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The shutdown of desalination plants raises questions about Israeli readiness for extreme situations. Former Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection: "Pollution from Gaza is reaching us, we must deal with it." Despite the crisis, water supply to farmers in the south has been resumed. Satellite images show the murky water that led to the shutdown.

The shutdown of desalination plants raises questions about Israel's readiness for extreme situations. Former Director General of the Ministry of Environmental Protection Galit Cohen stated: "Pollution from Gaza is reaching us; we must take action." Despite the crisis, water supply to farmers in the south has been resumed. Satellite images confirm the murky water that caused the disruption.

A senior White House official told Reuters: "We continue to exert pressure on Iran, but November is a higher priority." The administration prefers to focus on increasing economic pressure until after the elections. According to sources, J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio are among the senior administration officials who support keeping the conflict "quiet" until after the elections. In the background...

Within 24 hours, two acts of sabotage were carried out on power grid infrastructure in Germany. In one of the attacks, homemade rockets loaded with explosives were found, but authorities are refraining from immediate accusations. The German government has criticized Russia over a drone attack attempt at an airport a month ago and announced a series of tough measures.

Discount Bank conducted a calculation showing how a small gap in the fund's earnings leads to a huge difference in the money you will receive upon retirement. Data from the Capital Market Authority confirms: the gaps between management bodies are real.

The value of food waste during the Tishrei holidays has reached 2.5 billion shekels, a sharp increase from previous years despite stable waste volumes. Drought and rising prices make every discarded kilogram more costly than ever.

Uri from Netanya bought a fried eggplant salad of the Marrakech brand at a supermarket, felt something crispy in his mouth and immediately realized it was an insect. He contacted the Salatei Shamir company, the supermarket, and the Ministry of Health, but according to him, no one bothered to get back to him. Salatei Shamir stated that such complaints are rare at the factory and that compensation...

At the peak of the rush and moments before the airlift to Uman, ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers were caught by Ben Gurion Airport security teams. A check revealed active draft orders preventing their departure from the country.

EU countries are preparing to advance a comprehensive reform of the Union's diplomatic foreign service. The move is led by Germany and France and comes at the peak of a tense moment in relations between the European Union and Israel. In the background of the move: sharp criticism within the Union towards Kaja Kallas.

Oil spilled on the floor, silicone on the camera lens, and a screwdriver stuck in the door: residents of a residential building in Rishon LeZion describe a daily reality of fear and panic following the behavior of a neighbor with mental health issues. Despite repeated appeals to the police and the district psychiatrist, the answer they received was the same: "As long as he hasn't attacked, there...

35-year-old Katrina Badowski from Kansas City was just two weeks away from her destination wedding in Italy when she opened a letter in the mail and discovered it was a jury summons. The date she was required to appear for jury duty was August 31st — the exact day she was scheduled to marry her partner at the Vatican.

The US military attacked two Iranian government oil tankers as part of a wave of strikes that hit about 100 targets. This marks the first implementation of the "tanker for a tanker" policy approved by President Donald Trump to deter aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.

A secret Russian program, ongoing since 2023, is designed to help Iran develop advanced propulsion technology. This development helps Iran close a critical gap in its armament capabilities and produce particularly lethal weapons. As part of the program, Russia has repeatedly sent its leading scientists to Iran.

Following a series of violent confrontations, the management of the Jerusalem cafe will decide whether to stop operations on Saturdays. The psychological toll is weighing on the management, who desire a quiet routine. Alongside the protests, dozens of customers have arrived every Saturday to support the cafe.

The former head of the Shin Bet is advising SpringAI, a Tel Aviv-based digital intelligence startup that develops tools to identify political influence attempts online. The scope of the consulting, its start date, and terms are unknown. The company is linked to the BNF technology group of Brigadier General (res.) Rami Ben-Efraim.

The Regional Labor Court in Jerusalem rejected a former Government Companies Authority employee's claim for salary arrears prior to 2010 due to the statute of limitations, but awarded him 25,000 shekels for emotional distress, ruling that the state failed to protect his rights for over a decade.

Points look like money, but their value varies greatly between a flight, a hotel, and an upgrade. The simple calculation: how much money is actually saved versus the number of points surrendered, and what it cost to accumulate them.

A short vacation for a family of four in Greece can cost less than 10,000 shekels, a week in classic Europe already climbs to 15,000-25,000 shekels, and for a two-week trip to distant destinations like Japan or the USA, the bill can approach 100,000 shekels; flights are just the beginning - hotels, food, car, insurance, and attractions are what inflate the budget.

An Arkia plane en route to Mykonos landed in Athens due to a technical malfunction. Israelis have been stuck on board for over an hour and are demanding to leave, against crew instructions. Among the passengers is music producer Skazi.

