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IDF uncovers and destroys Hezbollah weapon caches in southern Lebanon security zone
Brigade combat teams 769, 4, and 55, operating under the 91st Division, are clearing southern Lebanon of terrorist infrastructure. During the operations, forces located large quantities of anti-tank missiles, RPGs, and other weaponry hidden within civilian areas.

Treatments that can save lives - and may remain outside the health basket
Oncologists have ranked the preferred treatments for the 2027 health basket, including drugs for bladder, stomach, and breast cancer, and a treatment that may eliminate the need for surgery and radiation in rectal cancer. Experts warn: the gap between treatments in public medicine and those available through private insurance is deepening.

"The feeling is that they are trying to fool us": Soldiers left the lights on at a post on the Lebanon border - and left
The "Magen Natua" post, established after the war to provide an immediate response to infiltration, remained empty due to a shortage of manpower - but the lights in it continue to burn. "They simply left this post empty and gave the feeling that it was full," said Yoav Cohen, chairman of the moshav committee. "It feels like a fraud. Disappointing, worrying and humiliating."

"Setting a clear limit for the police": The Supreme Court issued an order nisi against the placement of roadblocks in Arab towns
The order was issued against the backdrop of the publication in Walla and following a petition by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. The Association stated that "the fight against crime in Arab society is important - but it cannot justify mass infringement of citizens' rights". In fact, concrete blocks still stand today, in I'billin and Jisr az-Zarqa.

Wrestling on horses and playing with goat bones: the sports competition you didn't know about
With more than 2,000 participants from 104 countries: the "World Nomad Games" have begun. This year, equestrian sports will be at the center of the games. A cultural festival will also be held in parallel, with traditional art and food.

The massacre at the mosque was only the beginning: the teenagers planned to attack a synagogue as well
Sarah Lindsay Santiago, a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Although she is 17, a grand jury decided to try her as an adult. She faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill revealed that the shooters also...

Man arrested for setting fire to kindergarten after wife was denied a job
A kindergarten in Lakiya was set on fire just before the start of the school year. A resident of Tel Sheva was arrested on suspicion of committing the act because his wife was not hired. Officials condemned the attempt to turn the education system into an arena for personal conflicts.

"The soul just knew": The new teachers stepping into first grade
Daniel gave up a comfortable career in high-tech, Rotem continues the path of her late father, and Paz moved to the Gaza envelope despite her illness. As the school year begins, the new educators explain why they are not willing to give up on the classroom, despite the workload and low pay.

Forgot there's school tomorrow? Police raided minors' alcohol parties in the south
On the eve of the new school year, police officers from the Lachish district dispersed several parties for minors in the Negev region, Ashdod, and Ashkelon. Huge quantities of alcohol were confiscated, the children were questioned on the spot, and the owners of the lofts where the events were held were summoned for further investigation.

Instead of dads: Police commanders accompanied the children of fallen officers on the first day of school
The first day of school is usually a day for photos with a new backpack and great excitement. But for the families of police officers who fell on October 7, this morning also carries the memory of those who were supposed to be there. In the Southern District of the Israel Police, commanders decided to make accompanying these children part of their mission, personally attending school events across...

$70,000 per child: Singapore's plan to combat the birth rate crisis
The Singaporean government will offer grants of tens of thousands of dollars to families who have children. The financial aid will begin at the child's birth and continue until they reach the age of 17. The reason: the country is expected to become a "super-aged" society in the coming year. The Prime Minister welcomed the proposal: "The future of the country will be only as strong as the families...

The school year begins in a storm: The "Medical Nurse" pilot reaches the Supreme Court
Walla's exposure regarding the placement of ten medical nurses in schools across the country has reached the doors of the Supreme Court. A petition was filed on behalf of the Yahal association against the Ministry of Education, claiming that the emerging program endangers children with allergies: "The safety of helpless children is not a field for 'trial and error'."

The terror alliance threatening Israel: Houthis and Al-Shabaab join forces
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals: how the Houthis in Yemen and the Al-Qaeda branch in Somalia turned from sectarian rivals into partners in arms, drones, and terrorist training. Fears of an Israeli presence in Somaliland are accelerating their cooperation, threatening one of the world's most important oil routes.

Families left the city - the students stayed: A school that insists on maintaining the routine
About 1,000 students have left Kiryat Shmona since the outbreak of the war, but at the Ort Danziger school, they recorded a full return to the classroom. Children arrive even from outside the city: "They did not give up on being students here." Yet, the total number of students in the city's educational framework has dropped from 5,500 to 4,500.

