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The summer vacation has become a window of opportunity for teenagers to change their appearance and "refresh" themselves ahead of the next school year. A plastic surgery expert explains the influence of social media, warns against unrealistic expectations, and reveals the most popular procedures, as well as when a surgeon might say "no."

The transport revolution in the capital is stepping up: starting this coming Friday (21.8), the new L3 line will be officially launched, connecting the HaTurim station on Jaffa Street to the Malha station. The new line will provide residents and visitors with continuous access to employment, education, and leisure centers.

From August 20 to 22, train schedules in the Zevulun area will be adjusted due to planned maintenance. Several stations will be temporarily closed, with free shuttle bus services provided. Normal service is expected to resume on the morning of Sunday, August 23.

The mother is accused of locking her two daughters in their room overnight, physically abusing the toddler, and leaving them unsupervised. After the fall, the older sister carried the injured child back into the apartment. Prosecutors allege a prolonged history of neglect and violence behind the incident.

The Haifa District Court has canceled the Kiryat Yam Municipality's demand for 1.245 billion shekels in development levies from Rafael, ruling that the underlying calculations were flawed.

Nine members of the "Al-Asmar" gang were convicted as part of a plea bargain for conspiracy to commit murder. According to the amended indictment, they planned a series of liquidations as part of a conflict with the "Sabichat" gang; the agreed sentences reach up to three years in prison.

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 74-year-old woman for whom he had worked for years. Shaabani strangled the elderly woman, robbed her, and when he returned to the scene and discovered she was alive, he stabbed her in the neck and chest. The judges: "He damaged the fragile fabric of life in Jerusalem; the events of October...

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced 62-year-old Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for a nationalistically motivated attempted murder and theft. The perpetrator, who worked as a handyman for the 74-year-old victim, strangled and stabbed her, believing he had killed her.

A 61-year-old passenger was partially sucked out of a plane at an altitude of about 5 km and was saved thanks to his seatbelt and the help of other passengers. Now he and 35 others are preparing a massive lawsuit against the airline. Their lawyer stated: "If he hadn't been wearing a seatbelt, he wouldn't have survived."

The Movement for Quality Government has petitioned the Supreme Court against the Attorney General, the State Attorney, and the Police Commissioner, demanding they explain why the Prime Minister will not be investigated for "using the sensitive powers of the Shin Bet."

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of involvement in graffiti, littering, and damaging the lock of the cafe, which has been a focal point for protests between ultra-Orthodox and secular individuals over its operation on Saturdays.

The court issued an order preventing the removal from Israel of Telma, a mother of an Israeli daughter and the common-law partner of an Israeli citizen. The legal battle will continue to be managed by her lawyers, but she will be able to remain by her family's side during the process. Her 16-year-old daughter Adi said last week: "I didn't think a day would come when they would decide that my mom...

The KKL board of directors approved a 110 million shekel aid package for rehabilitation and commemoration in the south. Against the backdrop of Minister Amichai Eliyahu's demand for involvement in the nature of the commemoration in Kfar Aza, the fund will allocate 15 million shekels to the kibbutz and anchor full freedom of choice for the community in the agreement. KKL Chairman: "Wherever the...

Twisting corridors, elevators that only stop on odd-numbered floors, and a supermarket with obscure brands. The Prophets Tower (Migdal HaNeviim) in Haifa was intended to be the city's mall of the future, but it has become a confusing and underutilized labyrinth.

A man aged about 50 was pulled from the water unconscious this afternoon near the Coral Beach in Eilat. Bystanders began basic resuscitation efforts, and MADA teams summoned to the scene continued with advanced medical treatment. Unfortunately, despite intensive efforts, paramedics were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

A 41-year-old resident of Hatzor HaGlilit has been indicted for attacking a foreign worker during an argument. The defendant allegedly smashed a glass bottle on the victim's head, claiming it was a reaction to the victim 'touching his hand'. Prosecutors have requested he remain in custody until the end of the trial.

In addition to congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, passengers are now facing long waits inside aircraft before departure. Airlines, fearing the loss of their takeoff slots, often begin boarding on schedule even when delays are anticipated.

One of the busiest thoroughfares in Jerusalem is set to close for 30 days due to infrastructure works. Drivers are advised to follow the instructions of traffic controllers and use navigation apps.

Starting at midnight, new and extensive traffic arrangements have come into effect in the area of Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPaamon) and Derech Beit Lehem Street in Jerusalem. This is a significant change in the city's traffic map. Drivers and public transport passengers are asked to stay updated on alternative routes.

The KKL board of directors has approved a 12 million shekel budget to facilitate the relocation of approximately 40 families from Kibbutz Nir Oz to Kibbutz Beit Nir. The project, aimed at rebuilding the community, is now entering its practical phase.

