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Aug 21, 2026
18:34Walla
"Two teenagers are beating a child - maybe there's a knife": The incident in Netanya where a 15-year-old was arrested and claimed discrimination
Crime

"Two teenagers are beating a child - maybe there's a knife": The incident in Netanya where a 15-year-old was arrested and claimed discrimination

A citizen who noticed a fight in a Netanya industrial zone called the police, fearing the teenagers might be armed. Officers arrested a 15-year-old who refused to identify himself and accused them of discrimination, though he claimed the fight was just a joke.

18:31Ynet
4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem
Crime

4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem

Four-year-old Shaker Jindi was found in a locked vehicle. Despite resuscitation efforts, his death was pronounced at Al-Makassed Hospital. The parents and a relative have been detained for questioning. A disturbance broke out outside the hospital as relatives attempted to prevent the transfer of the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

18:22Now14
Tragedy in Jerusalem: 4-year-old dies after being in a locked car, investigation opened
Crime

Tragedy in Jerusalem: 4-year-old dies after being in a locked car, investigation opened

Jerusalem District police officers opened an investigation today, Friday, into the circumstances of the death of a child about 4 years old in East Jerusalem. According to the police, the child was evacuated to the hospital while undergoing resuscitation efforts, but doctors there were forced to pronounce his death. As part of the initial examination, the family stated that he was found after...

16:17Now14
More than two years less: The daily habit linked to a shorter life expectancy
Health

More than two years less: The daily habit linked to a shorter life expectancy

A new study published in the scientific journal "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition" raises the possibility that the time we start and finish eating during the day is linked to health and life expectancy. The researchers examined data from more than 31,000 Americans aged 40 and over and found that the later the first meal was, the higher the risk of death.

Development in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's death: The footage that may clear his friends of murder
Crime

Development in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's death: The footage that may clear his friends of murder

New evidence examined by the police shows Eldar Dayan bruised in a convenience store after a fight, and strengthens the claim of his two friends that he died of a brain hemorrhage as a result of the blows he sustained. The findings may lead to a change in the suspicions against the five young men involved in the brawl. The detention of all suspects has been extended until Monday, and any further...

14:38ICE
Rani Rahav cries out for help: "Save, save!!!"
Local News

Rani Rahav cries out for help: "Save, save!!!"

More than 900 days after the disappearance of Haimnot Kasau from Safed, her family is launching a crowdfunding campaign to increase the reward for information leading to her discovery. Public relations expert Rani Rahav has joined the cause with a sharp plea.

Weapons and drugs from the air: A network that imported drones from China for criminal organizations has been exposed
Crime

Weapons and drugs from the air: A network that imported drones from China for criminal organizations has been exposed

A joint investigation by Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority has led to the exposure of an infrastructure for importing drones from China, which were transferred to criminal elements. According to the suspicion, the owner of a security company from Ashkelon and two employees imported dozens of shipments while committing tax offenses and money laundering. Forces raided the warehouse, arrested the...

13:52Now14
Serious suspicion: Man impersonated a teenager on social media and harmed dozens of minors
Crime

Serious suspicion: Man impersonated a teenager on social media and harmed dozens of minors

Unit 105 of Lahav 433 is investigating a resident of central Israel in his 40s, suspected of committing serious offenses, including rape of a minor, indecent acts, and sexual harassment. The investigation began following a report from a 12-year-old girl, leading to the suspect's arrest and the extension of his detention by the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court.

12:32Now14
After being attacked over a shofar: A show of support at a restaurant in Savyon
Local News

After being attacked over a shofar: A show of support at a restaurant in Savyon

Activists from the Noam party arrived yesterday evening (Thursday) at the Torres Smokehouse restaurant in the G complex in Savyon, after the owner of the place was attacked following the blowing of a shofar. A support rally was held at the site, which included the recitation of Selichot, shofar blasts, and dancing to songs of faith.

