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Aug 27, 2026
IPS: Disciplinary proceedings against the officer who ordered an attack due to a parking dispute
Crime

IPS: Disciplinary proceedings against the officer who ordered an attack due to a parking dispute

The Israel Prison Service has launched disciplinary proceedings against an officer suspected of orchestrating a violent attack on a man following a parking dispute. The incident, which resulted in the victim's hospitalization, is also under criminal investigation.

Man acquitted of threatening to murder his wife after she admitted: "I exaggerated"
Crime

Man acquitted of threatening to murder his wife after she admitted: "I exaggerated"

The woman claimed to the police that her husband threatened to strangle her, burn her, and slit her throat. In the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, she admitted that she had exaggerated in her complaint. The judge refused to accept photographic evidence due to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and ruled for a full acquittal.

12:15N12
A week after the Ben Gurion Airport strike: hundreds of suitcases remain in the sun
Travel

A week after the Ben Gurion Airport strike: hundreds of suitcases remain in the sun

While many passengers were forced to start their summer vacations without their personal belongings, footage from Ben Gurion Airport shows hundreds of suitcases still left out in the open.

12:09Now14
Inspector attacked by teenagers after requesting fare payment: bus line suspended today
Crime

Inspector attacked by teenagers after requesting fare payment: bus line suspended today

A group of teenagers attacked a bus inspector who asked them to disembark after discovering they had not paid for their trip. In a show of solidarity, the transport company is suspending service on the line connecting Jerusalem today.

12:04ICE
Eran Zahavi on the financial loss: "Several hundred thousand"
Crime

Eran Zahavi on the financial loss: "Several hundred thousand"

The football star broke his silence in a revealing interview, exposing the mental and financial damage from the robbery at his home: hundreds of thousands, a safe they were looking for, and luxury watches: "I was ready to sit in prison for the rest of my life" | All the details

11:30Walla
Arms trafficking and attacks on Japanika branches: Prosecutor's statement against the son of a crime family head
Crime

Arms trafficking and attacks on Japanika branches: Prosecutor's statement against the son of a crime family head

Ahmad Hariri, son of the head of the Hariri crime organization, is suspected of arms trafficking and supplying grenades to criminals affiliated with the Musli family, which were allegedly used for attacks on Japanika branches linked to the Jarushi family. A prosecutor's statement has been filed, and an indictment is expected in the coming days.

11:25ICE
Only 10 days: The temporary trick that cuts flight prices abroad
Travel

Only 10 days: The temporary trick that cuts flight prices abroad

A new study reveals an extremely short window of opportunity where flight prices to popular destinations in Europe drop by tens of percent, just before they jump again ahead of the High Holy Days.

11:24ICE
Israeli Airline Arkia Launches 24-Hour Flash Sale with 24% Discount
Travel

Israeli Airline Arkia Launches 24-Hour Flash Sale with 24% Discount

Flying cheaply during the holidays: The Israeli airline is launching a special 24-hour-only sale, covering the month of September and the sought-after Tishrei holidays — starting from $170 round trip.

Following reports of smoke: Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem evacuated
Local News

Following reports of smoke: Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem evacuated

The Yitzhak Navon train station in Jerusalem was evacuated this morning following reports of smoke. Firefighters arrived at the scene, found no source of danger, and station operations soon returned to normal.

11:09N12
Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Station Evacuated Due to Suspected Smoke
Local News

Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon Station Evacuated Due to Suspected Smoke

Passengers were evacuated from the Yitzhak Navon station following reports of smoke. Inspections revealed the source was dust from nearby construction work. No danger was found, and station operations have resumed.

Suspicion of severe fraud: Accountant from Rosh HaAyin stole money from clients
Crime

Suspicion of severe fraud: Accountant from Rosh HaAyin stole money from clients

Ohad Ratzon is suspected of theft from clients, assisting in tax evasion, and money laundering. He was previously investigated for reporting 1.4 million shekels in fictitious expenses. The court has issued a 180-day travel ban.

10:54Walla
"He walked and talked - and then was found dead": The new testimony that deepens the mystery of Eldar Dayan
Crime

"He walked and talked - and then was found dead": The new testimony that deepens the mystery of Eldar Dayan

A staff member at the gas station where Dayan was seen shortly before he disappeared tells Walla that the 22-year-old arrived at the scene walking on his own feet and did not appear injured in a way that could explain his death: "He never came out of there alive." In the background, the seven suspects were released to house arrest - and the cause of death has not yet been determined.

10:54Walla
2.6 million students and 260 thousand staff: education system prepares for the 5787 school year
Education

2.6 million students and 260 thousand staff: education system prepares for the 5787 school year

Ministry of Education data presented to the Knesset Education Committee reveals the scale of the system ahead of the new school year. Over half a million children will attend kindergartens, while approximately 2.08 million will study in grades 1-12. Some 418,000 students are eligible for special education services.

10:48ICE
Only 10 days: The temporary trick that cuts flight prices abroad
Travel

Only 10 days: The temporary trick that cuts flight prices abroad

A new analysis reveals a short window of opportunity where flight prices to popular European destinations drop by tens of percent before the High Holy Days.

