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First publication: Following a multi-week investigation, Ashkelon police intercepted a bus and arrested a suspect linked to a series of commercial break-ins in the city.

MK Avichay Buaron commented today (Sunday) on X regarding the exposure by our correspondent Noam Amir about Gali Baharav-Miara's pursuit of a plea deal in the Military Advocate General affair: "The continued cover-up of the Attorney General's involvement in the attempt to hide the intentional leak of the Sde Teiman video and Force 100."

Police officers arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of a theft spree from several stores in a major shopping complex in Ramat HaSharon. According to the suspicion, the two stole clothing items, perfumes, and fashion accessories. At the end of the investigation, the suspects were released under restrictive conditions, and the seized property was returned to the business owners.

An indictment was filed against a Tel Aviv resident who, according to the prosecution, forced a taxi driver to drive him for about two hours under threat and eventually robbed him of money and a phone. He is also accused of breaking into apartments and stealing property, and in one case, threatening the apartment owner.

An i24NEWS crew filming a report on antisemitism in Belfast was violently attacked. An angry passerby, upon discovering the team was from Israel, began making threats and threw a glass at the cameraman, causing a bleeding head injury.

Ben Gurion Airport has experienced an exceptionally busy week, with takeoffs 31% above the three-month average and flight delays up by 24%. Passengers face long queues and significant wait times for baggage.

A police pursuit of a suspected motorcycle thief in Petah Tikva ended in gunfire. The suspect, who endangered others and ignored orders to stop, sustained moderate injuries and was taken into custody.

Against the backdrop of a financial dispute and repeated demands for money, a 36-year-old resident of Neve Yamin is accused of creating an improvised arrow from an iron rod and shooting his father from a range of about four meters. The arrow hit his neck and stopped near the spinal cord and major blood vessels. After he collapsed, his son told him: "Say it was an accident."

Chairman of the "Lemaanchem" organization, Yossi Erblich, visited Rambam Hospital in Haifa and claimed that the controversy surrounding the medical treatment of IDF soldiers is intended to divert attention from government funding withheld from peripheral hospitals.

Two children, aged 5.5 and 6.5, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. They are currently in stable condition under medical observation.

"It is unclear how it can be said that core hours are taught in a place where the teacher is not qualified to teach them." The Attorney General's response to the Supreme Court regarding the funding of Haredi institutions revealed severe deficiencies: in 87% of 7th-8th grade classes there is not a single teacher qualified to teach science, in 76% of institutions there is no teacher who can teach...

Participants of a new flotilla to Gaza were stopped before they even started, when the vessel "Handala II" crashed into a pier at the port of Kiel, causing damage worth tens of thousands of euros. Earlier, the fundraising campaign stalled, reaching only 10% of its goal. German police are investigating the incident regarding damage to port infrastructure.

The Supreme Court has tightened the detention conditions for Yehuda Elbaz, a soldier in regular service who left his base with an M16 rifle without permission. According to the indictment, he planned an attack due to his brother's financial debt.

Two children, aged five and a half and six and a half, were admitted to the Galilee Medical Center after consuming chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms. Due to the risk of further complications, they remain under close monitoring in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Relocation is an idea that often sounds particularly tempting, but it is worth considering that adapting to a new country is not always easy or fast. The InterNations website has ranked the ten most recommended countries for moving for work purposes.

Police claim that suspicions against 23-year-old Ahmad Al-Rajoub, arrested for the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman, have strengthened. Investigators report having evidence regarding the motive, planning, and execution of the crime. The defense has raised questions about the suspect's mental fitness, and his detention has been extended by nine days.

The 9-year-old began to limp and his condition deteriorated until he had to move in a wheelchair. At the hospital, it turned out that he was suffering from scurvy due to a severe vitamin C deficiency. "In cases of severe deficiency and significant delay in diagnosis, bone damage and even tooth loss can occur."

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed an appeal to the State Attorney after the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) closed the investigation file regarding the strip search conducted on protester Itamar Greenberg: "If this is indeed a regular practice, it is conduct that contradicts the law."

The Israel Police is requesting the public's help in locating 16-year-old Noam Malka from Hadera, who went missing on August 5. Authorities are conducting extensive searches and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Maayan Adam shared with her hundreds of thousands of followers the nerve-wracking moments after her toddler daughter required urgent medical tests and a likely upcoming surgery.