Found without food and water — Border Police officers rescued a dog for a new life
Animals

Found without food and water — Border Police officers rescued a dog for a new life

During operational activity in the village of Al-Eizariya, forces heard whimpering and discovered a neglected dog inside a cage made of wooden planks. She was transferred for treatment, will receive vaccinations, and will stay in isolation to rule out diseases, after which she is expected to be put up for adoption.

Over 100 gamblers, slot machines, and drugs seized in police raids in Haifa and Kiryat Yam
Crime

Over 100 gamblers, slot machines, and drugs seized in police raids in Haifa and Kiryat Yam

Police detectives raided two gambling houses on HaMaklef Street, detained those present, and seized computer drives, cash, and documents. In a separate operation in Kiryat Yam, ketamine, 'dosa', and marijuana were found in a residential apartment, and a suspect was arrested.

11:25Walla
Eilat Retains Autism Services Following Successful Advocacy by "Oti" Association
Health

Eilat Retains Autism Services Following Successful Advocacy by "Oti" Association

Following a funding dispute with the Ministry of Health, the "Oti" association will continue providing developmental medical care in Eilat's kindergartens for the upcoming school year. This outcome spares families from long waits, travel, and the burden of private therapy costs.

10:58Maariv
Exclusive | After more than 900 days: The Haymanot Kasau family launches a crowdfunding campaign to increase the reward
Local News

Exclusive | After more than 900 days: The Haymanot Kasau family launches a crowdfunding campaign to increase the reward

It has become known to Maariv that the association for Haymanot has launched a crowdfunding campaign titled "Bringing Haymanot Home." According to the campaign page, the funds are intended to finance the continuation of the searches, increase the monetary reward, and continue the public struggle.

10:14N12
Murder in Beit Shemesh: New details on suspect Liel Ifergan
Crime

Murder in Beit Shemesh: New details on suspect Liel Ifergan

The police investigation, previously under a gag order, reveals that Ifergan arrived at the scene hours before the tragedy. Authorities suspect he stabbed two children playing in a backyard pool. The suspect's detention has been extended by four days.

10:02Walla
From Iran to New York, and now to Ra'anana: Why did the affluent community leave everything just now?
Local News

From Iran to New York, and now to Ra'anana: Why did the affluent community leave everything just now?

Prosperous careers, a closed community, and luxurious villas: families of Iranian descent who left a comfortable life in New York to settle in Ra'anana. "October 7th turned 'someday' into 'now'."

09:47Now14
Due to disruptions: El Al flight cancelled at the last minute while passengers were on board
Local News

Due to disruptions: El Al flight cancelled at the last minute while passengers were on board

The chaos at Ben Gurion Airport continues to affect international flights. An El Al flight from New York, scheduled for Friday morning, was cancelled after boarding due to concerns that the flight would arrive in Israel during the Sabbath.

07:38Mako
Brain-eating amoeba: what is important to know about the risk in the Israeli summer
Health

Brain-eating amoeba: what is important to know about the risk in the Israeli summer

The rare amoeba loves heat and humidity, and can develop in natural environments such as lakes and springs. An expert explains how it works, what allows it to thrive in fresh water, and what simple safety rules can reduce the risk without giving up safe water recreation.

Suspicion of murder near Arraba: 31-year-old man found dead
Crime

Suspicion of murder near Arraba: 31-year-old man found dead

MADA teams summoned to the scene found the man unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, and suffering from a penetrating injury. MADA paramedic: "The injury was too critical and we had no choice but to pronounce him dead."

06:39ICE
National Insurance Institute Denies Benefits: Court Ruling Details
Health

National Insurance Institute Denies Benefits: Court Ruling Details

A technician sought to have his back and neck injuries recognized as work-related due to heavy lifting. The Labor Court rejected the claim, clarifying the requirements for the micro-trauma theory.

06:01Maariv
"If she were white, they would have found her": The Kassau family opens up
Local News

"If she were white, they would have found her": The Kassau family opens up

More than 900 days after Haymonot Kassau disappeared in Safed, her father and sister break their silence, harshly criticizing the authorities and claiming that if she were a white girl, the state would have turned the world upside down to find her.

