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After the rare system mostly bypassed Israel, rain was documented overnight and in the early morning hours along the coastal plain and in the center. In northern Tel Aviv, 7.9 mm of rain fell. Today, temperatures will rise slightly and it will be partly cloudy.

A viral video of an influencer struggling to open a pickle jar became the best advertisement "Hot Girl Pickles" could have asked for. Behind the colorful brand that is conquering Gen Z with bold branding and self-irony are two college graduates who decided to bet on a pickle — and it paid off: their company is currently valued at millions of dollars.

In which cities can you easily get around, buy essential goods, or enjoy leisure activities on Shabbat, and in which municipalities does everything close down on the residents' day off? 'Free Israel' (Israel Hofshit) checked 60 cities: 'The findings continue to reflect deep gaps between local authorities. And despite local attempts in some of them, the national situation still significantly limits...

The Blue and Whites closed the August window with an 85:70 loss to Latvia and a 2:6 record in the World Cup qualifiers. After a campaign missing key players, Beit-Halachmi admitted: "In this way, it is difficult to implement a style of play," Sorkin added: "We cannot look like this."

How do you say Cinderella in German? Elversberg. This is how a modest team from the regional league, representing a city of 13,000 residents whose locker room used to be in a garage basement, became a Bundesliga club that dismantles Bayer Leverkusen 3:2 with attacking and captivating football.

After years in which the percentage of women in the Israeli legislature rose, a decline is being recorded ahead of the upcoming elections. In the next Knesset, as of now, it does not appear there will be a female leader at the head of a major party, and in the Likud there are very few female candidates in realistic spots. In the Arab parties the situation is also not bright, and the ultra-Orthodox...

Crime is affecting their functioning and achievements, causing some of them not to show up at school. A document from the Center for the Advancement of Safety in Arab Society warns of severe damage to youth and educational staff in the sector, and claims there is no comprehensive policy on the issue: "Protecting the children and the staff is a condition for the system's ability to protect them."...

The issue of public transport on Shabbat has returned to the forefront of the political agenda. Following recent bus blockades in Safed and Jerusalem, parties have clarified their stances, while a new poll indicates that a vast majority of secular and traditional voters support the implementation of weekend transit services.

After boasting about creating moats with crocodiles to secure prisons, the chairman of Otzma Yehudit fears the move is hurting the election campaign and has ordered the party not to highlight the plan in public messaging. This was learned by Ynet. The minister's office stated: 'We do not engage in media spins.'

A bus driver on line 2 in Beit Shemesh was attacked and knocked unconscious by a passenger after refusing to open the doors at an illegal stop. The driver, who was struck with a metal object, is calling for justice as labor representatives demand urgent security reforms.

Authorities have launched a search operation, with over 62 people evacuated from the area. The floods destroyed pedestrian bridges and triggered mudslides, leaving several trails inaccessible.

After the defense establishment warned that the Budget Department is blocking the transfer of 15 billion shekels during a severe shortage of Humvees and ammunition, senior Treasury officials are launching a counterattack. According to them, the budget is currently pending in the Knesset Finance Committee, and accusations against the Treasury are baseless.

A fire broke out in the parking lot of a residential building in the Neve Hof neighborhood, engulfing several vehicles. One person was found deceased inside a vehicle after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Police report no suspicion of criminal activity, citing a preliminary assessment of a self-accident. Residents were instructed to shelter in their apartments due to heavy smoke.

Three cases brought to the attention of Commissioner Levy in parallel with an Internal Affairs investigation led to the officer's dismissal. After ordering one of the women to pull over, he asked her to think about how she could "meet him halfway." To another, he said: "If I say I want you, you're single, right?"

Rabbi Moshe Maya, the eldest member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, is heard in a recording attacking the Prime Minister: "Bibi promised a lot, I won't believe him about anything." According to him, even a commitment to pass an exemption law within 30 days will not be enough - and Shas will not join the government before it is approved.

After forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding, the rain event ended in most areas with only a few millimeters. The Meteorological Service explains that the center of the unusual upper-level trough shifted north, directing heavy rains toward Syria and Lebanon. In Israel, unusual winds and high waves were recorded, and temperatures on Mount Hermon dropped to 8 degrees.

The recount in Be'er Ya'akov officially determined: the Minister of Innovation has been pushed to an unrealistic spot, and her 25th place will be taken by MK Eti Atiya, who is close to Minister Haim Katz, who responded: "I am undergoing a series of lies and slander by Mrs. Gamliel." The minister claimed irregularities and filed a complaint with the police; her husband was filmed shouting: "They...

Two days before September 1st, parents of students at a school in Petah Tikva discovered that a teenager accused in the murder case of Yamanu Zelka, who is entering 10th grade, is expected to return to the educational institution. "We will not put our children at risk," says a father of a student whose son is entering the same grade. The municipality and the Ministry of Education are looking for...

A young man returning from a wedding in northern Israel managed to open the passenger door and escape while an armed assailant on a motorcycle fired at least 12 bullets at him. Footage shows the vehicle continuing to move without a driver as the gunman pursues the victim. Two suspects have been arrested.

