Maariv

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf admits to maintaining direct contact with Hezbollah operatives on the front lines in Lebanon. The statement comes despite Lebanese efforts to curb Iranian influence, amid ongoing clashes in the Ali-Taher area.

Europe is aging and needs immigrants, but struggles to integrate some of them. Data from Germany point to gaps regarding religion and law, while the right is strengthening and the debate over the continent's future is intensifying.

An extreme heatwave caused approximately 16,000 excess deaths in Europe within a week. In Belgium, severe failures were exposed: elderly people died in sweltering homes, emergency rooms operated without air conditioning, and emergency lines struggled to cope with the load.

A 25-year-old French national was arrested in Australia on suspicion of threatening an Israeli backpacker with a knife after discovering he had served in the IDF. The prosecution alleged an antisemitic motive, and the court remanded him in custody.

High fuel prices, melting glaciers at the poles, and tensions in the Middle East have opened a faster route for cargo ships through the Arctic Ocean. China is the first to launch a regular freight service on it, and experts predict rapid growth.

Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, has acquired the Los Angeles Lakers in a $12.5 billion deal. Having built his fortune through technology investments, he is now entering the sports arena.

Chief Superintendent Walter Kogan, the Israel Police representative in South America, located Meli and Liel Yahalomi on a bus. After confirming no crime had been committed, he ordered their release, and the officer quickly became a viral sensation on social media.

'So can I call you Venus every time we meet?', he said, patting himself on the shoulder for the hint he had folded into his question. 'Yes. But not for much longer.' A chapter from 'Posthistory', a novel about artificial intelligence, morality, and humanity's last chance.

The Likud slogan "a broad national government" broadcasts a message of monarchy in the British style – the politicians change, the king remains. Meanwhile, it appears that it is the opposition parties that will be able to form a broad national government.

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban is celebrating in Kabul and projecting stability. However, threats on the ground are growing: conflict with Pakistan, insurgent attacks, hunger, unemployment, and international isolation.

An Alma Center report warns that ISIS is moving from hiding to establishing itself in southern Syria, near the Israeli border. According to the study, the organization is building infrastructure, utilizing smuggling routes, and could export the threat to Lebanon and Jordan.

"The president of the rich" is again under fire for arrogance and detachment from his people: while France is dealing with giant fires, Emmanuel Macron published a picture of himself on a jet ski and sparked the anger of the French.

Only because of the first "Avatar" do I keep sitting down for the sequels and get disappointed every time: I fled from number 2 when workers were gutting the insides of a Pandoran whale. "Fire and Ash" is boring from the very first minute. And number 4 is still ahead. Oh.

Iran announced it has not yet decided to resume negotiations with the US, clarifying that back-channel messages do not constitute a dialogue. Tehran also set conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's territorial claims as "fantasies."

According to reports, the green light for a significant Israeli operation in the tunnel area on the Ali-Tahar ridge was received from the USA. Lebanese media report a night of intense fighting at the site. The fate of the terrorists trapped in the tunnels is unknown.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE are investing billions in Africa, taking over ports, and expanding their military presence. The goal: minerals, shipping routes, and influence over one of the most important arenas in the world.

A Channel 12 investigation raises questions regarding details presented by Likud candidate Mishael Ben-Ami, including the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a doctorate, and activities in Iran. Ben-Ami rejects the claims.

We arrived at Six Senses Shaharut following a one-time chef's dinner, but discovered a vacation that offers much more than culinary: a suite facing the Edom Mountains, food based on local ingredients, yoga in the desert, pools, a cocktail workshop, and above all, silence.

Between the beach and lunch or dinner: how to incorporate turquoise into your summer wardrobe?

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will return to the US after more than 260 days of operations and will be replaced by the USS George Washington. Background: reports of spoiled food, mental distress, and difficult conditions on deck.

The prestigious international ranking establishes the Hebrew University's place at the top "thanks to research excellence, innovation, and global impact."

Yokneam Mayor Roman Peres does not view the chip giant Nvidia's decision to build its new campus in nearby Kiryat Tivon as a loss for the city. He presents an ambitious vision for Yokneam's development over the next decade, including the construction of over 14,000 housing units and large-scale urban renewal projects.

Movie theaters are packed to capacity, so let's make sure we know at least some of what there is to know about the films that conquered the screens this summer.

Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, especially with a phone, may increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken the pelvic floor. The recommendation: if you haven't succeeded, get up and try again later.

Why did she smile during the video call from the murder scene? How did the teenagers get to the apartment? And why didn't she call MADA when she realized someone had been stabbed? Agam Tsarfi's lawyer breaks his silence and presents the version that will try to save her from a life sentence.

The Netanyahu couple feeds each other the same anxieties, leading to a division of the world into "us" and "them." This principle becomes the key criterion for selecting the people who bring reality to the Prime Minister.

The city of Eilat has suffered from a severe shortage of efficient medical services since its inception. The city hopes to overcome this by training medical staff at a dedicated faculty that will be established for this purpose in Eilat, with an expected opening this September.

Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman revealed in an interview with "Maariv" that he has prepared a framework for the premiership that the entire opposition bloc will support. He also criticized small parties for running independently, warning that they will fail to pass the electoral threshold.

Although no neighbor heard the shots, and 10 investigators tried to understand who wanted the district judge dead. 20 years later, a return to the devilish plot of life-term prisoners who chose a victim at random just to shock the country.

In Istanbul, they welcomed Hamas leaders, released prisoners, and heads of the Muslim Brotherhood who fled from Egypt. Turkey is becoming Hamas's most important base outside Gaza. And what is happening in the depths of the earth north of the city of Nabatieh in Lebanon?

"You're standing at a traffic light and something you created is playing": The members of The Revivo Project are launching a new children's song album, preparing for Selichot performances, and looking back at the big moments in their career.

The French Ministry of Finance confirmed that a cyberattack on the tax authority led to the theft of data belonging to 678,000 users, including private individuals and business owners. Authorities are still investigating the exact nature of the exposed data.

CENTCOM announced that 62 merchant ships changed their route as part of the enforcement of the American siege on Iran, three ships were detained, and two others were searched. Simultaneously, Washington is preparing to replace the aircraft carrier in the region.

The Houthis launched a wide wave of attacks on the western coast of Yemen and fired 44 UAVs toward the port of Mocha, alongside ballistic missiles and explosive boats. According to the Yemeni army, an attempt was also made to hit an oil tanker near Bab al-Mandab.

Ahead of the eighth round between Lebanon and Israel, the Hezbollah Secretary-General has intensified his opposition to the diplomatic track and the disarmament of the organization, clarifying that as far as he is concerned, there is no change in Hezbollah's line.

A request to all those politicians who insist on selling us future ideas: since it is the work and the result that count - maybe you will just fulfill them?

With Netanyahu's reputation as someone who uses and discards people, it is no wonder that his preferred candidates are refusing his offers of reserved spots. It is precisely Abbas and Saglovich who are fulfilling Jabotinsky's vision. And also: a prayer for the peace of the new recruits.

Processed foods are an affordable and convenient way to add healthy nutrients. The fact that they are processed does not necessarily mean they are unhealthy - studies even prove the opposite.

South Korea is preparing for a total ban on the sale of dog meat, effective in 2027. For many elderly citizens, this marks a painful farewell to a long-standing culinary tradition.

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead a summer adventure that mixes "Stranger Things" and "Jurassic Park," with monsters, nostalgia, and action. It's fun as long as you don't think too much - because behind the noise hides a superficial film with a lazy ending.