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Did you waive an inheritance? You may not be able to change your mind
A recent court ruling clarifies the significance of renouncing an inheritance and the difficulty of reversing it. Would it be correct to allow conditional renunciation in certain cases?

Damages of up to $1.4 trillion: The mega-lawsuit threatening Meta
The largest trial in the series of "addiction lawsuits" against social media platforms begins today in California. 29 US states are suing Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, with potential penalties reaching $1.4 trillion.

District Court Overturns Decision: Yossi Musli's Arrest Extended by 3 Days
The judge determined that new materials strengthen the suspicion that Musli is connected to the assault outside his home in Savyon and accepted the police appeal. His defense attorneys argued that no bloodstains were found on him and that he only went out to offer water to the injured man. Musli himself added during the hearing: "I called a paramedic to come and treat him."

US Department of Justice investigating Andreessen Horowitz fund
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of Silicon Valley's largest venture capital firms, is under investigation by the US Department of Justice. The probe focuses on potential antitrust violations regarding the presence of fund partners on the boards of competing companies.

Bank Leumi vs. Meta: 26.6 million NIS lawsuit over fraudulent ads
Bank Leumi has filed a 26.6 million NIS lawsuit against Meta in the Tel Aviv District Court, alleging the systematic distribution of fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram that impersonate the bank.

"Fake Jews": Attacker at New York synagogue wanted to convert
Larry Montes, 46, who burst into a Friday night service at a Reform synagogue in Manhattan and struck a congregant, called those present "fake Jews" after his arrest. The "Forward" found posts on his Facebook page supporting Israel, and his aunt said he wanted to convert. Police had previously classified him as an "emotionally disturbed person."

Without triggering the alarm: The masterpiece heist that is shaking Italy
A daring art heist is shaking Italy: four works by Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina were stolen over the weekend from the Regional Museum in Messina, Sicily. Italian police have opened an investigation, with authorities exploring potential mafia involvement, as reported by Reuters.

While married: he wed a 15-year-old, assaulted her — and injured the baby
An indictment was filed against a resident of the Tel Arad area who married a minor illegally, beat her during her pregnancy, and broke her phone when she tried to call for help. Her father is accused of facilitating the marriage. In a separate case, a Rahat resident is accused of bigamy.

M16, ammunition and over 100,000 shekels seized near Nablus
An M16 rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, 11 magazines, and over 100,000 shekels in cash were seized during a search conducted in recent days at a house in the village of Qaryut, near Nablus. Two local residents were arrested and transferred for questioning at the Ariel station.

Police raid at kindergarten: two pistols and magazines seized
During an arrest operation in the town of Sha'ab against those involved in shooting incidents, police found weapons and ammunition hidden on a tin shed in a children's playground. Since the beginning of the year, the police have seized more than 580 weapons in the northern region.

Israeli war correspondent declines to cover water park incidents: 'I have boundaries'
Journalist Itai Anghel, accustomed to reporting from the world's most dangerous conflict zones, has responded to the recent violence at the Yamit 2000 water park. After an AI-generated image circulated showing him arriving at the scene, the reporter stated he has no intention of getting involved.

Eldar Dayan Death Investigation: Number of Suspects Rises to Six
Police arrested two additional suspects this morning for involvement in the brawl preceding Eldar Dayan's death, following two arrests made yesterday. Investigators are determining if the suspects inflicted the injuries that caused a fatal brain hemorrhage. Two of Dayan's friends also remain in custody.

The battle for the Lakers complicates: Jeanie Buss tries to block the sale
Following reports that the Buss family will sell the remaining 17.8% of the club, Jeanie opposes the move, claiming it violates a court order. Her lawyers are demanding to halt the deal and keep her as the controlling owner.

Following the plea: The high-profile murder trial is postponed
The trial of Luigi Mangione in the case of the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed without a new date being set. The decision was made following the defense's claim that his conviction in the federal proceeding could lead to double jeopardy. The judge granted the prosecution several weeks to respond to the claims.

Donations, Binance, and an arrest in Russia: Policy or law enforcement?
A new report reveals that Binance transferred information to Russian authorities about a user who donated crypto to Ukrainian organizations. Is this legal cooperation with law enforcement or a move that adds to a long line of questions surrounding the exchange's conduct with countries under sanctions?

A woman aged about 40 died in a fire in Holon
A fire broke out on HaOrgim Street in Holon. Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics arriving at the scene found a woman aged about 40 with no signs of life and were forced to declare her death.

40-year-old woman died in a fire in a residential building in Holon
The deceased was rescued by fire and rescue forces at the scene in critical condition, and shortly after, her death was pronounced on the spot. The circumstances of the fire are being investigated. Firefighting teams continue to operate at the scene.

Tragedy in Holon: 24-year-old woman dies in fire
Firefighters rescued the young woman from the burning building while she was unconscious. MADA teams were forced to declare her death at the scene due to severe burns and smoke inhalation.
460 million shekels in the eye of the storm: Supreme Court reviews coalition fund dispute
The Hiddush association and MK Naama Lazimi filed a petition regarding the convening of the Finance Committee during election recess and the transfer of approximately 460 million shekels in coalition funds. The Knesset and the Ministry of Finance maintain that the procedure was legal.

The fourth child for free: The health funds' benefit reaches the court
The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against Israel's four health funds. The plaintiffs argue that the exemption from supplementary health insurance (SHABAN) premiums for large families violates the principle of equality.

Two Tragedies in India: Motorcyclists Killed by Kite Strings
Two young men were fatally injured in the neck while riding motorcycles in the Delhi area during Independence Day celebrations. The incidents involved 'Manjha,' a sharp kite string, the synthetic versions of which are prohibited. Police have launched a crackdown, seizing hundreds of spools and arresting suspects.

