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Right-wing activist Mordechai David announced in an interview on the program "Riklin and Partners" that starting Wednesday he intends to hold a series of Selichot prayers with full gender segregation in public spaces in Tel Aviv. The first event will be held at 18:00 at Habima Square, followed by a planned prayer at Dizengoff Square.

We wash the bathtub, clean the toilet, and change the sheets, but there are places in the house that most of us hardly think need cleaning. Studies conducted in recent years show that bacteria and fungi can establish themselves even inside the shower head, bath toys, the dishwasher, and the toothbrush holder. This does not mean that the house is dangerous or that you need to disinfect everything...

Kugel Square in Holon, which for years was called the "Square of Tears" and became a nightmare for drivers and those taking driving tests, has become a signalized intersection as part of the Green Line light rail works. The square was for years one of the symbols associated with the area and a point that struck terror into driving students who were required to deal with merging into traffic.

Two children were injured on Monday in a violent incident on Emek HaZeitim Street in Beit Shemesh. A 9-year-old child is in critical condition, and a 4-year-old is in serious condition. The children were found stabbed inside their apartment.

Firefighters rescued a woman from a burning apartment on the first floor of an eight-story residential building in Karmiel. Five firefighting and rescue teams from the Central Galilee station were dispatched to the scene following a report to the 102 emergency center.

Officers from the Akko station, in cooperation with YASAM Asher units, raided a compound suspected of operating as a drug den. During the operation, police seized narcotics, ammunition, and surveillance equipment, and arrested a suspect.

Lin Mor, the mother of the children of right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi ("HaTzel"), broke her silence on Monday and addressed the media storm surrounding his official dismissal from the police. She expressed her disgust at the hatred and schadenfreude surrounding the event and highlighted his years of volunteer service.

An unusual medical case published in the "American Journal of Case Reports" describes a 40-year-old woman who developed an aggressive necrotizing infection after shaving and using a herbal preparation. Her condition required a 12-week hospitalization involving multiple surgeries to remove damaged tissue.

Months after signing a multi-million dollar partnership, Israeli singer Eden Ben Zaken and Marla Maples Trump have launched 'Mashmaut Wellness,' a digital platform focused on fitness and healthy living. The app provides personalized training, nutrition, and mental resilience programs.

Facial paralysis that appears within hours can be a traumatic event, and one that requires medical investigation. For 76-year-old Tal, the struggle began one morning when he woke up and discovered that half of his face was paralyzed. After months of pain and an inability to blink, and after drug treatment that he said did not bring improvement, he turned to photobiomodulation — the use of...

A family vacation in Thailand turned into a harrowing survival ordeal: a 50-year-old French father and his two sons, aged five and seven, spent over 16 hours adrift at sea after their rented jet ski broke down off the coast of Koh Samui.

A lawyer from the Krayot area was arrested on suspicion of possessing a significant amount of crystal-type hard drugs following a police raid. After several extensions of his detention, the court ordered his release to house arrest today (Monday).

Right-wing activist Mordechai David was questioned this morning, Monday, by police on suspicion of assaulting protest activist Amos Doron following a confrontation between the two. The investigation comes as Doron himself faces two separate indictments: one regarding the arson of recycling bins in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, and the second for assault and threats against Liran Baruch during...

Four people were injured this morning, Monday, in a traffic accident on Highway 92, near Moshav Ramot in the Golan Heights. A young man and a young woman in their 20s were seriously injured, and two other young women were moderately and lightly injured.

A woman aged about 66 suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed shortly after getting off a bus on Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv. MDA responders who were called to the scene provided her with medical treatment, and after an electric shock using a defibrillator, her heart began beating again.

Children and teenagers gain weight two to three times faster during vacations than during the school year. Experts at the Meir Medical Center explain that this is due to disrupted routines and offer a multidisciplinary program to help families maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland has identified an intriguing link between daily coffee consumption and body composition, suggesting that higher intake correlates with lower body fat and increased muscle mass.

Today, Monday, a slight drop in temperatures is expected, mainly in mountainous and inland areas, where they will be slightly lower than the seasonal average. The sky will be partly cloudy, providing some relief from the heat. Until noon, there is a chance of drizzle or light local rain in the north and along the coastal plain.

A disturbance occurred this evening (Sunday) outside the "Ulamay HaAhuza" hall in Hod HaSharon during the inauguration ceremony of Rabbi Erez Elharar as the city's chief rabbi, attended by Israel's Chief Rabbis and public figures. Protesters gathered outside, and police intervened to remove those attempting to disrupt the entrance.

Following the report on Channel 14: The IDF Disabled Veterans Forum turned today (Sunday) to the retired Supreme Court President, Esther Hayut, who serves as chair of the Bezalel executive committee, demanding her personal intervention in the affair and the taking of measures against the lecturer.

