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Aug 21, 2026
18:31Ynet
4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem
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4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem

Four-year-old Shaker Jindi was found in a locked vehicle. Despite resuscitation efforts, his death was pronounced at Al-Makassed Hospital. The parents and a relative have been detained for questioning. A disturbance broke out outside the hospital as relatives attempted to prevent the transfer of the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

18:22Now14
Tragedy in Jerusalem: 4-year-old dies after being in a locked car, investigation opened
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Tragedy in Jerusalem: 4-year-old dies after being in a locked car, investigation opened

Jerusalem District police officers opened an investigation today, Friday, into the circumstances of the death of a child about 4 years old in East Jerusalem. According to the police, the child was evacuated to the hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts, but doctors there were forced to pronounce his death. As part of the initial examination, the family stated that he was found after...

Development in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's death: The footage that may clear his friends of murder
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Development in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's death: The footage that may clear his friends of murder

New evidence examined by the police shows Eldar Dayan bruised in a convenience store after a fight, and strengthens the claim of his two friends that he died of a brain hemorrhage as a result of the blows he sustained. The findings may lead to a change in the suspicions against the five young men involved in the brawl. The detention of all suspects has been extended until Monday, and any further...

Weapons and drugs from the air: A network that imported drones from China for criminal organizations has been exposed
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Weapons and drugs from the air: A network that imported drones from China for criminal organizations has been exposed

A joint investigation by Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority has led to the exposure of an infrastructure for importing drones from China, which were transferred to criminal elements. According to the suspicion, the owner of a security company from Ashkelon and two employees imported dozens of shipments while committing tax offenses and money laundering. Forces raided the warehouse, arrested the...

13:52Now14
Serious suspicion: Man impersonated a teenager on social media and harmed dozens of minors
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Serious suspicion: Man impersonated a teenager on social media and harmed dozens of minors

Unit 105 of Lahav 433 is investigating a resident of central Israel in his 40s, suspected of committing serious offenses, including rape of a minor, indecent acts, and sexual harassment. The investigation began following a report from a 12-year-old girl, leading to the suspect's arrest and the extension of his detention by the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court.

Over 100 gamblers, slot machines, and drugs seized in police raids in Haifa and Kiryat Yam
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Over 100 gamblers, slot machines, and drugs seized in police raids in Haifa and Kiryat Yam

Police detectives raided two gambling houses on HaMaklef Street, detained those present, and seized computer drives, cash, and documents. In a separate operation in Kiryat Yam, ketamine, 'dosa', and marijuana were found in a residential apartment, and a suspect was arrested.

10:14N12
Murder in Beit Shemesh: New details on suspect Liel Ifergan
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Murder in Beit Shemesh: New details on suspect Liel Ifergan

The police investigation, previously under a gag order, reveals that Ifergan arrived at the scene hours before the tragedy. Authorities suspect he stabbed two children playing in a backyard pool. The suspect's detention has been extended by four days.

Suspicion of murder near Arraba: 31-year-old man found dead
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Suspicion of murder near Arraba: 31-year-old man found dead

MADA teams summoned to the scene found the man unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, and suffering from a penetrating injury. MADA paramedic: "The injury was too critical and we had no choice but to pronounce him dead."

06:00N12
The boy who disappeared in Texas – and returned as a 23-year-old French impostor
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The boy who disappeared in Texas – and returned as a 23-year-old French impostor

Nicholas Barclay was 13 when he disappeared from San Antonio in 1994. Three years later, news arrived that he had been found in Spain after escaping a child trafficking ring. However, his return sparked immediate doubts about his identity, leading to a shocking revelation.

Robbed and brutally stabbed: two students suspected of murdering school principal
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Robbed and brutally stabbed: two students suspected of murdering school principal

Two 15-year-old youths were arrested in India on suspicion of stabbing a 35-year-old principal to death during a robbery that went wrong at her home. In her final moments, she whispered "Babu" to her aunt during a phone call — a common term of endearment for a student — thereby leading police to advance the investigation and arrest the boys.

