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Iran: 18 dead and 108 wounded in wave of US strikes
Among the dead are four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, as well as ten Basij members. According to Iranian reports, one of the munitions hit a residential house where a wedding was taking place, leading to the deaths of the four additional victims. "This is a war crime," senior government officials declared, clarifying: "This will not go unpunished."

Under fire and without a situational picture: The study that reveals how the Ashdod hospital functioned on October 7
The study, published in the scientific journal "Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness," examined the conduct of the Assuta Hospital in Ashdod during the traumatic attack. It was found that thanks to the high readiness of the staff and the fortified emergency department, the hospital was able to treat the victims without interruption.

In Washington, they are talking again about the fall of the regime in Iran: Trump is considering declaring victory, Vance will take the podium
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that pressure on Tehran could lead to the public rising up against the regime or the Revolutionary Guards turning on each other. Trump, who called on Iranians to "rise up and fight," refused to say if he would send the CIA to arm them - and at the same time is discussing with his advisors the possibility of declaring the end of the war.

"When I started wearing a kippah, they wanted to expel me from school. They gave me an ultimatum"
Aharon Darmon was the only child wearing a kippah in a secular school in France, despite the administration's opposition. The challenges did not stop him from seeking the truth, immigrating to Israel alone, and finding answers to his questions in the world of Hasidism.

"A millimeter from paralysis": The senior doctor who survived the helicopter crash in Rafah speaks out
Dr. Eyal Heyman tells about the incident in which he was seriously wounded in Gaza, the long and complex rehabilitation process, and the faith and insights that strengthened him after the disaster.

Despite early deficit: Bayern Munich advances to the second round of the German Cup
Harry Kane scored a brace, while Tom Bischof and Michael Olise added goals as the cup holders secured a 4-1 away victory against Osnabrück. Bayern begins its quest for back-to-back titles for the first time since 2006.

How to set an impressive Shabbat table: tips for design, good atmosphere, and family experience
Whether it is the first Shabbat you will observe, or you have been observing Shabbat for years - setting a Shabbat table is a way to mark that Shabbat is important to you. Come set a table with style.

"All 64 should be put to death": 27-year-old man questioned on suspicion of incitement against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
The publication came after the Likud MK revealed stickers with his image painted in red alongside the caption "No forgiveness," which were pasted on the way to his children's school. Due to the response posted to the post, the suspect, a 27-year-old from Tel Aviv, was summoned for questioning on suspicion of incitement to violence against a public official, and was released under restrictive...

Netanyahu Warns Iran: "If They Attack, It Will Be One of Their Last Decisions"
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot this evening. He warned Iran against attacking Israel and highlighted the shift in regional security following the elimination of key terrorist leaders in the Gaza Strip.

IDF to Reinforce Judea and Samaria with Three Regular Brigades
The IDF is on high alert following warnings of regional escalation and potential nationalist crime. In two weeks, the Judea and Samaria Division will expand to 26 battalions, incorporating three regular brigades.

Paid for a full tummy tuck and discovered she underwent a partial surgery: "No one explained what was done to her body"
A resident of the Gaza Envelope claims she paid for a full tummy tuck, but only after the surgery discovered that the procedure was changed while she was under anesthesia. In a lawsuit filed against Clalit Aesthetics, Clalit, and the operating surgeon, it is claimed that she was left with physical and mental damages. Clalit Aesthetics: "Several alternatives were offered as a solution."

"They are hungry": Goldknopf calls to ease detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters
United Torah Judaism chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf has called for easing detention conditions for ultra-Orthodox deserters arrested for failing to enlist in the IDF. Following a visit to Prison 10, he stated that "they should spend the holidays at home," adding that the detainees "are hungry and not feeling well."

Over two months after the murder: suspect arrested in the liquidation at a Holon gas station
The investigation into the explosion that killed 25-year-old Mustafa Abu Lasan has seen a breakthrough: Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives have arrested a 34-year-old Jaffa resident. Searches also uncovered weapons and drugs, leading to the arrest of a second suspect.

