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What are the chances that the Bank of Israel will lower the interest rate again on Tuesday?
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%.

Flight of love: passengers wrote marriage advice to a bride on napkins
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.

Disgust with Israelis in Thailand: Phuket residents issue a worrying demand
About 150 people participated in a protest in Patong, calling on the Thai government to limit the stay of Israeli tourists to just 15 days. This demand has gained traction in Thai media amid growing criticism regarding the behavior of some foreign tourists.

Sailing 8,000 Years Ago: Reed Boat Reconstruction on the Carmel Coast
Researchers from the University of Haifa have reconstructed an ancient vessel to understand how the inhabitants of Neolithic Carmel coast settlements, now submerged, navigated the sea.

The painful reality of rabbits in Israel and the organization fighting to save them
Behind the captivating appearance of rabbits hides a painful reality of mass abandonment, unregulated trade, and mortality on the streets. The "Beit Netaniel" organization - the only one in the country fighting for their lives without institutional support - works tirelessly to save this sensitive and delicate animal, while calling on the public to mobilize urgently to assist and support the...

Severely wounded in Jabalia and returned to surfing: "I do not surrender to any disability"
Tamir Dudi was wounded in battle against terrorists, underwent 17 surgeries, and eventually had to part with his arm. Now, aiming for the podium at the World Surfing Championship, the Nahal Brigade officer tells of the moments of survival in Jabalia, the long road back to the water, and the love that began with a Facebook post: "If I had to, I would go out a thousand more times to fight for the...

The Wolf in Winter: Novak Djokovic's Last War
At 39, with 24 Grand Slam titles and a body that is starting to fail him, Novak Djokovic still refuses to leave the stage. The new documentary about him returns to his childhood under the bombings in Belgrade, to the anger that became fuel, and to the pursuit of the love that Federer and Nadal received naturally. Now, at his 20th US Open, only one question remains: is there one more title left in...

Shas leader lashes out at Attorney General: "Crazy, the Almighty will finish her off"
Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launched a harsh attack against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The criticism follows the Attorney General's demand to postpone state memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef due to election concerns.

He recited Kaddish at the spot where his father fell in southern Lebanon: "Mom said - you have a mission to complete"
About two years have passed since the day the Moyal family's heart was broken, when Shaul, a father of 10, fell in battle in southern Lebanon. His son Yehuda was drafted a few months later, and last week he closed a circle: he recited Kaddish at the spot where his father was killed, in a video that went viral. "I am continuing his path," he says in a special interview. "He chose to be at the...

Returning to the water holes, the market and the square: The new residents of Kiryat Shmona are breathing life into the city's symbol
"Whoever wants to bash the city presents Hermon Square and says 'This city is dead, everything here is closed'". After years of standing desolate, a group of families who moved north and settled in Kiryat Shmona are inaugurating a cultural center in the square, aimed at reviving the city's symbol. A representative of the city's veterans says: "These families give us light".

Bnei Brak Municipality U-turn: "We Approved Closing the Bridge, the Majority Observes Shabbat"
Despite initial denials, the Bnei Brak Municipality confirmed it authorized the closure of the bridge in the Soferim neighborhood on Shabbat. Police stated the proper procedures were not followed, while the opposition chairman claims the chaos is being fueled by external interests.

Floods and dramatic rescues: footage from Lebanon - and the rain falling in the north
In Lebanon, footage was documented of "a young man risking his life to save people at sea and a child swept away in a flood at a refugee camp," in Syria solar panels "flew away" and trees fell - and here we had a little rain. In the Western Galilee, flooding is still possible; this is the forecast for the beginning of the week.

The prominent candidate who will not be ousted from the Joint List despite harassment allegations - and the minority of women
Jafar Farah, number 2 in Hadash who was placed fourth on the Joint List, will not be ousted for now - despite the storm surrounding allegations that he sexually harassed women about 20 years ago. Farah denies the claims, and the party will continue to "monitor developments." In the background: criticism regarding the poor representation of women in the Joint List.

Firefighters discover: Safety officer killed in accident alongside 17-year-old
In an accident in the Galilee, teenager Rian Asad from Kasra and Hurfeish resident Srour Amar, head of the occupational safety and training department at the Fire and Rescue Authority headquarters, were killed. The driver from the fatal hit-and-run in Eshkol has not yet been located.

