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90-year-old woman left without electricity in her home for several days: "This is a life-threatening danger"
According to the family, moisture originating from the neighbor's apartment penetrated the infrastructure and led to the power cut. The elderly woman, who deals with diabetes and moves with a walker, was left without a refrigerator and air conditioning. Her son: "I just want my mother to live with dignity." The neighbor: "The issue is being handled and was never neglected."

After two months of protests and vandalism: "Ba-Smita" cafe in Jerusalem to close on Saturdays
Bags of feces, glue in locks, and barriers: the Haredi struggle against the city-center cafe has forced management to close on weekends. "Our identity does not allow us to be a focal point for friction," they stated. Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz called it a victory for violence, while Benny Gantz described it as a loss for the moderate majority.

Defense Minister's name on Rehovot lion statue sparks public outcry
A sign placed next to a lion statue in Rehovot, made from rocket debris, was removed following backlash over the inclusion of Defense Minister Israel Katz and Mayor Matan Dil's names. Residents, opposition members, and the artist himself criticized the move during the election period.

Inside the butcher shop, next to tons of meat: weapons and hundreds of bullets seized
The fight against crime in the city of Rahat continues: large quantities of weapons were seized in a butcher shop. Four residents of the city were arrested and taken for questioning. This incident joins a series of weapon seizures in recent days in the south and in Rahat in particular.

Elia Cohen and Ziv Avod against the Boom Festival: "Israelis who buy a ticket are funding the people who murdered my friends"
Hostage survivor Elia Cohen and his wife, Nova survivor Ziv Avod, are furious at Israelis who choose to travel to the BOOM trance festival, which announced a donation for humanitarian aid in Gaza: "Everything goes to Hamas, whoever buys a ticket is funding murder."

Worms found in 96% of fish tested, some of them exactly in the part we eat
Sushi, sashimi, and canned food lovers might find it hard to digest the following findings: a new study published in the scientific journal Ocean and Coastal Research reveals that one of the most common and best-selling tuna species in the world is swimming while infested with parasitic worms. A team of researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil analyzed 53 tuna...

They tied up a 78-year-old woman and dragged her to the basement: Prosecution demands harsher sentences
Almost 20 months after the violent robbery in Ramat Gan, the prosecution is appealing the sentences of Jassan Rimawi and Mahmoud Al-Masri. The two were sentenced to 71 and 70 months in prison, but the state argues these terms are too lenient given the severity of the crime.

Shooting and chase in Petah Tikva: Car thieves rammed a patrol car and civilian vehicles
Detectives from the Petah Tikva station intercepted a car theft, leading to a high-speed chase. The suspects rammed a police vehicle and civilian cars before officers fired at their tires. Two suspects were arrested.

Following Walla report: Indictment filed against man who threatened passersby and choked a 66-year-old in Tel Aviv
After Andy Spitzer revealed on Walla how he was attacked during his shift, an indictment was filed: a resident of Kiryat Gat in his 30s is accused of threatening passersby to obtain their phones, using a stick from a bin to assault them, and choking Spitzer until the phone fell from his hands.

Worked on TAMA project and sexually assaulted a young woman in Jaffa: indictment against illegal resident from Nablus
Bilal Saka worked as an electrician on a project in the city. Two weeks ago, he entered the young woman's room and began sexually assaulting her until she woke up and screamed. The Prosecution: "His audacity is indescribable."

3 former players suspected of match-fixing in the women's football Premier League
Officers from the Lahav 433 unit arrested three former players suspected of operating a match-fixing and illegal betting scheme in the women's Premier League.

10-year-old Yaali struggles to testify; kidnapping suspect to remain in custody
The court extended the suspect's detention by 6 days, determining that the suspicion against him remains strong. The interrogation of the kidnapped child was stopped midway due to the difficulty of reconstructing the event, and police noted that it has not yet been decided whether the suspect harmed him. Yaali was located early in the morning in Bnei Brak with a young man from Jerusalem whom he...