06:00N12
The boy who disappeared in Texas – and returned as a 23-year-old French impostor
Crime

The boy who disappeared in Texas – and returned as a 23-year-old French impostor

Nicholas Barclay was 13 when he disappeared from San Antonio in 1994. Three years later, news arrived that he had been found in Spain after escaping a child trafficking ring. However, his return sparked immediate doubts about his identity, leading to a shocking revelation.

Cyclospora Outbreak in the US Linked to Contaminated Lettuce
Health

Cyclospora Outbreak in the US Linked to Contaminated Lettuce

US health authorities are reporting a record number of cyclospora infections. With approximately 15,700 confirmed cases, two deaths, and hundreds hospitalized, the outbreak has been traced back to Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce, which has since been recalled.

Robbed and brutally stabbed: two students suspected of murdering school principal
Crime

Robbed and brutally stabbed: two students suspected of murdering school principal

Two 15-year-old youths were arrested in India on suspicion of stabbing a 35-year-old principal to death during a robbery that went wrong at her home. In her final moments, she whispered "Babu" to her aunt during a phone call — a common term of endearment for a student — thereby leading police to advance the investigation and arrest the boys.

00:50Now14
Common Arthritis Drug Found to Stimulate Hair Regrowth
Health

Common Arthritis Drug Found to Stimulate Hair Regrowth

A new study reveals that a solution for severe hair loss may be found in arthritis medication. Researchers discovered that baricitinib, known by the trade name Olumiant, can trigger significant hair growth in patients suffering from alopecia areata.

Aug 20, 2026
22:16ICE
The Rabbi who revealed a shocking confession: "He tried to press against me. It happened at age 10"
Religion

The Rabbi who revealed a shocking confession: "He tried to press against me. It happened at age 10"

The Chief Rabbi of Safed reveals for the first time the personal trauma that shaped his life and his struggle, and tells of the frightening moment he was saved from an attempted assault by a stranger in his childhood.

21:57Ynet
Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint
Crime

Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint

Violetta, ex-wife of businessman Alex Scler and partner of private investigator Zvika Naveh, complained that two Israelis followed them to Europe and planted tracking devices in their luggage. Scler was interrogated under caution and denies the allegations.

21:51Maariv
From the Aleppo community in New York to a home in Ra'anana: 17 immigrants of Syrian descent arrived in Israel today
Local News

From the Aleppo community in New York to a home in Ra'anana: 17 immigrants of Syrian descent arrived in Israel today

Three families from the Syrian-Jewish community in the United States landed this morning in Israel and immigrated together as a group of 17, including 11 children; the families will settle in Ra'anana, and additional families from the community are expected to arrive next week.

21:44Walla
"Torture and abuse - a cruel policy": B'Tselem organization is outraged by the arrest of a doctor from Ramallah
Crime

"Torture and abuse - a cruel policy": B'Tselem organization is outraged by the arrest of a doctor from Ramallah

Israeli forces raided the home of Dr. Dima Amin due to the publication of over one hundred posts, for which she is suspected of harming state security. Her family members were unable to locate her for about 30 hours and did not know where she was being held or what her condition was - and only later did it emerge that she had suffered a cardiac event during her arrest.

Haredi hikers stranded in the Alps and billed 30,000 euros for rescue
Travel

Haredi hikers stranded in the Alps and billed 30,000 euros for rescue

Three families of Jews from across Europe and the USA went on a trip in Austria and strayed from the path into dangerous terrain. Authorities were forced to rescue the hikers who had not planned the trip well, and one of the rescuers estimated that the cost would amount to tens of thousands of euros.

20:34Now14
Violent incident in Jerusalem: 28-year-old man seriously injured
Crime

Violent incident in Jerusalem: 28-year-old man seriously injured

A 28-year-old man was seriously injured this evening, Thursday, in a violent incident on Al-Mamoun Street in Jerusalem. United Hatzalah teams provided initial medical treatment at the scene and evacuated him to Shaare Zedek Hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition.