A motorcyclist driving without insurance lost control due to potholes on Highway 70. The court ruled that Netivei Israel must pay him approximately a quarter of a million shekels for negligence in road maintenance.

The "Manhigim" organization has announced a boycott of school year opening conferences and the suspension of data synchronization with the ministry. The move follows grievances over teacher shortages and administrative decisions that principals claim are harming the education system. "Patience has run out," they stated.

A mother of an 8-year-old girl was required to pay 150 shekels for every cancellation of a meeting between the child and her father. He sued to raise the amount to 1,000 shekels, but the court ruled: “An extreme and draconian demand.”

Knesset member Moshe Saada, former deputy head of Mahash, reveals the behind-the-scenes of Israel's judicial system. In the "Al Ze" podcast, he discusses the Military Advocate General affair, the Force 100 case, and the need for fundamental reforms in law enforcement.

Wedding guests in Umm al-Fahm were shocked when police unexpectedly raided the event, ordering attendees to the floor and conducting searches before leaving without making any arrests. The groom's father denied any illegal activity, while police cited suspicions of weapon use.

In a lawsuit filed against the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, it is claimed that during a catheterization, the team of cardiologists acted in an order different from that described in medical practice, which caused severe physical and brain damage to the patient. His condition continued to deteriorate until he suffered cardiac arrest and required resuscitation. The expert opinion states that...

A police camera captured a driver allowing a minor to hold the steering wheel while driving. The incident was documented during enforcement activity by National Traffic Police officers. As part of the operation, drivers were also caught driving under the influence and speeding.

Three residents of Surif were arrested as part of the "Green Field" operation, launched following a series of thefts in the Mateh Yehuda region. During the operation, the ringleader attempted to flee on foot. A vehicle with fake license plates, suspected of being used in the thefts, was seized.

A listener asked Dr. Maya Roseman if it is possible to eat half a watermelon a day. This is the answer she received - and these are the interesting details you should know about the most summery fruit of the bunch.

The suspect (22) initially claimed he had a photo of the license on his phone, but eventually admitted he had never obtained one. The decorated vehicle was confiscated for 30 days. In another case, an 18-year-old was caught driving without a license for the second time within a year. Both vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

A new study published in the journal Teaching and Teacher Education revealed that teachers are concerned about the impact of AI and prefer to test students in class and orally. Despite the increasing use of technology, most participants reported that they are required to set the boundaries themselves and are coping without clear guidance.

A young woman from Bat Yam reported that a 29-year-old man who broke into her apartment at 02:30 beat her, threatened her, and stole approximately 6,000 shekels. The suspect was arrested near a shopping center in Kiryat Ono, in possession of 4,000 shekels in cash and receipts for clothing purchases totaling 2,000 shekels. His detention has been extended until Tuesday.

Ministry of Education data for the 5784 school year reveals that nine out of 10 Bnei Akiva network institutions in Judea and Samaria significantly outperform similar schools in matriculation eligibility rates.

A young woman reported to the police that she was attacked and robbed in her apartment in Bat Yam last Friday, around 02:30 AM. According to the investigation, a young man who arrived at the apartment beat her, threatened her, and stole about 6,000 shekels. She was treated at the scene by an MDA team.

A 26-year-old resident of Bu'eine Nujeidat was filmed by a drone driving through the town while serving community service for a previous traffic offense. Suspecting he had spotted a police force, he stopped on the sidewalk and exited through the passenger seat in an attempt to mislead the officers. Following his investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings...

A worker aged about 40 was seriously injured after being struck by a heavy object while working at a construction site on HaMelech Amatziahu Street in Haifa. MADA teams provided medical treatment and evacuated him to Rambam Hospital.

Officers from the Lev Tel Aviv police station arrested a 19-year-old resident of East Jerusalem on suspicion of committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls at the beach. The suspect was taken into custody, and a court has since extended his remand.

The Likud movement has sent an urgent demand to the Haifa District Attorney's Office to finalize its decision regarding protest activist Dr. Yolanda Yavor. The party argues that the significant delay since the prosecutor's statement was filed raises concerns about selective enforcement.

Media outlets on the island of Crete reported that three Israelis staying at a villa in the west of the island did not heed warnings and lit a fire despite the volatile weather and the forested area where they were staying. About one hundred firefighters struggled for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

A Wyoming woman is suing Elon Musk's xAI, alleging her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to generate thousands of sexualized images of her based on childhood photos.