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New Israeli Record for Schuster, Five Israelis Advance to Semifinals at European Swimming Championships
Following his success in the 50-meter backstroke, Israeli swimmer Tomer Schuster has set a new national record in the 100-meter backstroke. Anastasia Gorbenko, Eitan Ben Shitrit, Alexey Glivinski, and Miron Cheruti have also qualified for the semifinals in Paris.

The hidden partner of Arab states: How Israel returned to being the country that is kept hidden
Bahrain and the UAE are not giving up on Israeli weapons, Saudi Arabia has set a new ironclad condition, and Turkey is stirring the pot. The war has completely disrupted Israel's dream of integration in the Middle East, and according to a Saudi commentator, "it is impossible to build a strong economy and large development projects in a region that is on the verge of war." The changing map of Gulf...

"Unable to say his name": The prisoner who terrorized an entire city from a prison phone booth
Under the name "Yossi", Asaf Buskila is accused of running an empire of gambling and extortion from the rehabilitation wing of Shata Prison, which turned over millions and brought down hundreds of families in the north. With an attack dog that sank its teeth into debtors, a roulette wheel in a hideout apartment controlled by a magnet, insane interest rates, and a network of agents - he operated...

Maccabi Tel Aviv CEO on Roy Revivo: "When we receive the right offer, we will be ready to sell"
The "Yellows" held a press conference to introduce the new sporting director, Steven Vanharen, where Jack Angelidis addressed the defender's future: "A player can negotiate his contract, but the club also has the right to negotiate his fair value."

Not just the transgender storm: the woke movement is on its way to destroying the WNBA
The fire Sophie Cunningham has been receiving lately for expressing her opinion against the inclusion of transgender people in women's sports raises questions about a movement that claims to be liberal, especially when even her coach turned her back on her. Ironically, the one who might save the situation is a male basketball player who has already paid heavy prices after fighting Erdogan and...

Israeli killed in road accident in Thailand
The accident occurred last Wednesday. The Israeli's body was sent for an autopsy at a local hospital.

Solomon revealed that Benayoun advised him to sign with West Ham: "I wanted to hear his opinion"
The Israeli winger told the 'Daily Mail' in an interview that he spoke with the former star before signing with the Hammers: "I always looked at him and said – if Yossi did it, maybe in the future I can do it too."

New X-Men revealed, Adam Driver cast as villain: Disney's big announcements
At the D23 convention, Marvel presented its new generation of mutants and revealed a trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Disney and Pixar announced sequels to 'The Incredibles', 'Coco', 'Zootopia', and 'Lilo & Stitch', as well as the return of 'Romy and Michele' and 'The Princess Diaries 3'.

Smotrich repeatedly approved a safety net for Palestinian banks, receiving in return concessions for establishing settlements
First publication: For years, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has used Israeli clearing for the Palestinian banking system as a tool of pressure. At a recent cabinet meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir told him: "You sold your principles for the sake of building a few houses." The Shin Bet under David Zini warned that without financial oxygen for banks in the West Bank, the PA faces collapse.

"We said we were from Israel — and he chased us away": The Sheinfeld-Shoval family story
The love story of Ronit and Ruti began with a workplace friendship, and today their ex-husband is part of the family. The couple speaks candidly about life in the shadow of the war, a recent humiliating incident in Vienna, and how fulfilling a dream—buying a house in Greece—has become an emotional outlet for them.

More than just sushi fish: The secrets of the bluefin tuna revealed
How big is this fish really, where does it migrate, and why is it so important? Discover the fascinating life of this marine super-predator and the efforts to protect it.

The extreme sociality of naked mole-rats
The African rodents live in colonies similar to a beehive, with a queen and workers. How and why did such a lifestyle evolve in a species of mammals?

Four new Guinness World Records: Erling Haaland continues to make history
The Manchester City star received official certificates from the Guinness World Records for the number of goals in a single Champions League match, the goal record for a Nations League campaign, the highest number of goals in a single Premier League season, and for being the player who reached 100 goals in the English league the fastest.