"I was privileged. I was privileged. There are those who were not": The moving moment at the start of the school year
The start of the school year brings with it this year, alongside the excitement, also pain and memory. In a personal and moving post, Lishi Lavi-Miran, wife of Omri Miran who was kidnapped to Gaza and released, shared the moment she saw her children starting the year alongside their father, and remembered those who do not get to do so.

"I am wheelchair-bound": How deliveries in the Shefela region turned into violent ambushes by masked robbers
She ordered deliveries under false names, sent them to pre-arranged addresses, and sometimes even claimed she was "wheelchair-bound." According to the indictment, masked men waited for the couriers, sprayed them with pepper spray, beat them with a hammer and fists, smashed windows, and robbed them of money and jewelry.

The Sophisticated Jihadist: Syrian President Arms Himself Under the Eyes of the West
Alongside the Syrian president's attempts to be accepted by the leaders of the modern world, he continues to arm himself in every way. The man who turned almost overnight from a leader of an Al-Qaeda branch into a leader of a Middle Eastern state continues to raise doubts about his intentions. In Israel, they are trying to decipher where the neighbor from the Syrian border is heading.

AI Giant Supporting Israel Faces Boycott Threat: Legal Warning Issued
The Islington Council pension fund in London is considering divesting from Palantir shares due to its partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The organization UK Lawyers for Israel has warned the fund of potential legal repercussions.

340 schools damaged - 30 completely destroyed: how the school year will begin in Lebanon
The school year in Lebanon is expected to begin on September 15, but about 80 schools are still serving as shelters for families displaced from their homes by the war. About 340 schools were damaged and about 30 were completely destroyed, and the Ministry of Education is preparing to return students to classrooms: "We have a solution for every shelter, and no student will be left without a place."

"Three of my children were wounded in the war, Elkana lost his legs, but I feel that I have been blessed"
Three brothers from the Levy family were wounded in the war, and Elkana lost both his legs. In an inspiring interview, he and his mother Orit talk about the inconceivable optimism in the intensive care unit, the great miracles, and the thanksgiving party that became a symbol of spiritual victory.

"The Angel of the Wounded": The man who turned personal tragedy into a mission
Without titles, without a uniform, and at his own private expense: Malkiel Lerner arrives at the bedsides of wounded IDF soldiers within the first 24 hours after their injury to give them hope. In a candid interview with Oded Harush, he tells of the post-trauma that led him to find his calling.

7 children, including two sets of twins - in 8 years: Chani Mishulovin on the miracles in her life
Moran Kors met with Chani Mishulovin, a mother of seven children, including two sets of twins, and heard from her how to cope with the load, why she chooses to see motherhood as a mission, and what helps her in moments when her strength runs out.

Eight dead and 20 still missing: search operation continues after ferry sinking off Cyprus
Search efforts for the missing in the ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus continue around the clock. Authorities have confirmed eight deaths, with 20 people still missing. Turkey has dispatched a naval search and rescue vessel to the scene to assist in locating the missing and recovering the ferry's black box.

A day before the start of the school year: the chilling discovery in the kindergarten yard
During an operation by fighters of the Sa'ar unit and the National Guard, in cooperation with detectives from the Rahat station, the forces arrived to carry out a targeted search at a complex in the city of Rahat, near a kindergarten located behind a nursery. During the activity, a report was received about suspects seen tampering with something inside the complex. Following the report, the forces...

A floating island the size of a football field appeared unexpectedly - and then disappeared weeks later
A floating island larger than a football field suddenly appeared in the Williston Reservoir in northern British Columbia, Canada - and then, within a few weeks, simply disappeared. The massive mass, covered in trees and vegetation, was spotted floating in the water and documented by a boater, before the photos and videos reached Rocky Avery, a local resident, who posted them on social media.

Sara Netanyahu on conspiracy against Yair Golan: "He was dressed and ready early on Oct 7 - when the PM didn't know"
The Prime Minister's wife questioned the conduct of the Democrats party leader on the morning of the Hamas attack, claiming he arrived in the south at a time when others were unaware. When asked about the betrayal theory, she refused to comment directly but criticized the demand for a state commission of inquiry: "They want an investigation whose results are known in advance."