Musli-Jarushi conflict: Indictment against weapons supplier and two dealers
Crime

Musli-Jarushi conflict: Indictment against weapons supplier and two dealers

Police arrested three suspects, including a resident of Umm al-Fahm, who they claim supplied fragmentation grenades and pistols to the Musli and Jarushi crime families. The defense attorney for one of the suspects argued that there is no forensic evidence linking him to the incident. An indictment is expected to be filed against them in the coming days.

10:11Walla
A Summer of Aliyah: Over 1,100 immigrants from North America arrived in Israel during August
Local News

A Summer of Aliyah: Over 1,100 immigrants from North America arrived in Israel during August

About 150 immigrants are arriving in Israel today on 6 different flights as part of an impressive Aliyah season. Over 2,200 new immigrants, including about 480 families, are expected to land in Israel between June and September, arriving via nearly 100 group flights from the USA and Canada.

10:03Mako
A year-and-a-half-old toddler chewed a battery: "It could have ended in severe damage"
Health

A year-and-a-half-old toddler chewed a battery: "It could have ended in severe damage"

A year-and-a-half-old toddler from the north took advantage of a brief moment when his mother looked away, climbed onto a high drawer, and began chewing an AA battery. The battery casing tore, and a chemical substance reached his intestines. After he began drooling and vomiting, he underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed mild irritation in the esophagus. After two days, his condition improved, and...

09:29ICE
Haifa Beaches: Ministry of Health Provides Update on Water Quality
Health

Haifa Beaches: Ministry of Health Provides Update on Water Quality

Following the closure of Haifa's beaches earlier this week, the Ministry of Health and the Haifa Municipality announce that the Naot beach in Kiryat Haim has reopened for swimming following normal sampling results. The swimming ban at Bat Galim remains in effect.

Are your children starting first grade? Here are the things you must do before the first day
Education

Are your children starting first grade? Here are the things you must do before the first day

The transition from kindergarten to school requires children to adapt to a new framework, rules, and new friends. From a preliminary tour of the school and restrooms, to practicing the safe route and changing sleep schedules - here is how to prepare them for first grade.

09:25Mako
Not just sugar: tests that can detect metabolic disease years before diagnosis
Health

Not just sugar: tests that can detect metabolic disease years before diagnosis

Are your sugar tests normal? This does not always mean everything is fine. Experts explain why metabolic medicine is no longer satisfied with just one index, and which early signs can indicate that the body is already on the way to diabetes, fatty liver, or heart disease — long before symptoms appear.

Why does one child receive ten thousand shekels more than another?
Education

Why does one child receive ten thousand shekels more than another?

A study by the Manor Center has revealed a significant budgetary gap between state schools and the state-religious (Hamad) education system, with Hamad high school students receiving an average of 10,000 shekels more annually.

08:54Walla
Brawl leads to closure of well-known pub in Ashdod - owners suspected of participation
Crime

Brawl leads to closure of well-known pub in Ashdod - owners suspected of participation

Police have closed a well-known pub in Ashdod for 6 days following a violent incident in which the business owners are suspected of participating. This event follows a series of violent brawls that have occurred in the southern region in recent days.

08:48ICE
Israelis to Reach Polls by Sea: Tour Operator Adjusts Cruise Schedules
Travel

Israelis to Reach Polls by Sea: Tour Operator Adjusts Cruise Schedules

The announcement of the Knesset election date on October 27 posed a challenge for Israelis planning autumn vacations. The Gordon Tourism Group has introduced a special solution to allow travelers to vote without canceling their trips.

Police Reveal Identity of Suspect in Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors
Crime

Police Reveal Identity of Suspect in Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors

Fadi Azar is suspected of impersonating a 16-year-old on TikTok and Instagram to target minors aged 11-15. Unit 105 has identified over 20 victims and urges others to come forward.

Drove recklessly and fled from police: 18-year-old arrested after a chase in the Galilee
Crime

Drove recklessly and fled from police: 18-year-old arrested after a chase in the Galilee

Police officers spotted two off-road motorcycles without license plates driving recklessly in Kibbutz Mishmar HaYarden. One of the riders lost control, abandoned the motorcycle, and attempted to flee on foot. A check revealed that he was driving without a valid license and without insurance.

Returned home crying and scared: 8-year-old with special needs from Lod was forgotten on a bus
Crime

Returned home crying and scared: 8-year-old with special needs from Lod was forgotten on a bus

A 75-year-old driver and a 45-year-old attendant are accused of leaving the bus at the end of the route without ensuring all children had disembarked and without scanning the vehicle. According to the indictment, the child was left alone and arrived home on his own about two hours later.

07:55N12
Loan scam on Telegram: Young woman from the south robbed and blackmailed
Crime

Loan scam on Telegram: Young woman from the south robbed and blackmailed

A young woman who requested a 24,000 shekel loan via Telegram was robbed by two suspects immediately after withdrawing the cash. The lender is now blackmailing the victim, demanding repayment of the stolen funds.

