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Political storm after only Channel 14 broadcasts were removed from hospitals
Following demands from left-wing activists to block Channel 14 in hospitals, Meir and Beilinson medical centers announced a switch to nature and children's programming. However, an investigation revealed that Channels 12 and 13 remained on air, sparking sharp political backlash.

Bill Gates bets on trash: An unusual multi-million dollar investment
Bill Gates' private investment firm, Cascade Investment, has consistently increased its holdings in the American waste disposal giant Republic Services. According to official stock exchange filings, the firm, managed by Michael Larson, purchased shares over four consecutive trading days at prices ranging from $214 to $217 per share.

Gold Prices Resume Growth as Analysts Eye Next Targets
Gold prices rose 1% on Monday, marking a 16% gain for the month. The rally is driven by the US national debt surpassing $40 trillion, weak employment data, and stabilizing inflation, which reduce the likelihood of immediate interest rate hikes.

"Not what we signed up for": The actors broke – and Tom Hanks appeared in a helicopter
Neal McDonough, who played officer Lynn "Buck" Compton in the series "Band of Brothers", recently revealed a behind-the-scenes story from the production of the successful war drama. According to him, during an intensive training camp held before filming, some of the actors reached a breaking point and a kind of "mutiny" even developed. And then, he said, Tom Hanks arrived in a helicopter, gathered...

Jerusalem changes direction: the new light rail line that will connect the city to Malha
In the coming days, test runs will begin on the L4 line on the section between the Gonenim station and the Gilo area, as part of the continued expansion of the light rail network in Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, "Transport for Jerusalem," and the "Cafir" company announced that the test runs are a key stage ahead of opening the line for...

British presenter Gary Lineker shares video comparing Zionism to Nazism
Former footballer and British presenter Gary Lineker sparked controversy after sharing a video on social media on Sunday, in which anti-Zionist activist Tony Greenstein compares Zionism to Nazism.

The foldable iPhone is coming: what is it expected to look like and how much will it cost?
Apple is preparing for one of the most dramatic moves in its history in the mobile market, with its expected entry into the foldable smartphone category. According to a report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the tech giant will unveil the iPhone Ultra at its annual announcement event — the company's first foldable flagship device. This is a completely new design category in Cupertino since the...

Italian con artist faked a historical site and duped thousands of tourists
For long months, crowds of tourists visiting the town of Arconiano in northern Italy heaped praise on a spectacular "Greek amphitheater" they found on a hilltop. The site received a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor before it was revealed to be a modern forgery.

Iranian Media Issues Unprecedented Threat Against Donald Trump's Family
Iran's state television broadcast a threatening segment against Barron Trump, son of US President Donald Trump. The report featured attempts to track his movements and associates, alongside an announced $10 million bounty on his head.

First publication: EasyJet is not returning to Israel
The airline EasyJet, which postponed its return to Israel to the summer and said it would likely resume operations here in the fall, now announces that at this stage it does not plan to return to Israel until the security situation stabilizes. This means that Israeli passengers will have to continue to manage without one of the main low-cost airlines that have operated in Israel in recent years.

Maradona's "Hand of God" ball sold for $3.3 million
The ball used by Diego Maradona to score the famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final has been sold at a US auction for $3.3 million (£2.5 million). Despite the significant price, the sale at Heritage Auctions fell short of expectations, as experts had anticipated a figure closer to $10 million.

Arnon Zamora's widow could not believe her eyes: "I started crying"
Michal, the widow of Israeli hero Arnon Zamora (of blessed memory), shared with excitement yesterday (Sunday) that her book, 'Greater Than the Sum of My Parts', has gone to a second printing less than a week after its launch. The widow of the Israeli hero defined this impressive achievement as a success and thanked the readers who purchased her book.

Unexpected Treasure Hunting in New York Sewers
A viral video on X shows three men in work gear emerging from a manhole in the heart of Manhattan. The incident has sparked public concern and launched a police investigation.

