Society

Aug 19, 2026
13:00ICE
Drama in Eilat: Super-Pharm break-in exposes a crime spree
Crime

Drama in Eilat: Super-Pharm break-in exposes a crime spree

An Eilat resident in his thirties was arrested after stealing a safe from a Super-Pharm branch in the Big center. Police investigation revealed his involvement in at least twelve other criminal cases throughout the city.

During a night operation in Hebron, weapons were located in a Palestinian's home
Crime

During a night operation in Hebron, weapons were located in a Palestinian's home

In an intelligence-led operation by the 'Hetz Yehuda' unit of the Judea and Samaria District, a resident of Dahariya in his 50s was arrested. In his home, a Glock pistol, two magazines, and dozens of 9mm rounds were found. 'The fight against illegal weapons and combat equipment in Judea and Samaria continues continuously.'

12:57Maariv
Flying abroad for vacation soon? Israel Railways announces service disruptions
Local News

Flying abroad for vacation soon? Israel Railways announces service disruptions

Israel Railways will suspend service at Ben Gurion Airport and Modiin stations to connect the 431 railway to the national network during the peak travel season. Here are the affected dates.

12:57Maariv
Protesters arrive at homes of senior Women of the Wall members: "I fear for my life"
Crime

Protesters arrive at homes of senior Women of the Wall members: "I fear for my life"

Protesters arrived at the homes of Anat Hoffman and Yochi Rappeport in Haifa and Jerusalem, shouted insults using megaphones, and confronted neighbors. Women of the Wall claim that the police did not arrive at the scene.

Not just cows: drugs in commercial quantities discovered in a cowshed in Jisr az-Zarqa
Crime

Not just cows: drugs in commercial quantities discovered in a cowshed in Jisr az-Zarqa

During police activity, a search also uncovered 18,260 shekels in cash. The suspect, a resident of Jisr az-Zarqa, was arrested and transferred for further questioning at the police station, and the investigation into his case is ongoing.

Haifa Demands Emissions Treatment and Alternatives to BAZAN Closure
Local News

Haifa Demands Emissions Treatment and Alternatives to BAZAN Closure

The National Planning and Building Council has set conditions for the demolition of a tank damaged during the 'Roar of the Lion' war and the construction of a new one. The Haifa Bay Association of Towns for Environmental Protection demands a binding resolution on environmental hazards at the BAZAN complex.

12:36Mako
Nine Injured in Acid Leak at Kiryat Gat Swimming Pool
Health

Nine Injured in Acid Leak at Kiryat Gat Swimming Pool

A spill of approximately 100 liters of hydrochloric acid was reported at the municipal swimming pool in Kiryat Gat, leaving nine people with minor injuries. Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that two victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while three others sought medical attention independently. An investigation into the cause of the leak is underway.

88 years after Kristallnacht: The Torah scroll that survived the Nazis has arrived in Israel
Religion

88 years after Kristallnacht: The Torah scroll that survived the Nazis has arrived in Israel

On Kristallnacht, the Torah scroll was hidden in the Rossman family home in Wölfersheim while many other Torah scrolls were set on fire. Now, after nearly nine decades during which it was kept in a Jewish community in New York, new immigrants Michael and Rina Rossman have closed an emotional historical circle and brought it to their new home in Efrat: "A story that embodies the journey of the...

Bus driver in Jerusalem detained for driving under the influence of drugs
Crime

Bus driver in Jerusalem detained for driving under the influence of drugs

The driver, a 26-year-old from East Jerusalem, was stopped for a routine check where it was discovered he had used cocaine and cannabis. Following a hearing conducted by a police officer, his license was suspended for 30 days and the bus was impounded for the same period.

12:25Walla
3×3: Three sets of triplets born at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in one month
Health

3×3: Three sets of triplets born at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in one month

Three sets of triplets were born within a single month at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, including a rare case where two girls shared a single placenta. Midwife Limor Hekster described the experience as an exciting and unique event for the medical team.

12:25Mako
"This is one of the only issues on which there is a consensus - between right and left, religious and secular"
Society

"This is one of the only issues on which there is a consensus - between right and left, religious and secular"

While the world is tightening regulation and 29 states in the US are suing Meta for harming teenagers, a rare consensus is recorded in Israel: 81.6% of the public demand legislation to regulate social networks, and about half of the citizens place child protection at the top of their priorities. Adv. Yehudit Pintov, a senior research fellow at the Brandeis Institute, tells mako: "In the world...

Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict
Crime

Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict

A fish shop owner from Ramle received a check sent by Dor Alon to a customer as a deposit refund. After denying the charges and undergoing a trial, he was convicted of forgery and fraud.

11:39ICE
Ranking of the world's best airlines: who crushed the competition?
Travel

Ranking of the world's best airlines: who crushed the competition?

Millions of passengers have decided which is the best airline for 2026. While one giant took first place in four different categories, beloved European companies recorded a particularly surprising fall.

