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Right-wing activist Mordechai David began a series of prayers that he plans to hold twice a week until Yom Kippur. About 20 men and four women arrived at the first event. After municipal inspectors requested to remove the partition, clashes developed at the scene.

Magav officers were called early this morning to the city center and arrested two suspects, who were later released under restrictive conditions. So far, none of the injured parties have filed a complaint, and the police are attempting to locate them. The incident comes days after a violent brawl at a hotel in the city.

Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, suspected of murdering their friend Eldar Dayan, claimed they fled to an open area after seeing a police car, but records show it arrived only half an hour later. Peretz's phone, which he claimed was lost, was found at his family's home, and police suspect that important data was deleted from it.

Arizona State University has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation, including studies in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera performance. Critics question the value of such a degree, while industry professionals argue that it may provide useful skills in the fields of communications and marketing.

Ilan Tashtash, who coached the women's sailing team for the Olympics, also taught at the School of Maritime Education. According to him, he was transferred because he exposed improper conduct. What did the Labor Court rule?

A young man employed in electrical work resigned and demanded social benefits for five years of full-time employment. However, the court determined he worked part-time and for a shorter duration.

The streaming giant has been caught in an unusual legal dispute with a veteran metal band that claims trademark infringement and is demanding that the court impose an immediate injunction on the launch of the highly anticipated animated series.

Following a series of serious sanitary violations and failure to meet conditions set during May hearings, the District Health Office has issued an administrative order closing the "Tatam Tavin" business in Ashdod for 60 days.

Train passengers from Beit She'an, Haifa, and Nahariya will face extensive disruptions from tomorrow morning until Sunday morning, with 12 stations closed. Israel Railways stated that the works are scheduled during a period of lower demand and urged the public to check updated timetables. Additionally, further disruptions are expected in the coming weeks on the line between Modi'in and Ben Gurion...

Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, and Niv Gottlieb have reached a settlement under which each will be suspended for eight months, with the possibility of a five-month reduction subject to full cooperation with the agency.

Prof. Nitzan Pekin, Deputy Director of the Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa, explained the lawsuit against Meta, which centers on the question of whether the company used data it collected on minors to design its products and increase screen time.

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of "Ta'am Tavin" in Ashdod following inspections that found sanitary violations and production without licenses. Among the findings: a freezer at 9 degrees, lack of laboratory tests, and deficiencies in food control.

A couple who purchased a meal at a branch of the fast food giant Popeyes was horrified to discover a particularly disturbing foreign object in their dish and rushed to file a lawsuit for $1.5 million (about 4.9 million shekels) against the company.

Asher Medina claimed on air that "left-wing elements" are behind new parties in the Haredi arena and that the money came "from Kaplan". Attorney Shlomo Elboim rejects the claims and demands an apology and compensation of 10,000 shekels within 12 hours.

In an era where every person has a smartphone with a camera, shooting, an explosive device, or arson no longer remain at the scene of the event, but are documented and distributed rapidly with the goal of reaching audiences far wider than the direct victims, to increase terror among the public, and to recruit new activists.

During an operation by fighters of the Border Police (Magav) Central District near Moshav Yesodot, a vehicle was located containing 162 kg of avocados suspected to be stolen. The fighters identified a suspect who was near the vehicle and detained him, and a representative of the moshav who was summoned found that the avocados were of a variety grown in the agricultural fields of the settlement.

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court has ordered stand-up comedian Vladimir Tamarkin to pay 10,000 shekels to a woman he publicly mocked for her weight. Judge Tzipora Ohana-Kapesh ruled that while stand-up comedy allows for rough language, it must not cross the line into personal humiliation.

A liquidation request was filed against the Atid Association - Jadeidi-Makr, which was intended to eradicate violence, after serious deficiencies were discovered, including suspicion of collecting double payments from parents and transferring over 100,000 shekels in cash abroad.

Mothers who arrived with seven children at a restaurant claim they were expelled due to a small order of 120 shekels. The restaurant manager reveals a different side of the story, alleging serious threats were made by the customers.

Works will continue on Saturday night and will lead to the closure of the passage from east to west until Friday. Ayalon lanes will remain open, and pedestrians will be able to pass through the southern part of the bridge using a safe passage.