Worked for Ardan: Former senior member of "Kulanu" joins Eisenkot
Chairman of the Kulanu faction and former Knesset member Roi Folkman announced today (Monday) that he is joining the Yachar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot — in a highly surprising move. Folkman stood by Gilad Erdan's side during his party's launch and as of yesterday was still holding talks in an attempt to promote a union between forces in the "third bloc". However, it now turns out that in parallel...

How a $35 bag managed to annoy the international fashion brand
The "Birkin" bag from the luxury fashion house Hermes, which costs tens of thousands of dollars, is now getting a colorful rubber version that costs only a few dollars. Meet the "Jelly Birkin" – a handbag that adopts the recognizable look of the Birkin from Hermes. However, instead of luxury leather, the new version is made of a flexible material and rubber, and comes in striking colors.

Did you think you were doing your body good? Healthy habits that might be harmful
We all know that moment when we decide to take charge of ourselves. We download step-tracking apps, buy protein powders, start waking up at five in the morning for a workout, and promise ourselves that this time it will work. We are sure that every such step brings us closer to the healthiest version of ourselves.

A blow to the Attorney General: Judge Solberg ruled in favor of Ben Gvir
The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, rejected today, Monday, the petition that sought to prevent the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir from participating and speaking at the appreciation event for police volunteers and members of the rapid response teams.

Uganda and Burundi discuss participation in international force in Gaza
Senior military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss the possibility of deploying soldiers in the Gaza Strip as part of the planned international force, AP reported today (Monday).
Israel's partner threatens Turkey: "The passive days are over"
Against the backdrop of growing tension between Israel and Turkey, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis warned Ankara that any attempt to infringe upon Greek sovereign rights will be met with all available means, adding that Athens is fully prepared for any scenario.
Landslide at municipal landfill in Conakry leaves at least 22 dead
A mountain of trash collapsed on Sunday in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, resulting in at least 22 deaths. Despite official evacuation orders due to the risk of collapse, many residents remained in their homes when the disaster occurred.

USA back in the picture: The Chinese malfunction that reopens the race to the moon
The launch of China's 'Chang'e-7' robotic space mission, designed to scan the moon's south pole in search of frozen water, will not take place in the planned launch window this year. This was stated in an official announcement by the China Manned Space Engineering Office.
Following Anna Zak's lead: Benjamin Netanyahu published his personal phone number — and it crashed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a video on Sunday that went viral within minutes on social media, in which he took the unusual step of revealing his personal phone number and calling on the public to contact him directly.

Storm in Likud: Suspicions of serious irregularities in the vote count in the primaries
Our correspondent Moti Kastel reported on Sunday: increasing evidence and concerns are emerging regarding irregularities during the vote count in the Likud primaries. Several MKs arrived at Metzudat Ze'ev to review the protocols, where they discovered numerous discrepancies.

New Technological High School for Girls to Open in Samaria
The Samaria Regional Council has announced the opening of a religious technological high school for girls in Havat Yair, serving students in grades 9 through 12. Managed by the AMIT network, the school will initially operate in Ba'alei Zahav before moving to its permanent location in Havat Yair.

The phenomenon troubling Iran has returned to the streets – and the regime has no solutions
Iran has been dealing with a struggle over women's modesty for years, but the situation appears to be worsening. While the regime has been occupied with the Israeli and American air forces over the last six months, the Islamic Republic has done almost nothing about the growing number of women openly refusing to wear a hijab.

Four wanted individuals arrested in Binyamin, including Hamas and ISIS operatives
Fighters from the Duvdevan unit arrested four wanted individuals over the weekend in the Binyamin Brigade area. According to the IDF, the detainees include two individuals linked to ISIS and one suspected of promoting Hamas terrorist activity.

Near humanitarian aid activity: Commander in Hamas production headquarters eliminated
In a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet in the Al-Maghazi area in the central Gaza Strip, terrorist Ismail Abu Foul was eliminated today, Sunday. According to security officials, he served as a commander of a weapons production site for Hamas and was involved in preparing explosive devices and anti-tank missiles.

