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Mikey Levy, who changed his registered address six years ago, received a fine for not wearing a helmet at his old address with a six-month delay. This prevented him from filing an appeal and resulted in late fees. Levy has filed a lawsuit against the municipality, arguing that the fine system is flawed and that the penalty does not appear in his personal online account.

Passengers on bus line 618 from Jerusalem to Beit Shemesh were surprised today when police officers boarded for an inspection, which resulted in 26 fines being issued. The reason: failure to wear seat belts – while some passengers claimed that the seat belts on the bus were not functional.

In the case of Meli and Liel Yahalomi, there is more hidden than revealed, but one thing is clear: the police have been swept away by the pursuit of ratings and PR.

The Police Investigation Department (PID) appealed the Magistrate's Court decision to conclude the proceedings without a conviction. The District Court accepted the appeal and ruled that even in a tense security reality, police officers are expected to "restrain themselves and act professionally." The officer was convicted of reckless and negligent conduct.

Kugel Square in Holon, which for years was called the "Square of Tears" and became a nightmare for drivers and those taking driving tests, has become a signalized intersection as part of the Green Line light rail works. The square was for years one of the symbols associated with the area and a point that struck terror into driving students who were required to deal with merging into traffic.

Beersheba's traditional Light Run event returns on September 9, and this year it is expected to be especially large and impressive. Under the title "Saluting the Runners," the night race will be held in honor and tribute to IDF soldiers, security forces, and reservists.

Two children were injured on Monday in a violent incident on Emek HaZeitim Street in Beit Shemesh. A 9-year-old child is in critical condition, and a 4-year-old is in serious condition. The children were found stabbed inside their apartment.

The Ministry of Economy has reopened an anti-dumping investigation into medical cannabis imports from Canada after a previous attempt was closed due to a procedural error. The move has sparked sharp protests from chambers of commerce and patient advocacy groups.

Data from the 'Or Yarok' association and the Central Bureau of Statistics reveal a grim picture of night accidents in Israel: a surge in youth casualties, a decade-high on urban roads, and the prominent cities where the most casualties were recorded.

In a joint operation by the Israel Prison Service (IPS) and the police, a 'Carlo' submachine gun was discovered at the Mandarin Hotel in Tel Aviv. Authorities suspect the weapon is linked to an ongoing criminal conflict between the Musli and Jarushi organizations.

A couple traveling in northern Italy stopped at a rest station after failing to wake their 31-year-old son. Medical teams arrived at the scene and pronounced him dead; a suspected cardiac event is currently being investigated.

Firefighters rescued a woman from a burning apartment on the first floor of an eight-story residential building in Karmiel. Five firefighting and rescue teams from the Central Galilee station were dispatched to the scene following a report to the 102 emergency center.

The clinic offers a multi-professional framework that provides a full medical, psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial response, thanks to the variety of programs operated by the Public Health Association.

Officers from the Akko station, in cooperation with YASAM Asher units, raided a compound suspected of operating as a drug den. During the operation, police seized narcotics, ammunition, and surveillance equipment, and arrested a suspect.

A new drug, iberdomide (Zanvexus), has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Its combination with other drugs nearly doubled the rate of patients in whom no evidence of the disease was found. It is still unclear whether this will translate into extended life. Dr. Julia Vaksman, from the Hematology Department at the Davidoff Center in...

600 kindergarten teaching assistants will participate this year in a program to earn academic degrees in education. Each participant will receive a scholarship of 6,000 shekels per academic year.

After more than 40 years of marriage, an ultra-Orthodox woman accused her spouse of financial abuse, an affair funded by joint assets, and hiding assets. However, the court rejected her demands.

Lin Mor, the mother of the children of right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi ("HaTzel"), broke her silence on Monday and addressed the media storm surrounding his official dismissal from the police. She expressed her disgust at the hatred and schadenfreude surrounding the event and highlighted his years of volunteer service.

A protected tenant of a shop in Jerusalem died, leaving a property tax debt of approximately 100,000 shekels. Although his son continued to operate the business, the municipality demanded payment from another heir. The court ruled the municipality's actions were in bad faith.

A pediatrician from the Clalit Health Services Southern District, Dr. Basel Abu Jaafar, notes that during the summer period there is an increase in visits from children with diarrhea and vomiting. How to avoid it? "Plenty of fluids, hand washing, and alertness to signs."