20:30Maariv
After claiming "I was never violent": Developments in the investigation of singer Ofek Adank
Crime

After claiming "I was never violent": Developments in the investigation of singer Ofek Adank

About two weeks after being questioned following a complaint by his former partner, the police announced that the investigation file against Ofek Adank will be transferred to the State Attorney's Office. The singer denied violence, and his former partner replied: "The truth does not need noise."

20:23Walla
Was the suspect not at the scene? Developments in the Shay Yorkevich murder investigation
Crime

Was the suspect not at the scene? Developments in the Shay Yorkevich murder investigation

Six months after the murder in the Hatikva neighborhood, 39-year-old Israel Ohana from Bat Yam was arrested on suspicion of murdering Shay Yorkevich and attempting to murder Muhammad Masarwa. His attorney claims he was under house arrest at the time, but police maintain he was involved. The judge extended his detention by four days, demanding that investigators strengthen their evidence.

20:15ICE
The niece of Shalom and Meni Assayag breaks down in tears: "It's a wound that doesn't heal"
Education

The niece of Shalom and Meni Assayag breaks down in tears: "It's a wound that doesn't heal"

Dr. Keren Assayag, niece of Shalom and Meni Assayag, was a guest on the i24NEWS channel and tearfully revealed the shocking treatment she received at an academic institution due to her political positions: "It's a wound that doesn't really heal."

20:03Now14
Health Alert: Popular Beverage Brands May Pose Serious Risks
Health

Health Alert: Popular Beverage Brands May Pose Serious Risks

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against consuming Njoy and Joicy soft drinks. The move follows the discovery of an unlicensed production facility in Tira operating under severe sanitary violations.

19:37Now14
"High Court saved Channel 14 from closure this evening"
Crime

"High Court saved Channel 14 from closure this evening"

The High Court's ruling against the government's decision to close the Galei Tzahal radio station sparked a surprising reaction this Thursday. Program host Noam Amir commented on the verdict with irony.

19:36Walla
Shocking details: blood spatter on the ceiling in brother's murder case
Crime

Shocking details: blood spatter on the ceiling in brother's murder case

The Hadera Magistrate's Court has extended the detention of Ohad Arad, suspected of murdering his brother Asa, for the fifth time. The judge ruled that the suspicion against him has reached a "very high intensity."

19:36Walla
Ran over sheep and attacked the shepherd: young man from Beitar Illit indicted
Crime

Ran over sheep and attacked the shepherd: young man from Beitar Illit indicted

Yedidya Kaufman, a resident of Beitar Illit born in 2005, is accused of a series of violent crimes in the Samaria region. According to the indictment, he drove an off-road vehicle toward a Palestinian shepherd's flock, ran over a pregnant sheep and injured another, and subsequently attacked the shepherd. In other incidents, he is accused of attacking activists and trespassing.

19:27Now14
56 years later: Germany solves terror attack that killed 7 Holocaust survivors
Crime

56 years later: Germany solves terror attack that killed 7 Holocaust survivors

German investigators announced on Thursday that they have identified the arsonist behind the 1970 antisemitic attack at a Munich Jewish community center. Seven Holocaust survivors were killed in the blaze. The suspect, a 25-year-old neo-Nazi, passed away in 2020.

19:15Globes
Snack, yogurt or powder: how protein became the new nutrition star
Health

Snack, yogurt or powder: how protein became the new nutrition star

The food industry is flooding the shelves with products that promise more protein, and the trend has already reached even donuts. How did it take over the nutritional discourse, and do we really need so much? Experts break down some myths and distinguish between a marketing trend and a healthy menu.

19:04Globes
Exactly the news that foreign airlines did not want to hear
Travel

Exactly the news that foreign airlines did not want to hear

What the crisis at Ben Gurion Airport will do to foreign companies. A suspicion of a new affair at Assuta. And the change in the company Federer is invested in. A spotlight on several matters on the agenda.

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