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Aug 19, 2026
The circus artist fined in Netanya: "I'm tired of being treated like a criminal"
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The circus artist fined in Netanya: "I'm tired of being treated like a criminal"

Circus artist Elroi Netzach Morag was fined 730 NIS by Netanya municipal inspectors for performing at traffic lights. The artist expressed frustration over the fine, citing the absurdity of the claims made against him.

14:09Maariv
Ben Gvir in court again: Delayed appointment of senior officer in Lahav 433 - and provided no reasons
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Ben Gvir in court again: Delayed appointment of senior officer in Lahav 433 - and provided no reasons

Lieutenant Colonel Itzik Alfasi filed a petition to the court after the Minister of National Security refrained from approving his appointment as spokesperson for the Investigations and Intelligence Division and Lahav 433, even though he was selected in the placement process and received the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and the senior command staff.

Reasonable suspicion of involvement in murder: arrest of Eldar Dayan's two friends extended
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Reasonable suspicion of involvement in murder: arrest of Eldar Dayan's two friends extended

Judge Ronen Peleg rejected the defense attorneys' request to release Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman. The police noted that the two were the last to be with Dayan before his death, and that an opinion from the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death has not yet been received.

13:06Walla
Missing for over a month: Police request public assistance in locating Larisa Marlemeshtein from Ashdod
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Missing for over a month: Police request public assistance in locating Larisa Marlemeshtein from Ashdod

The police continue the search for 53-year-old Ashdod resident Larisa Marlemeshtein, who was last seen on July 15, 2026. Ashdod police officers are conducting extensive investigative and operational activities, including area scans and interviews with the missing woman's acquaintances.

13:00ICE
Drama in Eilat: Super-Pharm break-in exposes a crime spree
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Drama in Eilat: Super-Pharm break-in exposes a crime spree

An Eilat resident in his thirties was arrested after stealing a safe from a Super-Pharm branch in the Big center. Police investigation revealed his involvement in at least twelve other criminal cases throughout the city.

During a night operation in Hebron, weapons were located in a Palestinian's home
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During a night operation in Hebron, weapons were located in a Palestinian's home

In an intelligence-led operation by the 'Hetz Yehuda' unit of the Judea and Samaria District, a resident of Dahariya in his 50s was arrested. In his home, a Glock pistol, two magazines, and dozens of 9mm rounds were found. 'The fight against illegal weapons and combat equipment in Judea and Samaria continues continuously.'

12:57Maariv
Protesters arrive at homes of senior Women of the Wall members: "I fear for my life"
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Protesters arrive at homes of senior Women of the Wall members: "I fear for my life"

Protesters arrived at the homes of Anat Hoffman and Yochi Rappeport in Haifa and Jerusalem, shouted insults using megaphones, and confronted neighbors. Women of the Wall claim that the police did not arrive at the scene.

Not just cows: drugs in commercial quantities discovered in a cowshed in Jisr az-Zarqa
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Not just cows: drugs in commercial quantities discovered in a cowshed in Jisr az-Zarqa

During police activity, a search also uncovered 18,260 shekels in cash. The suspect, a resident of Jisr az-Zarqa, was arrested and transferred for further questioning at the police station, and the investigation into his case is ongoing.

Bus driver in Jerusalem detained for driving under the influence of drugs
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Bus driver in Jerusalem detained for driving under the influence of drugs

The driver, a 26-year-old from East Jerusalem, was stopped for a routine check where it was discovered he had used cocaine and cannabis. Following a hearing conducted by a police officer, his license was suspended for 30 days and the bus was impounded for the same period.

Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict
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Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict

A fish shop owner from Ramle received a check sent by Dor Alon to a customer as a deposit refund. After denying the charges and undergoing a trial, he was convicted of forgery and fraud.

“If not Uman, then Prison 10”: The Haredi plan that could strain the IDF
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“If not Uman, then Prison 10”: The Haredi plan that could strain the IDF

Dozens of deserters have already been arrested while attempting to travel to Uman. An emerging initiative suggests that hundreds of Breslov Hasidim will arrive simultaneously to force the army to choose between mass arrests and releasing them. The goal is to break the “siege” at Ben Gurion Airport.

Seven suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan: awaiting a report that may decide the case
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Seven suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan: awaiting a report that may decide the case

The fifth suspect who was on the run has been captured and his detention extended. Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, friends of Dayan suspected of his murder, deny the allegations and claim he died following a brawl with five other men. Investigators are awaiting the findings of the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death.