According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, attorney Dieter Wechtenbruch, who represented the Nazi criminal in Jerusalem, was operated by West German intelligence services. His mission was to report the defense strategy to his superiors and ensure that the Nazi past of government officials was not exposed.

During a trip in Eilat, an Egged bus driver lost consciousness, causing the vehicle to crash into a railing and a bus stop. Attorney Tomer Bizini, who was on board, acted decisively by entering the cabin and bringing the runaway bus to a halt, saving 20 passengers.

Contrary to the position of the Knesset's legal advisor, the coalition avoided holding the repeat procedure, but the opposition did not push for it either. It is possible that the petitioners hope to enter the government in the upcoming elections and promote their own candidates. The Chairman of the Israel Bar Association did reach out, but in the absence of an active comptroller, his request...

Against the backdrop of growing regional threats, including from Iran, Gulf kingdoms and emirates have opened service tracks for women in recent years. Female soldiers enlist voluntarily, and in Kuwait, the consent of a guardian and adherence to a dress code are required. Women's service is part of a broader policy change, including mandatory conscription, aimed at strengthening the connection...

David Galperin discovered in his childhood that keeping promises is the key to big business. The teenager who distributed flyers at night now leads the Gil Group, employing over 80 people. In an interview, he recalls his journey from yeshiva studies to building a media powerhouse with an annual turnover of 120 million shekels.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced the addition of Tal Ohana-Hachmon, former head of the Yeruham council and project manager for the rehabilitation of northern communities, and Col. (res.) Nir Hachabi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim who lost his son Yonatan on October 7, to the party's list. According to Eisenkot, the two have "rich experience and a deep commitment to the rehabilitation and...

The Northern District Attorney's Office has indicted a 29-year-old doctor from Rahat who attempted to flee from police in the Lower Galilee. During the pursuit, he collided with a patrol car and discarded a bag containing ammunition, which was later forensically matched to an M-16 rifle found on the road.

With ten days left until the finalization of the 2026 election lists, political parties are navigating critical decisions regarding mergers, reserved spots, and candidacy. Key uncertainties include Netanyahu's strategy, the future of Ra'am, Gantz's next move, and the potential for last-minute political 'stars'.

Hostage survivor and bereaved family member Eli Sharabi will host the national memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv alongside actress Shani Cohen. The families have called on the public to support the event's funding, emphasizing their commitment to a unifying, all-Israeli commemoration.

The former Central Command chief, who also served as head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters after October 7, warned in a conversation with teenagers about a significant ethical erosion among soldiers and commanders: "It is a byproduct of a prolonged war." He further claimed that "the political echelon bears responsibility for the conception regarding Hamas in Gaza."

August is a month when children hear the word "money" most often. Another ice cream, another outing, or a purchase before school. But what do they really know about the finances behind these things?

Sources in Israeli football and the Canadian business community claim that the owner of the 'yellows' is considering his future, but any potential sale will not be immediate: "It's not for nothing that he hasn't been coming to Israel for a long time."

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

After vetoing the condemnation of the E1 plan, Slovenian PM Janez Janša continues his pro-Israel line and has publicly spoken out against the country's president, who called for supporting the European position against the settlements. "No institution authorized under international law has determined that there is genocide," he said, and spoke out against the automatic adoption of "external...

Russia is demanding information regarding the fate of historian Artem Kirpichenok, who disappeared after arriving in Israel on August 2. In an appeal to the UN, Moscow stated the cause of arrest is unknown and requested access to legal counsel and medical care: "It is reasonable to believe the arrest stems from his political views."

A 25-year-old man was seriously wounded in an attempted murder in Rahat. Surveillance footage shows masked gunmen opening the victim's car door and shooting at point-blank range. The incident is linked to an ongoing criminal conflict.

"Britain is evil number one," said Vladimir Putin's senior advisor, threatening to attack targets in the kingdom. Although since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has already carried out various threats against countries in Europe, not all leaders of the continent feel threatened: "If someone has a crystal ball - great, but I don't see evidence that supports the fact that Russia will...

The woman's death in the accident near Atlit was declared at the scene. A man was seriously injured and five others were evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in light condition. The paramedic and medic described a difficult scene: "One of the vehicles was crushed, another overturned." In less than 24 hours: five dead in traffic accidents.

Also: how much was a 4-room apartment of 86 sqm with a balcony sold for in Jerusalem, how much was paid for a 4-room apartment in Tiberias, and where was a 5-room apartment sold for less than 1.5 million shekels?

The decline in inflation and the strong shekel support a third consecutive reduction the day after tomorrow. On the other hand, the increase in government spending and security uncertainty raise concerns that prices will start rising again, so the Bank of Israel may leave the interest rate unchanged at 3.5%.

A young American woman on her way to her bachelorette party received a surprise from the Southwest crew, who recruited the married couples on board to share their experience ahead of the wedding.