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What Matters Most On Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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Ricky Ben-David

Israeli housing prices have nearly doubled in a decade, with no signs of slowing

Prices have risen by over 12% so far in 2021, and are only set to soar further without real government-initiated solutions, researchers say

Old structures mix with luxury buildings around Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, September 8, 2021. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)

A plane flies above an apartment building in Tel Aviv. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP)

ToI podcastDaily Briefing Oct. 6 – How do Israelis afford to buy or rent homes?

Illustrative: A cybersecurity expert stands in front of a map of Iran as he speaks to journalists about the techniques of Iranian hacking, on September 20, 2017, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP/Kamran Jebreili)

Iran suspected behind cyberattack on Mideast aerospace, telecom firms

Cybereason firm says MalKamak group used Dropbox to issue commands to its Trojan; findings show similarities to previous known Iran-backed hacks

Illustrative: A female police officer adjust her mask as she guards at Cyprus' main airport in Larnaca, on June 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Cyprus said to suspect Azeri man of terror in alleged plot against Israelis

A Greek police officer, foreground, stands guard as UN peacekeepers block the closed crossing point in the divided capital of Nicosia, Cyprus, on March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Cyprus authorities said to believe Iran not behind plot to kill Israelis

Bernhard Grafhorst (L) and Viktor Trill (R). (BYHMC)

Names, testimonies of Nazis in Babi Yar massacre released 80 years on

Memorial center named after Holocaust’s largest mass grave identifies 159 perpetrators; ‘It is possible that on this day I shot between around 150 and 250 Jews,’ one testified

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog review the honor guard during a welcome ceremony ahead of their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on October 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

In Ukraine, Herzog says Europe ‘cannot tolerate’ antisemitism in any form

Why do women feel the cold more? It’s evolution, so men keep a distance – study

By Nathan Jeffay

Peer-reviewed Israeli research suggests males and females are programmed to prefer different temperatures; keeping the sexes apart curbs aggression, improves evolutionary chances

A woman feeling the cold inside a house. (LSOphoto via iStock by Getty Images)

Illustrative: Police at a march in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 6, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

26 alleged forex fraudsters arrested in Tel Aviv in joint investigation with FBI

Suspects detained for allegedly scamming tens of millions of shekels out of victims abroad; parallel arrest raids carried out in other countries

Illustrative: Police officers of Germany's Federal Police patrol a popular shopping street in Berlin, October 24, 2020. (STEFANIE LOOS / AFP)

Germany raids Islamic money-laundering network accused of sending cash to Syria

By AP

Health Minister Director-General Nachman Ash attends a press conference in Jerusalem on August 29, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Positive test rate lowest in months; serious cases below 500

Top health official says fourth COVID wave on the wane, could end soon

Health Ministry director says ‘decline is clear’; virus czar predicts an easing of restrictions in light of ‘significant improvement’; PM seeks to ease quarantine rules for kids

This undated image provided by Merck & Co. shows its new antiviral medication (Merck & Co. via AP)

Israel said working to get supply of breakthrough Merck COVID-19 antiviral pill

By ToI Staff and AP

Medical staff in the coronavirus ward of the Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem, on July 29, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Serious COVID cases fall below 500 for first time since mid-August

This file photo, taken in the winter months of 1942, shows citizens of Leningrad as they dig up water from a broken main, during the 900-day siege of the Russian city by German invaders (AP Photo, File)

Holocaust survivors from Leningrad among 6,500 now eligible for German pensions

By ToI Staff and AP

Jews who lived in Nazi-occupied Romania, southern France also to get monthly stipends for 1st time; Claims Conference: ‘For many survivors, the funds will relieve crushing poverty’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, on July 10, 2021. (Francois Walschaerts/Pool Photo via AP)

EU releases first-ever strategy to fight antisemitism, promote Jewish life

By Lazar Berman

This photograph taken on December 15, 2019, in Oswiecim, Poland, shows an aerial view of the blocks of Auschwitz I, which was part of former German Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. The site has been turned into a museum and memorial site. (Pablo Gonzalez/AFP)

Antisemitic graffiti found at Auschwitz-Birkenau museum

By Cnaan Liphshiz

One Arab justice isn’t enough

The bench is supposed to reflect the diversity that is Israeli society, and a token Arab seat can’t accomplish that

Steven Greenberg

I’m triple-vaxxed. The Green Pass system is bankrupt.

