Society

Is the State of Israel retreating from the policy it set for itself to combat prostitution? Five years after the entry into force of the Prohibition of Consumption of Prostitution Law, a report by the Knesset Research and Information Center raises troubling questions.

A huge drama behind the scenes of Maccabi Tel Aviv: the main sponsor sent a sharp warning letter and threatens to take legal action following a planned move that he claims was intended to deprive him of purchasing the club's shares.

Police officers who arrived to search for illegal weapons encountered fire in an open area. In the footage from body cameras, the calls can be heard: "Shooting! Shooting!", "Take cover" and "We are engaged in an exchange of fire". A suspect was arrested and a weapon was seized.

First publication: The senior official, who was the right hand of the outgoing head of the PID, has requested to end her role and move to the appeals department of the State Attorney's Office — while the handling of the case involving Itamar Ben Gvir's associates has not yet concluded. "There is no connection to the handling of the case," the State Attorney's Office claimed.

The investigation into the murder of Eldar Dayan continues: The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court has extended the detention of suspects Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz until August 19. This marks the fifth extension of their detention since late July.

A 41-year-old Tel Aviv resident is accused of approaching a combat soldier on leave and asking for a loan, claiming he had been in an accident. When the soldier withdrew money from an ATM, the defendant snatched thousands of shekels from his hands and fled. The soldier did not give up, started a foot chase, endured threats and an assault at the entrance to a bus, until the police arrived at the...

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a resident of Tamra at a bicycle repair shop and fleeing the scene. The getaway vehicle was located in Haifa, and drugs not intended for personal use were seized during a search of the suspect's home.

Lior Tadla Salomon, a former senior official at the Population and Immigration Authority's "Ethiopian Desk," demanded sexual favors from women in his community in exchange for assistance with status and visa issues. Convicted of bribery and invasion of privacy, he has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and permanently barred from civil service.

What began as a murder charge ended in a conviction for causing death with diminished responsibility and a ten-year prison sentence. Adv. Ofer Bartal recounts the circumstances that led to the shooting, why he believes the case was on the verge of self-defense, and the pardon request currently being filed.

After the murder of Benny Shlomo, the financial operative took the lead. Nagar's controversial move — a reconciliation with his sworn enemies from the Lavi family — turned members of his own crime organization against him, as they refuse to accept his authority.

Most of the abuse occurred in the victim's home or in a familiar environment. The most common form of abuse is contact under clothing. Yael Stern-Gordon, CEO of the "Beit LeKol Yeled" organization, said: "Sexual abuse of minors happens everywhere and in all layers of the population."

According to data from the "Beit LeKol Yeled" organization for 2025, only 10% of the children and teenagers treated were abused by a stranger, compared to 50% who were abused within the family and 35% by another known person. The home was the most common place where the abuse occurred.

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against two teenagers from Be'er Sheva who allegedly stalked an elderly couple, attacked them, and stole a handbag. The victim was knocked down and dragged along the ground while trying to protect her belongings.

Judge Milton Lívio Lemos Sales was documented in shorts, smoking and drinking wine directly from the bottle during an online hearing. He was suspended from his position and banned from entering court premises, later claiming: 'They are slandering me'.

A confrontation occurred on Wednesday in Ashkelon between a municipal inspector and a young man during routine enforcement activities. Following the circulation of footage on social media, police have launched a search for the suspect, and the municipality has announced an investigation into the inspector's conduct.

During a joint enforcement operation in Haifa, eight cats kept in poor conditions were rescued. Upon entering the apartment, inspectors also discovered two children with special needs living in severe sanitary neglect.

The former Knesset member comes to the defense of the well-known ice cream chain in the shadow of a 350 million shekel class-action lawsuit, and sharply attacks the reports: "The economic press has already held a trial and convicted."

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged that an Apple store manager in Virginia made antisemitic remarks and refused to accommodate an employee's Shabbat observance. Apple denied the allegations but agreed to a settlement.

According to a report by i24NEWS, the Central District Attorney reached an agreement with Yonatan Urich for nine months of community service in the "Bild affair." While the Attorney General supported the plea deal, State Attorney Amit Aisman strongly opposed it and vetoed the move, causing the negotiations to collapse.

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against the four HMOs, alleging improper preference for large families. The court determined that there is a reasonable chance the lawsuit will be decided in favor of the group members. The HMOs may be required to cancel the discounted family rate.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, and Leumit regarding the exemption from supplementary insurance payments for families with four or more children. The court noted significant challenges regarding potential retroactive financial compensation.