The family and friends of 24-year-old Nachman Kinan, a Chabad Hasid from Beit Shemesh missing since last Monday (10.08), are calling on the public to join an extensive search in the Tiberias area tomorrow at 09:00 AM. Concerns for the young man's life are growing as his tracks disappeared near Guy Beach.

Yoav Eliasi, known by his nickname "HaTzel", was officially dismissed on Sunday from his volunteer service in the police following a hearing related to an investigation by the Police Investigation Department (Mahash). Eliasi, who served as a standby squad commander in the Tel Aviv District, is suspected of breach of trust.

Ahead of the upcoming academic year, Arizona State University (ASU) has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation. The unique track includes courses on audience building, branding, and multimedia production. "Dreaming of turning your video channel into a source of income or making social media your career? Learn to create content while building your brand," the program description states.

Twenty-four years before the State of Israel would be established, driven by a sense of mission, Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaCohen Kook entered the gates of the White House, with no foreign ministry, embassy, or state to represent. "His vision was long-term. One of the greatest Zionist leaders of the Jewish people," says the director of "Beit HaRav Kook" regarding his dominant and beloved figure.

MK Avichay Buaron commented today (Sunday) on X regarding the exposure by our correspondent Noam Amir about Gali Baharav-Miara's pursuit of a plea deal in the Military Advocate General affair: "The continued cover-up of the Attorney General's involvement in the attempt to hide the intentional leak of the Sde Teiman video and Force 100."

Ministry of Education data for the 5784 school year reveals that nine out of 10 Bnei Akiva network institutions in Judea and Samaria significantly outperform similar schools in matriculation eligibility rates.

A young woman reported to the police that she was attacked and robbed in her apartment in Bat Yam last Friday, around 02:30 AM. According to the investigation, a young man who arrived at the apartment beat her, threatened her, and stole about 6,000 shekels. She was treated at the scene by an MDA team.

A worker aged about 40 was seriously injured after being struck by a heavy object while working at a construction site on HaMelech Amatziahu Street in Haifa. MADA teams provided medical treatment and evacuated him to Rambam Hospital.

The Likud movement has sent an urgent demand to the Haifa District Attorney's Office to finalize its decision regarding protest activist Dr. Yolanda Yavor. The party argues that the significant delay since the prosecutor's statement was filed raises concerns about selective enforcement.

Parents and students, including two Jewish parents and three former Jewish students, filed a lawsuit against the school district and Palo Alto High School in California, following a tour of a mosque where they claim students were handed copies of the Quran and female students were encouraged to wear hijabs.

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen was filmed last night in a sharp verbal confrontation with a left-wing protester as he left a Likud party conference at the King Solomon Hotel in Netanya. During the confrontation, the protester hurled harsh remarks at Cohen and reached extremely high volumes.

Channel 14 presenter Boaz Golan harshly attacked the Israel Police this evening (Saturday) following the publication of footage and details regarding Meli and Liel Yahalomi, who were located on a bus in Buenos Aires after several days of searching. The police clarify that from the beginning of the incident, it was clear to them that Meli and Liel planned to leave the country on their own...

Starting tonight, Saturday, significant traffic disruptions are expected near the KKL bridge in Tel Aviv due to the start of a two-week rehabilitation project. Each week, one direction of traffic will be closed to facilitate safety upgrades.

On Saturday, police and volunteers launched extensive searches for 4-year-old Yunes Abu Ganam from Rahat, who went missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. After hours of intensive searching, the child was found safe and sound.

Hundreds of family members and residents participated in a memorial evening for 16-year-old Yonatan (Tuni) Ephraim Klimian, who died in a rappelling accident at Keshet Cave. The event was held at the Bnei Akiva Golan Ulpana, an institution with deep ties to the Klimian family.

A new study published in the journal "Environment & Health" raises questions regarding the information appearing on personal care and cleaning products we use daily. Researchers tested 113 products in 12 different categories and discovered that 98% of them contained at least one substance not listed on the label. In 85% of the products, at least one undeclared substance was found that is known or...

This week, the police opened an investigation against Issa Grayeb, a Bezalel graduate and lecturer at the academy, following an exposé by Ornit Poran-Swissa on Channel 14. Grayeb refers to the IDF as "the Israeli occupation forces" and presents places in Israel as part of "Palestine." In leaked screenshots, an account bearing his name is seen liking extremist content, including a post welcoming...

The court accepted today, Friday, the prosecution's position and permitted the publication of the name of lawyer Alon Kriti, who is accused of extortion by threats against a person who borrowed money from him. Last Sunday, the Central District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court against the 52-year-old lawyer.

The Ministry of Health announced today, Friday, that a person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested negative. The tests were conducted in accordance with professional protocols and international guidelines for high-risk infectious diseases.

A disturbance broke out this morning, Rosh Chodesh Elul, at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. A group of women attempted to hold a 'Reform minyan,' sparking an uproar among worshippers who viewed the act as a deliberate provocation.