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Aug 20, 2026
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.

18:56Walla
15 and 16-year-olds charged with stabbing 14-year-old boy on soccer field
Crime

15 and 16-year-olds charged with stabbing 14-year-old boy on soccer field

Two brothers are charged with a severe assault on a teenager at a soccer field in Yafa, near Nazareth. According to the indictment, they arrived equipped with a knife, brass knuckles, and tear gas, and one of them stabbed the teenager in the neck and back. After the attack, the two hid for about two weeks. The teenager currently uses a wheelchair and suffers from paralysis on the left side of his...

18:49ICE
Significant Changes at Israel Railways: Stations to Close Temporarily
Local News

Significant Changes at Israel Railways: Stations to Close Temporarily

Due to extensive infrastructure works starting next weekend, train traffic in the south will be significantly altered and central lines will be shortened. Find out which stations will be closed and how shuttle services will operate.

18:24Now14
While Europe Burns: Scotland Becomes the Ultimate Coolcation Destination
Travel

While Europe Burns: Scotland Becomes the Ultimate Coolcation Destination

As extreme heat waves shatter records across Europe and parts of the UK, Scotland is emerging as a top destination for travelers seeking relief. The growing 'Coolcations' trend is driving significant interest in cooler climates, as tourists prioritize comfort over traditional sun-soaked getaways.

18:21Now14
With the participation of Minister Strock: The Ariel movement celebrated the entry of the new coordinators
Religion

With the participation of Minister Strock: The Ariel movement celebrated the entry of the new coordinators

A festive appreciation evening was held on Wednesday in honor of the Ariel movement coordinators with the participation of the Minister of Settlements, movement rabbis, and national leadership. Ahead of the new activity year, the coordinators completed their training seminar in Neve Tzuf before taking up their roles leading thousands of students nationwide.

18:15Now14
The Supreme Court admitted: The government can close Galei Tzahal — so why was the decision overturned?
Crime

The Supreme Court admitted: The government can close Galei Tzahal — so why was the decision overturned?

The Supreme Court today (Thursday) unanimously overturned the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal, but within the ruling lies a significant determination: the three judges did not rule that the government exceeded its authority in the very decision to close the station. On the contrary, the court explicitly stated that the government is authorized to make such a decision.

18:09ICE
After 7 years: Max will pay 26.6 million shekels in compensation — who is eligible
Crime

After 7 years: Max will pay 26.6 million shekels in compensation — who is eligible

Following a prolonged legal battle that began back in 2019, a settlement agreement was submitted to the District Court, deciding that the company Max It Finance will compensate businesses. Which businesses will receive an automatic refund?

18:09Now14
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Crime

Supreme Court Overturns Government Decision to Close Galei Tzahal

The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice (Bagatz), today (Thursday) unanimously overturned the government's decision to close the Galei Tzahal radio station. The judges determined that the decision was based on improper considerations, specifically the dissatisfaction of officials with broadcast content that contradicted their political views.

Grenade transfer linked to Musli-Jarushi conflict: Umm al-Fahm resident arrested
Crime

Grenade transfer linked to Musli-Jarushi conflict: Umm al-Fahm resident arrested

The court extended the detention of 21-year-old Ahmad Hariri by one week on suspicion of handing over fragmentation grenades to another suspect. The defense challenged the detention, citing a lack of forensic evidence linking the suspect to the incident.

Nahariya Awarded National Education Prize for 2026 School Year
Education

Nahariya Awarded National Education Prize for 2026 School Year

A significant achievement for the municipal education system: Minister of Education Yoav Kisch informed Mayor Ronen Mareli of the city's win of the prestigious award. The judging committee commended the social-emotional support provided to students and teaching staff during the emergency and wartime period.

17:33Now14
Worshiper collapses, medic uses defibrillator to save his life
Health

Worshiper collapses, medic uses defibrillator to save his life

The Ichud Hatzalah spokesperson's office released dramatic footage from a Chabad synagogue in Kiryat Malachi, where Roni Nakash suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during prayer about a month and a half ago. Elandiv Tam, a volunteer medic who was praying at the scene, rushed to provide life-saving assistance.

17:33Now14
Gave the middle finger to a police car — and the police knocked on his door
Crime

Gave the middle finger to a police car — and the police knocked on his door

Following a video circulated on social media, in which a motorcyclist is seen passing a police car at high speed and giving it the middle finger, the suspect was arrested today, Thursday, and brought in for questioning.

Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents
Crime

Beaten with fists and kicks: two police officers charged with violent assault of Tel Sheva residents

According to the indictment, the officers conducted an unauthorized search and then beat and kicked the two residents. One of the defendants struck one of the complainants while wearing tactical gloves. Both required medical treatment.

17:13Now14
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Crime

Police launch manhunt following suspicious activity near Tel Arad

On Thursday, police launched a widespread manhunt in the Tel Arad area in the south following a citizen's report of suspicious activity. According to the report, two Land Cruiser vehicles carrying armed individuals were identified in the vicinity.

17:11Walla
Waited near a hotel in Tel Aviv and stabbed his ex-girlfriend's partner: indictment against a Holon resident
Crime

Waited near a hotel in Tel Aviv and stabbed his ex-girlfriend's partner: indictment against a Holon resident

According to the indictment, the defendant, in his 20s, arrived at the Royal Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv equipped with a sharp object, and subsequently stabbed the victim in the abdomen and hand, causing moderate injuries. The investigation indicates that the incident occurred against a romantic background, after the victim entered into a relationship with the defendant's ex-partner.

Ahead of winter: The drainage system meant to save Ayalon from flooding is without an operating budget
Local News

Ahead of winter: The drainage system meant to save Ayalon from flooding is without an operating budget

Sources involved in the "Floodplain" project at Ariel Sharon Park warn that the budget for the drainage system's maintenance has not been secured. The system is a critical component for preventing flooding in the Ayalon area.

17:03Maariv
Police Raid Apartment in Ramat HaSharon: Stun Grenades and Drugs Seized
Crime

Police Raid Apartment in Ramat HaSharon: Stun Grenades and Drugs Seized

Four military stun grenades and various types of drugs were discovered in a Ramat HaSharon apartment. A 43-year-old resident has been arrested, his detention extended until August 23, and the premises closed by administrative order for 30 days.

16:58Ynet
Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison
Crime

Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison

On the Indonesian resort island, which is particularly popular among Western tourists, they celebrate "Nyepi" every year, a holy day when beaches are emptied, the internet is disconnected, and everyone is required to stay indoors, keep quiet, and meditate. 26-year-old Lucian Andrin Zgraggen from Switzerland chose to go to the beach, take pictures, and mock the locals on Instagram.

16:48Now14
13 things that mentally strong people simply do not do
Health

13 things that mentally strong people simply do not do

We tend to think that mental strength is related to what a person does. He is persistent, deals with difficulties, and does not cut himself any slack. But according to psychotherapist Amy Morin, sometimes the best way to understand mental strength is precisely through the things that strong people do not do.

16:48Now14
Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport continues: Israir updates on delayed flights
Travel

Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport continues: Israir updates on delayed flights

Disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport continue to affect airline operations, and the Israir flight schedule has not yet returned to normal. The company reports that some flights continue to depart and land, but at the same time, a number of flights are on hold, and the entire schedule is currently affected by the disruptions at the airport.

Demolition order from 2006 not implemented, complex expanded: High Court rejects petition
Crime

Demolition order from 2006 not implemented, complex expanded: High Court rejects petition

A demolition order against a scrapyard in western Binyamin has remained on paper for nearly 20 years, with inspections revealing the site has actually grown. The High Court ruled that the state's enforcement actions do not justify judicial intervention. Regavim criticized the decision, stating the court has "made a mockery of the law."

16:30Walla
Legal precedent: Murder charge filed for the first time to prevent a witness from testifying
Crime

Legal precedent: Murder charge filed for the first time to prevent a witness from testifying

The indictment in the Buq'ata double murder case charges the defendants with the murder of a witness in a criminal proceeding to obstruct justice. The prosecution alleges the three defendants planned the assassination of Marwan Abu Shahin, a key witness in an extortion case. A private investigator at the scene was killed alongside him.

16:28Now14
Searching for the grandmother in the morgue: "Her phone is still sending messages"
Crime

Searching for the grandmother in the morgue: "Her phone is still sending messages"

Alisa Gudes, a 63-year-old grandmother from Brooklyn, has been missing in Las Vegas for about two weeks. The search has taken a mysterious turn as her phone continues to send messages to family members, prompting relatives to check hospitals and morgues, as reported by the "New York Post".

16:22Now14
On the way to politics? The unusual statement by "HaTzel" regarding his future
Crime

On the way to politics? The unusual statement by "HaTzel" regarding his future

Following his dismissal from police volunteer service, right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi, known as "HaTzel," hinted at his future plans. "When they see me in a suit, they will miss the days I was in uniform," he stated, amid an ongoing investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) into allegations of breach of trust.