Aug 20, 2026
21:57Ynet
Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint
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Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint

Violetta, ex-wife of businessman Alex Scler and partner of private investigator Zvika Naveh, complained that two Israelis followed them to Europe and planted tracking devices in their luggage. Scler was interrogated under caution and denies the allegations.

21:44Walla
"Torture and abuse - a cruel policy": B'Tselem organization is outraged by the arrest of a doctor from Ramallah
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"Torture and abuse - a cruel policy": B'Tselem organization is outraged by the arrest of a doctor from Ramallah

Israeli forces raided the home of Dr. Dima Amin due to the publication of over one hundred posts, for which she is suspected of harming state security. Her family members were unable to locate her for about 30 hours and did not know where she was being held or what her condition was - and only later did it emerge that she had suffered a cardiac event during her arrest.

20:34Now14
Violent incident in Jerusalem: 28-year-old man seriously injured
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Violent incident in Jerusalem: 28-year-old man seriously injured

A 28-year-old man was seriously injured this evening, Thursday, in a violent incident on Al-Mamoun Street in Jerusalem. United Hatzalah teams provided initial medical treatment at the scene and evacuated him to Shaare Zedek Hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition.

20:30Maariv
After claiming "I was never violent": Developments in the investigation of singer Ofek Adank
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After claiming "I was never violent": Developments in the investigation of singer Ofek Adank

About two weeks after being questioned following a complaint by his former partner, the police announced that the investigation file against Ofek Adank will be transferred to the State Attorney's Office. The singer denied violence, and his former partner replied: "The truth does not need noise."

20:23Walla
Was the suspect not at the scene? Developments in the Shay Yorkevich murder investigation
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Was the suspect not at the scene? Developments in the Shay Yorkevich murder investigation

Six months after the murder in the Hatikva neighborhood, 39-year-old Israel Ohana from Bat Yam was arrested on suspicion of murdering Shay Yorkevich and attempting to murder Muhammad Masarwa. His attorney claims he was under house arrest at the time, but police maintain he was involved. The judge extended his detention by four days, demanding that investigators strengthen their evidence.

19:37Now14
"High Court saved Channel 14 from closure this evening"
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"High Court saved Channel 14 from closure this evening"

The High Court's ruling against the government's decision to close the Galei Tzahal radio station sparked a surprising reaction this Thursday. Program host Noam Amir commented on the verdict with irony.

19:36Walla
Shocking details: blood spatter on the ceiling in brother's murder case
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Shocking details: blood spatter on the ceiling in brother's murder case

The Hadera Magistrate's Court has extended the detention of Ohad Arad, suspected of murdering his brother Asa, for the fifth time. The judge ruled that the suspicion against him has reached a "very high intensity."

19:36Walla
Ran over sheep and attacked the shepherd: young man from Beitar Illit indicted
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Ran over sheep and attacked the shepherd: young man from Beitar Illit indicted

Yedidya Kaufman, a resident of Beitar Illit born in 2005, is accused of a series of violent crimes in the Samaria region. According to the indictment, he drove an off-road vehicle toward a Palestinian shepherd's flock, ran over a pregnant sheep and injured another, and subsequently attacked the shepherd. In other incidents, he is accused of attacking activists and trespassing.

19:27Now14
56 years later: Germany solves terror attack that killed 7 Holocaust survivors
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56 years later: Germany solves terror attack that killed 7 Holocaust survivors

German investigators announced on Thursday that they have identified the arsonist behind the 1970 antisemitic attack at a Munich Jewish community center. Seven Holocaust survivors were killed in the blaze. The suspect, a 25-year-old neo-Nazi, passed away in 2020.