The system marginalizes and publicly humiliates the unvaccinated, punishing rather than reforming, and creating even greater rifts in Israeli society

Illustrative. The 'Green Pass' seen in Jerusalem, October 3, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Live updates (closed)

Health Ministry said expected to further delay start of new Green Pass rules

With updated guidelines due to take effect Thursday, ministers expected to vote to let Israelis continue using their existing certificates until October 17

6:26 pm

Israel tells diplomatic missions to up vigilance after alleged Cyprus plot -- TV
6:20 pm

New Shin Bet chief's appointment could be delayed by anonymous letter -- reports
6:10 pm

Health Ministry said expected to further delay start of new Green Pass rules

National Security Council chairman Eyal Hulata (L) and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in front of the White House on October 5, 2021. (Jake Sullivan/Twitter)

Diplomacy is ‘best path’ to thwart Iran nukes, Biden aide tells Israelis

In meeting with Israeli counterpart in DC, US national security adviser reiterates that Washington is prepared to consider other options if talks to revive JCPOA fail

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi speaks at a ceremony on the Israel Navy's Haifa Base, on September 2, 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)

IDF chief vows Israel will further target Iran, including its nuclear program

Illustrative: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (R) and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian hold a joint press conference following their meeting in Moscow on October 6, 2021. (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV / POOL / AFP)

Iran optimistic Vienna nuclear deal talks will restart ‘soon’

By AFP

Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside the Federal Building during a rally in support of Israel in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

Blazing new path, Religious Affairs Ministry looks to connect with expats in US

By Tal Schneider

Minister Kahana says project will aim to keep hundreds of thousands of Israelis linked to former home, after years of being ignored by government outreach to Jewish communities

Missing Israeli Air Force officer Ron Arad, photographed by Amal militants in Lebanon in 1987. (Wikipedia)

Mossad took DNA from body in Lebanon to determine if it was Ron Arad — report

Israeli spy agency examined corpse interred in northern Lebanese village of Nabi Chit, believed to belong to missing airman, Saudi news site reports

People hold portraits of the head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, as they gather to welcome tankers carrying Iranian fuel, upon their arrival from Syria in the city of Baalbeck, in Lebanon's Bekaa valley, on September 16, 2021. (AFP)

3rd tanker of Hezbollah-run Iranian oil reaches Syria en route to Lebanon

By ToI Staff and Agencies

In this July 17, 2020 file photo, a woman looks at a homeless Lebanese man sleeping on the ground in Hamra street, in Beirut, Lebanon (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stashed wealth abroad, Pandora Papers show

By Bassam Mroue

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid gestures as he speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, Sept. 9, 2021. (Alexander Nemenov/Pool Photo via AP)

Government won’t neglect Palestinian issue ‘forever and ever,’ Lapid says

Foreign minister acknowledges that conflict still must be addressed after Bennett avoids topic in UN speech; admits coalition has work ahead of it to repair ties with Diaspora

The scene of a stabbing in Jaffa on September 15 2021 (Israel Police)

Palestinian charged with attempted murder over terror stabbing in Jaffa

By Emanuel Fabian

Yahya Sinwar (right), the Hamas terror group's leader in the Gaza Strip, sits with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh (center), as they meet the Head of the Central Elections Commission, Hanna Nasser, in Gaza City, on October 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Progress reported in Gaza ceasefire talks as senior Hamas, Egypt officials meet

By Aaron Boxerman

TOI investigates

In Arava desert, some seek to stymie a last-gasp search for oil under their feet

Two firms set to begin exploring for fossil fuels in southern Israel, but residents fear seismic surveys could scar landscape and worse could be in offing should drilling progress

Illustrative photograph of drilling oil on land. (bashta, iStock at Getty Images)

The 2021 Ophir Awards ceremony also known as the Israeli Oscars in Tel Avivo n October 05 2021 (Courtesy Tomer Neuberg/ Flash90)

Controversial Palestinian drama sweeps Israeli Oscars, politics dominate event

By Jessica Steinberg

‘Let It Be Morning’ by Eran Kolirin, known for directing ‘The Band’s Visit,’ wins in 7 categories, including best film and director