The new branch will consolidate a wide range of medical and diagnostic services under one roof. The services will be provided using advanced medical equipment, with the goal of providing residents of the area with high-quality, professional, and accessible service.

Troubles continue: An expert chef brought to Israel is suing the owners of a well-known restaurant group for ongoing exploitation, while the owners claim it is a frivolous, false lawsuit by an illegal resident, and that the restaurant is in insolvency proceedings after accumulating debts and closing.

City council members sent a letter to the students' parents, backing the municipality's steps against the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva Center. These are the serious claims raised, and how the network is responding ahead of the start of the school year.

An inmate at HaSharon Prison barricaded himself on a balcony in one of the wings while wounded, threatening to commit suicide. Forces from the Masada unit, prison guards, and a negotiation team took control of him, and he was transferred for medical treatment.

The FDA has accepted for review Teva's application for the approval of Aukopipam for the treatment of children with Tourette syndrome and has granted it an accelerated pathway. If approved, it could be the first drug in the field with a new mechanism of action in over 50 years.

The District Court ruled on a stormy conflict that lasted eight years, rejected the chain's claims, and determined that it will compensate the franchisee with millions of shekels following the unlawful cancellation of an agreement.

Minister of Transport Miri Regev claimed that the railway project to Kiryat Shmona is finally being implemented. It turns out that drilling rigs have indeed started operating, but what does this mean exactly? Globes fact-check.

Detectives from the Ashkelon station raided a drug apartment and seized two kilograms of various types of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of shekels. One suspect was detained for questioning. The deputy station commander stated: "We will continue to act proactively and decisively against drug offenses."

Both incidents occurred at the peak of the summer season. The 12-year-old was bitten by a viper while playing with his friends in the neighborhood, and the two-year-old was taken to the hospital with swelling in his leg. Dr. Ronen Pompe: "In the event of a bite, it is important to calm the person, immobilize the limb, and call MADA as quickly as possible."

An experimental personalized cancer vaccine for melanoma from Merck and Moderna has shown positive preliminary results in its first late-stage trial. The combination therapy significantly extended the time patients lived without recurrence.

An experimental personalized cancer vaccine from Merck and Moderna has shown positive preliminary results in a Phase 3 trial. The combination therapy significantly reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence.

The defendant, whose identity remains confidential, admitted at the start of his trial to the 1994 murder of 24-year-old American tourist Amy Lopez. He lured her into an isolated room at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, where he bound, sexually assaulted, and stabbed her to death. The case was solved earlier this year after modern DNA analysis linked him to the crime.

Circus artist Elroi Netzach Morag was fined 730 NIS by Netanya municipal inspectors for performing at traffic lights. The artist expressed frustration over the fine, citing the absurdity of the claims made against him.

Lieutenant Colonel Itzik Alfasi filed a petition to the court after the Minister of National Security refrained from approving his appointment as spokesperson for the Investigations and Intelligence Division and Lahav 433, even though he was selected in the placement process and received the recommendation of the Police Commissioner and the senior command staff.

The events of October 7 and the Iron Swords War have led to a sharp increase in the number of people dealing with trauma and PTSD. With approximately 26,000 war-wounded, 65% of whom face mental distress, the need for professional support is critical.

Judge Ronen Peleg rejected the defense attorneys' request to release Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman. The police noted that the two were the last to be with Dayan before his death, and that an opinion from the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death has not yet been received.

Actress and entrepreneur Yuval Scharf was a guest on Itay Segal's podcast and spoke about her struggle with depression during her first pregnancy. She discussed the frustration of not working as an actress and the moment she decided to stop waiting for opportunities from others: "I said to myself: I've had enough, take responsibility."

The police continue the search for 53-year-old Ashdod resident Larisa Marlemeshtein, who was last seen on July 15, 2026. Ashdod police officers are conducting extensive investigative and operational activities, including area scans and interviews with the missing woman's acquaintances.

The Tishrei holidays are behind us, and it is the perfect time to organize a dream vacation. MSC Cruises Israel is publishing cruise prices and offering a variety of spectacular options for the Israeli family.

A new, advanced medical center was inaugurated today in Acre, aimed at expanding access to healthcare for residents of the Western Galilee and the North. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic services and specialist consultations, significantly reducing waiting times for local patients.