The name of the person whose arrest for polygamy was reported by the police today is not disclosed. At the venerable age of 83, this citizen is married to 9 women and is the father of 45 children.
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The Pentagon has published a new batch of declassified materials related to unidentified anomalous phenomena — UAP, as they are now officially called, previously known as UFOs. The fifth publication includes 41 documents, a video recording, and an image from the archives of American military and government agencies. The materials cover a period from the 1950s to very recent times.
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After the London borough of Hackney officially announced the beginning of the termination of its cooperation agreement with Haifa, the mayor of that city, Yona Yahav, published his response in The Times. The choice of media for publication indicated that Yahav aimed to respond not to those with whom it is pointless to argue — the British Green Party. He wanted to demonstrate the foolishness and immorality of the new authorities in Hackney to the rest of Britain, which has not yet been poisoned by the propaganda of local practitioners of political Islam.
In May, the Green Party list gained a majority in the municipality, and at the end of July 2006, the «procedure for severing ties» was initiated: the new mayor of Hackney, Zoe Garbett, sent a letter to Haifa’s mayor Yona Yahav, inviting him to present the city’s position on this issue. The Israelis were given a deadline to respond… until October 7.
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Two weeks ago, trade unions warned that many enterprises had not paid salaries for May, June, and July. Because of this, 1,600 workers from the Tabriz Machinery Group went on strike, and healthcare workers in Kermanshah held a rally. “If the current trend continues, mass unrest among workers will begin in the country by the end of summer,” union representatives say.
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Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced the development of a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptor in cooperation with SpearUAV. The new system, designated Iron Wasp, is intended to enhance defenses against hostile drones and other aerial threats.
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The “Democrats” party has updated the primary charter in preparation for the elections to the 26th Knesset. The date has not yet been set, as the election date is still unclear. After reading this document – personally, I, who have voted for the “Avoda” party for many years, have made my decision.
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The army has updated instructions for soldiers, aiming to reduce damage from strike drones that continue to attack Israeli positions by Hezbollah. While there is no technological solution yet, the IDF has officially prohibited fighters from sleeping inside armored personnel carriers.
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Actress and television star Maya Wertheimer announced on her Instagram page that her brother, Asaf Wertheimer, was injured while serving in southern Lebanon. He was hit by a Hezbollah drone.
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Just two months ago, most Israelis were confident that the country was moving towards victory. However, the new Index of Israeli Society, published by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), shows a sharp change in public sentiment.
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According to the Statistical Bureau, in 2022, 59,400 people left Israel, in 2023 – already 82,800, and in the first half of 2024, about 50,000 more left. The number of those repatriating or returning is much lower, resulting in a decrease of at least 125,200 people in Israel over just three years – including doctors, engineers, IDF officers, and others.
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In the ultra-Orthodox sector of Israel, there is a discussion about intensifying the fight against the arrests of yeshiva students for evading conscription. According to the newspaper Israel Hayom, in recent days, meetings have been held in the homes of leading rabbis and Admorim to consider measures of economic pressure on the state and businesses.
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In just one day, on May 29, the account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Instagram gained 6,000 new subscribers. But this is not a sudden surge in popularity. Most of the accounts appear to be purchased to create a false sense that this person is liked by millions of followers...
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“The goal is clear – to intensify the damage inflicted on Hezbollah, eliminate threats, and strengthen the defense of northern settlements.” The head of the IDF General Staff, Yael Zamir, stated this during another tour of troop positions on the northern front – shortly after it became known about the active operations of Israeli forces north of the Litani River.
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“A movement striving to return the Zionist compass into the hands of leaders and find practical solutions in the fields of security, education, governance, and economy, to ensure a safe and prosperous future for the Jewish people in their land.” A universal slogan, as if written by Artificial Intelligence, could fit almost any party or public movement in our country. But it adorns the website of the new Movement “Al Ha-Degel” (“Alignment with the Flag”).
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In one episode, the accused, acting with accomplices, posed as an undercover police officer and convinced a 49-year-old resident of Petah Tikva to transfer 293,600 shekels. Subsequently, the same woman was persuaded to sell her apartment, valued at about 1.5 million shekels.
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Netanyahu likely envisioned a different conclusion to his career: a triumphant return from Tehran, victory in the elections, the conclusion of his trial on his terms, ideally even the cancellation of the ICC arrest warrant against him – and then retiring from politics at around 80 years old. In a halo of glory...
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Fighters from the 551st Combat Support Brigade, which is part of the 146th Division, identified five armed terrorists who infiltrated one of the “Hezbollah” headquarters in Southern Lebanon on May 21 (Thursday).
May 22 is celebrated as International Day for Biological Diversity, highlighting species at risk of extinction. In this context, the Jerusalem Botanical Garden showcases its achievements in cultivating the Arabian rose, one of the rarest and most unique plants in the world...
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Around two o’clock in the morning on May 22, loud explosions shook the village of Dovev, located near the Lebanese border.
“I heard helicopters in the air and the sound of gunfire,” says Israel Sabagi, a local farmer. “I immediately went out onto the balcony to see what was happening – but it was foggy, and I couldn’t see them”...
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