The Football Association has appealed to the disciplinary court to suspend the Maccabi Haifa striker from all activities until the conclusion of criminal proceedings, or for at least 60 days. The request cites evidence that he routinely placed bets on league matches, including games involving his own teams. Dahan previously denied any involvement in match-fixing.

The lawsuit concerns six publications from a "smear campaign" conducted by millionaire Alex Skler against Tzvika Naveh, owner of the business intelligence firm CGI, who is married to Skler's ex-wife. This follows a previous 10-million-shekel lawsuit. Skler responds by calling the claims "lies and misrepresentations."

Business municipal tax (Arnona) in Israel is 40% higher than the OECD average, directly fueling the cost of living. The author argues that authorities must demonstrate efficiency before requesting further hikes.

Rob, a resident of England, felt perfectly healthy until the 'Galleri' blood test—a screening tool for early cancer detection—twice flagged a potential issue. Subsequent examinations revealed stage 1 cancer at the base of his tongue. How does this test work, who is it for, and how can it be accessed in Israel?

An unusual medical case published in the "American Journal of Case Reports" describes a 40-year-old woman who developed an aggressive necrotizing infection after shaving and using a herbal preparation. Her condition required a 12-week hospitalization involving multiple surgeries to remove damaged tissue.

The National Insurance Institute has announced a temporary suspension of in-person services nationwide. Here is what you need to know about benefit payments and digital access during this period.

Months after signing a multi-million dollar partnership, Israeli singer Eden Ben Zaken and Marla Maples Trump have launched 'Mashmaut Wellness,' a digital platform focused on fitness and healthy living. The app provides personalized training, nutrition, and mental resilience programs.

Facial paralysis that appears within hours can be a traumatic event, and one that requires medical investigation. For 76-year-old Tal, the struggle began one morning when he woke up and discovered that half of his face was paralyzed. After months of pain and an inability to blink, and after drug treatment that he said did not bring improvement, he turned to photobiomodulation — the use of...

A month after the directive of the Head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, Boaz Balet, to block the access of police spokespersons to investigation files, and despite the promise that the authorization would be restored within days, the blockage remains in place. Sources in the spokesperson's unit are furious: "It is impossible to work, this is collective punishment."

An extraordinary incident in the south: in front of a police patrol, a passenger exited a vehicle and opened fire on another car after blocking its path. Immediately afterward, the assailant opened fire on the responding officers.

A 35-year-old resident of the north is accused of two severe incidents of violence against his wife, whom he married only eight months ago. According to the indictment, he slapped her, kicked her, dragged her by her hair throughout the house and even choked her. In the last incident, the woman managed to lock herself in the bathroom and call the police.

A family vacation in Thailand turned into a harrowing survival ordeal: a 50-year-old French father and his two sons, aged five and seven, spent over 16 hours adrift at sea after their rented jet ski broke down off the coast of Koh Samui.

The family members recount the moments when, according to them, the event got out of control, and are now demanding an investigation into the conduct of the police officers. After we contacted the police for a response, it was stated that they had contacted the Police Investigation Department (PID) to open an investigation.

The Commissioner for Complaints against Judges rejected a complaint against a magistrate judge who compared a lawsuit to the children's book "Ayelet Travels". The plaintiff claimed mockery, but the commissioner ruled: it is part of judicial independence. The magistrate judge expressed regret over the complainant's feelings.

A lawyer from the Krayot area was arrested on suspicion of possessing a significant amount of crystal-type hard drugs following a police raid. After several extensions of his detention, the court ordered his release to house arrest today (Monday).

Yossi Ben Haim, a police volunteer and member of a rapid response team, claims that he and his wife were beaten, handcuffed, and humiliated in front of their children. The police claim that the officers encountered a "violent disturbance" and stated that the incident was referred to the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) for review.

Police raided the suspect's home and seized substances suspected to be 'crystal' and 'doctor' type drugs. Following interrogation at the Zevulun station and several extensions of his detention, the court ordered the lawyer's release to house arrest.

A 26-year-old man is accused of calling customers after obtaining details of their orders, impersonating a business representative, and obtaining their credit card details. According to the indictment, he used the details to carry out 20 transactions totaling hundreds of thousands of shekels, purchasing, among other things, luxury clothing, shoes, and sunglasses.

Right-wing activist Mordechai David was questioned this morning, Monday, by police on suspicion of assaulting protest activist Amos Doron following a confrontation between the two. The investigation comes as Doron himself faces two separate indictments: one regarding the arson of recycling bins in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood, and the second for assault and threats against Liran Baruch during...