Since the start of the ceasefire: over 26 km of underground tunnels destroyed in Gaza | Documentation
During the operations of the Northern Brigade forces under the command of the 99th Division in the northern Gaza Strip, another underground tunnel was neutralized, while in recent weeks the forces, in cooperation with Yahalom, destroyed an underground route about a kilometer long. "IDF forces under the Southern Command are deployed in the area - and will continue to act to remove any immediate...

Senior political source: "The attempt at a security agreement with Syria - failed"
Despite the failure to reach an agreement with Damascus, communication channels remain open. At the same time, Israel identifies a decrease in settler violence and an increase in enforcement: "We definitely see the damage caused as a result of this"

Israel prepares for sanctions from London: these are the responses being considered against Britain
The British Foreign Secretary is expected to present a package of measures against the settlements, which may include a trade boycott. Israel clarifies that the move will not pass in silence, and recalls the precedent in which Spain and the Netherlands were pushed out of involvement in Gaza. Background: a diplomatic effort to curb a trend in Europe.

Following the interview on Channel 14: Sara Netanyahu is required to apologize - or pay 1.5 million shekels
Amir Sade, one of the defendants in the case of firing flares at the Prime Minister's residence, sent a warning letter to the Prime Minister's wife, Sara Netanyahu, and Channel 14. He claims that statements made in an interview on the channel constitute defamation and demands a correction, threatening lawsuits totaling 4.5 million shekels.

IAEA report: Iran is hiding the fate of its enriched uranium stockpile - and blocking access to nuclear facilities
According to an internal report obtained by The New York Times, agency inspectors have not been granted access to Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan since June 2025 - and do not know the location of the stockpile enriched to 60%. In the report, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned of concerns regarding nuclear proliferation.

"Systematic Policy": How Turkey Targets IDF Soldiers
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has released a report detailing how Turkish organizations identify dual-citizen Israelis who served in the IDF to file legal complaints against them.

Study: About half of the world's farmers suffer from pesticide poisoning annually
Every year, up to 433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur among agricultural workers worldwide. Researchers highlight the potential link between pesticide exposure and the development of Parkinson's disease.

"Russia is becoming irresponsible": NATO and the European Union issue an unusual warning to Moscow
A day after Germany accused Moscow of sending explosive drones to Leipzig Airport, the President of the European Commission declared that "we must be prepared to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better." At the same time, German authorities are investigating a suspected additional sabotage attack against the country's power infrastructure.

Precedent-setting ruling: Dance teacher to pay over 1.2 million shekels in compensation to victim
The court ruled that Kirill Chaikin-Shachaf, known as "Kirill Art", a dance teacher convicted of raping his student Yuval Raz when she was a teenager, must pay her 705,321 shekels in compensation. The total damages were estimated at 1,268,128 shekels, with deductions made for criminal compensation and National Insurance Institute benefits.

Fertility treatment scandal: Assuta finds no flaws in documentation
Following concerns regarding a potential genetic mismatch of a sperm donor at the Assuta medical center, the facility announced that no errors were found in its records. Assuta has proposed that the Ministry of Health conduct genetic testing on remaining samples to provide an additional layer of verification.

False death registration and fake identities: how IRGC members infiltrate Lebanon | Report
The Trump administration is investigating suspicions that members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been obtaining Lebanese documents based on the real identities of citizens, including the deceased. American sources reported to Al-Arabiya that authorities are verifying the use of these documents by Iranians at Beirut airport and land border crossings.

Following a party for minors with alcohol: a loft in Ashdod closed for 12 days
Following the report on Walla regarding parties for minors in the south, the police issued an administrative closure order for a loft in Ashdod where an event was held for students entering the 12th grade. Large quantities of alcohol were found at the site, and the investigation revealed that the business was operating without a license.

"The world will cross the red line": The new UN warning
A decade after the Paris Agreement, a UN report determines: the global fight against global warming has failed. Scientists warn that the world is expected to cross the warming threshold within a few years and fear a tipping point from which the Earth will not be able to recover.

Attempted murder on the way to Selichot: Suspect disguised himself as a secular man
A 39-year-old Afula resident has been arrested for stabbing a 66-year-old man on his way to Selichot prayers. The suspect, an Ultra-Orthodox follower of a convicted sex-offender rabbi, allegedly disguised himself to carry out the attack as an act of revenge related to the rabbi's past conviction.