18:56Walla
15 and 16-year-olds charged with stabbing 14-year-old boy on soccer field
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15 and 16-year-olds charged with stabbing 14-year-old boy on soccer field

Two brothers are charged with a severe assault on a teenager at a soccer field in Yafa, near Nazareth. According to the indictment, they arrived equipped with a knife, brass knuckles, and tear gas, and one of them stabbed the teenager in the neck and back. After the attack, the two hid for about two weeks. The teenager currently uses a wheelchair and suffers from paralysis on the left side of his...

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The Supreme Court admitted: The government can close Galei Tzahal — so why was the decision overturned?
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The Supreme Court admitted: The government can close Galei Tzahal — so why was the decision overturned?

The Supreme Court today (Thursday) unanimously overturned the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal, but within the ruling lies a significant determination: the three judges did not rule that the government exceeded its authority in the very decision to close the station. On the contrary, the court explicitly stated that the government is authorized to make such a decision.

18:09ICE
After 7 years: Max will pay 26.6 million shekels in compensation — who is eligible
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After 7 years: Max will pay 26.6 million shekels in compensation — who is eligible

Following a prolonged legal battle that began back in 2019, a settlement agreement was submitted to the District Court, deciding that the company Max It Finance will compensate businesses. Which businesses will receive an automatic refund?

18:09Now14
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Supreme Court Overturns Government Decision to Close Galei Tzahal

The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice (Bagatz), today (Thursday) unanimously overturned the government's decision to close the Galei Tzahal radio station. The judges determined that the decision was based on improper considerations, specifically the dissatisfaction of officials with broadcast content that contradicted their political views.

Grenade transfer linked to Musli-Jarushi conflict: Umm al-Fahm resident arrested
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Grenade transfer linked to Musli-Jarushi conflict: Umm al-Fahm resident arrested

The court extended the detention of 21-year-old Ahmad Hariri by one week on suspicion of handing over fragmentation grenades to another suspect. The defense challenged the detention, citing a lack of forensic evidence linking the suspect to the incident.

17:33Now14
Gave the middle finger to a police car — and the police knocked on his door
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Gave the middle finger to a police car — and the police knocked on his door

Following a video circulated on social media, in which a motorcyclist is seen passing a police car at high speed and giving it the middle finger, the suspect was arrested today, Thursday, and brought in for questioning.

Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents
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Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents

According to the indictment, the officers conducted an unauthorized search and then beat and kicked the two residents. One of the defendants struck one of the complainants while wearing tactical gloves. Both required medical treatment.

17:13Now14
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Police launch manhunt following suspicious activity near Tel Arad

On Thursday, police launched a widespread manhunt in the Tel Arad area in the south following a citizen's report of suspicious activity. According to the report, two Land Cruiser vehicles carrying armed individuals were identified in the vicinity.

17:11Walla
Waited near a hotel in Tel Aviv and stabbed his ex-girlfriend's partner: indictment against a Holon resident
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Waited near a hotel in Tel Aviv and stabbed his ex-girlfriend's partner: indictment against a Holon resident

According to the indictment, the defendant, in his 20s, arrived at the Royal Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv equipped with a sharp object, and subsequently stabbed the victim in the abdomen and hand, causing moderate injuries. The investigation indicates that the incident occurred against a romantic background, after the victim entered into a relationship with the defendant's ex-partner.

17:03Maariv
Police Raid Apartment in Ramat HaSharon: Stun Grenades and Drugs Seized
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Police Raid Apartment in Ramat HaSharon: Stun Grenades and Drugs Seized

Four military stun grenades and various types of drugs were discovered in a Ramat HaSharon apartment. A 43-year-old resident has been arrested, his detention extended until August 23, and the premises closed by administrative order for 30 days.

16:58Ynet
Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison
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Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison

On the Indonesian resort island, which is particularly popular among Western tourists, they celebrate "Nyepi" every year, a holy day when beaches are emptied, the internet is disconnected, and everyone is required to stay indoors, keep quiet, and meditate. 26-year-old Lucian Andrin Zgraggen from Switzerland chose to go to the beach, take pictures, and mock the locals on Instagram.