Gaps of hundreds of shekels: the cheapest food chain for online shopping
There is no need to leave the house, look for parking, or visit multiple branches to check where your grocery basket is cheaper. Comparing prices online can save you a significant amount of money, and a check conducted via the Pricez website shows a gap of more than 23% between the cheapest and most expensive chains.

Fighter critically wounded and lost his right eye: after rehabilitation, he is returning to combat
A.Sh., a fighter in the Border Police (Magav) undercover unit, was critically wounded by a grenade explosion during an operation in Tulkarm in October 2023. After a year and a half of intensive rehabilitation at the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, he has regained his physical functions and is preparing to return to combat duty.

After Renewed Tensions with Israel, Al-Julani Resumes Harassment of the Druze
As relations between Syria and Israel escalate, the situation for the Druze community in Syria is deteriorating. On Sunday, demonstrators blocked the road connecting Damascus to the Druze region of As-Suwayda, preventing students from reaching their examination centers.

Was your connecting flight cancelled? You might be entitled to compensation
The court approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Flydubai. Passengers who purchased a connecting ticket but failed to reach their final destination due to a segment cancellation will be eligible for additional refunds via financial vouchers.

The perfume that costs $1.3 million: what is hidden inside the giant bottle?
What if a perfume bottle cost more than an apartment, and not because of the scent? The Emirati perfume company The Spirit of Dubai created Shumukh, a luxury perfume priced at about $1.295 million for three liters, turning the bottle itself into a work of art.

Murder in Silwan and Itamar Ben Gvir's Response
A man in his 30s was murdered during a violent family conflict in East Jerusalem, leaving another person critically injured. Following the incident, riots broke out in the village of Silwan, involving gunfire and the use of Molotov cocktails.

Resident of Kafr Aqab arrested for illegal possession of a fawn
During a raid in the village of A-Ram, Border Police forces discovered an Israeli gazelle fawn being kept in captivity. The suspect was detained, and the animal was transferred for veterinary care.

Moments after the wedding: Elia Cohen and his wife arrived for Selichot at the Western Wall
Tens of thousands participated last night in the central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall plaza, with the participation of captives survivors Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, and the newlyweds Elia and Ziv Cohen. During the evening, the Rabbi of the Western Wall, together with the returnees and the crowd, recited a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return...

Baharav-Miara Opposes Ben Gvir's Participation in Standby Squads Conference
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's participation in a standby squads conference scheduled for Monday, citing concerns that his presence would constitute election propaganda. According to the minister's associates, new guidelines prohibit him from even attending to deliver greetings.

Stabbing attack in the Jordan Valley: man moderately wounded, terrorist fled
A 24-year-old man was moderately wounded this morning (Sunday) in a stabbing attack in the village of Al-Auja in the Jordan Valley. According to the information received, he apparently entered the village together with several other young people to shop at a well-known store. During their stay at the location, a terrorist attacked them, stabbed the young man, and fled.

Sharks in the Heart of the Desert: The Mystery of the Abu Tartur Plateau
Researchers have discovered 14 fossilized shark teeth belonging to five extinct species on the Abu Tartur plateau in Egypt. The findings confirm that this arid desert region was once a thriving marine ecosystem.

Yoseph Haddad's move towards Ofer Winter's party: "End of an era"
Following the report by our correspondent Avraham Hasson on Channel 14 regarding negotiations for his joining the new party of Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter, advocacy activist Yoseph Haddad announced this morning (Sunday) that he is stepping down as CEO of the organization "Together, Arabs for Each Other," which he founded more than eight years ago.

Tens of thousands at Selichot at the Western Wall: Hostage survivors participate in special thanksgiving prayer
Tens of thousands of people participated on Saturday night in the central Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall plaza, held in the presence of hostage survivors. Among those present were Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, Elia Cohen, and his wife, Ziv Cohen.