From 'Babylon Dreamers,' a film about immigrants to Israel from the Soviet Union, being screened as part of DocAviv's DocOlim film festival, October 7, 2021 (Courtesy DocAviv)

Homeward foundDocOlim film fest focuses on modern Israeli immigrant experience

By Jessica Steinberg

Religious Zionism MK Itamar Ben Gvir visits in Kafr Qasim, on October 5, 2021. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)

Far-right MKs visit Arab town where cops were attacked, drawing protest

Explainer

Barbara Ortutay and David Klepper

Facebook knows the harm it’s causing: 5 key points from whistleblower testimony

Data scientist Frances Haugen tells lawmakers the tech giant refuses to make changes that could harm its profits; senators say time for inaction has passed

Sen. Ed Markey questions former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen arrives to testify during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Capitol Hill, on October 5, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

Facebook whistleblower to Congress: Company puts profits before kids’ safety

By Marcy Gordon

Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Washington. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)

Facebook hits back at whistleblower claims, but joins her call for regulations

By AP and AFP

'Our society will not break apart from far-right attacks'

2 years after Halle synagogue attack, young Jews gather to celebrate Jewish life

The heads of Base Hillel Deutschland, an organization for young Jews in Berlin, were present at the deadly 2019 shooting. Now, they mark the event with a Festival of Resilience

Israel's Maccabi Haifa fans display Israeli flags in the stands, during the UEFA Conference League Group E first leg football match between FC Union Berlin and Maccabi Haifa in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, on September 30, 2021. (Matthias Koch/DPA/AFP/Germany Out)

UEFA investigating antisemitic abuse at Maccabi match in Nazi-built stadium

By AFP and ToI Staff

A screenshot from video of singer Gil Ofarim posted to his Instagram account, on October 5, 2021. (Screenshot/Instagram)

German Jewish group condemns hotel for turning away singer wearing Star of David

By Kirsten Grieshaber

Screen capture from video of a Metropolitan Police officer using sign language to communicate with deaf Israeli tourists outside Buckingham Palace on October 3, 2021. (Facebook)

Sign from above

UK cop thrills deaf Israeli tourists at queen’s front door

By Stuart Winer

Mounted officer PC Hounsome displays sign language skills as she explains to visitors about Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace

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Medical interns demonstrate for better work conditions in Tel Aviv, on October 4, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

Medical interns threaten to quit if 26-hour shifts not shortened

Microsoft's new campus in Herzliya .(Amit-Geron)

Microsoft to open 5 new sites in Israel, double R&D workforce

By Ricky Ben-David

An illustrative photo of Saudi Arabian schoolchildren (photo credit: screen capture, YouTube)

Saudi textbooks show dramatic improvement in depictions of Jews — study

By Lazar Berman

Illustrative: Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. (Uriel Heilman/JTA)

CDC study looks at how Ramah summer camps avoided COVID outbreaks

By Gabe Friedman

Illustration: African migrants walk past the Tel Aviv central bus station. (Zuzana Janku/Flash90)

Transportation minister: Tel Aviv bus station ‘eyesore’ to be cleared by 2024

IDF disabled veteran Itzik Saidyan. (Facebook)

Army vet with PTSD who self-immolated begins communicating again

A SPYDER surface-to-air missile is fired in a test in an undated photograph. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.)

Israel inks $630 million air defense sale to Czech Republic

By Emanuel Fabian and AFP

Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2021. (Amit Shabi/Pool)

Justice minister moves ahead with bill setting term limits for prime minister

By Raoul Wootliff

Lev Parnas, left, walks out of federal court with his wife Svetlana Parnas, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, in New York. (AP/Mariela Lombard)

Plea deal talks for Giuliani associate Parnas never budged, lawyers say

By AP

This June 23, 2021 photo shows a room in an abandoned music box factory in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, where Lola Montemaggi stayed after the April abduction of her 8-year-old daughter in France. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Men charged with abducting an 8-year-old girl in QAnon conspiracy-inspired plot

By Lori Hinnant

Police find bags of an illegal cannabis synthetic cannabinoid in the Haifa area, on September 26, 2021. (Israel Police)

Hospitalizations from illegal synthetic cannabis drug ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ climb to 39

Alan Kalter, on the Late Show with David Letterman. (Wikipedia/Fair Use)

ObituaryAlan Kalter, long-time announcer for David Letterman, dies at 78

By AP

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