Demolition order from 2006 not implemented, complex expanded: High Court rejects petition
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Demolition order from 2006 not implemented, complex expanded: High Court rejects petition

A demolition order against a scrapyard in western Binyamin has remained on paper for nearly 20 years, with inspections revealing the site has actually grown. The High Court ruled that the state's enforcement actions do not justify judicial intervention. Regavim criticized the decision, stating the court has "made a mockery of the law."

16:30Walla
Legal precedent: Murder charge filed for the first time to prevent a witness from testifying
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Legal precedent: Murder charge filed for the first time to prevent a witness from testifying

The indictment in the Buq'ata double murder case charges the defendants with the murder of a witness in a criminal proceeding to obstruct justice. The prosecution alleges the three defendants planned the assassination of Marwan Abu Shahin, a key witness in an extortion case. A private investigator at the scene was killed alongside him.

16:28Now14
Searching for the grandmother in the morgue: "Her phone is still sending messages"
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Searching for the grandmother in the morgue: "Her phone is still sending messages"

Alisa Gudes, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, has been missing in Las Vegas for about two weeks. The search has taken a mysterious turn as her phone continues to send messages to family members, prompting relatives to check hospitals and morgues, as reported by the "New York Post".

16:22Now14
On the way to politics? The unusual statement by "HaTzel" regarding his future
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On the way to politics? The unusual statement by "HaTzel" regarding his future

Following his dismissal from police volunteer service, right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi, known as "HaTzel," hinted at his future plans. "When they see me in a suit, they will miss the days I was in uniform," he stated, amid an ongoing investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) into allegations of breach of trust.

16:05Maariv
District judge recommended a lawyer in a WhatsApp group — Ombudsman Asher Cola intervened
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District judge recommended a lawyer in a WhatsApp group — Ombudsman Asher Cola intervened

Ombudsman for the Judiciary Asher Cola found complaints against Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen justified due to her activity in the 'Israel Women's Network' WhatsApp forum and her recommendation of a lawyer appearing before her, but determined that there was no room for disciplinary proceedings.

16:05Maariv
Convicted and banned from leaving the country, man swims to Jordan
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Convicted and banned from leaving the country, man swims to Jordan

After being denied exit to Jordan at the Rabin crossing, Yuri Komer from Ashdod entered the sea and swam to Aqaba, evading Israeli surveillance. He was found with a large sum of cash, though he claims he was swept away by the current.

"Police are holding suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan as hostages"
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"Police are holding suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan as hostages"

The court extended the detention of five murder suspects by five days. Their lawyers expressed outrage at the police's conduct and demanded their release, but the judge granted the police's request.

Suspicion did not strengthen: Yossi Musli released to full house arrest
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Suspicion did not strengthen: Yossi Musli released to full house arrest

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court rejected the police's request to extend Yossi Musli's detention by 11 days and ordered his release to his home in Savyon. The judge determined that the new evidence does not strengthen the suspicion against him, while his defense attorneys argued that the police lack sufficient evidence to justify continued detention.

15:47Walla
"Deviation from expected restraint": Ombudsman rules complaints against District Court judge justified
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"Deviation from expected restraint": Ombudsman rules complaints against District Court judge justified

Complaints were filed against Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen for active membership in a WhatsApp group of the Israel Women's Network, including posting an advertisement on her behalf and recommending a lawyer who appears before her. Although the complaints were found to be justified, the Ombudsman emphasized that the flaws found do not justify taking disciplinary action.

15:41Globes
Spouse failed to disclose assets in prenuptial agreement: Court ruling
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Spouse failed to disclose assets in prenuptial agreement: Court ruling

A couple signed a prenuptial agreement establishing separation of property. The wife later sought to cancel it after discovering her husband had concealed assets. The court issued a ruling and provided guidance on how to protect against asset concealment in marital agreements.

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