The solution that will save voters abroad thousands of dollars - and why Israel is not adopting it
Israel operates polling stations in more than 100 missions around the world, but citizens are not allowed to use them - and ahead of the elections they take vacation days, pay, and board a plane just to vote. So why can a state envoy vote abroad but a student or an employee on relocation cannot? How does it work in other countries? And in an era when hundreds of thousands of Israelis live...

Mourned Dolly Parton's death: 'It should have been Netanyahu' — UK investigation underway
A British Cabinet Office official is under internal investigation after sharing Instagram posts lamenting that the legendary country singer passed away instead of the Israeli Prime Minister. Other posts shared by the official included comparisons between the singer's age and that of the State of Israel.

Actress from 'Euphoria' claims: Iran national team footballer demanded sexual videos from me
During the World Cup, Iranian-American actress Jewel Farsad received an approach from player Ramin Rezaeian, which she says turned into a stream of harassing messages in which he asked for videos of her touching herself and asked about her sexual experiences. "It went from zero to a hundred," she described in an interview with the Daily Mail. When she posted about it, she was accused of being a...

Haredi Shabbat protests expand: They set up barriers and prevent buses from entering Jerusalem
Dozens of Haredim are blocking buses at the entrance to Jerusalem to protest public transport on Shabbat. Similar demonstrations are taking place in Safed and Bnei Brak.

Murderer gets life sentence reduced by a third, parents in shock: 'We are going crazy, she was in 11th grade'
About 23 years ago, Mundar Issa murdered his teenage cousin Ruaa in Kafr Qasim in what was determined to be an 'honor killing'. After 22 years in prison, the parole board granted his request for early release under restrictive conditions, despite the opposition of the victim's family.

27 killed in Russian attack near Kyiv: "Explosives warehouse hit, then an explosion occurred"
More than 370 residents were evacuated following the strike on a warehouse in the Bucha district, 50 residential buildings were damaged, and a large fire spread to homes and a restaurant. Volodymyr Zelensky announced the opening of an investigation into suspected negligence: "It is forbidden to store ammunition near residential areas." In Russia, reports simultaneously emerged of deaths in...

Blackmailed girls who sent him revealing photos - and threatened murder: soldier suspected of sexual harassment
A soldier aged about 20 is suspected of impersonating a 16-year-old boy, causing two girls aged 14 and 15 to send him revealing photos - and then blackmailing them to send him more content and even threatening to murder them and their families. His detention was extended by 4 days.

Mega-deal agreed: Bradley Barcola to sign with Liverpool until 2031
The 23-year-old Frenchman, leaving PSG for £123 million, will sign a five-year contract this weekend, becoming the second most expensive signing in club history. Liverpool will pay £106 million immediately. Following the deal, Cody Gakpo may leave Anfield.

The radical core that took over Iran
Six months into the war, a hard core of generals and clerics has formed in Iran, declaring they are prepared for a prolonged conflict. The younger Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public, has surrounded himself with veteran allies and returned those who previously led the suppression of protests to senior positions. Trump promised "regime change" and got extremists: this is what the new...

After great drama: Ilia Smirin is the Israeli Blitz Chess Champion
The grandmaster from the Ashdod club finished with 10 points and edged out Avital Boruchovsky and Michael Klenburg only on tie-breaks at the national blitz championship held in Afula. Noga Orian is the national women's champion, and 14-year-old Avital Shilon-Rahav finished fifth and was crowned Israeli champion under 18.

"I am a sucker for sales. I buy tuna cheap at one supermarket and meat at another"
Asaf tried to be a carpenter but realized his passion is in cooking and today he works at a pizzeria. May teaches English mainly via Zoom and simultaneously acts in children's plays. They live in Tel Aviv, and to survive the cost of living in the city, they host friends at their home instead of going out to restaurants and compare prices online. "I will fast before I go into the red." The Tzurieli...

Rare August rains: weather forecast for the weekend
Local rain is expected from the afternoon in the north, spreading to the center at night. Thunderstorms and minor flooding are possible along the coastal plain. By Sunday morning, the rain will reach the northern Negev before tapering off.

PSG escapes defeat in massive drama, Bayern opens season with a five-goal haul
The European champion salvaged another 2:2 draw, this time against Lille, thanks to two goals in stoppage time. The Bavarians continued exactly where they left off last season, with a 5:1 win over Stuttgart. Italy: victory for Milan.

