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Two Tel Aviv residents face criminal charges following a high-speed scooter chase and the recovery of a stolen, loaded handgun. Prosecutors presented extensive video evidence of the pursuit.

A Ramle court released a suspect accused of threatening a police officer to house arrest after discovering missing bodycam footage and conflicting police explanations.

Ariel University launched a pilot system for elective course registration, replacing the first-come-first-served method with a fair algorithm developed by Prof. Eral Segal-Halevi.

The Kfar Saba Magistrate's Court will deliver its verdict today for two nursery assistants from Hod HaSharon convicted of numerous violence offenses against toddlers.

A wave of criminal violence in central Israel included overnight grenade explosions and gunfire targeting residential buildings in Ness Ziona and Rishon LeZion, prompting extensive police investigations.

An in-depth look at Israel's prisoner rehabilitation efforts, highlighting personal stories of former inmates breaking cycles of crime and domestic violence through specialized hostels and programs.

Israel's higher education sector expects over 350,000 students for the 2026-2027 academic year, driven by undergraduate growth, new medical faculties, and robust support for thousands of student reservists.

flydubai has extended the cancellation of its flights to Israel until October 30 due to security restrictions, leaving passengers to seek alternative routes via Abu Dhabi.

A Be'er Sheva woman stabbed in her apartment early Sunday has died of her wounds. Her partner called police to confess and was arrested at the scene by authorities.

Struggling to fall asleep at night? Discover cognitive shuffling, a simple mental exercise popularized by sleep experts to quiet racing thoughts and help you drift off naturally.

A scientific look at the "mind after midnight" phenomenon, explaining how late-night wakefulness alters brain chemistry, increases impulsivity, and elevates risks of extreme behaviors.

A new Johns Hopkins University study reveals that low spine bone density is linked to accelerated brain aging, offering potential for early cognitive decline screening using routine chest scans.

A new study reveals that excess body weight after a dementia diagnosis is associated with a longer lifespan, highlighting the surprising obesity paradox.

A 53-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting in Tur'an on Friday evening, capping a violent day that saw five others wounded in separate incidents.

Medical experts warn that heart disease poses a severe threat to women over 50, often overlooked amid menopause symptoms while killing twice as many women annually as breast cancer.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, nine families have chosen to relocate to Kerem Shalom, the kibbutz closest to the Gaza border, embracing a message of national renewal, Zionist mission, and coexistence.

A young man was seriously injured in Yavne following an accidental firearm discharge at a home. Police opened an investigation into the legally held weapon.

Nearly three years after the disappearance of young Haimnot Kassau, her family maintains their protest in Jerusalem. Public figures, including Hodaya Cohen, have joined the campaign to keep her memory and search alive.

Rabbi Moshe Hadaya, Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Eilat for over 70 years, has passed away at the age of 91. His funeral will be held in Jerusalem.

Japan has become a top global travel destination driven by the historic depreciation of the yen, exceptional safety, cultural depth, and world-class culinary experiences.

A father and son from Kadima-Zoran were arrested in Kfar Saba after a parking dispute escalated into threats involving a club and a licensed firearm.

A Be'er Sheva court extended the remand of a Tarabin al-Sana resident suspected of torching vehicles in an extortion scheme. The 19-year-old was arrested upon returning from abroad.

An Ashdod resident had his remand extended by four days over allegations of distributing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend and issuing violent threats following their breakup.

A 26-year-old man was brutally murdered in Rahat following a parking dispute. This latest killing brings the death toll in Arab society to 177 since the beginning of the year.

Light rain fell in Eilat and the southern Arava region, with minor showers expected to continue. Authorities warn of a localized flash flood risk near the Dead Sea by Sunday evening.

Tiberias is emerging as a top tourism destination, offering visitors a rich blend of history, thermal springs, culinary delights, and ecological lake cruises.

Nearly eighteen years after the assassination of Israeli underworld boss Yaakov Alperon by a car bomb in Tel Aviv, investigators and his former lawyer reflect on the enduring mystery.

A slight rise in temperatures is expected today, with partly cloudy skies and possible light local rain in the southern Negev and Arava by the evening hours.

Israeli police and rescue forces launched extensive searches off the Sdot Yam coast following an unverified report of a body spotted among sea rocks.

Police fired at a stolen vehicle on Route 60 after it broke through roadblocks. The car overturned and caught fire, critically injuring the driver.

Five people were injured in two separate violent incidents near the Qalandiya checkpoint and Rahat, leaving one in serious condition and four others with moderate to minor injuries.

Jerusalem police uncovered a major weapons cache hidden beneath concrete in East Jerusalem's Beit Hanina neighborhood, seizing M16 rifles and hundreds of rounds.

Five teenage boys aged 14 to 16 were arrested in Kfar Saba on suspicion of gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in a neighborhood shelter after forcing her to smoke cannabis.

A journey through Rahat with the Desert Magic tourism initiative reveals a vibrant Bedouin city of resilient women, local art, bustling markets, and rich culinary traditions.

Tel Aviv police closed Jaffa's popular "The Old Man and the Sea" restaurant for 30 days after discovering undocumented workers, marking the fourth closure for similar offenses.

The Supreme Court increased prison sentences for a father and son convicted of brutally attacking Jaffa lawyer Ronen Ben-Zvi, leaving him with permanent brain damage.

Four recycling trucks were torched at the Dudaim waste site near Beersheba in a suspected extortion-related arson attack, threatening municipal garbage collection across the Negev region.

Smugglers in Lebanon are reportedly using former underground fuel pipelines from Syria to transport thousands of liters of milk daily, sparking severe health concerns over diesel contamination in local dairies.

Infected mosquitoes with West Nile virus were detected in northern and central regions. The Ministry of Environmental Protection urges the public to take immediate preventive measures.

Rebbetzin Shoshana Cohen, matriarch of a prominent Jerusalem family and mother of several leading rabbis, has passed away at the age of 90. Her funeral is scheduled in Jerusalem.