be included in any future agreement regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ethiopia announced plans to build three additional dams on the Blue Nile, declaring that the water flow to Egypt and Sudan "will be under its control." Egypt responded sharply, clarifying that it will not allow Ethiopia to create facts on the ground.

After 20 days in detention, the main suspect in the case of the alleged rape of young women in the Afula area has been released, along with two other suspects. Sources familiar with the investigation report that significant discrepancies were found in the accounts of the events.

Ahead of the Likud primaries, Member of Knesset Almog Cohen, in a conversation with Erel Segal and Eyal Berkovic, rejects Itamar Ben Gvir's claim that he did him a favor and recalls the night of the budget: "The government could have fallen, I was the 61st vote."

Haim Jelin, a resident of Be'eri and a former Knesset member, spoke on 103fm radio about the government's policy in Gaza. He expressed distrust in the political leadership and questioned whether the State of Israel is being run by mere circumstances.

Tests conducted at the Orot Rabin power plant in Hadera revealed that in 40% of the operating time of the coal-fired units, air pollution was measured above the permitted level. The Sharon-Carmel Environmental Association stated: "The operation of the units entails environmental and health consequences."

Captured Hamas documents seized by the IDF in Gaza reveal how the terrorist organization built infrastructure in Lebanon and planned to invade Israel and fight alongside Hezbollah. The infrastructure was operational as early as 2021 and continued to work after October 7.

A police pursuit of a suspected motorcycle thief in Petah Tikva ended in gunfire. The suspect, who endangered others and ignored orders to stop, sustained moderate injuries and was taken into custody.

Elisaf Peretz sets an ambitious goal for the new party and clarifies to whom he will not give the keys to the coalition. In an interview with 103FM, he explained why he believes in a breakthrough and drew a red line regarding Benjamin Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties.

The Israeli mission in Rabat has moved in recent days to its new official headquarters in the Souissi neighborhood of the Moroccan capital. The choice of Mehdi Ben Barka Street, named after an opposition leader who strongly opposed Zionism, has sparked sharp criticism from local activists.

The Minister of Economy rejected the reports of a move against the Prime Minister, declared that he supports Netanyahu and will respect the decisions of the Likud. Ahead of the primaries, he added: "The next big issue is to dismantle the PA."

The Supreme Court has tightened the detention conditions for Yehuda Elbaz, a soldier in regular service who left his base with an M16 rifle without permission. According to the indictment, he planned an attack due to his brother's financial debt.

MK Nissim Vaturi claimed that attempts to oust Netanyahu had been made in the past, and mentioned a move he said was intended to 'crown Avigdor Lieberman in Likud.' In the background: concerns in Netanyahu's circle about internal organization after the primaries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to go for another round of elections if that is the last option for him to remain in power. However, the White House is particularly concerned about such a scenario.

A plan to build a residential complex over a Nazi regime bunker in Berlin is in the promotion process — and now Germany faces the dilemma of solving the housing crisis versus preserving historical sites of Europe's dark period.

The 11th International Arab Book Fair opened last Saturday in Istanbul. The US Ambassador to Doha sponsored the event, even though it included the dissemination of Holocaust denial messages, as well as those of Yahya Sinwar.

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed an appeal to the State Attorney after the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) closed the investigation file regarding the strip search conducted on protester Itamar Greenberg: "If this is indeed a regular practice, it is conduct that contradicts the law."

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enjoys high approval ratings among city residents, despite criticism of his stance on Israel. This comes amid growing concern within New York's Jewish community regarding how his rhetoric impacts antisemitism and local security.

Dolphins use various tools for hunting, including shells, and now a group of researchers in Australia has managed to document the rare sight: "I screamed with excitement."

Almog Boker (Channel 12) and Eli Albag, father of observer soldier Liri Albag, were interviewed on 103fm following Boker's report on the observers in the Gaza envelope. Both addressed the fear that warnings from the field are once again not receiving an adequate response from the senior echelon.

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, Resolution 1701 is identified primarily with the failure to disarm Hezbollah. However, alongside the failure, it also created 17 years of quiet – and the lesson from it is more relevant than ever.

There is currently no basis for the assessment that Trump is about to become an adversary of Israel or Netanyahu - but the risk is that the US will see Israel as increasingly responsible for delaying the planned deals in the Middle East.

The Shin Bet and the National Cyber Directorate have identified a new wave of Iranian phishing attacks targeting journalists and media personnel in Israel. The goal is to obtain sensitive information amidst current political and security developments.

A tragedy for generations: The US President has managed over the years to position himself as a political brand of "strength" - but the facts on the ground show otherwise.

Journalist Menachem Horowitz discussed the tense security situation on the northern border and the alarming weekend experienced by residents during an interview on 103fm radio.

A listener asked Dr. Maya Roseman if it is possible to eat half a watermelon a day. This is the answer she received - and these are the interesting details you should know about the most summery fruit of the bunch.

The Japanese MMX mission is scheduled for launch in 2026 to collect at least 10 grams from Phobos, with the return of samples to Earth in 2031. At the same time, China is planning Tianwen-3, which aims to bring samples from the surface of Mars itself around 2031.

A 54-year-old blind woman and her 83-year-old mother rejected a multi-million dollar land deal after discovering it was intended for an AI server farm: "If I leave this land, I have failed my mission."

Former Director General of the Central Elections Committee, Adv. Orly Adas, was interviewed on 103FM and addressed the criticism regarding the decision not to place polling stations in nursing homes during the upcoming elections.

A new trend is changing the tourism industry: more and more members of the third generation are going on long and expensive vacations around the world. Increased life expectancy, free time in retirement, and the wealth they have accumulated allow them to invest huge sums in luxury travel.

Hunter Vaughn, a 28-year-old influencer, says she moved away from her previous views and started dating ambitious and disciplined men. According to her, the change caused her to invest in herself, gain confidence, and completely change her approach to relationships.

The debts of the National Iranian Oil Company reach about 82 billion dollars - more than twice the public budget. Sanctions did not stop exports, but the expensive evasion model deepened the debt and passed the cost to the public through inflation.

Moscow is demanding clarifications from the US and Turkey after documents exposed in Congress revealed plans to transfer US-made weapons from the Turkish military to Kyiv. The deal reportedly includes 70 ATACMS missiles and thousands of cluster munitions.

An official petition submitted to the Canadian parliament demands that the government expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra due to allegations of infringing on local sovereignty. The petition reflects the low point in relations between the neighbors, against the backdrop of a trade war and tensions with the Donald Trump administration.

40-year-old Carmine Agnello, grandson of the infamous mafia crime boss John Gotti, has entered prison after a long period of sentencing delays.

Hengli, an industrial giant employing over 300,000 workers in China, serves as a lifeline for the Iranian regime amid heavy international sanctions.