Maariv

According to Oz Berlovich, the delays stem from operational problems at Ben Gurion Airport - "but we take responsibility"; on flights on Shabbat: "There is a business justification for this"

Leaders of the media world, key figures from the high-tech industry, and the rabbi of the Savyon community gathered for the launch of 'Jewit - simply being Jewish': a digital platform that combines artificial intelligence and practical guides in four languages to make tradition accessible in real time.

Hadash, Ta'al, and Balad are reuniting, and the Democrats are welcoming it. MK Gilad Kariv recalls the quarter of a million votes that were wasted in the previous elections and calls for increasing voter turnout, especially in the Arab society.

The Likud party gained 2 additional mandates in the Channel 13 poll, but Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party grew even further. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failed to cross the electoral threshold, and the mandates previously held by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel were redistributed between the political blocs.

According to the ministry's spokesperson, since the beginning of the West Nile fever activity season to date, 17 patients have been diagnosed, one of whom is still hospitalized and one has passed away. It is now reported that infected mosquitoes have been detected in Petah Tikva, Kafr Qasim, and Ben Gurion Airport.

Haim Tomer, a former senior Mossad official, is not convinced that Iran will attack in Europe, calling the reports "total nonsense." He criticized decision-makers, noting that the IDF is near collapse and that a new strategy is required.

Amit Halevi, pushed to the 33rd spot on the Likud list, insisted that "getting the 19th spot in Likud is not losing," but in an interview on 103fm, he got into a sharp confrontation with Ron Koffman regarding reserved spots, Gideon Sa'ar, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Prof. Nitzan Pekin, Deputy Director of the Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa, explained the lawsuit against Meta, which centers on the question of whether the company used data it collected on minors to design its products and increase screen time.

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of "Ta'am Tavin" in Ashdod following inspections that found sanitary violations and production without licenses. Among the findings: a freezer at 9 degrees, lack of laboratory tests, and deficiencies in food control.

The new branch will consolidate a wide range of medical and diagnostic services under one roof. The services will be provided using advanced medical equipment, with the goal of providing residents of the area with high-quality, professional, and accessible service.

The Israel Prison Service (IPS) conducted an extensive search operation this week in the cells of prisoners identified with the Bakri and Eyal Nagar criminal organizations. Elite fighters seized shivs and drugs, aiming to disrupt the direction of criminal activity from within the prison.

An inmate at HaSharon Prison barricaded himself on a balcony in one of the wings while wounded, threatening to commit suicide. Forces from the Masada unit, prison guards, and a negotiation team took control of him, and he was transferred for medical treatment.

Dr. Eric Davis, an astrophysicist who worked for decades with the Pentagon's UFO program, claims that the US government is hiding the remains of no fewer than four different alien species that crashed on Earth.

The FDA has accepted for review Teva's application for the approval of Aukopipam for the treatment of children with Tourette syndrome and has granted it an accelerated pathway. If approved, it could be the first drug in the field with a new mechanism of action in over 50 years.

The Yashar! party with Eisenkot has filed a petition with the Central Elections Committee demanding the removal of dozens of posts from Netanyahu's account, alleging prohibited use of IDF soldiers and operational footage. The party notes: Likud itself previously demanded a ban on such use in campaign propaganda.

United Torah Judaism failed the biggest test it set for itself — the draft law, but its veteran leaders are still clinging to their seats. The upcoming elections could actually be an opportunity to refresh the Haredi leadership.

Facing Ankara's attempts to establish forward bases and monitoring capabilities on our border, Israel must act decisively to reshape the balance of power and prevent a new strategic threat.

Lieutenant Colonel Itzik Alfasi filed a petition to the court after the Minister of National Security refrained from approving his appointment as spokesperson for the Investigations and Intelligence Division and Lahav 433, even though he was selected in the placement process and received the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and the senior command staff.

Professor Uzi Rabi warns that Turkey is trying to deepen its grip on Syria in a way that could limit Israel's freedom of action. According to him, Israel must prevent this now and clarify that "Syria will not become a Turkish colony."