“If not Uman, then Prison 10”: The Haredi plan that could strain the IDF
Crime

“If not Uman, then Prison 10”: The Haredi plan that could strain the IDF

Dozens of deserters have already been arrested while attempting to travel to Uman. An emerging initiative suggests that hundreds of Breslov Hasidim will arrive simultaneously to force the army to choose between mass arrests and releasing them. The goal is to break the “siege” at Ben Gurion Airport.

11:06Walla
Dangerous Falafel: Children Hospitalized After Trip to Egypt
Health

Dangerous Falafel: Children Hospitalized After Trip to Egypt

Within ten days, two children who returned from Egypt developed acute anemia due to rapid red blood cell breakdown. Their families, aware of G6PD deficiency (favism), were unaware that Egyptian falafel, or 'ta'amiya,' is made entirely from fava beans, leading to an unintended medical emergency.

10:54Mako
Ichilov and 'Lemaanchem' to Establish Free Trauma Treatment Center
Health

Ichilov and 'Lemaanchem' to Establish Free Trauma Treatment Center

The new center will offer mental health treatment to reservists, security forces personnel, and their families, utilizing the professional staff of the Asif Center at Ichilov. Data indicates that since October 7, there have been approximately 26,000 war-wounded, with about 65% of them dealing with mental distress.

Seven suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan: awaiting a report that may decide the case
Crime

Seven suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan: awaiting a report that may decide the case

The fifth suspect who was on the run has been captured and his detention extended. Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, friends of Dayan suspected of his murder, deny the allegations and claim he died following a brawl with five other men. Investigators are awaiting the findings of the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death.

10:42Mako
Dangerous falafel: Why Egyptian 'ta'amiya' can pose a health risk
Health

Dangerous falafel: Why Egyptian 'ta'amiya' can pose a health risk

Within ten days, two unrelated children were admitted to Rambam Hospital after developing acute red blood cell breakdown during a vacation in Egypt. In both cases, the families were aware of the danger of consuming fava beans but were unaware that Egyptian ta'amiya, which resembles the familiar Israeli falafel, is based on them. One child was hospitalized for several days, while the other required...

10:39Maariv
Businessman Kobi Sidi initiates rapprochement between Jewish and Arab children
Society

Businessman Kobi Sidi initiates rapprochement between Jewish and Arab children

Sidi, associated with the Atletico Madrid football club and former CEO of Hapoel Tel Aviv football club, said: "Education must start with young children who do not have prejudices."

10:22Now14
Drinking from the tap? This new study might make you think twice
Health

Drinking from the tap? This new study might make you think twice

We open the tap and drink without a second thought. However, a new study published in JAMA raises troubling questions about substances created during water disinfection and their potential link to uterine cancer.

10:18Ynet
Suspicion: 16-year-old student hits policewoman during unlicensed 'joyride'
Crime

Suspicion: 16-year-old student hits policewoman during unlicensed 'joyride'

A 16-year-old without a driver's license is suspected of hitting a policewoman while driving two friends. The incident occurred in Tiberias when the suspect panicked at a police checkpoint and attempted to flee. He collided with a parked car and struck the officer, who sustained light injuries: "It is a miracle it did not end in a disaster."

10:15N12
Police request help in locating Katriel Nachman Kinan, who disappeared in Tiberias: "It is not like him to disappear"
Crime

Police request help in locating Katriel Nachman Kinan, who disappeared in Tiberias: "It is not like him to disappear"

The family fears for the life of the 24-year-old who was last seen in the Guy Beach area. Police and volunteers are conducting searches in an attempt to trace the missing person's route.

The Capital of Selichot: Four people, one hundred and twenty years, and one prayer in Nachlaot
Religion

The Capital of Selichot: Four people, one hundred and twenty years, and one prayer in Nachlaot

The Persian synagogue that has been revived and attracts hundreds every night. The ancient Jerusalemite rite that made its way to Rome and returned. And the son who travels every year from Ra'anana to preserve 30 years of melody. A journey between the Selichot, traditions, and stories that fill the alleys of the capital in Elul.

10:02Mako
"Without immediate treatment, the girl could have died": An innocent game ended in emergency surgery
Health

"Without immediate treatment, the girl could have died": An innocent game ended in emergency surgery

The girl tripped over a taut rope while running, was thrown to the ground, and suffered a head injury. She arrived at the hospital fully conscious, but shortly thereafter began to convulse and lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the Ziv Medical Center saved her life.

10:00Mako
Truth or Myth? CAR-T treatments are changing the fate of multiple myeloma patients
Health

Truth or Myth? CAR-T treatments are changing the fate of multiple myeloma patients

The treatment of multiple myeloma has changed dramatically in recent years. Following research and therapeutic breakthroughs, it is time to debunk some of the most common myths about the disease.

Worrying: Teachers believe students are not arriving ready for first grade
Education

Worrying: Teachers believe students are not arriving ready for first grade

Only 3% of teachers believe children are properly prepared for school, while 48% estimate they arrive insufficiently or not at all prepared. And what is the price parents pay for private lessons? Back to school project.

