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Illustrative: A test drive of the light rail in Tel Aviv on August 16, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
‘We waited a long time for this’: Tel Aviv light rail sets off after years of delays
By ToI Staff
People come from across country to ride on inaugural trains, with 70-year-old Koti Elazar recognized as first passenger; ‘This rail will take Bat Yam forward,’ mayor vows
Sue Surkes
AnalysisEastern Mediterranean turning tropical, as warming waters force native species out
By Sue Surkes
Haredi men and anti-overhaul activists argue aboard a bus bound for Bnei Brak, Israel on Aug. 16, 2023. (Courtesy of Brothers in Arms)
Ostensible bid for ‘dialogue’ with Haredim on bus devolves into angry singing match
By Canaan Lidor
Jeremy Sharon
AnalysisProtest groups turn up heat on ‘messianic’ settlers accused of driving overhaul
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: A test drive of the light rail in Tel Aviv on August 16, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 18, 2023, 8:48 am
‘We waited a long time for this’: Tel Aviv light rail sets off after years of delays
People come from across country to ride on inaugural trains, with 70-year-old Koti Elazar recognized as first passenger; ‘This rail will take Bat Yam forward,’ mayor vows
By ToI Staff
Police and rescue personnel try to extract two firefighters and another man from a hole into which they fell, in the northern village of Deir al-Asad, August 13, 2023. (screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law))
August 17, 2023, 11:55 pm
Two firefighters dropped from operational activity after fatal pit rescue attempt
Initial probe finds faults in operation that led to deaths of two firefighters, as well as the 20-year-old they were trying to save, after he fell into a shaft in Deir al-Asad
By ToI Staff
Police chief Kobi Shabtai (left) during a police operation in Lod on August 17, 2023. (Israel Police)
August 17, 2023, 9:45 pm
Police say 85 suspects arrested in operation targeting crime in Arab community
Officers also detain an additional 48 people for questioning, seize 18 pistols, 3 M16 rifles, 2 airsoft guns, an IED, ammunition and $400,000
By ToI Staff
Dana Ivgi (right) in 'The Other Widow,' nominated for nine Ophir Awards; the ceremony will take place September 10, 2023. (Courtesy: Vered Adir)
August 17, 2023, 7:59 pm
Films nominated for Israeli Oscars to get special screenings
Israeli Academy of Film and Tel Aviv Cinematheque join forces to show most-nominated feature films
By Jessica Steinberg
Haredi men and anti-overhaul activists argue aboard a bus bound for Bnei Brak, Israel on Aug. 16, 2023. (Courtesy of Brothers in Arms)
August 17, 2023, 7:24 pm
Ostensible bid for ‘dialogue’ with Haredim on bus devolves into angry singing match
Videos show women from Brothers in Arms protest movement and Bnei Brak-bound passengers trying to drown out each other’s words with song
By Canaan Lidor
Anti-overhaul activists protest ahead of the opening ceremony of the light rail in Petah Tikva, August 17, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 7:06 pm
Tel Aviv light rail launches amid multiple challenges, criticism over Shabbat closure
Minister’s dry run highlights technical difficulties, officials fear high demand will cause severe overcrowding, and some decry fact train won’t run on Shabbat
By Deborah Danan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, and other dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the Tel Aviv light rail, in Petah Tikva, August 17, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 5:31 pm
Amid protesters’ boos and road closures, Netanyahu launches Tel Aviv light rail
PM snips ribbon during opening ceremony at Red Line terminus in Petah Tikva, as hundreds rally outside; Tel Aviv mayor boycotts event
By ToI Staff
MK Ofir Katz, chairman of the Knesset House Committee, leads a hearing, March 12, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 5:07 pm
Coalition whip: We’ll pass IDF draft law next, then continue with judicial overhaul
Likud MK Ofir Katz says issue of Haredi enlistment needs to be ‘settled’ as reports emerge of ultra-Orthodox parties pushing for pause on shakeup of judiciary
By ToI Staff
Activists protest against the government's planned judicial overhaul, outside the ultraconservative Har Hamor Yeshiva in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Homa, July 5, 2023. The sign, featuring leading members of the government, states 'You are the messianics of the destruction.' (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 4:42 pm
Protest groups turn up heat on ‘messianic’ settlers accused of driving overhaul
Activists demonstrate in settlements and highlight anti-Palestinian violence, making common cause with established leftist groups but risking alienating supporters on the right
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: A Magen David Adom ambulance at the scene of a deadly shooting at a cemetery in the central town of Jaljulia, November 16, 2021. (Magen David Adom)
August 17, 2023, 3:09 pm
Man shot dead in suspected gangland hit confirmed as off-duty soldier
Petah Tikva resident was shot Wednesday in central Arab town of Jaljulia, along with a teen, who was injured
By ToI Staff
National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, left, and Coastal Region Police Commander Yoram Sofer present a new proposal to eradicate crime in the Arab community, in Jerusalem on August 17, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 2:35 pm
Top candidate for police chief won’t say if he’ll obey High Court or government
Yoram Sofer declines to answer when quizzed on how he would act in a constitutional crisis should police minister reject court striking down laws
By ToI Staff
Vice Adm. David Sa'ar Salama, head of the Israeli Navy, speaks at a ceremony at Atlit Naval Base, July 10, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 17, 2023, 2:07 pm
IDF suspends senior Navy reservist who ended volunteer duty to protest overhaul
Navy chief to decide on continued reserve service of a second rear admiral in coming days; both had warned they won’t serve in ‘a dictatorship’
By Emanuel Fabian
Histadrut chief Arnon Bar-David declares a general strike in protest of the judicial overhaul, at a press conference in Tel Aviv on March 27, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 17, 2023, 11:50 am
Labor federation chief said to vow action if government defies High Court
Meeting with business leaders over possible constitutional crisis if court strikes down a Basic Law amendment, Arnon Bar-David reportedly doesn’t commit to calling general strike
By ToI Staff
A view of the Arab Israeli town of Rameh in northern Israel, September 12, 2021. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
August 17, 2023, 11:29 am
Head of local council in North and son charged with extortion
Shauki and Razi Abu Latif accused of threatening and attacking Rameh residents who failed to pay debts worth hundreds of thousands of shekels
By ToI Staff
From left: Dr. Matan Fisher, Prof. Gil Leibowitz, and Prof. Avivit Cohen from Hadassah Medical Center (Courtesy of Hadassah Medical Center)
August 17, 2023, 11:23 am
Israeli doctors treat hypoglycemia in lung cancer with breast cancer drug
Working with Technion researchers, endocrinologists and oncologists prove effectiveness of alpelisib in reversing severe hypoglycemia caused by large tumors
By Renee Ghert-Zand
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