Former CIA agent John Kiriakou harshly criticized Israel and AIPAC, claiming that Jerusalem is trying to silence critics in the US and dragged Donald Trump into a war, warning: "You have lost the American public, you have lost the American military."

Ahead of the primaries, Likud needs the security and strategic experience of Major General (res.) Uzi Dayan. His reservation on the list is seen as a necessary move to fill the professional void and ensure victory.

Moscow and Kyiv carried out another phase of prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 103 soldiers, mediated by the UAE. The deal joins a series of previous exchanges that have become one of the few coordination channels remaining open between the countries.

A study by the University of Haifa reveals that members of the Natufian culture on Mount Carmel systematically ate snakes and lizards. Cut marks found on reptile vertebrae prove that this was not incidental food.

Israel Railways will suspend service at Ben Gurion Airport and Modiin stations to connect the 431 railway to the national network during the peak travel season. Here are the affected dates.

Protesters arrived at the homes of Anat Hoffman and Yochi Rappeport in Haifa and Jerusalem, shouted insults using megaphones, and confronted neighbors. Women of the Wall claim that the police did not arrive at the scene.

Almost 500 years after becoming one of the most influential women in the Jewish world, Doña Gracia is at the center of a new musical play starring Leila Malkos, which combines Ladino, history, and a story about power, identity, and female leadership.

Brigadier General (res.) Dadi Simhi calls for party unity and hopes for a broad government of 70–75 Knesset members. He confirmed talks with Ayelet Shaked and other figures, warning that without consolidation, "everyone will fall off the cliff."

During five rounds of talks with the opposition, Delcy Rodriguez's government did not raise the demand for the release of the former president, who is imprisoned in the US and facing drug trafficking charges. The opposition claims that Maduro "simply does not exist at the negotiating table."

At least 30 Palestinians were arrested overnight across the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club. Simultaneously, police arrested the Minister for Jerusalem Affairs, Ashraf al-Awar, in Silwan following a home search.

MK Moshe Saada stated that Likud lost 6–8 mandates due to the draft law and expressed confidence in his ability to win them back. He also supported the party's reserved spots system, criticized the Attorney General, and praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security management.

The disciplinary court voted by a majority to remove Alfredo Lopez, who served as head of Federal Court No. 4 in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, following a series of repeated antisemitic statements and attacks.

Mati Tuchfeld estimates that Netanyahu is satisfied with the primary results and the leadership elected, but remains with two central problems: David Bitan, who survived despite efforts to weaken him, and Avi Dichter, who was pushed to an unrealistic spot.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with his Greek counterpart Dimitrios Houpis, who concluded an official visit to Israel. The IDF emphasized that the meeting reflects the strategic importance of military cooperation between the two nations.

Nir Hefetz, former spokesperson for the Prime Minister, estimates that Benjamin Netanyahu may reserve a spot for his son on the Likud list. At the same time, he claims that the primary results are mainly 'damage control.' In his assessment, the list appeals primarily to those who already support Netanyahu anyway.

Unity Party chairman Gilad Erdan responded on 103FM radio to Transportation Minister Miri Regev's accusation, explaining that his departure from Likud was driven by ideological differences and a lack of choice.

Sidi, associated with the Atletico Madrid football club and former CEO of Hapoel Tel Aviv football club, said: "Education must start with young children who do not have prejudices."

Anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine are conducting a major operation against a "criminal organization" allegedly involving members of parliament and senior officials in the President's Office. The names of the suspects and the details of the offenses have not yet been disclosed, against the backdrop of a series of scandals affecting the circle of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Matan Kahana claimed that at this stage, mergers in the 'change bloc' do not increase its power, and estimated that at the moment of truth, the parties will unite behind Gadi Eisenkot. Regarding the results of the Likud primaries, he said: "It is nothing like what Begin dreamed of."

One of the most important goals of this war must be not only defeating the enemy, but creating sustainable borders. Borders that will not force Israel to go to war again and again to defend them.

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection warn against entering a number of streams in the north, after sampling found deviations in fecal coliform levels. At this stage, the source of the pollution is unknown and monitoring continues.