Society

Francis Clifford Smith, convicted in 1950 for the murder of a night watchman, has passed away at the age of 101. During his incarceration, he faced the death penalty eight times, only to have his sentence repeatedly postponed and eventually commuted to life imprisonment. Having served approximately 70 years, he held the record for the longest prison sentence in U.S. history before being...

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Naveh revealed in an interview with "Maariv" that the city has begun preparations for the Pope's visit, expected in 2030, and for the anticipated arrival of hundreds of thousands to millions of pilgrims to the North.

Four minors assaulted a peer in an Eilat park and threatened her to prevent her from reporting the incident. Two suspects fled to another city, while one, violating house arrest, violently assaulted her mother. Police have filed indictments and requested detention until the end of legal proceedings.

The prosecution has charged 52-year-old contractor Dani Saar with taking advantage of an elderly client by charging her for non-existent waterproofing work. Saar faces charges of aggravated fraud, extortion, tax evasion, and money laundering.

During a police chase after a stolen vehicle driver in Ariel, the thief broke through a police checkpoint and attempted to run over a police officer. As he continued driving recklessly toward a Palestinian village, forces fired at the vehicle's tires and wounded the suspect, who was treated on the spot and evacuated.

16-year-old Shneur Barbi has received an official exemption from compulsory education after demonstrating financial independence. The young entrepreneur earns 20,000 shekels a month through his marketing business.

Police have determined that a fire in a residential structure near Beit Amra was caused by a short circuit, not arson. The findings contradict claims made by local residents that Israelis were responsible for the blaze.

Police, forensics, and firefighters entered the Beit Amra area this morning under IDF protection to investigate reports of a Palestinian home being set on fire by Israelis. Investigators determined that no accelerants were found and the blaze was caused solely by an electrical failure. There were no casualties.

The Israel Police is seeking the public's help in locating 23-year-old Amir Ambarbar from Ramle, who has been missing in Japan for approximately three weeks. According to official reports, Ambarbar departed Israel on April 20, 2026, and entered Japan on August 2, with no further contact since.

Tamir Moshe Levi has been convicted of aggravated assault and extortion by force. Judge Dana Marshak-Marom described the incident as a "planned and calculated event" that began by luring the victim into a trap.

A 60-year-old man was arrested during a proactive police operation on suspicion of breaking into an apartment evacuated after a direct hit by an Iranian missile and stealing valuable property.

A 60-year-old Tel Aviv resident is suspected of stealing property from an evacuated apartment in a damaged building. Investigators also linked him to a separate burglary at a nearby restaurant earlier that day.

Billionaire Bill Ackman has announced the launch of the Ackman Oxman Institute (AOI) in New York. The decision follows the severe brain hemorrhage suffered by his 26-year-old daughter, Lucy, earlier this year.

The "Adam Ve'Adama" network will open a new agricultural boarding school in the upcoming school year at Kibbutz Matzuva, near the Lebanese border. Students will combine studies for a matriculation certificate, preparation for the IDF, and work with local farmers.

Aliran Hasson entered after a 10-year-old girl into the elevator in the building where she lives, asked her age, and exposed his genitals to her. As a result, the minor suffers from panic attacks and avoids entering the building alone, to the point that her mother was forced to leave her job. The judge ruled that although there was no physical contact, it was an intrusive act in which the girl was...

A judoka with a bronze medal in Europe who left everything behind, a guy from South Africa who cannot return to his country, and a second-generation student whose father is "insanely jealous of him" — these are some of the new students at the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli. The head of the academy, Rabbi Yair Glustein: "The subject is not pain and bereavement, the subject is building."

15-year-old Mark was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer that spread to his pelvis and lungs, and the tumor was initially defined as inoperable. After chemotherapy and extensive planning, teams from Schneider and Beilinson performed a 19-hour surgery to remove it and reconstruct the pelvis using an implant tailored to his body. He is now continuing the rehabilitation process: "Cases that were...

A CNN investigation reveals the sequence of events surrounding the assassination attempt on the Ukrainian millionaire in Monaco, the suspect's flight, and her mysterious murder days after the attack. The mother of the murdered suspect: 'What have you done, my daughter?'

Parents of a 3.5-year-old girl allege a chain of medical negligence: according to them, a delay in a cesarean section caused the baby severe brain damage, as well as a uterine rupture and placental abruption for the mother.

An international review study has linked exposure to fine PM2.5 particles to myopia and eye diseases in children. Experts warn that chronic exposure can lead to irreversible structural changes in the eye.

Teklom Tsegay attacked a 71-year-old man at a Tel Aviv bus stop, broke his nose, and stole his mobile phone shortly before the victim collapsed and died at home. Due to the victim's underlying medical condition, the charge was reduced to causing death by negligence. The judge sentenced Tsegay to 30 months in prison, citing the significant weight of a "sulha" (reconciliation) process in which the...

An investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has exposed an investment fraud network operating from Israel since 2021, which lured over 4,000 Australians, among other things, through fake news articles. The network, which the investigation claims is run by Israeli Shefi Goldberg, is estimated to have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from its victims, which were...

During a Border Police operation near Rahat, a drone identified a suspect removing an object from a vehicle and attempting to flee. Officers apprehended the suspect, and a subsequent search of the area uncovered a Glock pistol wrapped in paper and hidden in an open field. The suspect, an 18-year-old from the Bedouin community, has been arrested and his detention extended.

A drug deal in Kiryat Shmona turned into a serious violent incident after the customer claimed he did not have the full payment. In response, the suspects attempted to run over his brother and friend, and then broke into his home and attacked him with an axe and clubs. To evade punishment, they used a 70-year-old man to help them escape and sent another young man to give false testimony at the...

The beach is the ultimate summer pastime, but the scorching sun can quickly ruin your snacks. From choosing the right ingredients to keeping them cool, here is your guide to eating safely and healthily by the sea.

The founder of the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, Hui Ka Yan, has been sentenced to life in prison for fraud and bribery. The court also ordered the confiscation of his assets and imposed multi-billion yuan fines on the company.

They light candles on Shabbat but go out to a party in the evening, and say "God willing" without wearing a head covering. The "both and" generation refuses the old categories of Uri Zohar, and since October 7th, it finds a refuge in God - without turning off the light in the secular home.

The video of 17-year-old Ayelet Shahar in a combat fitness training session went viral within hours. Leaving the boys behind with determined crawling and marking her next target in the Oketz unit, she proves that perseverance and hard work are the key to any summit. "Women can bring so much color and flavor to the army, it's time we move forward," she explains.

Detectives arrested the 19-year-old main suspect "red-handed" in Yarka while he was armed and masked after shooting at a business employee, and only upon removing the mask did they discover it was the fugitive hitman they were looking for. The squad members prepared in advance for the hit in the Golan Heights, rented a vacation cabin in the town, and arrived in vehicles purchased specifically at a...

Two months after the murder of Saada Saada and Marwan Abu Shahin in the Golan Heights, indictments are being filed against the hit squad. The investigation revealed premeditation, including renting a cabin for the ambush. The main suspect was apprehended in Yarka after a shootout with police and an attempt to flee on a stolen motorcycle.

Gang member Oleg Pogosian reenacted before police how he defrauded Russian-speaking seniors. According to the indictment, the group posed as National Insurance Institute officials using data obtained from the darknet. Police Major Sergei Dalgats condemned the acts as the height of cynicism.

In a study conducted at Ichilov Hospital, the possibility of using data from two routine coagulation tests was examined to screen early for samples likely to be negative, and to reduce unnecessary tests without forgoing a full investigation in suspicious cases. Dr. Bentzi Katz, who co-led the study, explains how artificial intelligence can find new value in results already obtained in the...

A 725 kg granite block commemorates Judah Philip Benjamin, the only Jew in the Confederate cabinet and a supporter of slavery. After the Black Lives Matter protests, the monument was removed, and now no one knows whether to display it or leave it in the dark next to a vacuum cleaner in New Orleans.

A surrogate mother who refused to terminate a pregnancy after a rare heart defect was diagnosed has launched a legal battle. The baby was born in Texas, handed over to his parents, and is receiving medical care. Dr. Assad Khoury, director of the Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects Unit at Rambam, explains the syndrome: "Without intervention, mortality is 100%, and the baby could die...

Life expectancy has increased, and the years after retirement have become a significant chapter in their own right. The concept of the "new age" replaces the outdated image of the "third age" with a life of independence, activity, connections, and action.

One of the actions to increase governance is carried out by destroying pirate greenhouses for the illegal cultivation of cannabis. This is a Sisyphus-like activity because after the destruction, the growers find a way to set up more greenhouses. We joined an operation to destroy greenhouses.

After his aunt's death, Meir found a land purchase contract from the 1930s without a block or parcel number. An investigator followed the documents, located the lost land, and discovered why the "gold mine" is worth nothing.

Ahead of the new school year, the chairman of the National Student and Youth Council, Rotem Getraida, discusses the challenges facing youth, the importance of teacher status, and his advocacy work in the Knesset.

Back pain is one of the most common complaints - but not every pain in the area comes from the spine. Pain originating in the kidneys, heart, aorta, pancreas, or lungs can radiate to the back - and that is where you will need an investigation.

During a police confrontation between Agam Tsarfi and Linor Sasson, the main suspects in the murder of Binyahu Razi (RIP), the two blamed each other. While one claimed that her friend managed the event and tampered with evidence, the other denied it and accused her in return.