Maariv

In the last two weeks, one word has been driving Wall Street and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange crazy: photonics. New funds are raising millions with the promise that light will replace electricity. But from in-depth checks I conducted, a surprising picture emerges.

The state is considering placing 159 polling stations in nursing homes for the upcoming elections to allow residents to vote on-site. 127 of these locations have already been confirmed as accessible, following a petition by senior citizens to the Supreme Court.

Eli Shtivi, father of Idan Shtivi, who was kidnapped and murdered in Gaza, is running in the Likud primaries. He emphasized that he will continue his public mission to seek the truth and ensure a commission of inquiry is established.

Donald Trump's tariff policy is increasing uncertainty: German investments in the USA have plummeted to a three-year low, but companies already operating in the country continue to reinvest their profits.

Dr. Tamar Eilam Gindin spoke with Prof. Aryeh Eldad and Ron Koffman about the internal situation in Iran and the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei. According to her, the question of his condition is important only on a declarative level: "Suppose he is alive - he is not the one making the decisions."

Rebel Creamery has filed for bankruptcy protection after being ordered to pay $23.785 million to competitor Van Leeuwen for copying its packaging design.

A council meeting in one of Turkey's cities turned into a brawl following a dispute over the vote count in the deputy mayor election. After four rounds of voting, the candidate from Erdogan's party won, and control of the municipality passed to the ruling party.

On the day of the Likud primaries, the chairman of the party's court, Michael Kleiner, is convinced that the party will win in October as well. He warns against a split in the right-wing bloc and clarifies that reserved spots will be approved only if they strengthen the list.

Ankara seeks to include Egypt in a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, but Cairo is leveraging this rapprochement to promote investments, a Turkish industrial zone in the Suez Canal, and an increase in bilateral trade to $15 billion.

The FDA has elevated the recall of 1.6 million egg cartons to the highest severity level due to salmonella contamination concerns. The products were pulled from shelves across several US states and major retail chains.

Tair Ifargan, a candidate for the "Yashar!" party, discussed with Anat Davidov a 15-billion-shekel plan for the rehabilitation of the North. She stated that funding would be secured primarily by shifting government priorities and cutting coalition budgets.

A 29-year-old American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking in an area on Mount Etna that was closed to visitors due to volcanic activity. Authorities noted that in recent decades, more people have died on the mountain from lightning strikes than from eruptions.

In a joint operation by the Israel Prison Service (IPS) and the police, a 'Carlo' submachine gun was discovered at the Mandarin Hotel in Tel Aviv. Authorities suspect the weapon is linked to an ongoing criminal conflict between the Musli and Jarushi organizations.

The clinic offers a multi-professional framework that provides a full medical, psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial response, thanks to the variety of programs operated by the Public Health Association.

A pediatrician from the Clalit Health Services Southern District, Dr. Basel Abu Jaafar, notes that during the summer period there is an increase in visits from children with diarrhea and vomiting. How to avoid it? "Plenty of fluids, hand washing, and alertness to signs."

In the shadow of the approaching elections and the Likud party primaries, the US President confirms in an interview with Fox News: "It is best that I stay out of the elections in Israel." However, he did not close the door completely.

A month after the directive of the Head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, Boaz Balet, to block the access of police spokespersons to investigation files, and despite the promise that the authorization would be restored within days, the blockage remains in place. Sources in the spokesperson's unit are furious: "It is impossible to work, this is collective punishment."

An extraordinary incident in the south: in front of a police patrol, a passenger exited a vehicle and opened fire on another car after blocking its path. Immediately afterward, the assailant opened fire on the responding officers.

Against the backdrop of talks between the US delegation and officials in Gaza and Israel, and seemingly pragmatic messages from Hamas, the security establishment warns: the terrorist organization has not abandoned its goals and views the political process as a lifeline.

Yossi Ben Haim, a police volunteer and member of a rapid response team, claims that he and his wife were beaten, handcuffed, and humiliated in front of their children. The police claim that the officers encountered a "violent disturbance" and stated that the incident was referred to the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) for review.