Israir has announced that it will begin selling tickets for its new New York route next Tuesday. The first flights are scheduled for October 19, 2026, pending final approval from U.S. aviation authorities.

Hasia Misulovin from Omer celebrated her 106th birthday this week. She is the oldest woman in the south and one of the oldest women in Israel. A Holocaust survivor born in Lithuania, she immigrated to Israel and dedicated about 30 years to volunteering for IDF soldiers. She shares what still makes her happiest: "That the family is healthy and that the soldiers are coming home." And what is the...

After choosing to undergo an oophorectomy to reduce the risk of cancer, I discovered that the hormonal therapy I need has become an ongoing struggle to obtain medication. Phone calls to pharmacies, searches in online groups, and recurring shortages that harm thousands of women. This is not how treatment recommended by the healthcare system should look.

4-year-old N. arrived at the hospital with a fever, weakness, and a rash, but blood tests raised suspicion of Mediterranean spotted fever. Although her parents did not notice a tick bite and she had not been hiking in nature, it turned out she had been in contact with the family dog. After antibiotic treatment, her condition improved and she was discharged home. Her father: "We were very surprised...

An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and the fraudulent use of a payment instrument. According to the indictment, the suspect stopped a woman in a wheelchair at night, punched her, and forcibly stole her bag before attempting to use her stolen credit card in Rahat.

The legal struggle surrounding the multi-vehicle accident involving singer Gidi Gov on the Ayalon Highway continues, even after the insurance company Phoenix paid compensation to the driver whose vehicle was damaged in the accident. Documents submitted to the court show that although the driver was compensated with approximately 30,000 shekels, the insurance company still seeks to determine who...

The Central Bureau of Statistics has published data on public transport trip validations for 2024–2025. The figures indicate an erosion and a decline in validated trips across most transport lines.

After paying tens of thousands of shekels to a driver injured in an accident, the insurance company "Phoenix" has launched a separate legal proceeding against its famous client, Gidi Gov, claiming he was driving under an active medical disqualification.

Missing shutters, uninsulated piping, cracks, and dampness—a court in Kfar Saba has ordered a contractor to pay compensation to an apartment buyer. The judge ruled that by ignoring the buyer's requests, the company forfeited its right to repair the defects itself.

Pollster Shlomo Filber responded to an attack by Channel 12 News correspondent Ilan Lukatch, after the latter harshly criticized Channel 14 polls over the weekend and even used the results of the Bar Association elections to claim a "history of failures."

The Ministry of Transport and NTA report 76 million trips since the light rail's launch and the start of construction to connect to Rishon LeZion. Total travel time has been reduced to 63 minutes. The NTA chair noted that the company will continue to improve service, particularly on the Bat Yam-Tel Aviv section.

A green monkey was located and rescued overnight from a cage in a house in Jericho after suspicions arose that it was being kept there illegally. The monkey was transferred to the custody of the Nature and Parks Authority and subsequently to the Israeli Monkey Sanctuary.

The police suspect that four young residents of Petah Tikva kicked Dayan in the head during the fight and caused the brain hemorrhage that led to his death. The four will be brought today for a remand hearing on suspicion of murder by a group. The fifth suspect is on the run, and the police are conducting a manhunt for him.

The prosecution filed an indictment against Moshe Levi, who shot his father with a speargun arrow and seriously wounded him, following a series of confrontations over his drug addiction. During the investigation, he claimed the shooting was accidental, but police say security cameras contradict his claim.

The debtor claimed that the debt was paid back in 2003 and that the creditor had been "sleeping on their rights" for almost a decade before initiating the procedure. The registrar at the Haifa Execution Office rejected the repayment claim but significantly reduced the interest on arrears in both cases.

Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

A 29-year-old resident of Afula is accused of threatening a 16-year-old during a trip from Haifa to Tiberias. Later, he boarded another bus after him, threw a phone at him, and attacked him. The defendant was arrested, and following the investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against him.

A 26-year-old woman woke up in her apartment to find a construction worker from her building committing indecent acts against her. The suspect, a 32-year-old illegal resident, fled the scene after the victim screamed. Jaffa police detectives located him hiding at a construction site, and he will appear in court today for a remand hearing.

The grants are intended to express appreciation to reservists who, alongside prolonged and significant service, had to deal with the challenges involved in running a business during the war. Those eligible for the grant are business owners who served as combat soldiers in the reserves for at least 100 days from the end of 2023 until the end of 2025.

The KKL-JNF Board of Directors approved granting preference to businesses from the Western Negev and the northern confrontation line settlements in all of the organization's tenders. Suppliers with at least 60% of their operations in the eligible areas will enjoy a 15% preference in the price component. The decision will be in effect for three years and will apply to contracts worth hundreds of...