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Exposure: Israeli legionnaires in Europe forced to hire private security
The anti-Israel atmosphere is causing senior footballers from the Israeli national team to take steps to protect themselves. From covert surveillance on the road to security guards brought from Israel — this is how the daily routine of Israeli athletes on the continent has turned into a daily security operation.

Will Kiryat Shmona vote differently? "The war caused impossible damage, not the government"
After a prolonged evacuation and numerous promises, Israel's northernmost city is still in the midst of an unprecedented disaster. Likud traditionally receives an overwhelming majority, but the feeling of abandonment puts loyalty to the test: between the Betar supporters who cannot imagine another ballot, and the residents who give the government a grade of "zero". Key voices, second part of the...

The family of Arab police officers that does not apologize: "You cannot put a patrol car next to every house. A change of approach is needed"
Salim Safia joined the Mandate police in 1943, and since then the uniform has become a family tradition: his son Ahmad served for 30 years, his grandson Adham followed him, his great-granddaughter Karin is already a police officer - and her sister will follow in her footsteps. 4 generations of a Muslim family tell about the choice to serve the country, and about the way to reduce crime in the Arab...

The storm in Likud: "We helped Netanyahu with things that are not exactly according to the constitution"
The party court president, former MK Michael Kleiner, was privy to the surprising reservation of spots for Israel Katz and Haim Katz. As someone usually considered an oppositionist in the movement, he actually assisted the Prime Minister, and according to him, not for the first time: "We found all sorts of creative ways that provided a democratic veneer." To the claim that state security was used...

Dubious horror scenarios are flooding the media. One can guess who this serves
From a dramatic nuclear threat by Iran to reports on the strengthening of the Syrian Air Force, 15 alarming reports attributed to anonymous security sources have been published recently. Some turned out to be fake, and the credibility of others is in doubt, but many made their way into Benjamin Netanyahu's speeches. While there is no evidence of an organized scare campaign, the elections are...

To prevent collapse, the IDF is attempting a revolution in human resources: data, moves, and concerns
A deep transformation is underway within the IDF to bridge the gap between the multitude of operational tasks and a shortage of 12,000 soldiers. The strategy includes channeling more recruits into combat roles, expanding the reserve system, and investing in pre-military youth training. However, the IDF remains in urgent need of conscripts, including thousands of Haredim, to ease the burden and...

After 4 years in the Ministry of Defense: Smotrich's plan for reservists
After supporting laws on draft evasion and exemption from arrests, the Minister of Finance claims that a "condition for entering the next government" will be his plan for "reducing reserve duty days to only 30 per year by 2027" - which relies, among other things, on the conscription of Haredim. Smotrich: "I presented the plan to the army, they told me, 'We don't manage the Treasury for you'."

Young woman from Gush Dan located in Hebron after alleged kidnapping by family
Police and the IDF operated on the outskirts of Hebron after receiving a report regarding a young woman living in a supported housing facility in Gush Dan who was forcibly taken by her family members in their vehicle.

For 50 million euros: Ferran Torres transfer to PSG agreed
According to Fabrizio Romano, the clubs have agreed on the transfer fee for the World Cup final hero, who has already agreed to a five-year contract with Luis Enrique's team.

Overtime / '103: Austria Vienna - Beitar Jerusalem 2:1
Conference League qualifiers, third round: Atzili scored first for the Jerusalemites (33') and Kalo doubled (56'), but Boateng narrowed the gap for the Austrians (58') and equalized to 3:3 on aggregate.

Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Peace Council Plan: Kushner to Visit Israel
While Washington is "turning a blind eye" to the resumption of Hamas terrorist liquidations, American envoy Jared Kushner and Peace Council CEO Nikolay Mladenov are expected to discuss the activation of President Trump's Gaza plan with the Prime Minister. Kushner is also expected to raise concerns regarding settler violence.

US administration outraged at MADA: 'Purchasing European ambulances with American money'
The US administration has learned that MADA invested millions of dollars, raised from American Jews, in purchasing European-made ambulances. A senior administration official stated: 'Using American money for purchases from European countries that hate Israel is an unacceptable act.'

Netanyahu’s jab at Britain: “The Islamic Republic of Britain”
Will this stir echoes in London? The prime minister took a swipe at Britain in a podcast, hinting at past remarks by JD Vance. “Someone said the first Islamic Republic with nuclear weapons will be Britain. We are concerned that there won’t be another one here, in Iran.”

