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The Commander of the Central Command signed on Tuesday 18 new jurisdictions for communities in Judea and Samaria, including new settlements, young settlements, and veteran communities. The move is part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's policy to expand and regulate the settlements, with 70 new jurisdictions promoted in less than a year.

Our correspondent Moti Kastel reports on data from a polling station in Be'er Ya'akov that raises questions regarding the Likud primary results. According to the records, only 240 valid votes were cast, yet the published results credit Shashi Gueta with 260 votes—20 more than the total number of valid ballots.

In about three weeks, Hamas is supposed to begin handing over its weapons in accordance with the schedule presented by Jared Kushner, and against the backdrop of the Israeli ultimatum to stop violations by the organization, sharp criticism was heard yesterday in the cabinet regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip and the manner of responding to the violations.

We all find ourselves scrolling for hours on our phones and feeling guilty. Without noticing, one post leads to another – and we get sucked into endless screen time. If this sounds familiar, this guide is for you: scientists present seven practical tips that will turn scrolling time into a tool for improving brain and mental health.

The presidency of the Palestinian Authority called today, Tuesday, for the Peace Council in Gaza to "convene urgently and make decisions to stop the Israeli aggression against the UN headquarters, including UNRWA."

The issue of tipping in US restaurants has become a major topic of debate. With digital tipping options reaching 18–22%, more establishments are moving toward a "no-tip" model, incorporating service costs directly into menu prices.

An American diplomatic motorcade was spotted in Moscow after a US transport plane landed at Vnukovo Airport. According to Flightradar24 data, the aircraft is a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III that arrived from Riga.

Shares of chipmaker Micron have surged 981% since the beginning of 2025, thanks to the massive demand for memory components for artificial intelligence. Despite the impressive jump, the stock has recently experienced volatility due to investor concerns that the industry's golden age might be ending, especially as manufacturers accelerate the expansion of their production capacity. Now, many are...

The drone company Aerodrome is down by 3% after announcing today (Tuesday) the resignation of CEO Ziv Ben Baruch. He will be replaced by Brigadier General Itzik Bilet, marking the third CEO change in the company within the last year.

Israeli rapper Ravid Plotnik and his wife, May Griani, have welcomed their first child. The couple was spotted at Ichilov Hospital over the weekend.

Where do young doctors receive the best training, and in which hospitals is the internship experience less positive? A new survey by the Ministry of Health provides a broad look at the year in which medical school graduates transition from university to field work, and reveals significant gaps in satisfaction between hospitals and departments.

The school year in Kedumim opened today at the "Yesodat Oz" Talmud Torah, where about 130 students are being educated. Under the guidance of Council Head Ozael Vatik, over 3 million shekels were invested in development and construction across all educational institutions in the council.

Anti-Israel incitement in the UK is once again crossing red lines and reaching directly into England's top football facilities. Last night, pro-Palestinian activists raided the West Ham United "Rush Green" training complex, hanging PLO flags and demanding the removal of Israel national team winger Manor Solomon from the squad.

Depression is often perceived as a mood disorder, but a new study adds evidence that associated changes may reach the level of brain cells. Researchers found that in people suffering from depression, there are disruptions in the process of creating new nerve cells in the hippocampus, a brain region linked to memory and emotion.

There is something a bit absurd in the life of a person who works full-time and has a dog: on one hand, there is work and a career, and on the other — at home waits someone whose day is built around you. When living alone, eight hours of work can easily turn into nine or ten hours of solitude, including the commute. So how do you combine a full-time job with caring for your best friend?

The IDF and the Shin Bet destroyed five weapons depots and a launch site belonging to Hamas during strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facilities, which stored rockets and explosives, were located inside mosques and near humanitarian infrastructure.

Against the backdrop of Ofer Winter's announcement of the establishment of his new party, senior Likud officials clarify that as far as they are concerned, he is not part of the right-wing bloc: "Let him go and scrape votes from the other camp. The existing parties in the current right-wing bloc are not only of right-wing views but are also committed to the camp and its victory. So far, apart from...

When celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay opened his burger restaurant in Washington, he promised an exceptional culinary experience. However, for the residents of the luxury "Terrell Place" building located directly above the restaurant, the promise quickly turned into an ongoing nightmare. A few months after the opening, residents report sharp frying and grease odors penetrating their apartments for...

Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt appear significantly inflated compared to market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gap between quick-delivery services and major supermarket chains, illustrating the high cost of using the app for routine purchases.

Following the revelation of 72-year-old Miki Berkovich's difficult struggle with advanced dementia, his son, Roi Berkovich, published a touching post on Facebook, thanking the public for their support and asking for privacy during this complex time.

Ahead of the start of the school year next week, MADA published detailed safety guidelines for parents, children, and drivers, emphasizing that children up to the age of nine need adult supervision on the way to and from school.