Explosive names and an Israeli representative: Another crazy summer in Erdogan's league
Mohamed Salah, Romelu Lukaku, and Nathan Ake are among the stars joining the Turkish league, which now boasts squads rivaling top European divisions. Fenerbahce and Besiktas have invested heavily to challenge four-time defending champion Galatasaray, while Israeli player Dia Saba makes his mark with newly promoted Amedspor.

Forecast: Rain in the east of the country, thunderstorms possible | Watch the radar
Temperatures will rise, but local rains are expected from the afternoon. In the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, there is a risk of flash floods. The unusual weather will continue throughout the week with drizzles, rains, and a drop in temperatures.

A week after resigning from Cambridge due to "falsifying his past": The black professor was found lifeless
About a week after the University of Cambridge announced an investigation into his academic past and the qualifications and degrees he boasted of - which led him to resign - Jason Arday was found lifeless in an apartment in London. The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the death, but stated that at this stage there is no suspicion of foul play.

Daniela Munits takes seventh place in the all-around final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
The Israeli gymnast achieved a great result, scoring a total of 115.650 points across four apparatuses. On Sunday, she will compete in the hoop final. Meital Somkin finished in 17th place.

AI designed a virus, a scientist activated it — and here the story gets complicated
Researchers from Stanford and the Arc Institute used artificial intelligence to design the genetic code of bacteriophages — viruses that attack bacteria — and created active viruses from them in the lab. This achievement could help in developing treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn that the improving ability of AI to design biological systems raises urgent questions...

"Interested in coming to Israel": The Belgian player who may strengthen Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dutch media claim that the "Yellows" have already submitted an offer to Go Ahead Eagles for Thibaud Verlinden, and although they were rejected, they continue to hold talks in order to sign him.

Envoys arrive to save the Gaza plan: "What matters is that we agree on the desired outcome"
After Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the 15-point plan, Jared Kushner will arrive in the region with Tony Blair and Nickolay Mladenov to bridge the gaps. The Gaza Peace Council stated: "We will hear the concerns and discuss next steps; the US and Israel agree on the end state—a dismantled Hamas."

Tragedy in cycling race: former Israel-Premier Tech rider killed at age 19
British rider Finlay Tarling, who previously rode for the Israeli team that was forced to change its name and move to Switzerland, was hit by a car driving in the opposite direction of traffic and entered the course during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

"He can give us a lot": West Ham coach is enthusiastic about Manor Solomon
Nuno Espirito Santo offered compliments to the Israeli, who joined the Hammers this summer: "We brought him because of his talent. He plays in a position that we were missing in the squad."

Cadet national team defeats Italy 68:37 in European Championship opener
Daniela Reuven's squad impressed in their tournament debut, anchored by a dominant second quarter where they held their opponents to just two points. Michal Abudraham led the way for the blue-and-whites with 16 points and 9 rebounds.

Former Mossad Chief: "We saved many lives in the UK, it is not safe there for Jews"
In an interview with the British podcast "The General and the Journalist," Yossi Cohen harshly criticized the UK, which should "support Israel - just as we supported them when they suffered from terror." He quoted the former head of MI5, who thanked him for "disrupting a huge amount of terror," and added: "I think the British government should do exactly the same."

In Spain, they praise Oriyan Goren: "He passed Flick's test and earned his trust"
The Catalan website 'Sport' is impressed by the Israeli talent, who has already received minutes in preparation matches against Birmingham and Udinese — and the Spanish champions do not rule out a first-team debut during the season.

Storm in London: Hitler's "Mein Kampf" in Arabic sold in new store
Several copies of the book were found in the "Afaq" store, which opened earlier this month in central London. The owners claim that the books were placed in the back next to history books and were not prominently displayed, but a city council member who documented them claims: "They chose 'Mein Kampf' as one of the first books to display."