Israeli Record: Tomer Shuster Reaches 50m Backstroke Final at European Championships
Tomer Shuster secured his place among the top eight swimmers in Europe in the 50m backstroke with a personal best of 24.36 seconds. This performance marks a new Israeli record and qualifies him for the upcoming World Championships.

In the most unexpected place: hundreds of kilograms of cocaine featuring Erling Haaland's image
Drugs worth 11 million dollars were seized in a truck in Ecuador, and the packages featured the face of the Manchester City and Norway national team star. It turns out he is not the first to receive this dubious honor.

Resistant to gunfire and explosive devices: Benjamin Netanyahu filmed in new armored limousine
First publication: After delays due to the pandemic and the war, 8 armored Audi A8 Security limousines have arrived in Israel for the country's top leadership and the Shin Bet. Each vehicle costs an estimated 3 million shekels and features unique protection systems against modern terrorist threats.

Paid thousands of shekels for a cancelled derby – now suing for a refund
Two fans have filed a lawsuit against the Leaan ticket agency, Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, the Professional Football Leagues, and the Israel Football Association. They are demanding a refund of 2,725 shekels for tickets to the Tel Aviv derby, which was cancelled minutes before kickoff due to riots in the stands.

Israelis expelled from zoo in Koh Samui: Allegations of assault and threats | Documentation
Thailand's tourist police are investigating a claim that an Israeli family was expelled from Samui Exotic Park after the owner learned of their nationality. The family reports that a staff member assaulted the father in front of his children, and the owner subsequently posted a video featuring an Israeli flag alongside a shooting target.

More than 50 bullets: Pharmacy closed after owner refuses protection money
A few weeks after fire was opened at his business, Awad Zbidat from Sakhnin received demands for payment of more than 200,000 shekels. He did not surrender to the extortion, but customers were afraid to come: "I worked day and night to build a future for myself and my wife."

Months after ticket sales began: El Al cancels Hanoi route at the request of the Shin Bet
El Al has cancelled its planned October launch of direct flights to Hanoi, citing a lack of security clearance. The airline stated that the Shin Bet could not approve the route for operation using Israeli aircraft and crews.

Anger in the US, and a message to Israel: "Deal with settler violence"
The siege in Qusra has sparked anger even among Israel's supporters in the administration, which fears strategic consequences and is pressuring Netanyahu to publicly condemn the extremists. However, the Prime Minister remains silent for now, and only Katz published a condemnation — at a settlement establishment ceremony. Former Efrat Council head: "If a true friend like US Ambassador Huckabee has...

Maximum alert in Vienna: hundreds of police officers will accompany the Beitar Jerusalem fans' march
Ahead of the second leg against Austria Vienna (21:30) and in the shadow of Antifa protests, large security forces will accompany the thousand fans who came from Israel and are expected to arrive in a convoy at the Generali Arena. István Pisont joined the shuttle and received an enthusiastic welcome.

From a real Monopoly to a private AI tutor: apps worth knowing
From artificial intelligence that helps students to a game that turns walking into a real estate empire: four Israeli apps offer new ways to learn, manage money, grow plants, and even get a good reason to leave the house.

With screens instead of switches: the controversial Jaguar is revealed from the inside
The first car of the new Jaguar era is revealed from the inside, two months before the official launch. Similar to the exterior design, the cabin is also expected to spark controversy.

Galatasaray rejects €130m Al-Hilal bid: "Osimhen is not for sale"
The Saudi club submitted a massive offer for the Nigerian striker, but faced a firm refusal from the Turkish champions. Al-Hilal, seeking a replacement for Darwin Nunez, has already signed Crysencio Summerville this summer for £60 million.

Third consecutive day of strikes in Gaza: Hamas company commander eliminated in Khan Yunis
Following a period of quiet under American pressure, Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip continue. According to the IDF, a terrorist was targeted in Khan Yunis to remove a threat to the forces. Palestinian sources reported casualties in multiple strikes.

"Rare - and powerful": Flood warning and unusual forecast for the weekend
"Very, very unusual": The director of the Meteorological Service, Dr. Amir Givati, explained in an interview with the ynet studio the connection between the possibility of heavy rains in the middle of August and the "Super El Niño" phenomenon, the reasons for the extreme change, and when the peak is expected.