The chairman of the Democrats, Yair Golan, commented on footage showing MK Zvi Sukkot destroying monuments to terrorists in Samaria. In response to the accusations, Sukkot demanded the post be deleted, threatening a lawsuit.

Unusual footage from San Francisco shows a train operator dozing off while driving, moments before the train he was operating collided with force into another train standing on the tracks.

The Trump administration is preparing to cancel the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have filed asylum applications in the United States or are currently in the process of obtaining asylum seeker status, reported the AP news agency today (Tuesday).

Simon Cowell is expected to be absent for several weeks from the filming of the reality shows where he serves as a judge, following a medical procedure he is preparing to undergo due to ongoing back problems. According to reports published this week, it is a routine procedure related to his old injury and not a new or serious medical problem. During his absence, guest judges are expected to fill...

The Earth's oceans reached their highest temperature ever recorded in modern history this past weekend. The average sea surface temperature in non-polar regions hit 21.1 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record set in March 2024. Scientists are particularly concerned that this record was reached during a period when water temperatures are typically not at their peak.

Almost a month after losing her wedding ring in a train toilet, Julie Angelicola got it back on Monday during an emotional meeting at Penn Station in New York. Angelicola was sure the ring had been accidentally flushed down the toilet while she was washing her hands, but a number of NJ Transit employees mobilized for the unusual search. The carriage was taken out of service, the toilet system was...

An unusual incident at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida: earlier this month, 32-year-old Samuel Prescott Lucky was arrested after allegedly managing to infiltrate a secure area of the airport at night, boarding a JetBlue passenger plane undergoing maintenance without authorization, and remaining there for hours. In the morning, during a routine inspection of the...

An unexpected encounter occurred recently in the bedroom of a resident of Blerick in the Netherlands, after she discovered a snake crawling among the clothes that were lying on the floor. According to the Limburg police, the woman called the officers after the snake continued on its way and entered the wardrobe.

A broad study published in the medical journal BMJ Medicine challenges the benefits of regular fish oil intake for healthy individuals. Following 415,000 participants over 12 years, researchers found that in cardiac-healthy patients, supplement use was linked to a 13% increased risk of atrial fibrillation and a 5% increased risk of stroke.

The central solenoid of the ITER project has been installed in southern France, marking a milestone in nuclear fusion research. Weighing 1,000 tons and capable of generating a 13-tesla magnetic field, this superconducting magnet is essential for controlling the plasma required to harness the same energy process that powers the Sun.

A large-scale archaeological discovery was revealed this month in Egypt: a mission on behalf of the Supreme Council of Antiquities exposed at the Kom el-Khilgan site in the Dakahlia Governorate, in the eastern Nile Delta, an ancient cemetery and remains of a residential area documenting human settlement for thousands of years. The earliest findings date back to the first half of the fourth...

They were called a spoiled generation of screens and TikTok, but since October 7, the true character of Israeli youth has been revealed—a generation seeking to enlist and take responsibility. In the second episode of the "Preparation for Victory" series, Oded Harush follows the story of Ilai Habib, who found a second chance at the "Ehad Mi-Shelanu" ("One of Us") preparatory program.

In recent years, supermarket shelves have become an arena crowded with products marketed as "diet," "0% fat," and "whole wheat," or those displaying images of fitness and nature. However, studies and recommendations from health organizations indicate that a health halo does not guarantee that the product itself is nutritionally superior. At the same time, studies on sweeteners and ultra-processed...

The United States is increasing pressure on the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The US State Department's "Rewards for Justice" program has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on senior officials within the organization and its branches.

In recent years, and even more so with the rapid development of artificial intelligence tools, the technology has moved from research laboratories into almost every area of our lives. But alongside the ability to write, create images, analyze information, and streamline work, its dangerous side is also being exposed: there are already AI tools capable of creating particularly convincing voice and...

When thinking about fungi, one usually imagines them in a forest, on trees, or in the ground. However, it turns out that fungi also live under the sea, and a new study published in the scientific journal "PLOS Biology" points to their surprising role: they may help store carbon on the ocean floor. Researchers discovered that tiny fungi in the Arctic region absorb substances from the environment.

In the midst of summer vacation, the Emunah branch in Tiberias held a special appreciation evening for dozens of reservist families, offering them a moment of respite and joy during these challenging times.

The IDF and the Shin Bet announced the destruction of two Hamas weapons depots in the Shati and Deir al-Balah areas of the Gaza Strip. The caches contained dozens of Kalashnikov-style rifles, magazines, and other military equipment.

A storm surrounds the event planned at the Western Wall on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre: Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl and Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar issued a sharp protest today (Monday) against holding a joint prayer for Jews and Christians in the Western Wall area, and call on the public not to take part in the event and to work for its cancellation.