"One of the most difficult cases we have treated": Home births almost ended in disaster
Hadassah Mount Scopus recently treated two severe cases following planned home births. In one case, an infant suffered from a lack of blood supply to the brain and his condition stabilized in the NICU. In another case, the medical team saved the life of a baby girl who was rushed to the hospital after her parents noticed a large amount of blood in her diaper.

Ceremony cancelled at the last minute: Prime Minister will not visit Sderot
Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to participate in the umbrella agreement ceremony in Sderot, but the event was cancelled due to the ban on holding political rallies before the elections. Bezalel Smotrich, Haim Katz, and Zeev Elkin were also scheduled to attend.

"Prepared with the highest level of defense": Alertness in Israel over a surprise Iranian attack
The Operations Directorate has improved plans and technologies for protecting the Israeli home front. The IDF is preparing for the possibility of a strike in Iran and is preparing scenarios for a situation where Israel will have to respond alone or in conjunction with the United States.

Fears of a "bypass route" for speech therapy: Demand to stop the new "practical engineer" program
A call for applications for the training of "practical engineers in the healthcare system" is sparking opposition among speech therapists. The association claims that instead of "therapy assistants" with limited authority, a 2,000-hour program is being created that could blur professional boundaries: "Devastating consequences for the quality of care."

Grave suspicion: 13 and 14-year-olds raped and injured a girl with special needs in the Sharon region
Two minors are suspected of raping a girl with special needs over the weekend and causing her injuries. A neighbor who heard her screams alerted the police. Investigators are currently determining if there were other incidents or additional suspects involved.

How to apologize to your partner without getting dragged into a new fight
Did you start with "sorry," and within two minutes found yourselves in a whole new fight? It turns out there is one word that ruins every apology, and most couples say it without noticing.

"Inside the jungle in Thailand, frightened and covered in mud, I cried out for the first time to the Creator of the world"
She traveled to Thailand to escape the pain after her father's death. But it was there that she found the way to the Creator of the world. After a wedding at age 40 and four years of fertility treatments, Hayale was born, a small baby who fought for her life for months. Hava Sharon Okashi tells about the great trials of her life.

"I didn't understand that I was fighting for my life": Mordechai Shnoveld on rehabilitation after being wounded in Gaza
Israel Meir met with Mordechai Shnoveld and heard from him about the serious injury in Gaza, the rehabilitation process that has been ongoing for more than a year, and the music that became an inseparable part of the recovery: "You play and the pain disappears."

The rial is collapsing, food is getting more expensive and fuel is running out: The economic crisis shaking Iran
Families are giving up meat and medical treatments, gas stations are closing, and the regime fears that the distress will reignite mass protests. At the same time, the United States is launching new sanctions designed to dry up Tehran's sources of income.

Sleeping on the couch tonight? Netanyahu contradicts his wife: "There was no treason on October 7"
The Prime Minister rejected the treason theory surrounding the October 7 attack, hours after his wife caused a stir by hinting that Yair Golan knew about the attack before him. Golan has already sent Sara Netanyahu a warning letter demanding an apology and compensation: "Slanderous and false statements."

After the strikes in Iran: oil price surges, stock market declines on Wall Street
The price of Brent crude oil crossed the $94 per barrel mark, and WTI rose to $90. At the same time, stock indices in New York fell by up to 0.9%.

Feiglin and Smotrich Agree on Joint Knesset Run
Negotiations between the two parties have concluded with a final agreement. The deal includes the formation of a technical block and allocates three spots in the top ten for Feiglin's representatives. Sources involved in the talks describe the process as "pleasant and efficient," noting that there are no significant disputes at this stage.

Refused cash withdrawal and took revenge on the branch: client stabbed bank employee in the face
According to the indictment, the 67-year-old arrived early in the morning at a Mizrahi bank branch in Jaffa and smeared quick-drying glue on the entrance locks and the ATM. Hours later, he returned armed with two knives and pepper spray and stabbed a 45-year-old employee in the face. He was arrested on the spot, and an indictment was filed against him this morning.