Moments before Shabbat: containers placed at the entrance to a mixed neighborhood in Bnei Brak
Municipal officials, who deny this was an official initiative, placed containers on the access road to the 'Mitham HaSofrim' neighborhood before the start of Shabbat and blocked it. Hours later, the police cleared the containers and summoned the driver who placed them for questioning. A police source stated: "The secular residents are also provoking the Haredim by driving wildly and doing...

Six months into the war, Iran returns to talk of protests: "People are hungry. Nothing will stop this"
Inflation is soaring, basic commodities are already hard to obtain, and fuel prices may also rise. Iran does not shy away from any means when it comes to suppressing protests and has already killed tens of thousands, but Ismail from Tehran told The New York Times that an economic uprising "cannot be stopped." Testimonies from the crisis, the regime's sense of pride: "They are convinced they have...

Gefen Primo won the gold medal at the Lausanne Grand Slam
The 26-year-old judoka took the top spot on the podium after defeating French judoka Blandine Pont in the gold medal match. Timna Nelson-Levy and Inbar Shemesh were eliminated in the early stages.

Weather update: Heavy rains will not reach Israel
A shift in the forecast: the rain expected on the night between Saturday and Sunday will be less intense than previously predicted. The Meteorological Service director stated that while the rains remain unusual for August, they are not expected to cause significant disruptions or flooding.

Four defendants accused of torching ambulances of a Jewish organization in London plead guilty
The defendants pleaded guilty in court to destroying property by arson, after causing gas canisters to explode in ambulances belonging to the 'Hatzala' organization in the Golders Green neighborhood. The prosecutor noted at a previous hearing that there is evidence that this was a planned attack against the Jewish community, but the arson was not defined as a terrorist incident.

History and balance against Israeli clubs: Meet the Europa League rivals of Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Juventus is one of the biggest teams in world football, but the rest of the Israeli champion's rivals are also a difficult hurdle, and some of them have glorious traditions. These are the teams that will face the last remaining representative of Israeli football in Europe this coming autumn and winter.

For the first time: Haredi soldiers integrated into intelligence and research roles in the Northern Command
A dedicated complex, adapted to their lifestyle, was established to support Haredi soldiers in the 146th Division. Meanwhile, approximately 40 Haredi soldiers completed a combat medic course at the Hashmonaim Brigade base.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva to face Juventus and Besiktas in the Europa League
The Israeli champion was drawn against one of the biggest empires on the continent. They will also face Bournemouth, AZ Alkmaar, Dinamo Zagreb, Union Saint-Gilloise, Celta Vigo, and OFI Crete. Anan Khalaili and Crystal Palace will face Lyon and Real Sociedad.

Artificial Intelligence, Drone Threats, and 'Achilles Shield': Israel and Greece Launch Air Defense Pact
Israel and Greece are set to sign a 3.1 billion euro agreement next week to establish the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system. The project will integrate advanced Israeli technologies, including Spyder, Barak MX, and David's Sling, utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize threat response.

"They think that for a deaf mother you need to translate every word. I taught my daughters: only when it is convenient for them"
The video in which Hagit Adri's daughters translate a song for her into sign language, without stopping dancing, moved many on the web. In an interview with the ynet studio, the day before her daughter Oranit's wedding, the two told about the home where everyone - including the groom - speaks with their hands, about the interpreters who will accompany the chuppah, and about the hope that all...

Deserter's arrest sparks protests on Highway 443
Police arrested an Ashdod resident driving a stolen vehicle who turned out to be a draft evader. In response, ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 443 towards Jerusalem.

"For the sake of caution": Barak-Erez froze the transfer of the Military Advocate General's case to the State Attorney
The Supreme Court judge ordered a temporary halt to the transfer of the case to Amit Aisman. The decision was made two weeks after the High Court of Justice rejected a petition on the matter, which led to a request for a further hearing.

Ofer Yanai's reduction: Significant change in the ownership structure of Hapoel Tel Aviv
Yanai will remain with 40% of the shares, while Gili Raanan, Miki Malka, and Alan Howard will each hold 20%. The move is intended to create a broader ownership structure and bring fans back to the stands. Ongoing management will pass to Chairman Stav Shaham.