Matan Avri missed the spot for the European Athletics Championships final by two places
The Israeli runner ranked 14th out of 24 runners in the two semi-final heats and did not make it to the 1,500-meter final. Adva Cohen finished in tenth place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final.

A historic player, but a missed opportunity: A farewell to Russell Westbrook
After 18 years and an impressive list of personal achievements, Russell Westbrook has retired. The all-time triple-double king says goodbye to the NBA with a career that could have been much greater, but was often managed more by instinct than by logic, as he never found the balance between his internal fire and the rationality that could have taken him further.

Israeli attacked in Thailand reports attacker's release: 'He is walking free'
Paul William Berko Gober, who violently attacked an Israeli mother and her daughter, has been released from detention on 12,000 shekels bail. The mother has issued a warning to Israelis in Thailand: 'He is a scoundrel and a monster, a danger to the public - especially to Jews and Israelis.'

"I am in love with him": The forbidden relationship of the prison officer suspected of aiding the brother of the murder suspect
Exclusive: Ynet has obtained transcripts of the interrogation of the Israel Prison Service (IPS) officer who allegedly allowed the brother of the main suspect in the murder of Binyahu Razi to contact him by phone while he was on the run. "By nature, he is a great person," the officer said about the prisoner with whom she had a romantic relationship. She denied the allegations against her and...

"The Israeli Bermuda Triangle": Police request help in locating a missing person between Tiberias and Safed
Katriel Nachman Kinan, 24, was last seen on Monday in the area of Guy Beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, on his way to Safed, and his whereabouts have been unknown since.

Success in the qualifiers: three Israelis in the European Swimming Championship semifinals
Anastasia Gorbenko took first place in the 200m individual medley, Lea Polonsky qualified in eighth place. Tom Mienis set a personal best in the 100m backstroke and also secured a spot for the evening session.

Why do continental margins subside faster than expected? The process accelerating the cooling of the Earth's crust
The flow of water through porous basalt rocks caused accelerated heat removal from the Earth's depths, cooling the crust and causing the seabed to subside, upon which layers of sediment about 8 km thick accumulated. This process changes the way scientists understand the development of continental margins, the assessment of oil and gas resources in oceanic basins, and the reconstruction of ancient...

The British Left is adopting antisemitic motifs from the far-right
34 antisemitic incidents were documented in London within a week, many of them during a demonstration against Israel, where claims were heard about "Zionist control" over the British government and economy — rhetoric that originates in far-right conspiracy theories.

Main pipeline burst leaves luxury hotel and nearby homes without water
A water pipe burst near the Beresheet Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon left guests and residents in nearby homes without water for hours. 'It is impossible to brush teeth, shower, or make coffee.'

"It's a cultural war": The data behind the radicalization of messaging in Likud revealed
Internal polls conducted by Likud ministers and MKs revealed that for 80% of registered members, the battle against the Supreme Court and the Attorney General is the most burning issue. What started as the message of an unpopular politician has become the central spine of the party's platform.

A malfunction in Pango caused a rush to Cello
Pango and Cello customers complained this morning about problems with parking payments. The reason for the disruption: a system upgrade at Pango caused a malfunction in the app and a mass migration to Cello, the competing app, which caused it to crash. Pango and Cello stated that the malfunctions have been fixed.

Jaecoo L8 (First Drive): A Familiar Recipe, Refined
Chery is launching its youngest brand in Israel, starting with the stylish L8 SUV based on the familiar Tiggo 8. We put it to the test to see how it measures up.

Official: Khalaili signed with Crystal Palace and will be presented today
An all-time record for an Israeli footballer: the top legionnaire was sold from Union Saint-Gilloise for 25 million euros. He signed for five years with an option for an additional season, will earn about 1.5 million pounds in the first season, and will wear the number 25 shirt. He has already held his first training session in London.

IDF confirms elimination of senior Hamas operative who held hostages
Muhammad Mushtaha, a company commander in the Shati Battalion, died of wounds sustained in an IDF airstrike. The terrorist was involved in the October 7th massacre and held hostages in the Gaza Strip.