Wizz Air Compensation for Israelis: Eligible Customers to Receive Benefits
Following a class action lawsuit against Wizz Air over flight cancellations to Israel, 277 customers will receive a three-month membership extension. The court ruled that the proceedings provided tangible benefits to the affected group.

Drama during filming: Suspect arrested for attacking Israeli TV crew
During the filming of a documentary series on antisemitism in Europe, a local resident noticed the Israeli crew and began acting violently. The incident ended with one crew member injured and a dramatic arrest.

Rat in the freezer: footage from an Indian supermarket sparks outrage
Young customers at a Blinkit branch in Kalyan filmed a rodent near packaged products. The incident follows a series of sanitary inspections at quick-delivery facilities that resulted in license suspensions and corrective orders.

Disaster at the Ashdod Oil Refinery: Police Transfer Case to State Attorney's Office
Six months after the deaths of engineers Irina Radchuk and Nitzan Goichman, police have transferred the case to the State Attorney's Office. The refinery is preparing to resume operations in the testing room where the tragedy occurred, despite internal warnings regarding systemic safety failures. The company states it is prioritizing a safe work environment.

Attorney General faces criticism over management of supreme anti-crime task force
Sharp criticism was leveled against the Attorney General on Monday following a meeting of the supreme task force on crime, which she chairs. Senior officials, including those from the Budget Department, claimed the task force lacks clear goals, timelines, and the necessary urgency to address the current crime wave.

Channel 12 reporter sues right-wing activists for half a million shekels: "Antisemite"
Inbar Twizer, a Channel 12 reporter, filed a defamation lawsuit against 3 X users following a series of posts in which she was allegedly called offensive names. As part of the lawsuit, she is demanding compensation of over half a million shekels and the removal of the posts from the network.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: New details on the attack and the suspect's background
New details have emerged regarding Monday's stabbing in Beit Shemesh, where two children were attacked in their home. The suspect, a neighbor, has a history of drug use. It has been revealed that the children attempted to flee inside their home to seek help after being attacked.

Slice victims appealed the closure of complaints: "Police failure"
Lobby 99 filed the appeal on behalf of two savers who filed private complaints with the police, claiming they were induced to transfer their money to Slice through deceitful means. Three years after the exposure of the affair in which hundreds of millions of shekels disappeared, Lobby 99 claims that the police are not advancing a criminal investigation despite information in their possession.

Development in the investigation of the murder of Eldar Dayan: two additional suspects arrested
Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a brawl that preceded the murder of Eldar Dayan. The two had been questioned in the past regarding the case and will be brought to court tomorrow for a hearing to extend their detention.

Election bribery? The call by Gilad Kariv that raises a legal question
We published this evening (Monday) on News 14: Have the efforts to bring Israelis from abroad to the polling stations crossed the line permitted by law? According to documentation that reached us, MK Gilad Kariv from the Democrats party called a few weeks ago for party members to spend their own money and assist in paying for flight tickets for family members and friends staying abroad, with the...

Hillel Mordechai Dadon, of blessed memory, is the 7-year-old child murdered in Beit Shemesh
Hillel Mordechai Dadon, 7, was murdered today in a stabbing incident in Beit Shemesh. He and his 4-year-old cousin were found wounded and evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where Hillel was pronounced dead. His cousin remains in moderate condition. A neighbor has been arrested as a suspect, and a police investigation is underway.

While declared missing, Yuri attempted to swim from Eilat to Jordan to escape the country
A 44-year-old Ashdod resident, who had been missing since the beginning of the month, was found attempting to cross the maritime border illegally. He tried to swim from Eilat to Aqaba, Jordan, before being detained and returned to Israel.

18-year-old barber's dream ruined by break-in: 70,000 shekels worth of equipment stolen
An unidentified burglar broke into 18-year-old Toar Shabu's barbershop in Rehovot, stealing 70,000 shekels worth of equipment. Despite the heavy financial blow, the young entrepreneur is determined to keep his business running.

"I received 400 shekels": A young Haredi man claims he was paid to vote in the Likud primaries
A young Haredi man who arrived at the polling station claimed he received hundreds of shekels to vote according to a list of candidates given to him in advance. "I don't know anyone, I have a list in my pocket." Another voter said he received "a little more" and clarified that in the Knesset elections he would not vote for Likud.

"Someone wants to hurt me": Criminal defense attorney filed a second police complaint in two weeks
The first complaint was filed after a client of the attorney sent a stranger to threaten her, demanding she waive a debt. About two weeks later, she found a cut on her car tire, which led her to file another complaint. "After what happened to the attorney in Rishon LeZion, it is impossible to ignore the fear," the attorney stated.

Egyptian coach who waved Palestinian flag at World Cup hospitalized
Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national football team, was hospitalized after a confrontation between his current and former wives escalated into a physical brawl requiring police intervention.

A blow to public transport passengers: a new fine of 250 shekels
Passengers on bus line 618 from Jerusalem to Beit Shemesh were surprised today when police officers boarded for an inspection, which resulted in 26 fines being issued. The reason: failure to wear seat belts – while some passengers claimed that the seat belts on the bus were not functional.

The new reality show of the summer
In the case of Meli and Liel Yahalomi, there is more hidden than revealed, but one thing is clear: the police have been swept away by the pursuit of ratings and PR.

Arrested a man, handcuffed him - and when he was lying on the floor, shot him in the back: police officer convicted
The Police Investigation Department (PID) appealed the Magistrate's Court decision to conclude the proceedings without a conviction. The District Court accepted the appeal and ruled that even in a tense security reality, police officers are expected to "restrain themselves and act professionally." The officer was convicted of reckless and negligent conduct.