Moments before the first bell: hundreds of parents in Kadima-Zoran prepare for a strike
Hundreds of parents are protesting against the installation of solar systems on the roofs of educational institutions and are demanding to stop the work until safety measures and radiation tests are implemented. According to them, the response they received from the council is insufficient: "We are not against green energy - we are for our children."

Surprising transition in the IDF: Shaldag commander to lead Givati Brigade
In a broad round of IDF appointments, the next commanders for the Givati, Paratroopers, Nahal, Commando, Kfir, and armored brigades were determined. Defense Minister Israel Katz also approved the appointment of Major General Dado Bar Kalifa as the next commander of the Central Command, effective in 2027.

Founded a settlement in honor of his murdered colleague and was a critical voice: Head of Sdot Negev Regional Council announced his resignation
Tamir Idan was considered a sharp voice who often criticized the security conduct in the Gaza envelope. "The residents of the envelope do not need more promises - they need certainty," he said in response to a kite that crossed into Israel. Additionally, he established a settlement in the name of the murdered head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, "in order to honor his memory."

Brutally attacked by classmates, hospitalized - and will be compensated with hundreds of thousands of shekels
The teenager was stripped and attacked by students who treated him with aggressive violence - while inside the school during the lunch break. After being discharged from the hospital, he suffered from severe anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts. Although the municipality and the Ministry of Education tried to distance themselves from the incident - they will compensate the student with 420...

Unlicensed driver flees police at 150 km/h and crashes into an ambulance
A speed check on Highway 79 turned into a dangerous pursuit: according to the indictment, the driver weaved between vehicles, crashed into an ambulance, and caused other drivers to brake sharply. After being apprehended, it was discovered he was an illegal resident who had never obtained a driver's license.

And only Kish did not submit: contrary to his duty, the Minister of Education has not provided a capital declaration
Despite seven reminders, Minister of Education Yoav Kish remains the only minister finishing a full term without having submitted a capital declaration. The Movement for Freedom of Information has raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency and failure to comply with legal requirements.

"A child is not born at age 3": The crisis that will leave thousands of babies at home on September 1st
Just before September 1st, at the WIZO Kiryat Shalom daycare in Tel Aviv, the excitement is already felt: classrooms are being cleaned, walls are being painted, equipment is being arranged, and the staff is preparing to receive the children. However, behind the festive preparations hides a much more complex reality: a severe shortage of manpower has led to the fact that the baby class at the...

Iranian President: "We are working to reach an agreement, the continuation of the war does not serve us"
Pezeshkian said that Tehran is still working to reach an agreement, but blamed the US for not meeting its commitments. The UAE intercepted an Iranian UAV and Iran launched missiles at American bases in Jordan. Revolutionary Guards: A tanker was damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

A tent for settling clan disputes — and an arms cache: The state of crime in Arara
Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

57-year-old man seriously injured in a violent incident in Ein Qiniyye
The injured man was treated by MADA teams and evacuated by helicopter to Rambam Hospital in Haifa while suffering from injuries. A 24-year-old suspect, a resident of the village, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attacking the victim. He was transferred for further questioning at the station, and the police are expected to request an extension of his detention in court.

First publication | Wife of crime syndicate boss arrested with him released from custody
The wife of Eyal Nagar, who was arrested along with the head of the crime syndicate from the south, has been released from custody under restrictive conditions. She is suspected of financial crimes in a case involving racketeering and the takeover of food delivery services in Ashdod. "Her children are currently without a father and mother figure," the court stated.

Who will stand by the machine? The crisis paralyzing production lines in Israel
Tens of thousands of job vacancies remain unfilled, factories are left without labor, and bureaucracy is stalling the economy. Despite record demand following the war, foreign worker quotas cover only a fraction of the need, while Israelis remain unwilling to take on production line roles.

A central part of the rebuilding: The teachers who decided to leave the center for the sake of rehabilitating the northern communities
A special incentive plan is being offered to teaching staff who will begin teaching in the confrontation line communities in the north in the coming year, but for some teachers, the choice to arrive precisely in a place that suffered destruction and severe damage is first and foremost an ideological statement. "Mainly to provide a horizon and hope for the children, who did not choose anything from...

Ostentatious Diplomacy: Trump's Ambassador Who Is Driving Italy Crazy
A fortune of 11 billion dollars and an eye-catching mega-yacht have landed on the shores of Italy. However, not everyone is pleased with the "billionaire diplomacy" funded out of his own pocket.