The investigation has been transferred to the Lahav 433 unit by order of the Police Commissioner. Authorities are checking the possibility that the mother and daughter packed their belongings, checked out of their hotel on Saturday morning, and left of their own volition. They were last seen near a train station.

Tension within Likud is peaking as the Supreme Court begins hearings on petitions filed by various candidates. This evening, the party will learn whether its long-running legal saga is nearing an end or if the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming primaries will continue.

This evening (Wednesday) we published new details regarding the solving of the murder case of Muhammad Mahamid in Umm al-Fahm from January of this year. The investigation reveals that the victim was liquidated in a local bakery and that the motive was a blood feud and family honor.

We are releasing exclusive footage of the 'grenade war' that raged about a month ago during the violent conflict between the Musli and Jarushi crime organizations. The video shows two suspects from Lod and Modiin carrying out attacks in Rishon LeZion, Netanya, and Ramat Gan before being caught by police.

The conversation between the friend of the late Binyahu Razi and Magen David Adom after he was stabbed has reached "Maariv". In the conversation, the dispatcher tried to assist him. Additionally, a photo of Agam Tsarfi was published from a video call immediately after the murder.

Due to grave concerns over a management vacuum and harm to thousands of employees and creators, members of the broadcasting corporation's board have turned to the court with an urgent demand to prevent the organization's paralysis as early as this coming November.

Eldar Dayan was laid to rest on Tuesday, and his family is still struggling to process his death. Family members are furious at a police investigator who accompanied the case, claiming she told them there was a "98% chance he is alive," and declare: "We will make sure she pays."

Israel Police arrested a 70-year-old imam from Hebron suspected of inciting terrorism on social media. The arrest took place while thousands of worshipers were visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs.

A month after the arson attack in central Israel, police have arrested two 18-year-old residents of Rehovot. Security footage shows a masked suspect pouring flammable liquid at the restaurant entrance before fleeing with an accomplice on an electric scooter.

The Labor Court made a decision in favor of couriers and hourly workers employed over the last seven years, setting new rules regarding overtime pay, bonuses, and Sabbath work compensation.

Smiling and placing a hand on her face: The former partner of Benyahu Razi was documented in a video call in footage obtained by ynet. Before the murder, the group arrived at a 'Nutella' branch, were summoned to the home of the defendant Linor Sasson, and there they equipped themselves with knives. This is how the main defendant responded to the investigator's questions.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters, demonstrating against the arrest of a draft dodger, blocked Highway 4 and caused massive traffic jams. They distributed yellow stars with the word 'Haredi' and compared military service to death in Nazi extermination camps, drawing sharp condemnation from the political establishment.

899 days after Eynat Kasau disappeared from the absorption center in Safed, her family held a protest outside the Shin Bet offices, demanding the agency join the search efforts. Her father addressed a personal letter to the head of the Shin Bet, pleading for assistance.

Enforcement operation in south Tel Aviv: The police updated today (Wednesday) that they carried out an enforcement operation last night at several locations suspected of illegal drug trafficking, alongside the issuance of numerous traffic tickets. As part of the activity, the forces raided a building on Shoken Street, seized many findings, and arrested a suspect who was transferred for further...

The Supreme Court rejected the petition in the Military Advocate General affair, ruling that there is no cause to intervene in the conduct of the investigation or to prevent the State Attorney from deciding on the case. It was further determined that Justice Minister Yariv Levin should not be given additional time to appoint an external supervisor.

Following a grenade explosion in a Bat Yam residential building, police arrested three suspects in Ashdod. Investigators have linked them to serious charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime and negligent storage of hazardous materials.

The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice (HCJ), rejected a petition regarding the investigation into the leak of materials in the Sde Teiman affair. The judges unanimously ruled that the court should not dictate investigative methods to the police, and the majority allowed the State Attorney to resume his involvement in the case.

A couple from Ashdod arrived at the woman's father's house after he stopped answering calls and found him with a man who, according to the indictment, was attempting to defraud him of 80,000 shekels. The investigation uncovered three additional cases, and the prosecution has filed an indictment with a request for detention.

The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice (Bagatz), has decided to move to this evening (Wednesday) the hearing on the petition regarding the change in Likud primary rules and the possibility for Knesset members and ministers to run in district slots as well. The hearing, which was scheduled for tomorrow, will take place today at 21:00 before a panel of the Supreme Court. The...