Reservists' wives after the recording that stirred the web: "Support for exemption is a knife in the back"
Their spouses are on their sixth round of reserve duty since October 7, and they are living in a state of daily breakdown. Emuna Klein Bar-Noy and Maayan Shitrit told Ynet about raising children without their husbands ("every round is a practice for life without a father") and criticized MKs who support exemption from recruitment for the ultra-Orthodox: "How can they call themselves Zionists?"

Court rejects grandfather's request to meet his grandchildren for the first time
The children's father has been estranged from his father for about a decade. He expressed firm opposition to the grandfather's involvement in his family's life, and the judge adopted a social worker's report that supported this.

Democratic Party candidate attacked IDF general, Golan asked to "calm down": "Learn from my mistakes"
Tensions in the Palestinian village of Qusra led Knesset candidate Nimrod Shafer to call for the dismissal of Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Shafer deleted the tweet, but the Democrats called on candidates to moderate their messaging. And what was the surprising position of the Arab candidate?

Ukrainian submarine officer who defected to Russia liquidated in Crimea
Robert Shagaev, a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014, was killed in an explosion in Sevastopol. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Japan.

Shufersal Resumes Sales of Tnuva Butter at Higher Prices
Tnuva halted butter supplies to Shufersal after the chain rejected price increases ahead of Shavuot. Products have returned to shelves at higher prices, though the hikes vary and did not always reach the 4.8% increase requested by Tnuva. While some competitors maintained previous pricing, others raised costs by as much as 11%.

Giant Sde Dov neighborhood planned, then found to require additional water connection
Mei Avivim discovered that new neighborhoods under construction in northern Tel Aviv would lack water access, leading to the approval of an 80 million shekel pipeline project with Mekorot.

Fetus or Newborn? The Crucial Distinction in Medical Malpractice Claims
Negligence during pregnancy or childbirth can result in the death of a fetus or a newborn. The question of whether the baby was born alive determines the scope of potential compensation. A lawyer explains the legal implications.

Administrative restriction: Crime boss confined to Savion due to 'danger' in Tel Aviv
Police failed to gather sufficient evidence to link Yossi Mussli to recent grenade attacks. Although Mussli requested to stay at his father's home in Kfar Shalem, the court ruled that due to the high criminal threat in that area, he must relocate to his home in Savion.

With a stunning personal best: Tomer Shuster advanced to the European Championship semifinals in the 50m backstroke
The swimmer set a great personal best of 24.62 seconds, touched the Israeli record, and secured a qualification for the 2027 World Championships. Loktev is the first reserve in the 200m freestyle semifinals, the relay team is the second reserve for the final.

Nazareth: 77 Days Without a Murder in a Formerly 'Bloody' City
In recent weeks, the residents of Nazareth have been feeling a sensation that was foreign to them for a long time - personal security. In the city, which led in the number of violent incidents and which the police define as a "microcosm of Arab society in the north," no murder incidents have been recorded for over two months. The police clarify: "The road is still long."

Sharp condemnation in the settlement movement of the blockade in Qusra - against Ben Gvir: "The police understand the spirit of the commander"
Beit El Council head, Shai Alon, claimed that the blockade is an "irreversible damage to Israel and the settlement movement." He told ynet that the "lost youth" responsible for the violence "are in the areas of Ben Gvir and Son Har-Melech" - and absolved Smotrich and the IDF of responsibility. Yesha Council head: "There is no justification for violence against uninvolved people or security...

"Habibi City" and "Mamdanistan": NY Magazine on Palestinian influence in New York
New York Magazine has dedicated an article to the Arab culture that has become a prominent phenomenon in New York since October 7. The author describes a "Middle Eastern enclave" with hipsters in keffiyehs, themed parties, and cafes where dialogue with Israelis becomes a reason for apologies. The publication has sparked sharp criticism: opponents call it not pluralism, but a form of excluding Jews...

The plot where 120 unknowns are buried: how a fallen soldier was identified after 78 years
120 out of 136 graves in the plot for illegal immigrants from Cyprus remain unknown, including the grave of Shlomo Haimson, who was shot in a detention camp in 1948. A complex cross-referencing of map fragments led to solving the mystery, providing closure for his daughter, who was only four days old when he was killed.