Society

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.

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.
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.

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."

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
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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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."

Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter
A 19-year-old scooter rider attempted to evade police in Nazareth but was apprehended after his path was blocked. A search revealed two loaded pistols hidden under the seat. Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the suspect.

ATVs, a motorcycle and dozens of cartons: the loot uncovered in a raid in Tarabin
Detectives from the Negev Central Unit and fighters from the Southern National Guard raided a compound and a house in the village of Tarabin. During the search, two ATVs, a motorcycle, and a trailer suspected of being stolen were seized, alongside 59 cartons of cigarettes, more than 25,000 shekels in cash, and walkie-talkies. Two local residents were arrested.

Food allergy: skin contact with the allergen did not cause a dangerous reaction
An Israeli study that examined skin exposure to allergens in children with food allergies found that the contact did not cause any severe reaction. However, it did not include children who had previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, so the need for environmental consideration and the removal of allergens from public spaces remains in effect.

Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea
A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME
Home Center challenged the use of the word HOME by the Dabah chain for a private label of cleaning products, claiming it could mislead the public. However, the court ruled that there is no similarity between the signs that would lead to confusion and rejected the appeal.

President of the Jewish Federations of North America: "Mamdani incites attacks on Jews"
In an interview with Ynet, Eric Fingerhut warns of a sharp rise in the antisemitic threat in the USA: "The Jewish community is on the edge." According to him, alongside Iran and the global situation, American politics is also fueling the violence: "There is a very tense security environment."

"I will cover you with kisses": The women who wrote love and lust letters to Hitler
The "groupies" in Nazi Germany who adored the tyrant were not necessarily attracted to his physical appearance, but desired him because in their eyes he radiated power and control. Particularly persistent women, who obsessively sent him explicit letters, were punished and sent to a concentration camp or labor camp on the grounds that they were "distracting the Führer from his important work."

In the midst of a deep crisis: Trump's choice for FDA Commissioner
Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior health policy advisor at the White House, is expected to lead the FDA. The appointment comes about three months after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary and in the midst of a leadership crisis at the agency, which has lost more than 3,000 employees over the past year.

The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?
The Supreme Court ruled that the principle of open court proceedings requires broad access to class action lawsuits, and rejected Google's claim of a "fishing expedition" by an attorney who requested to review dozens of previous proceedings against it in preparation for filing additional lawsuits.
Slichot Feed: TikTok rediscovers Jewish liturgical hymns
Ahead of the month of Elul, four content creators who regularly upload videos to TikTok from Slichot events in synagogues and at the Western Wall, which become viral, talk about the phenomenon, the embrace they receive from the audience, and the sense of mission and connection to tradition.
IDF veteran sues Harel insurance company over denial of nursing benefits
An 80-year-old IDF veteran, suffering from cancer and functional decline, is suing Harel for approximately 119,000 shekels. He claims his nursing claim was rejected without a home visit by a medical expert, relying instead on surveillance by a private investigator. Harel stated they will respond in court.
We waited two years for this: the incredible spring in Israel has finally reopened
After being closed for more than two years, Ein Mabua in the Nahal Prat nature reserve has reopened with a new parking lot with about 60 spaces. The rare spring, which fills and empties in cycles, awaits travelers this summer - and admission is free, with advance registration.

The child does not say he cannot see: The signs you need to know before first grade
How to identify myopia, which signs should raise a red flag, when is it important to get an eye exam, and what can be done to reduce the impact of screens on children's vision? Dr. Hana Rena, an ophthalmology specialist at Meuhedet, explains: "One of the challenges in identifying vision problems in children is that they do not always complain. Therefore, parents should pay attention to changes in...

Fitness trainer thought he was injured in a game – and then discovered a rare cancer
A bad landing during a pickleball game led 27-year-old fitness trainer Nick Page to a life-altering diagnosis: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. After months of uncertainty, Page underwent complex surgery and 27 weeks of intensive chemotherapy, ultimately finding a new perspective on health and gratitude.