A letter sent to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas reveals a new and dangerous initiative for Israel. A number of countries, including major ones, are demanding to cancel the need for unanimous consent in foreign policy areas. The implication: Israel could become exposed to more sanctions and harsher measures that are currently blocked during votes.

A shortage of staff led Brussels Airlines management to mandate employees to fly to Israel, sparking a confrontation. In response, the Belgian labor union announced a targeted strike on the Tel Aviv route, accusing the company of violating agreements and endangering crews contrary to official travel warnings.

Details of the incident in the Gaza Strip are still being clarified. The IDF confirmed it conducted strikes to eliminate threats to security forces; there are no casualties among Israeli troops.

The travel company GreenLeaf, which operates tours in Khao Yai National Park, refused to provide service to an Israeli family, claiming that its guides are not willing to work with tourists from Israel. The mother of the family, who was planning a holiday vacation with her three children, described a feeling of insult and helplessness in the face of the surprising message she received from the...

It carries groceries, hauls items, and wanders between apartments, but no one really knows how it got there. Behind the jokes online lies a simple truth: supermarket carts have become an unofficial part of residential buildings in Israel, but this "tradition" costs retail chains millions of shekels a year. So how many carts disappear, who pays for it, and what are the chains doing to get them...

Yousef Pezeshkian joined a line of thought questioning the viability of the nuclear program. "Enrichment is not a religious principle, it is not our honor, and our survival does not depend on it," he wrote. Conservatives attacked him sharply, sparking a debate regarding nuclear weapons.

US Vice President J.D. Vance sharply responded to Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, condemning what he described as a chauvinistic and racist insinuation toward his wife, Usha Vance. The confrontation highlights growing political and cultural tensions in the Michigan Senate race.

A 10-year-old boy was left alone at a gas station in western Spain after his father continued driving without noticing that he had not returned to the car. The boy's 7-year-old brother and a friend of the father were also in the vehicle, but none of them noticed his absence. The police launched an operation to locate the car and found it only about two and a half hours later.

The malfunction that lasted for hours yesterday has resumed. Water Authority: public gardening and agricultural activity will be reduced, supply to homes will continue.

Two American aviation giants, Delta and United, are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in the coming days, increasing flight supply on one of the country's most popular routes. Israir is also expected to join El Al and Arkia. Analysis suggests that increased competition will not necessarily lead to an immediate price drop given the current instability.

A new study by the Taub Center explains the critical importance of basic skills in the AI era. "You can let AI write and calculate for you, but to verify the results, you must know the basics yourself," says Prof. Gil Epstein.

The goal of these strikes is to prevent Iran from restoring its radar and missile capabilities in the strait to ensure it cannot threaten vessels, according to US officials. The plan is supported by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth but has not yet been approved by President Trump.

The growth of the movement among the American left is creating unusual tensions. One of the biggest disputes concerns the possible candidacy of the politician known for her sharp criticism of Israel. Sources in the organization criticized: "We wasted an opportunity, dealing with delusional issues like Fidel Castro and the abolition of the Senate and the police."

In footage circulated online, a 36-year-old Tesla driver from Migdal HaEmek is seen apparently sleeping while the vehicle continues to drive. The video caused a stir, and the driver was arrested for questioning and released afterward. The police clarify: advanced driver-assistance systems do not allow a driver to relinquish responsibility for driving, and certainly not to fall asleep. "The driver...

The organization for bringing Israelis from abroad to the polling stations is expanding — and comes after similar initiatives already sparked political criticism.

Following the renewal of the exchange of blows between Iran and the US, countries in the region are expressing concern and seeking to remain outside the conflict. The UAE has called for de-escalation, while Jordanian commentators criticized Iran for targeting Arab nations instead of its primary adversary.

Yonath was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for her research on ribosomes. She worked for many years at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot and was a recipient of the Israel Prize.

The Israel Airports Authority has finalized preparations for an unprecedented wave of congestion. Over 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport, tens of thousands will depart from Ramon and Haifa, and half a million will cross land borders. These are the busiest days and essential guidelines for travelers.

Between Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, 2026, at 02:00 AM, Israel will switch to winter time, moving the clocks back one hour. Learn how to verify your device settings, the impact of the time change on health, and the arguments against the transition.

The US President clarified that Washington will respond to the missile launch towards forces in Jordan: "There will be a response". According to him, most of the missiles were intercepted, and another missile was not intercepted after it became clear it would not hit anything. Alongside the military threat, Trump claimed that the Iranians "want to meet so badly" – but cast doubt on the possibility...

Another Israeli is still missing in the border area with Tibet, after contact with the group of travelers he was with was cut off following the flood.