Three weeks before October 7, Eli was born, whom her aunt, the late Sivan Alkabetz, did not get to meet. Now, after the family tragedy, the little girl has been chosen for modeling — and the family sees this as a choice for life and hope.

Eyal Berkovich and Erel Segal exploded on air over the Channel 14 blunder and the responsibility for October 7. Berkovich mocked: "You are the Mickey Mouse of the Israeli media," and Segal stated: "Ronen Bar acted with criminal negligence."

Lula launched his election campaign in the place where he led historic labor strikes, but he faces a new generation of app workers who are distancing themselves from unions and the left. In his party, they admit: "The world of work has undergone a fundamental change."

Following the public confrontation between his father, the Prime Minister, and a senior Likud member, Yair Netanyahu called not to vote for David Bitan in the Likud primaries, as well as for another woman who, according to his claim, is close to him.

Two Iranian drones attacked the private office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdish region in Iraq. While the regional government's security services did not explicitly name the perpetrators, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani directly blamed Iran for the strike.

A phone call from Cyprus triggered a medical and logistical operation against the clock: a team from Beilinson was flown to Nicosia, an air ambulance was located at the last minute, and the heart of a young donor was brought to Israel. Less than a day and a half later, the transplant was completed.

Eli Cohen declared that he prefers to run in primaries rather than receive a reserved spot, addressed the security situation on the borders and Hezbollah, and claimed: 'The State of Israel has never been stronger'

Tally Gotliv rejected reports of an attempt to push her out of the Likud list and claimed that Netanyahu made it clear he would not give up on her: "In the Prime Minister's circle, they reached the conclusion that I am worth 5 mandates."

The war in Iran is driving up the prices of fuel, food, and fertilizers worldwide, threatening to deepen poverty and keep millions of children in developing countries out of school, as families are forced to choose between education and economic survival.

The fundamental question that must be asked now is whether Hamas is even capable of surviving as a purely political entity? Throughout all its years of rule, Hamas's power did not stem from free popular support alone, but also from the barrel of a gun.

Former Knesset member Oren Hazan was interviewed on 103FM, claiming he "was ahead of his time." He also expressed support for David Bitan and provided a complex forecast regarding Tali Gottlieb.

Trump must understand that this is no longer just a Palestinian problem. It has become an American strategic problem. Therefore, until the elections in Israel, Trump must set a simple rule for Netanyahu: do not ignite new fires.

Gilad Erdan spoke on 103fm radio about the establishment of his new party, the reasons he chose to leave Likud and stop "waiting." In addition, he addressed the composition of the government he hopes to see after the elections and warned against the power of extremists.

Barak Seri addressed the storm in the Likud primaries on 103fm radio, claiming that Netanyahu is intentionally working to weaken senior party members, including Tally Gotliv. Now, according to him, his true influence on voters will be revealed. In addition, he addressed the Channel 14 and Military Advocate General scandal.

According to the indictment, Sami Abu Galbin and his nephew Muhammad repeatedly threatened competitors in the food supply market for foreign workers in the Negev, attempting to drive them out of the region. The prosecution is requesting to hold them in custody until the end of the proceedings.

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and now an independent internet star, blames Israel for the destructive Muslim immigration in Spain.

An ornithologist driving on Highway 90 discovered about 30 dead storks near the Tuvalan waste site. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel warns that this is a recurring phenomenon and demands that power lines in the area be shielded or buried.

One of the most intriguing battles in the Likud primaries is taking place in the Dan-Tel Aviv district. The contest is between Adv. Shlomo Lerner, a reserve soldier, and Elyashiv Rabin, an ultra-Orthodox candidate who relies on the organized enrollment of ultra-Orthodox individuals into the party.

An ADL report indicates that Cyprus and Greece lead the antisemitism index in the EU. Staggeringly, despite more than half of the citizens there believing that "Jews control the economy," about 90% support continued ties with Israel and the arrival of Israeli tourists.

The embarrassing mistake by Channel 14 in identifying the former Military Advocate General is much more than a television blunder: it is a symptom of an era where loyalty replaces professionalism - in the media, in politics, and in government ministries.