09:54Maariv
Warning for travelers in the north: do not enter these streams
Local News

Warning for travelers in the north: do not enter these streams

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection warn against entering a number of streams in the north, after sampling found deviations in fecal coliform levels. At this stage, the source of the pollution is unknown and monitoring continues.

09:43Walla
Drama in Thailand: Arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in massive raid on Koh Samui
Crime

Drama in Thailand: Arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in massive raid on Koh Samui

Thai police have launched a wide-ranging operation against companies suspected of disguising foreign ownership using local nominees. Arrest warrants have been issued for 20 Israelis. An Israeli couple is suspected of operating a school for Israeli children without a license, as well as 19 real estate and tourism business promotion companies: "We acted legally, our name will be cleared."

09:37ICE
The Hidden Danger in Crypto: How You Could Face Criminal Charges
Crime

The Hidden Danger in Crypto: How You Could Face Criminal Charges

If a dollar bill can pass through thousands of hands and carry traces of criminal activity without its owner knowing, what happens in a world where every transfer can be tracked? Adv. Rami Tamam, a senior official in Lahav 433, explained to Ice how the transparency of crypto could also become a legal problem.

09:27Ynet
Is Scotland the biggest winner of Europe's heatwaves?
Travel

Is Scotland the biggest winner of Europe's heatwaves?

As heatwaves burden classic summer destinations in central and southern Europe, Scotland is becoming a sought-after retreat. The trend, dubbed "coolcation," is reshaping travel patterns as tourists prioritize milder weather over traditional sun-soaked getaways.

09:20Ynet
Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back
Crime

Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back

Tarek Al-Abid (31) from Kuseife has been charged with forging documents and impersonating others to sell stolen vehicles as legal. The fraud continued after the sale, as he would arrange for the vehicles to be stolen again and transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

09:01ICE
Shikma Bressler wins libel lawsuit: Court awards 100,000 shekels
Crime

Shikma Bressler wins libel lawsuit: Court awards 100,000 shekels

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ruled in favor of Shikma Bressler, determining that social media posts by Panya Michaeli constituted libel. The defendant must pay compensation and remove the defamatory content.

08:36Ynet
Football Association Disciplinary Court Temporarily Suspends Omer Dahan
Crime

Football Association Disciplinary Court Temporarily Suspends Omer Dahan

The Football Association's Disciplinary Court accepted the prosecutor's demand and ordered the temporary suspension of the striker from all activities for 60 days. Dahan, who was loaned last season to Hapoel Ra'anana and was arrested as part of the case, previously denied: "I have no connection to match-fixing, the truth will come to light."

08:32Ynet
Lawsuit: 9 doctors failed to warn about dangerous medication during pregnancy
Crime

Lawsuit: 9 doctors failed to warn about dangerous medication during pregnancy

Parents of an 8-year-old boy with developmental delays and epilepsy claim that negligence during pregnancy monitoring caused liver failure in the mother, who gave birth at 30 weeks. They are demanding at least 2.5 million shekels.

Tel Aviv resident charged with stealing three scooters
Crime

Tel Aviv resident charged with stealing three scooters

A 35-year-old man from central Israel is suspected of committing a series of thefts over the past two months. He was caught riding a Vespa stolen minutes earlier from the Gordon Pool area. Police have requested that he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

08:22N12
Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists
Crime

Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists

The army notified reservists that scammers are trying to convince them to "extract" aid funds through videos and images created by artificial intelligence and distributed online. According to the IDF, financial reimbursements are provided only for actual expenses and it is forbidden to submit false documents. One of the entities, with whom we spoke on Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission...

08:22N12
Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists
Crime

Fictitious invoices, AI campaigns and fears of collaborators: IDF's unusual warning to reservists

The IDF has notified reservists that scammers are attempting to convince them to "extract" aid funds using videos and images created by artificial intelligence. According to the army, financial reimbursements are provided only under specific conditions, and the submission of false documents is a criminal offense. One entity, interviewed by Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission and admitted...

08:17ICE
Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related
Crime

Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related

An employee of Soroka Hospital injured his back while lifting laundry bags, but the National Insurance Institute claimed it was a routine action. The Labor Court accepted his claim, recognized the injury as a work-related injury, and ordered the institution to pay him 4,000 shekels in expenses.

08:17ICE
Disappointment at Ben Gurion Airport: Aviation giant cancels all flights to Israel until March 2027
Travel

Disappointment at Ben Gurion Airport: Aviation giant cancels all flights to Israel until March 2027

Thousands of Israelis were disappointed to learn of the continued cancellation of the flight route connecting Tel Aviv and Lisbon. TAP Air Portugal, which was scheduled to return in about a month, has decided to postpone its resumption of service to the country.

08:16ICE
After 904 days: The family of Haimnot Kasau issues an important statement
Crime

After 904 days: The family of Haimnot Kasau issues an important statement

Haimnot Kasau has been missing for 904 days. In an interview with "Maariv", her sister Yeros does not hold back her criticism and makes a direct appeal to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini: "He has the ability to bring my sister back to me."

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