From the US Army to longevity clinics: Testosterone is back in fashion
The US Secretary of Defense announced his intention to check the levels of the male hormone in every soldier over the age of 30. Why have testosterone supplements become popular now, and could they be dangerous? Longevity science — in our new section.

Gradual warming towards the weekend: heavy heat loads in most of the country | Full forecast
Today there will be a slight rise in temperatures, mainly in the mountains and inland, and it will be hotter later in the week. On Saturday, some relief will be felt.

Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom
Two young men were evacuated to hospitals overnight in serious condition: a 16-year-old teenager was injured while riding in Segev Shalom and evacuated to Soroka Hospital unconscious, and a 22-year-old man was injured after colliding with a pole in Tel Aviv and evacuated to Ichilov Hospital.

Transgender woman sentenced to prison for attempted assassination of US Treasury Secretary
A federal court sentenced 26-year-old Riley English to six years and one month in prison for attempting to attack US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In January 2025, she arrived at the Capitol with a knife and improvised incendiary devices before surrendering to police.

Without sweating: Scientists have developed a "fitness pill" that makes the body react as if it were exercising
Will we soon be able to skip workouts and achieve their benefits with a pill? A new experimental drug attempts to mimic a molecule that the body produces following physical activity. The first human trial has concluded, and researchers are now planning to test if it can help after stopping weight-loss medications.

A massive study reveals: these are the 2 professions with the highest risk of cancer mortality
A study based on more than 12 million death certificates examined over 500 professions and identified two groups of workers with significantly higher mortality rates from cancers linked to high-altitude cosmic radiation. Does this risk apply to occasional flyers?

Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election
Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running for a Senate seat, and one of them even had to fight in court to appear on the ballot. Republicans claim that the candidate with the identical name is intended to confuse voters and split the vote. Now, the US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into the affair.

The mistake parents make when designing the children's room for the school year
Ahead of the return to school, parents invest in a desk, chair, lighting, and accessories for the children's room, but the less aesthetic details can actually be the most important. Here is how to plan a study corner that is suitable for a body that is still growing.

Channel 12 reporter harassed in the south: Wolt courier arrested following threats
Journalist Itay Gal-On encountered a frightening incident while working in the field. After the suspect followed him and made threats, a police complaint was filed, leading to an arrest and the immediate termination of the courier by Wolt.

40 students in one class: "Like sardines. This is not education - it's low-quality babysitting"
Just before the school year begins, parents in Haifa and Givatayim have been informed of class mergers, resulting in groups of nearly 40 students. Educators warn of negative impacts on individual attention and emotional well-being. The Ministry of Education promises a major reform in the next term.

Mother of fallen YASAM fighter reacts sharply to Channel 12 News blunder
Three years after losing her son, YASAM fighter Eli Elikashvili (of blessed memory), Lea was shocked to see his face featured in a negative news report. She learned of the error not through the broadcast itself, but via a flood of messages and screenshots from concerned acquaintances.

Man murdered by gunfire in Kafr Manda, another victim moderately wounded
Ibrahim Mandalawi, 30, was murdered in a shooting in Kafr Manda. Another young man was moderately wounded. Police have launched an investigation, stating the motive is criminal.

Channel 12 used a photo of a fallen soldier in a report on a "corrupt job"
Just a day after Channel 12 attacked Channel 14 for alleged lack of professional ethics, they were caught in a severe error. In an investigation regarding KKL appointments, the channel mistakenly used a photo of fallen YASAM fighter Eli Alikashvili, identifying him as someone who received a position through Likud political maneuvering.

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of Prof. Shikma Bressler in a defamation lawsuit against Pany Michaeli. The defendant must pay damages, delete the defamatory posts, and publish a retraction.

A secret apartment fund in Tel Aviv and jobs for cronies: how KKL became the most powerful union in the country
The building donated to the state that became subsidized housing for cronies, the massive pressure on employees to register for Likud, and the family ties reaching the top of the Histadrut. A glimpse into the mechanism of a workers' union where loyalty to the chairman is a necessary condition for survival. "Everything is with the approval of the Histadrut," they say, while the public is left out.