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The mental distress of Israeli students has worsened following the pandemic and the war, but the system warns that the responses are far from sufficient: one psychologist per thousand students, one counselor per hundred kindergartens, and waiting lists for treatment that last up to a year.

Residents and bathers at the Haifa beach are complaining about a harsh smell and a large accumulation of seaweed that has been going on for over a week. One resident: "It's impossible to sit on the balcony, we are suffocating." The municipality: "These are seaweed that washed up on the shore naturally."

Beets are a healthy vegetable rich in pigments, but for some people, they can turn urine or stool red. This phenomenon is called beeturia, and it is usually not dangerous. It is important to know when you can relax and when you must get checked.

Following the arson of eight luxury cars in Rishon LeZion, Migdal Insurance refused to pay compensation, citing a "human error" in the policy wording.

Temperatures will rise and remain higher than the seasonal average. They will continue to climb throughout the week, mainly in the mountains and inland, with a slight drop expected on Thursday, though levels will still stay above average.

Starting from the upcoming school year, the Ministry of Education will ban the use of smartphones and smartwatches in middle schools to restore focus in classrooms. Students refuse to surrender and are purchasing dummy devices, camouflage covers, and watches to be hidden under pants. Chairman of the Parents' Leadership: "We fear a situation of increased violence in schools."

Exclusive: Despite the increase in fines and the expansion of powers for municipal inspectors, according to data from "Or Yarok", most local authorities barely enforce violations involving electric two-wheeled vehicles. Tel Aviv leads with tens of thousands of tickets per year, Holon will completely ban the use of shared vehicles, and in Jerusalem, inspectors were authorized but did not carry out...

The complainant against Eyal Golan in the "Company Games" affair has filed a defamation lawsuit against his associate, impresario Israel Bondak, following a series of statements he published against her on social media and in interviews, in which he called her, among other things, a "slanderer" and "greedy."

Investigators from the Hof District Central Unit (YAMAR) estimate that the assassination of Yanis Yeshubayev could ignite a wave of revenge in the Hadera area. Police are examining whether it was a contract killer acting on precise intelligence and are also raising the possibility of a 'red kippah' setup.

Efraim Halfala (65), a cattle farmer, was patrolling his lands near Moshav Sde Eliezer in the Upper Galilee with his five-year-old grandson when he spotted a suspicious quad bike. After photographing the vehicle, he was attacked by its occupants with a baton.

The storm surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's visit is not subsiding - after a post promoting a class action lawsuit against Eden Ben Zaken featured a picture of the hostage who was murdered in captivity, those running her memorial page demanded its removal: "Eden is not a tool for political mudslinging."

A distressing video testimony from a Dimona resident is causing a stir on social media. He claims that police officers in Eilat tackled him, handcuffed him, and abandoned him in a remote area, but the police have strongly denied the allegations.

The basketball legend and one of the greatest symbols of Maccabi Tel Aviv has been dealing with a complex medical condition for the past two and a half years. Since then, he has rarely appeared in public, and tomorrow the full story is expected to be revealed as part of an investigation on Keshet 12.

The baby was born at 35+2 weeks and his condition was defined as good and stable, but at the age of five days he died from an infection. The court determined that the antibiotic treatment was delayed by about two to two and a half hours and that the state did not prove that it took reasonable measures to prevent the infection. Sheba: "The case is exceptional and painful, the lessons learned led to...

Former Haaretz journalist, researcher, and political consultant who worked over the years with Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak, has passed away at the age of 70. In June, she revealed that her cancer was in an advanced stage and wrote that she had begun a "process of parting."

A new animation video by content creator Zack D. Films explained to millions of followers how the Halachic Eruv works in Manhattan. The popular documentation sparked a huge wave of questions, mockery of Jewish law, and even explicit antisemitic responses and calls to damage the wire.

The Samaria Regional Council has announced the opening of a religious technological high school for girls in Havat Yair, serving students in grades 9 through 12. Managed by the AMIT network, the school will initially operate in Ba'alei Zahav before moving to its permanent location in Havat Yair.

According to the "Israeli Society Barometer" survey, 52% of Israelis are afraid to identify themselves abroad, and 41% have changed their behavior since October 7. While 73% believe in the possibility of a cohesive society, trust in coexistence between Jews and Arabs remains low.

A school principal in Yavne'el was summoned for a hearing following documentation allegedly showing her minor daughter's wedding, yet she continues in her position. MK Merav Michaeli appealed to the Minister of Education demanding his intervention: "It is your responsibility." The principal denies the claims, arguing it was only a henna ceremony.

