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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...

The operators were detained in the Gulf of Eilat and their boating licenses were suspended for 30 days. One suspect refused testing, while breathalyzer tests for the other two revealed alcohol concentrations of 483 and 403 mcg.

During an operation in the village of Raa, Border Police officers from Judea and Samaria, together with inspectors from the Nature and Parks Authority, located a gazelle allegedly kept illegally in a private home. The animal was seized for a veterinary examination and is expected to be moved to the Safari in Ramat Gan.

Years after the former president finished serving his prison sentence for serious sex offenses, his defense attorney stands before the cameras and refuses to back down from his firm position regarding the case that shook the country.

The victim was evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital with head and limb injuries; his condition remains unstable. A MADA paramedic noted that the man suffered severe bodily trauma.

A young woman in her 20s is suspected of impersonating a man named "Orel Hazan" for a prolonged period and conducting romantic and sexual relationships with several women. The police have released the fake identity and are calling on other potential victims to come forward.

Beyoncé is facing a lawsuit alleging the unauthorized use of a song segment in her hit "Alien Superstar". Hirose Enterprise and producer Shoji Hirose have filed a claim against the singer and various music companies, as reported by TMZ.

Less than 24 hours after an argument with his employer about a work trip, a truck driver suffered a stroke. The court accepted the expert's opinion and recognized the incident as a work-related accident, despite the opposition of the National Insurance Institute.

Haredim opposing IDF conscription have launched protests following the arrest of a draft dodger. Police have warned of significant traffic congestion from the Aluf Sadeh interchange to Em HaMoshavot and along the Jabotinsky axis in Bnei Brak.

Spanish police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a criminal gang that trafficked underage migrant girls. The group is accused of moving victims from care centers in Gran Canaria to other parts of Spain and France, where some were subjected to sexual exploitation. Five suspects, including one minor, were arrested following raids.

The cameras will be able to enforce smaller violations, and at the same time, drivers who wish to defend themselves against fines will now do so through an administrative track, without the evidentiary burden of criminal proceedings. The combination of the two moves could accelerate the accumulation of points and the revocation of licenses - especially among taxi, bus, and truck drivers.

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office has indicted a local resident who, following years of threats and domestic violence, attacked his wife with a utility knife, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

A shipment that arrived from England via Turkey aroused the suspicion of customs at Ben Gurion Airport: inside packaging for false eyelash remover, vials containing a substance suspected to be GBL were found. A lawyer was arrested, and ecstasy, heroin, and other drugs were also seized at his home.

A young man who was injured during his military service suffered a disability and is dealing with PTSD. The insurance company claimed there was no functional impact, but the judge reached a different conclusion.

Palestinian students and staff have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, claiming they have suffered discriminatory treatment since 2023. The lawsuit alleges that the university failed to protect members of the Palestinian community from harassment and targeted them with disciplinary proceedings described as "unfair and biased."

A 69-year-old resident of Akko is accused of extorting his wife of 45 years, subjecting her to verbal abuse and death threats. Following a police investigation, he has been indicted with a request for detention until the end of legal proceedings.

Mark ben Avraham Nebler and his accomplices, whose identities remain unknown, targeted Russian-speaking seniors by posing as officials to steal large sums of money and jewelry. The vigilance of a victim's family members led to the suspect's arrest.

The Northern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against three residents of Kfar Misr, aged 26, 41, and 30, on suspicion of operating as a smuggling cell and transferring approximately 50 kg of hashish across the border into Jordan. The indictment was filed following a joint investigation by the Northern District Central Unit and the Shin Bet, and charges them with violating state...

The New York City Council has opened a new front against prediction markets, as Council Speaker Adrienne Adams sent investigative letters to four companies operating in the field: Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. The companies were required to answer questions regarding how they market their services and the extent of their compliance with consumer protection laws.

The State Attorney's Office has indicted 52-year-old sports instructor Gilboa Dahan from Netanya for committing indecent acts against five vulnerable residents at a care facility. The indictment alleges the acts occurred during exercise sessions, sometimes even in the presence of staff.

