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The well-known PR expert launched a sharp and unprecedented attack on social media, against the backdrop of the harsh diplomatic condemnation by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee against the rioters in the village of Kusra.

The municipality claims that the prominent Palestinian family — owners of the building that served the PLO and has been closed since 2001 by government order — did not pay property tax (arnona) between 2020 and 2025.

61-year-old Ilan Barak from Rishon LeZion and 44-year-old Aviv Vaknin from Bat Yam are accused of breaking into apartments in the city and stealing property worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

According to the indictment filed against Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, the latter inquired about the charges for burning down a shop and the length of prison sentences. The accusations state that the two set fire to the branch while an employee was inside.

As part of the murder investigation that has been ongoing for about two weeks, Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz, friends of the late Eldar Dayan, have taken a significant step they had avoided until now.

A resident of Givatayim is accused of exploiting the mailing of new credit cards to customers to steal them from mailboxes and request changes to their details. The cards were used for a series of cash withdrawals and purchases. While in custody, he continued to threaten: "When I get out of here, I will scam the whole country."

Thelma, who arrived from the Philippines, failed to provide a divorce document from a marriage 30 years ago, leading the state to refuse to regularize her status. Despite living in Israel for over 20 years with her Israeli partner and their 16-year-old daughter, Adi, the family faces separation as early as next week.

Three weeks after 31-year-old Avior Zaken stabbed an Indian caregiver to death, an indictment has been filed against him. The victim attempted to escape but collapsed from blood loss. The defendant falsely claimed the victim had committed suicide. The prosecutor stated: "The deceased met his death in a violent manner for no known motive."

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against 31-year-old Eilat resident Aviad Zaken for the intentional murder of his grandfather's caregiver, just six days after his release from prison.

A cleaning woman met at least once a month with a department head 24 years her senior in exchange for employment protection. At the end of a legal process, it was determined she would receive 650,000 shekels.

A Canadian resident selling an apartment in Ashkelon was unable to complete registration in time due to delays by the construction company. The buyers unilaterally cancelled the contract, but the court ruled they were in breach and ordered them to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation.

The situation in Copenhagen has spiraled out of control: following the vandalism and removal of the Benjamin Netanyahu statue, reports indicate that the statue of Vladimir Putin has been decapitated. The exhibit, intended to spark public debate, has turned into a focal point for intense hostility.

Following the indictments in the murder of Binyahu Razi, chilling details have emerged regarding the suspects' behavior, characterized by smiles, complete contempt, and a total lack of remorse.

The Court of Appeals temporarily lifted the freeze on the "secondary apartment tax," allowing New York to continue taxing luxury properties. President Donald Trump called to stop the move immediately: "We must prevent this disaster."

A 42-year-old woman in India died during a complex rescue operation after driving alone to practice for her license test. Investigators suspect she panicked and accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake.

A disturbance broke out this morning, Rosh Chodesh Elul, at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. A group of women attempted to hold a 'Reform minyan,' sparking an uproar among worshippers who viewed the act as a deliberate provocation.

After a confrontation involving a broken car window, singer Ofek Adank was questioned by police following a complaint from his ex-partner. Amid public outcry, the Dimona municipality has canceled his scheduled performance.

Investigators of the Binyahu Razi murder describe the shocking behavior of the suspects: smiles during interrogations, betting on prison sentences, and a complete lack of empathy. New details have also emerged regarding the interrogation of a policewoman who withheld information about her sister's involvement in the crime.

Yossi Havra hoped to choose the moment to tell his daughter Lin about her past. However, a word dropped by a classmate led her to the web, and from there to a chilling conversation he received from the teacher. Moments before the abusive caregiver is expected to request early release from prison, he reveals the anxiety attacks, the pointed questions of the 10-year-old who was then a toddler, and...

Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart empire, has largely avoided the corporate world, dedicating her life to art and philanthropy. From establishing the Crystal Bridges Museum to funding a medical school, she seeks to make essential services accessible to all. Her journey, however, has been marked by personal tragedies and complex challenges.

Salim Safia joined the Mandate police in 1943, and since then the uniform has become a family tradition: his son Ahmad served for 30 years, his grandson Adham followed him, his great-granddaughter Karin is already a police officer - and her sister will follow in her footsteps. 4 generations of a Muslim family tell about the choice to serve the country, and about the way to reduce crime in the Arab...

Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of the Microsoft founder, and her partner in the fashion venture Phia, are accused of involvement in a digital marketing fraud scheme. Internal messages revealed show that she was aware of the deception, and her sentence could reach up to 20 years in prison.

Police and the IDF operated on the outskirts of Hebron after receiving a report regarding a young woman living in a supported housing facility in Gush Dan who was forcibly taken by her family members in their vehicle.

Arjun Aravind was arrested in Massachusetts after police found him in his mother's car. The prosecution claims that before the deaths, he used ChatGPT to create stories "in the style of a gothic novel" about murdering his family members.

The man, about 50 years old, apparently suffered a medical event on Highway 651 near the Yam Junction. Rescue teams extracted him from the driver's cabin without a pulse or breathing and performed advanced resuscitation procedures that included eight electric shocks. The driver of the private car was lightly injured and the bus passengers were not harmed.

The Jerusalem team of the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) questioned a police investigation officer under caution on suspicion of sexually harassing and committing an indecent act against a woman who arrived at a police station to file a complaint. The officer was released under conditions of restricted access to police facilities and a no-contact order for 11 days. The...

Police officers from the Rahat station and National Guard fighters raided a residential complex in the city, where a kindergarten operates, and located an M-16 rifle hidden in a sandbox, alongside dozens of bullets and a magazine. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting and possession of weaponry.

A bus driver collapsed and lost consciousness while driving today, Thursday, causing a collision with a vehicle on Highway 651 near Yam Junction. MADA teams evacuated the 50-year-old man to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition while performing ongoing resuscitation efforts.

A federal judge ruled that insufficient evidence of institutional antisemitism at Harvard was presented. The lawsuit was filed as part of the Donald Trump administration's struggle against the university, after it froze 2.2 billion dollars in federal research grants, claiming the institution failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students.

The investigation into the disappearance of two Israelis in Vienna continues; contact was lost nearly a week ago, and there are no leads regarding their fate. "No line of investigation is ruled out," a senior police official stated, noting that many questions remain. A gag order on the case will be lifted as the situation clarifies.

Following the Supreme Court's decision allowing the State Attorney's Office to resume handling the Military Advocate General's case, legal sources indicate that the suspended Military Advocate General, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, is likely to receive a plea deal offer. She is expected to admit to the charges, effectively closing the case.

A maintenance worker attempted to retrieve a product stuck in a machine when a colleague activated it without warning. The incident resulted in the partial amputation of his finger. The Haifa Magistrate's Court rejected the company's claim of sole liability on the part of the employee, ruling that the lack of coordination is the employer's responsibility.

Drugs worth 11 million dollars were seized in a truck in Ecuador, and the packages featured the face of the Manchester City and Norway national team star. It turns out he is not the first to receive this dubious honor.

Two fans have filed a lawsuit against the Leaan ticket agency, Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, the Professional Football Leagues, and the Israel Football Association. They are demanding a refund of 2,725 shekels for tickets to the Tel Aviv derby, which was cancelled minutes before kickoff due to riots in the stands.

The murder of the lawyer in his office last week brought all the fears to the surface - and unfortunately, this is not an exceptional danger. A number of lawyers live under threats and physical attacks, some are afraid to speak. The risk is not reserved only for criminal lawyers - even a case in a family court or representation in a neighbor dispute can be violent: "Today they burned my office...

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was a guest on Lidor Admoni's new interview series on mako ahead of the elections. Bennett sharply criticized the Minister of National Security, presented crime statistics, and declared a frontal war on criminal organizations: "I am going to tear you apart."

Thailand's tourist police are investigating a claim that an Israeli family was expelled from Samui Exotic Park after the owner learned of their nationality. The family reports that a staff member assaulted the father in front of his children, and the owner subsequently posted a video featuring an Israeli flag alongside a shooting target.

A few weeks after fire was opened at his business, Awad Zbidat from Sakhnin received demands for payment of more than 200,000 shekels. He did not surrender to the extortion, but customers were afraid to come: "I worked day and night to build a future for myself and my wife."

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has petitioned the Supreme Court to block the appointment of Mahash leadership during the election period, citing concerns over political pressure on law enforcement.

The provocative AI video published by social activist Sheffi Paz against illegal migrants continues to cause a stir — this time outside of Israel. Paz announced earlier today (Thursday) that she received a notification from the X network stating that following a legal complaint, the video was permanently blocked for viewing in all European Union countries.