16:10Now14
Lowering the flames: Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's message to IDF soldiers
Religion

Lowering the flames: Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's message to IDF soldiers

After a long period during which tensions between Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and the IDF over the issue of Haredi conscription repeatedly made headlines, the Shas party managed to lower the flames today. The former Chief Rabbi published a particularly conciliatory message toward IDF soldiers, blessed them, and defined them as "messengers of the Almighty to protect the people of Israel."

16:05Maariv
District judge recommended a lawyer in a WhatsApp group — Ombudsman Asher Cola intervened
Crime

District judge recommended a lawyer in a WhatsApp group — Ombudsman Asher Cola intervened

Ombudsman for the Judiciary Asher Cola found complaints against Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen justified due to her activity in the 'Israel Women's Network' WhatsApp forum and her recommendation of a lawyer appearing before her, but determined that there was no room for disciplinary proceedings.

16:05Maariv
Convicted and banned from leaving the country, man swims to Jordan
Crime

Convicted and banned from leaving the country, man swims to Jordan

After being denied exit to Jordan at the Rabin crossing, Yuri Komer from Ashdod entered the sea and swam to Aqaba, evading Israeli surveillance. He was found with a large sum of cash, though he claims he was swept away by the current.

"Police are holding suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan as hostages"
Crime

"Police are holding suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan as hostages"

The court extended the detention of five murder suspects by five days. Their lawyers expressed outrage at the police's conduct and demanded their release, but the judge granted the police's request.

16:00Mako
"There are decisions that must be made in the ER within seconds, and their meaning is the difference between life and death"
Health

"There are decisions that must be made in the ER within seconds, and their meaning is the difference between life and death"

The dramatic moment when doctors debated whether to extract a bullet from a soldier's chest that was endangering him; the gut feeling of the doctor who saved the child and the split-second decision that allowed the family to say goodbye: work in ER departments in Israel requires doctors to make quick decisions during times of load and stress. We spoke with some of the senior doctors in the country...

15:56Globes
Prepare for Stormy Days at Ben Gurion Airport: Which Passengers Should Be Especially Worried?
Travel

Prepare for Stormy Days at Ben Gurion Airport: Which Passengers Should Be Especially Worried?

The halt of flights at Ben Gurion Airport at the peak of the summer season may have ended, but the disruptions are far from over. Who will suffer, and why are charter flights and low-cost carriers at higher risk of cancellations?

Suspicion did not strengthen: Yossi Musli released to full house arrest
Crime

Suspicion did not strengthen: Yossi Musli released to full house arrest

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court rejected the police's request to extend Yossi Musli's detention by 11 days and ordered his release to his home in Savyon. The judge determined that the new evidence does not strengthen the suspicion against him, while his defense attorneys argued that the police lack sufficient evidence to justify continued detention.

15:47Walla
"Deviation from expected restraint": Ombudsman rules complaints against District Court judge justified
Crime

"Deviation from expected restraint": Ombudsman rules complaints against District Court judge justified

Complaints were filed against Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen for active membership in a WhatsApp group of the Israel Women's Network, including posting an advertisement on her behalf and recommending a lawyer who appears before her. Although the complaints were found to be justified, the Ombudsman emphasized that the flaws found do not justify taking disciplinary action.

15:41Globes
Spouse failed to disclose assets in prenuptial agreement: Court ruling
Crime

Spouse failed to disclose assets in prenuptial agreement: Court ruling

A couple signed a prenuptial agreement establishing separation of property. The wife later sought to cancel it after discovering her husband had concealed assets. The court issued a ruling and provided guidance on how to protect against asset concealment in marital agreements.

15:40Now14
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Crime

Explosion at Neot Hovav Factory: Work Area Closed, 3 Workers Injured

Three workers were injured in moderate to serious condition following an explosion of defense-related waste at the Ecosol factory in Neot Hovav. The Ministry of Labor has launched an investigation and closed the work areas at both the site of the explosion and the supplier factory in the north.

Motorcyclist killed in accident on Highway 471, near Ono interchange
Crime

Motorcyclist killed in accident on Highway 471, near Ono interchange

A motorcyclist in his 60s was killed this afternoon after a collision with a vehicle on Highway 471 near the Ono interchange. MADA paramedics were unable to save his life despite resuscitation efforts.

15:39ICE
Ministry of Health warns: Do not eat these meat, chicken, and fish products
Health

Ministry of Health warns: Do not eat these meat, chicken, and fish products

During an inspection at a butcher shop, severe deficiencies were discovered, including the sale of expired products and the illegal freezing of fresh meat. The Ministry of Health calls on customers to dispose of the products immediately.

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