An unusual virus affecting watermelons has led to the destruction of about 1,000 dunams of growing areas across Israel. Combined with harsh weather at the start of the season, farmers are now facing major damage to this year’s crop.
The Knesset voted to grant MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution in the case involving the exposure of a Shin Bet agent’s identity. The decision followed heated debates in both the House Committee and the full Knesset.
At a major arms expo in Paris, the French military introduced an upgraded Leclerc tank with a dedicated anti-drone protective cage—offering a glimpse of how armored warfare is changing in an era shaped by explosive drones and artificial intelligence.