Chasing the "perfect sleep"? It might actually be harming you
Smartwatches promised to help us sleep better, but experts warn that the attempt to achieve a "maximum sleep score" might actually harm us and create anxiety. Expert tips: how to really get a good night's sleep.

After a year: The fate of the principal suspected of hitting an 8-year-old boy has been decided
After more than a year of investigation into suspected violence, the case against the principal of a special education school in the center of the country has been closed. Her attorney, Adv. Nava Toledano Yehuda, stated that the closure of the case and the removal of suspicion are of great importance.

Corruption in Israeli football: suspicion of match-fixing, three suspects arrested
A covert investigation by Lahav 433 led to the arrest of three former players suspected of operating an organized betting mechanism and fixing matches in the women's Premier League in exchange for financial gain.

3 former players detained on suspicion of match-fixing in the women's football Premier League
The suspects are two former male football players and one former female football player from various leagues. According to the suspicion, the three operated a systematic mechanism to profit from illegal betting.

Fourth day without water: Netaim residents demand a solution
Despite official claims that the crisis is subsiding, residents of Netaim remain without water for the fourth consecutive day. Local officials and residents have criticized Mekorot's handling of the situation, citing a lack of effective action.

Israel leads in problematic social media usage: 16% of students are considered "addicted"
The Ministry of Health publishes new recommendations for dealing with increasing usage: no screens until age two, smartphone only from age 13, and social media from age 15. Moshe Bar Siman-Tov: "A critical impact on public health, mental health, and health in general."

Popular beach in Israel closed for swimming: Ministry of Health issues urgent warning
Exceptionally abnormal test results received this morning led to an immediate swimming ban at Beit Yanai beach, amid concerns over pollution also discovered in many streams across the country.

"I was preparing for the memorial and felt movements in my stomach": The moving birth of Miriam after the death of her daughter
A year after 15-year-old Emuna Yehudit Danino was killed in a car accident in the southern Hebron Hills, her mother Miriam gave birth to her sixth daughter. "It symbolizes continuity and faith in life, without ignoring the longing," she said. According to her, the baby is not a replacement: "We accompanied Emuna to the next world, and the baby to this world."

The white pickup trucks affair in Qusra: 19-year-old arrested on suspicion of involvement
The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the police and the Shin Bet and was transferred for interrogation. The police continue to collect evidence and make efforts to locate additional suspects who participated in the riots in the village. Later, the police are expected to request an extension of his detention.

Wolt courier pulled out scissors - bus driver lost his spleen
A dispute over road usage in Ramat Gan escalated into a violent confrontation with severe consequences. The accused fled the scene and was arrested only eight days later.

Flu vaccination campaign begins: when can you get vaccinated?
Vaccines will arrive gradually at clinics over the coming weeks. Health funds are calling on the public, especially high-risk populations, to get vaccinated as soon as the vaccines arrive. Last year, six children died from the virus.

Strangled a caregiver because he "received a mission to kill": Indictment against a Herzliya resident
The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment for aggravated assault against the attacker in Even Yehuda. During his interrogation, he claimed that parties threatened his family's lives and demanded he murder an elderly person, after having previously ordered him to decapitate a teddy bear and kill a rabbit. The state requests to keep him in custody until the end of proceedings and refer him for...

His name was linked to two cases that shocked the country: Atef Sabihi died in prison
Atef Sabihi, who was convicted in two of the most disturbing murder cases in Israel during the 80s, died today (Thursday) in prison after decades of incarceration. Sabihi served long prison sentences for his part in the murder of the teenager Dani Katz in Haifa in 1983, as well as for the kidnapping and murder of the discharged soldier Dafna Carmon in 1982. His death closes a central chapter in...