According to the suspicion, a construction company owner from the center of the country deducted fictitious invoices through his company totaling approximately 26 million shekels, while offsetting input tax of about 4 million shekels. After being questioned by the Tax Authority, he was released under restrictive conditions.

The veteran restaurant chain "Fireman Group" has filed for bankruptcy protection in a New York court. The group has accumulated over $39 million in debt.

The real estate market is facing a wave of negative headlines, including arrests of senior figures, license suspensions, and new investigations. A contractor has now been arrested on suspicion of offsetting fictitious invoices totaling 26 million shekels.

TV presenter and actress Yael Bar Zohar was surprised to discover that she has become part of a wave of vandalism against women, after a public billboard featuring her was defaced and her face painted black.

The State Prosecution filed today (Thursday) a serious indictment with the Central District Court—Lod against a 33-year-old woman from the center and her 43-year-old partner, accusing them of numerous sex offenses against two minor daughters of the defendant, aged 12–8, as well as against two toddlers from the defendant’s family, aged between one and three years.

Eden Hodaya Cohen from Acre reveals screenshots that she claims prove a forecast she published in February is on its way to coming true - according to the forecast, the mayor of New York will get into legal trouble and resign from his position - and as is known, the US Department of Justice has opened an investigation against him.

Police officers noticed a driver who pulled over to the side of the road after spotting a patrol car in Kafr Manda. During the check, he provided his brother's details, but his true identity was revealed. A check showed that he was driving while under a court-ordered disqualification and that his license had expired in 2008.

Police have identified the suspects arrested for the arson of a restaurant in Givatayim, linking the incident to a broader wave of violent criminal disputes across the country.

Judge Yehoshua Geifman ruled that buyers in Pardes Hanna-Karkur were misled into believing residential construction was approved. Nearly 12 years later, the land remains agricultural, and compensation is linked to the original purchase date.

Two young men from Rehovot set fire to the chain's branch last month and fled on a scooter. The motive for the act is control struggles between criminals that are spilling over into city streets. After they were arrested, a prosecutor's statement was filed, and an indictment will be filed soon.

"We received a complaint from a bank branch manager in Tiberias regarding the destruction of 6 ATMs. Our investigation revealed that the defendant, a resident of Samaria, also destroyed machines in Afula, Kfar Saba, and Hod HaSharon." Police state the motive remains unclear. The estimated damage is 1.5 million shekels; his lawyer cited "complex life circumstances."

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to rule that the indictment in the 'Qatargate' affair will include security offenses. Indictments are expected against Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein.

According to the indictment, a 53-year-old man sitting in a park drinking beer was asked to help fix a bicycle. He is accused of touching the girl three times and offering her to sit on his lap. In one of the cases, she got scared, fled from him, and hid in a tunnel at the playground.

The State Attorney's Office has indicted Avraham Hadi of Ramat Gan for a series of vandalism acts against Channel 12, Channel 13, Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice, aimed at intimidating staff and extorting apologies for coverage of the 'Sde Teiman' affair.

Avraham Hadi has been indicted for a series of attacks against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. He faces charges of extortion, threats, vandalism, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors state the acts were ideologically motivated and warn that his behavior indicates a rapid and dangerous escalation.

The Central District Attorney's Office has charged two Modiin residents for their involvement in three criminal incidents last July. The suspects were apprehended following a grenade attack in Ramat Gan, with subsequent evidence linking them to an arson in Netanya and a grenade blast in Rishon LeZion.

The Supreme Court has rejected Likud's request, ruling that the hearing on the appeal regarding the ban on MKs running in districts will proceed as scheduled on Thursday at 09:00 and will not be moved up.

Rescue forces were called to the Mix shopping complex in Hadera after a vehicle lost control and struck a pedestrian. Firefighters worked to extract the woman from under the car, but MDA teams were forced to pronounce her dead at the scene. Traffic investigators have opened an investigation into the incident.

Major Ohad Goldberg, who shot a man in the back after mistaking a gas station dispute for a robbery, avoided a criminal conviction in court, receiving only community service. The Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) has appealed the ruling. Despite the ongoing case, police command continues to praise the officer's performance and is evaluating his promotion.