07:40N12
Severe violence in Kfar Yona: Three young women attacked a young man over a parking dispute
Crime

Severe violence in Kfar Yona: Three young women attacked a young man over a parking dispute

25-year-old Tohar David was attacked with clubs and an iron rod, allegedly due to a parking dispute with a Shin Bet officer. Three young women are charged with assault, causing injury, and intentional damage. The incident was documented by shocked passersby.

07:33N12
Gila Ivgi hit-and-run in Ma'ale Adumim: Yonatan Avers charged with causing death by negligence
Crime

Gila Ivgi hit-and-run in Ma'ale Adumim: Yonatan Avers charged with causing death by negligence

The prosecution has filed an indictment against Yonatan Avers for the fatal hit-and-run of Gila Ivgi in Ma'ale Adumim. The family of the deceased expressed disappointment with the lenient charge and concerns regarding potential police interference, which the Israel Police have officially denied.

06:51Ynet
Heavy heat load before unusual rain on the weekend — when will the peak arrive?
Local News

Heavy heat load before unusual rain on the weekend — when will the peak arrive?

Today there will not yet be a significant change in the weather, a heavy heat load is expected in the coastal area and 43 degrees are expected in Eilat. Tomorrow temperatures will drop slightly, and on Saturday the rain will arrive: in the morning there may be drizzles in the north, at night rain is expected also in the center and there may be thunderstorms alongside a fear of flooding on the...

"A Large-Scale Criminal Scheme": BLU Executives Facing Indictments
Crime

"A Large-Scale Criminal Scheme": BLU Executives Facing Indictments

A massive fraud case involving the beverage company BLU and its owner Anan Shamshum is heading toward indictments. The scheme, which cost the state treasury hundreds of millions of shekels, centered on falsifying beverage container recycling reports.

04:45ICE
Aviation giant slashes prices from Ben Gurion: flights to favorite destination for 150 shekels
Travel

Aviation giant slashes prices from Ben Gurion: flights to favorite destination for 150 shekels

Airline Aegean has announced a massive discount campaign of up to 40% on flights from Tel Aviv to Athens and other destinations, but to enjoy the special prices you will need to book tickets by the beginning of September.

Berlin is not in first place: The 10 cities with the best nightlife in the world in 2026
Travel

Berlin is not in first place: The 10 cities with the best nightlife in the world in 2026

More than 24,000 residents around the world ranked their cities by quality of nightlife, prices, sense of community, safety, and variety. The result is surprising: the European party capital is not in first place, New York settles for third, and one Asian city leaves them all behind.

Annual snakebite death toll significantly higher than previously estimated
Health

Annual snakebite death toll significantly higher than previously estimated

A new study analyzing data from dozens of countries estimates that the global mortality rate from snakebites is dramatically higher than accepted official figures. Experts warn that the problem is particularly severe in rural areas and developing countries suffering from a lack of accessible medical care.

02:16ICE
Ben Gurion Airport travel benefit for Israeli citizens extended until December 31, 2026
Travel

Ben Gurion Airport travel benefit for Israeli citizens extended until December 31, 2026

The Population and Immigration Authority is extending the framework that allows Israeli citizens holding a foreign passport to enter and exit the country without an Israeli one. These guidelines remain in effect at all border crossings.

01:30Ynet
Deadly fear: violence outside stadiums is raging, "only when someone is killed will they wake up"
Crime

Deadly fear: violence outside stadiums is raging, "only when someone is killed will they wake up"

The league has just opened, and Israeli sports are turning into a dangerous battlefield in parking lots and on the roads. Iyad Abu-Abid and his wife were trapped in their car in front of a raging mob in Netanya, Hapoel Jerusalem fans were hospitalized with head injuries due to an ambush with clubs in Rehovot. From planned ambushes on social networks to the hammer in the head of Yuri Sedletsky...

Planned the act? A development in the trial of the mother who murdered her children and became a heroine
Crime

Planned the act? A development in the trial of the mother who murdered her children and became a heroine

The testimony phase in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children using exercise bands, has concluded following dramatic testimony from an FBI psychiatrist. The defense claims insanity due to a severe mental state, while the prosecution points to prior and meticulous planning.

Aug 26, 2026
23:05ICE
Smuggling passengers in a trunk for 400 shekels: a tragic end
Crime

Smuggling passengers in a trunk for 400 shekels: a tragic end

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office has filed a severe indictment against a local resident who transported three illegal aliens in the trunk of a decommissioned vehicle. After fleeing a security checkpoint, he caused a fatal crash.

22:20Ynet
Security guard collapsed after confrontation outside Tipex and Gali Atari concert, in serious condition
Crime

Security guard collapsed after confrontation outside Tipex and Gali Atari concert, in serious condition

The collapse was reportedly preceded by a confrontation between the security guard and a man in his 40s whom he prevented from entering the show in Karmiel. The man has been arrested, and police are investigating whether he was intoxicated.

21:50N12
Tried to save his dog and was bitten: 76-year-old man shot neighbor's dog that attacked him, owner charged with negligence
Crime

Tried to save his dog and was bitten: 76-year-old man shot neighbor's dog that attacked him, owner charged with negligence

A pit bull lunged at a neighbor's dog, forcing the neighbor to use his personal firearm to stop the attack. The dog's owner has been charged with negligence.

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