10:18Ynet
Suspicion: 16-year-old student hits policewoman during unlicensed 'joyride'
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Suspicion: 16-year-old student hits policewoman during unlicensed 'joyride'

A 16-year-old without a driver's license is suspected of hitting a policewoman while driving two friends. The incident occurred in Tiberias when the suspect panicked at a police checkpoint and attempted to flee. He collided with a parked car and struck the officer, who sustained light injuries: "It is a miracle it did not end in a disaster."

10:15N12
Police request help in locating Katriel Nachman Kinan, who disappeared in Tiberias: "It is not like him to disappear"
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Police request help in locating Katriel Nachman Kinan, who disappeared in Tiberias: "It is not like him to disappear"

The family fears for the life of the 24-year-old who was last seen in the Guy Beach area. Police and volunteers are conducting searches in an attempt to trace the missing person's route.

09:43Walla
Drama in Thailand: Arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in massive raid on Koh Samui
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Drama in Thailand: Arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in massive raid on Koh Samui

Thai police have launched a wide-ranging operation against companies suspected of disguising foreign ownership using local nominees. Arrest warrants have been issued for 20 Israelis. An Israeli couple is suspected of operating a school for Israeli children without a license, as well as 19 real estate and tourism business promotion companies: "We acted legally, our name will be cleared."

09:37ICE
The Hidden Danger in Crypto: How You Could Face Criminal Charges
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The Hidden Danger in Crypto: How You Could Face Criminal Charges

If a dollar bill can pass through thousands of hands and carry traces of criminal activity without its owner knowing, what happens in a world where every transfer can be tracked? Adv. Rami Tamam, a senior official in Lahav 433, explained to Ice how the transparency of crypto could also become a legal problem.

09:20Ynet
Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back
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Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back

Tarek Al-Abid (31) from Kuseife has been charged with forging documents and impersonating others to sell stolen vehicles as legal. The fraud continued after the sale, as he would arrange for the vehicles to be stolen again and transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

09:01ICE
Shikma Bressler wins libel lawsuit: Court awards 100,000 shekels
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Shikma Bressler wins libel lawsuit: Court awards 100,000 shekels

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled in favor of Shikma Bressler, determining that social media posts by Panya Michaeli constituted libel. The defendant must pay compensation and remove the defamatory content.

08:36Ynet
Football Association Disciplinary Court Temporarily Suspends Omer Dahan
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Football Association Disciplinary Court Temporarily Suspends Omer Dahan

The Football Association's Disciplinary Court accepted the prosecutor's demand and ordered the temporary suspension of the striker from all activities for 60 days. Dahan, who was loaned last season to Hapoel Ra'anana and was arrested as part of the case, previously denied: "I have no connection to match-fixing, the truth will come to light."

08:32Ynet
Lawsuit: 9 doctors failed to warn about dangerous medication during pregnancy
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Lawsuit: 9 doctors failed to warn about dangerous medication during pregnancy

Parents of an 8-year-old boy with developmental delays and epilepsy claim that negligence during pregnancy monitoring caused liver failure in the mother, who gave birth at 30 weeks. They are demanding at least 2.5 million shekels.

Tel Aviv resident charged with stealing three scooters
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Tel Aviv resident charged with stealing three scooters

A 35-year-old man from central Israel is suspected of committing a series of thefts over the past two months. He was caught riding a Vespa stolen minutes earlier from the Gordon Pool area. Police have requested that he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

08:22N12
Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists
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Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists

The army notified reservists that scammers are trying to convince them to "extract" aid funds through videos and images created by artificial intelligence and distributed online. According to the IDF, financial reimbursements are provided only for actual expenses and it is forbidden to submit false documents. One of the entities, with whom we spoke on Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission...

08:22N12
Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists
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Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists

The IDF has notified reservists that scammers are attempting to convince them to "extract" aid funds using videos and images created by artificial intelligence. According to the army, financial reimbursements are provided only under specific conditions, and the submission of false documents is a criminal offense. One entity, interviewed by Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission and admitted...

08:17ICE
Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related
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Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related

An employee of Soroka Hospital injured his back while lifting laundry bags, but the National Insurance Institute claimed it was a routine action. The Labor Court accepted his claim, recognized the injury as a work-related injury, and ordered the institution to pay him 4,000 shekels in expenses.

08:16ICE
After 904 days: The family of Haimnot Kasau issues an important statement
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After 904 days: The family of Haimnot Kasau issues an important statement

Haimnot Kasau has been missing for 904 days. In an interview with "Maariv", her sister Yeros does not hold back her criticism and makes a direct appeal to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini: "He has the ability to bring my sister back to me."

Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter
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Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter

A 19-year-old scooter rider attempted to evade police in Nazareth but was apprehended after his path was blocked. A search revealed two loaded pistols hidden under the seat. Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the suspect.

07:41Walla
ATVs, a motorcycle and dozens of cartons: the loot uncovered in a raid in Tarabin
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ATVs, a motorcycle and dozens of cartons: the loot uncovered in a raid in Tarabin

Detectives from the Negev Central Unit and fighters from the Southern National Guard raided a compound and a house in the village of Tarabin. During the search, two ATVs, a motorcycle, and a trailer suspected of being stolen were seized, alongside 59 cartons of cigarettes, more than 25,000 shekels in cash, and walkie-talkies. Two local residents were arrested.

07:28Ynet
Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea
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Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea

A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

07:01Ynet
The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME
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The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME

Home Center challenged the use of the word HOME by the Dabah chain for a private label of cleaning products, claiming it could mislead the public. However, the court ruled that there is no similarity between the signs that would lead to confusion and rejected the appeal.

06:11Globes
The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?
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The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?

The Supreme Court ruled that the principle of open court proceedings requires broad access to class action lawsuits, and rejected Google's claim of a "fishing expedition" by an attorney who requested to review dozens of previous proceedings against it in preparation for filing additional lawsuits.

06:01Maariv
IDF veteran sues Harel insurance company over denial of nursing benefits
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IDF veteran sues Harel insurance company over denial of nursing benefits

An 80-year-old IDF veteran, suffering from cancer and functional decline, is suing Harel for approximately 119,000 shekels. He claims his nursing claim was rejected without a home visit by a medical expert, relying instead on surveillance by a private investigator. Harel stated they will respond in court.

Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom
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Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom

Two young men were evacuated to hospitals overnight in serious condition: a 16-year-old teenager was injured while riding in Segev Shalom and evacuated to Soroka Hospital unconscious, and a 22-year-old man was injured after colliding with a pole in Tel Aviv and evacuated to Ichilov Hospital.

05:23Ynet
Transgender woman sentenced to prison for attempted assassination of US Treasury Secretary
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Transgender woman sentenced to prison for attempted assassination of US Treasury Secretary

A federal court sentenced 26-year-old Riley English to six years and one month in prison for attempting to attack US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In January 2025, she arrived at the Capitol with a knife and improvised incendiary devices before surrendering to police.

Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election
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Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running for a Senate seat, and one of them even had to fight in court to appear on the ballot. Republicans claim that the candidate with the identical name is intended to confuse voters and split the vote. Now, the US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into the affair.

01:08ICE
Channel 12 reporter harassed in the south: Wolt courier arrested following threats
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Channel 12 reporter harassed in the south: Wolt courier arrested following threats

Journalist Itay Gal-On encountered a frightening incident while working in the field. After the suspect followed him and made threats, a police complaint was filed, leading to an arrest and the immediate termination of the courier by Wolt.

Aug 18, 2026
Man murdered by gunfire in Kafr Manda, another victim moderately wounded
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Man murdered by gunfire in Kafr Manda, another victim moderately wounded

Ibrahim Mandalawi, 30, was murdered in a shooting in Kafr Manda. Another young man was moderately wounded. Police have launched an investigation, stating the motive is criminal.

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler
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Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of Prof. Shikma Bressler in a defamation lawsuit against Pany Michaeli. The defendant must pay damages, delete the defamatory posts, and publish a retraction.

22:50N12
A secret apartment fund in Tel Aviv and jobs for cronies: how KKL became the most powerful union in the country
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A secret apartment fund in Tel Aviv and jobs for cronies: how KKL became the most powerful union in the country

The building donated to the state that became subsidized housing for cronies, the massive pressure on employees to register for Likud, and the family ties reaching the top of the Histadrut. A glimpse into the mechanism of a workers' union where loyalty to the chairman is a necessary condition for survival. "Everything is with the approval of the Histadrut," they say, while the public is left out.

22:32Now14
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Disgraceful incident in Turkey: fans demanded a 4-year-old child remove his shirt

During the match between Gençlerbirliği and Fenerbahçe, home fans demanded that a four-year-old child sitting in their section wearing the opposing team's jersey remove it immediately. The incident sparked outrage, and police have detained one individual for questioning.

22:30ICE
Threats against Guy Lehrer revealed: "He went silent, paralyzed to this day"
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Threats against Guy Lehrer revealed: "He went silent, paralyzed to this day"

According to a report by the journalist and host of the program "HaTzinor", an investigation will be published this evening revealing the threats that have flooded the news channel over the past 24 hours following the announcement. Here is a glimpse into the chilling threats.

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