Suspicion of underage marriages in Yavne'el: 16 detained for questioning
Dozens of Northern District police officers raided several locations in Yavne'el, detaining 16 minors and adults suspected of involvement in illegal underage marriages.

Tax Authority: Crypto transactions worth millions of shekels lead to investigation
A suspect living abroad was detained upon arrival in Israel on suspicion of tax evasion and maintaining secret bank accounts in Russia. The court released him under restrictive conditions.

Murder of a child in Beit Shemesh: arrest of the suspected neighbor extended by two weeks
The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of stabbing 7-year-old Hillel Dadon to death and seriously wounding his cousin, has been extended by agreement until mid-September. Investigators continue to try and decipher the motive that led the young man to harm the children while they were playing in a pool in the house's yard.

Half a ton of cannabis: Police raided a warehouse and arrested a suspect
Proactive activity by detectives from the Tel Aviv station and intelligence information led to a raid in the Hevel Modi'in region. In addition, cocaine and 21,000 shekels in cash were seized. A 30-year-old suspect was taken for questioning and will be brought for a remand hearing.

European destination expands schedule: 3 flights a week from Tel Aviv
The line from Tel Aviv will operate three times a week on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a convenient flight schedule including early morning departures from Tel Aviv and return flights from Riga at night.

"Fire in the Eyes": A new preparatory program to increase the number of female firefighters
The Fire and Rescue Authority has launched the "Fire in the Eyes" pre-enlistment program to boost female representation in operational units. The program offers physical and mental training to help candidates pass the selection process. Reshef Yamit Aharon: "When I started, there were those who raised an eyebrow."

Crime and punishment: Business owners locked a man in a warehouse
Police in Hura rescued a man who had been tied up, handcuffed, and locked in a business warehouse by owners who suspected him of theft. Five suspects have been arrested.

Millions in crypto and accounts in Russia: The suspicion against a former Haifa resident
Leonid Lepshov, a former Haifa resident currently living mostly abroad, is suspected of selling and converting virtual currencies totaling approximately 2 million shekels and holding bank accounts in Russia without reporting them to the Tax Authority.

With the help of Loki the dog: Police uncovered a weapons cache in the Galilee
Proactive activity by YASAM Galilee fighters and the National Guard, with the assistance of a dog handler and a police dog, led to the discovery of a rifle, a handgun, and magazines. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested and taken for questioning.

Loaded pistol found during search: suspect arrested for murder
Police detectives arrested a Jaffa resident suspected of involvement in a deadly shooting on Leib ben Sara Street. A Sig Sauer pistol was seized during a search of his residence. The incident occurred Sunday when a motorcyclist opened fire on a parked car, killing one man and seriously wounding another.

Vehicle rolled into a wadi in the north: 4-year-old child and man in serious condition
Four people were injured in an accident on Route 89 near Ma'ilya. The man and the child are suffering from head injuries. A 35-year-old woman and a one-year-old baby were moderately injured. The four were evacuated to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

Holiday vacation at 25% discount: the surprising promotion from the Adam hotel chain
The Adam hotel chain is offering a 25% discount on stays in Tel Aviv and Eilat throughout September, including the Tishrei holidays, along with special accommodation and spa packages.

Bus driver filmed using phone and wedding convoy blocked road: enforcement operation in Jerusalem
Traffic police officers operated in the south and east of the capital. The driver was brought in for questioning after being filmed using a mobile phone while driving. Five delivery riders were fined, one driver is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, and two vehicles were taken off the road.

Ministry of Health issues urgent warning: Do not approach these streams
Following severe pollution discovered in water tests in the north of the country, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection are warning against entering several particularly popular tourist sites due to an immediate health risk.

From a Tel Aviv Apartment to Nationwide Distribution: 17 kg of Drugs Seized
Following a covert investigation, police from the Binyamin station raided an apartment and seized marijuana, hashish, and ketamine. Four suspects have been arrested, and three vehicles along with an electric bicycle used in the operation were confiscated.