The full report from the Institute of Forensic Medicine states that due to the condition of the late Eldar Dayan's remains, it was impossible to determine the cause of death. Sources familiar with the details estimate that this finding may significantly complicate the substantiation of the murder suspicion.

While thousands of passengers were stuck at Ben Gurion Airport and at destinations abroad on Thursday, Air Haifa continued to operate its flights from Haifa Airport as scheduled. Cyprus and Greece, the two most popular destinations for passengers from Israel at the moment, are also the main destinations of the company, which during the crisis flew about 2,200 passengers on 32 flights.

Doron Nathaniel Hess, who lost his son Liam two years ago, told Ynet about the rehabilitation process and the high cost of training the service dog that helps him cope with PTSD. "I ask those who can and have the possibility - to help."

The Israeli airline has announced last-minute deals, allowing Israelis to enjoy flights to favorite destinations at rock-bottom prices. As part of the "Flight Market" campaign, flights to Greece and Europe are offered starting from $49 one-way.

Have you always wondered why after a long day it is simply impossible to keep your eyes open? A new study has identified groups of cells in the brain that measure the time we are awake - creating pressure - and forcing us to sleep. The researchers: "May reveal ways to provide resistance to sleep deprivation and other physiological challenges."

Yanis Yushbaev, 45, from Or Akiva, was considered one of the most prominent and dangerous intelligence targets of the Hadera Police and the Central Unit of the Coastal District. In recent years, he has been arrested multiple times on suspicion of involvement in grenade attacks, shootings, and vehicle arson.

A Kfar Saba resident has launched a free social project that connects neighbors driving to pick up packages with other residents in the area, aiming to save time, fuel, and long waits.

Advocate Eran Prezenti, one of the leading lawyers in the field of intellectual property who led the fight against pirate sites for years, has passed away at the age of 56 from a heart attack. Prezenti, who headed the intellectual property department at the Piron law firm and served as the legal advisor to the Zira organization, is survived by his wife and three children. Advocate Zvi Piron...

Six months after the death of Nitzan Goichman in a work accident at the Ashdod refinery, her family claims there is a lack of transparency in the investigation. Despite the file being transferred to the State Attorney's Office, the relatives of the victims continue to demand answers. The police state that they have maintained continuous contact with the family in accordance with the law.

Said al-Amour was attacked in the courtyard of his home in the Hebron Hills after, according to him, he tried to distance the attackers from his 7-year-old son. The suspects were documented in a video and arrested.

Police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects. MADA teams evacuated the victim to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Six suspects were arrested after a man was attacked outside a supermarket in Eilat, in an incident documented by security cameras. The police claim that everyone participated in the assault, while defense attorneys raise other versions; the detention of four of them was extended.

A man about 45 years old was critically wounded by gunfire at a gas station near the Caesarea interchange; his death was pronounced at the hospital. A manhunt for the suspects who fled is underway; the background is believed to be criminal.

Data from the education system ahead of the 2026/27 school year reveals that every seventh student is eligible for special services. Many parents are debating which tests are required before moving to school. Experts map out the existing diagnoses and explain who to contact.

A revolution in the Ketubah: The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has for the first time set a uniform threshold for amounts recorded at wedding ceremonies — between 36,000 and 360,000 shekels, addressing cases of excessive sums that grooms cannot realistically meet.

Tel Aviv police have arrested a 14-year-old from central Israel suspected of extorting money and clothing from peers on TikTok in exchange for physical "protection". The case came to light after parents of one victim discovered incriminating messages and filed a police report.

The mother, whose son is sedated and on a ventilator in the hospital following a serious accident, warned parents: "In our home, electric bicycles were strictly forbidden, but social pressure won in a single moment. There is not enough enforcement and we cannot be there every second."

According to the indictment, Shaulov drove recklessly while traveling on Herzl Street in Tel Aviv and entered an intersection despite a red light. As a result, he blocked the path of another vehicle, leading to an accident in which the driver of the other vehicle and a passenger with him were injured.

Police officers from the Be'er Sheva station arrested a suspect who was driving without a driver's license for the sixth time and while under a driving ban for the fifth time. The suspect fled contrary to police instructions. A severe indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against the driver.

About a month and a half after the accident in Tel Aviv, an indictment was filed against singer Sasson Shaulov. The investigation revealed that he entered the intersection on a red light and collided with a vehicle carrying three young men.

Police suspect that the struggle between the Musli and Jarushi organizations has turned into cross-sector alliances: the son of Yusef Hariri was arrested on suspicion of supplying grenades, and the Tel Aviv Central Unit claims that evidence has been gathered linking the involved parties.