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Hasan Piker, who has millions of followers and is considered a prominent voice on the American left, refuses to apologize for his harsh statements against Israel. At the same time, his influence on the Democratic Party is growing.

Meta announced that since the Australian ban took effect in December, 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 have been disabled.

A new poll reveals a sharp decline in support for Hamas and a deep crisis of confidence in Abu Mazen and the Palestinian Authority. On the other hand, the majority of the public still opposes the disarmament of Hamas and expresses support for Iran and the Houthis.

The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase the G.L.O.V.E system for $20 million for immigration enforcement and investigation agents. The administration presents it as a means to de-escalate conflicts, while human rights organizations warn against excessive use of force.

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.

In a special interview ahead of the start of the school year, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch summarizes his term, talks about the challenges the ongoing war has posed to the system, about his criticism of the Meitzav exam system, and explains why he fell in love with the role.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, wineries and wine companies are launching holiday wines at relatively accessible prices: from Recanati and Carmel, to Blue Nun in a karaoke package, and up to Jaffa and Hayotzer wineries, with bottles and packages starting from 37.90 NIS up to 120 NIS.

After the murder of Benny Shlomo, the financial operative took the lead. Nagar's controversial move — a reconciliation with his sworn enemies from the Lavi family — turned members of his own crime organization against him, as they refuse to accept his authority.

A decade after the flood: The circular trail in the Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve has reopened. During August, Maariv and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority present the innovations you didn't know about in popular and forgotten nature reserves and national parks. Third article in the series.

60 years since the Mossad and Air Force's "Operation Diamond," in which an Iraqi fighter pilot defected with his plane to Israel. We look back at the nearly cinematic plot, featuring invisible ink, messages transmitted via radio songs, and a family brought to the country under a cover story.

New therapeutic groups established at Achva Academic College for bereaved families and friends, as well as for adolescents on the autism spectrum, aim to provide much-needed support in the region.

At the extreme sports boarding school of the "Elaor" organization, they believe that the rehabilitation of at-risk youth begins with building trust. Roman Har-Nof, a counselor at the boarding school and a reservist soldier: "Every such departure brings up old feelings for them again."

Forbidden Games from the Narcotics series arrives with peach, Bulgarian rose, and Madagascar vanilla for 1,020 shekels. Also this week: denim sandals by FitFlop, a keratin series by L'Oreal Professionnel, body mist by Banana Republic, and more.

What began as a murder charge ended in a conviction for causing death with diminished responsibility and a ten-year prison sentence. Adv. Ofer Bartal recounts the circumstances that led to the shooting, why he believes the case was on the verge of self-defense, and the pardon request currently being filed.

418 thousand votes were lost in the previous elections due to parties that did not pass the electoral threshold. Ahead of the 26th Knesset, the new parties of Erdan and Edelstein, Hendel and Tropper, and also Gantz and Simhi need to learn the lesson.

Is AI mistakenly perceiving women as less dangerous due to human social bias? A surprising Israeli study found that some artificial intelligence models recommended completely different punishments for men and women who committed the exact same crimes.

The NILI unit is intended not only to find and kill the participants of the October 7 massacre. Its strategic significance may be the creation of long-term personal deterrence.

Behind the scenes of the inauguration of the maternity ward in East Jerusalem, an unusual confrontation took place: Netanyahu's office sought to prevent an incident with the UAE, but Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir insisted that senior Palestinian Authority officials not participate — until direct intervention from the Emiratis.

The alliance with the United States is a strategic asset, but it cannot be a substitute for independent Israeli capability. From the campaign against Iran to ammunition stocks, energy, and reserves: Israel must prepare for the day when it will be required to continue fighting alone.

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.

During a joint enforcement operation in Haifa, eight cats kept in poor conditions were rescued. Upon entering the apartment, inspectors also discovered two children with special needs living in severe sanitary neglect.

Nick Reiner, the director's son, pleaded not guilty after being indicted for stabbing his parents to death. He is being held without bail, and if convicted, he could face life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.

A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar!' party leading with 23 mandates against 21 for Likud. Eisenkot also leads Netanyahu in suitability for Prime Minister (47% to 34%), and the opposition bloc reaches 60 mandates when joined by Tropper and Hendel.

The journalist revealed on air a message he received after midnight from the Foreign Minister, which he claims was sent to him by mistake and subsequently deleted: "Arrogant dog, let him go home himself." Drucker estimated that the message was intended for Ahmad Tibi and attacked Likud members for their "hypocrisy."

Almost three years after October 7, Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud are coming full circle ahead of their wedding: Moshe Shapira, the father of Aner Shapira (of blessed memory), who fought heroically and saved many in the 'death shelter' in Re'im where they were, will be the one to write their ketubah.

After grossing over $1.4 billion, negotiations with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Noah Baumbach have reached a deadlock, and Warner Bros. faces a deadline that could result in the loss of rights.

The conversation between the friend of the late Binyahu Razi and Magen David Adom after he was stabbed has reached "Maariv". In the conversation, the dispatcher tried to assist him. Additionally, a photo of Agam Tsarfi was published from a video call immediately after the murder.

Eldar Dayan was laid to rest on Tuesday, and his family is still struggling to process his death. Family members are furious at a police investigator who accompanied the case, claiming she told them there was a "98% chance he is alive," and declare: "We will make sure she pays."

As part of the examination, conversations were held with recommenders and checks were conducted with bodies in the Ministry of Defense and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. The Ministry of Defense thanked the university for its support of reservists.

World Elephant Day was marked today around the world: at the Safari in Ramat Gan, they celebrated the 52nd birthday of Yossi, the largest elephant in zoos worldwide, and at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem, the elephants took advantage of the heavy heat for long hours in the pools.

899 days after Eynat Kasau disappeared from the absorption center in Safed, her family held a protest outside the Shin Bet offices, demanding the agency join the search efforts. Her father addressed a personal letter to the head of the Shin Bet, pleading for assistance.

Data from Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals a troubling trend: about 50% of adults live with overweight or obesity, with 23% classified as obese, while 26% of children also struggle with weight issues.

The international mechanism for dismantling the terrorist organization is taking shape. Israel and Lebanon have reached a preliminary agreement on the participation of four countries: the UK, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia.

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.

The Supreme Court rejected the petition in the Military Advocate General affair, ruling that there is no cause to intervene in the conduct of the investigation or to prevent the State Attorney from deciding on the case. It was further determined that Justice Minister Yariv Levin should not be given additional time to appoint an external supervisor.

A couple from Ashdod arrived at the woman's father's house after he stopped answering calls and found him with a man who, according to the indictment, was attempting to defraud him of 80,000 shekels. The investigation uncovered three additional cases, and the prosecution has filed an indictment with a request for detention.

About 66,000 requests for recognition have been submitted since the outbreak of the war regarding about 43,000 wounded, and thousands are still waiting for a decision or a medical board. Those suffering from PTSD warned against the damage to rehabilitation: "Forced to fight for their rights."

A young woman in her 20s is suspected of impersonating a man named "Orel Hazan" for a prolonged period and conducting romantic and sexual relationships with several women. The police have released the fake identity and are calling on other potential victims to come forward.

Contacts between former Shas chairman Eli Yishai and Haredi Tzibur party leader Moti Leitner are intensifying with the involvement of senior rabbis. Polls indicate Yishai enjoys over 70% support among modern Haredim, posing a potential threat to Shas.