Society

Aug 16, 2026
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"When Rabat wants to, it succeeds": Hundreds of migrants arrested in new infiltration attempt into Spain

294 migrants were arrested, and according to the Tetouan province announcement, most of them arrived from sub-Saharan countries. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the country's authorities deployed an unprecedented scale of forces and technological means to prevent the crossing of the border barrier.

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Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 72

Among the victims are 18 children, 16 of whom were under ten years old, with the youngest being just one year old. The state-operated ferry was significantly overloaded, carrying at least 119 adults and crew members despite a 90-person limit, excluding an uncounted number of children.

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The small detail that brought down the robbers: how the masterpieces stolen in Italy were located

The Carabinieri Art Squad located the three works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in an apartment in Parma, about five months after they were stolen. A pickaxe and a fire extinguisher left at the scene, from which serial numbers had been removed, led investigators to the suspected gang.

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After leaving a Likud conference: Left-wing activist attacked Deputy Minister Almog Cohen

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen was filmed last night in a sharp verbal confrontation with a left-wing protester as he left a Likud party conference at the King Solomon Hotel in Netanya. During the confrontation, the protester hurled harsh remarks at Cohen and reached extremely high volumes.

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Boaz Golan attacks the police: "Concentrated disgust"

Channel 14 presenter Boaz Golan harshly attacked the Israel Police this evening (Saturday) following the publication of footage and details regarding Meli and Liel Yahalomi, who were located on a bus in Buenos Aires after several days of searching. The police clarify that from the beginning of the incident, it was clear to them that Meli and Liel planned to leave the country on their own...

Aug 15, 2026
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Haredim block buses on Shabbat, secular residents hold 'processions': The struggle over the character of Safed

For two months now, a battle over Shabbat has been taking place in Safed, with Haredim blocking buses operating in the city and secular residents demonstrating against them. The police are struggling to restore order, the mayor is unable to prevent it, and those opposing the "Haredization of the city" have taken a step further: "If you disturb us, we will disturb you."

21:43
After finding Meli and Liel, Haimanot's family demands case transfer to Shin Bet
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After finding Meli and Liel, Haimanot's family demands case transfer to Shin Bet

Haimanot Kasau's parents are harshly criticizing the police following the successful operation to locate two missing persons: "Our Haimanot has not been with us for 902 days." The family claims discrimination in the handling of their daughter's disappearance and demands the case be transferred to the Shin Bet.

21:38
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Drama in Haifa: Well-known lawyer handcuffed and shackled, to file a massive lawsuit

Lawyer Khalil Biadi, who specializes in criminal and traffic law, filed a complaint following a public arrest in central Haifa. Biadi intends to simultaneously file a civil lawsuit for false arrest, use of force, and damages caused to him.

21:09
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After finding Mali and Liel, the Kasau family attacks the police: "What have they done for our Haimnot?"

The family of Haimnot Kasau welcomed the finding of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, but criticized the police's conduct in the investigation of their daughter's disappearance, who has been missing for 902 days. The parents demand to transfer the investigation to the Shin Bet: "Lahav 433 investigated half the world to find them, and we are not even updated properly."

21:08
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Antisemitism at a Portuguese university and threats against an Israeli doctoral student: "Sinwar is a hero"

"Zionists are worse than the Nazis", "Holocaust to your family", "Bar Harel, get out of our city": An Israeli student in Coimbra complained about graffiti that included personal threats, the Portuguese prosecution has launched a criminal investigation. The university was accused of "passivity", and claimed: "The posters were outside the campus, the complaint was general and unverified".

21:07
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Mocked a woman, chased her husband to the lobby: 3 arrested following a brawl at an Eilat hotel

The confrontation began in the pool area after an argument between the woman's husband and three guests. According to eyewitnesses, the three followed him to the lobby, where they continued to threaten him and one of them even attacked him. The suspects were arrested and transferred for questioning at the Eilat District Police.

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Unrest in Safed: Secular residents clash with Haredi protesters blocking the road on Saturday

The Haredi protest began several weeks ago in Safed and spread to Meron. The protesters are trying to prevent public transport lines from leaving Safed before the end of the Sabbath. 70 activists from the "Derech Hofshit" organization are on site, clashing with about 150 Haredim. Police forces are present at the scene.

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They opened the floor for a sewer line — and what was underneath left them in shock

Workers in Belgium just wanted to lay a sewer pipe under a former brewery — and then discovered coins and gold bars worth $10.4 million. The police took the treasure to a safe, and the workers were left with the hope of a reward.

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"I will go with you anywhere": The correspondence between Meli and Liel discovered in the investigation

The police accessed a mobile correspondence between the mother and her daughter, which strengthened the understanding that Liel Yaalomi knew of the mother's escape plan and joined it of her own free will. The mother and daughter deleted apps and performed actions on their phones intended to make them difficult to locate. They also used Gemini and asked questions that may be related to route...

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Flying chairs and 12 arrests: footage of a mass brawl at Yamit 2000

Two security guards were lightly injured and 12 residents from the southern region were arrested following a mass brawl; the water park has been closed. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute between vacationers and lifeguards.

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Case closed? Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew the alimony lawsuit

A Los Angeles court approved the dismissal of the request. The star's attorney: "The request should not have been filed at all."

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The right to escape does not exempt one from responsibility for the consequences
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The right to escape does not exempt one from responsibility for the consequences

The expenses incurred due to the search for Lee and Liel Yahalomi are enormous. Assuming they knew about the massive search operation, they may have also had a legal obligation called the duty to mitigate damages. The public should not have to pay for this.

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Mistaken identity leads to violence: Stabbing and robbery of a man sleeping in his car

A Tel Aviv resident who mistakenly believed a neighbor had stolen his electric bicycle ambushed and stabbed the man while he slept in his car, subsequently stealing the vehicle. The District Court ruled the incident was a violent and cruel act, but considered the motive of revenge as a mitigating factor. The defendant was sentenced to 23 months in prison, along with fines and compensation.

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The end of the mastermind behind the empire? How Eyal Nagar became one of the most powerful criminals in the south

The most powerful criminal in Ashdod. After the murder of his partner, crime boss Beni Shlomo, the Israeli underworld was certain that Eyal Nagar would weaken significantly, but the criminal reality proved otherwise. Nagar strengthened his position in the Ashdod area to such an extent that police officials said, "He has taken over the city." Immediately after Shlomo's murder, Nagar formed...

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"Unable to say his name": The prisoner who terrorized an entire city from a prison phone booth
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"Unable to say his name": The prisoner who terrorized an entire city from a prison phone booth

Under the name "Yossi", Asaf Buskila is accused of running an empire of gambling and extortion from the rehabilitation wing of Shata Prison, which turned over millions and brought down hundreds of families in the north. With an attack dog that sank its teeth into debtors, a roulette wheel in a hideout apartment controlled by a magnet, insane interest rates, and a network of agents - he operated...

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Friend of the late Binyamin Razi on the claims of those accused of murder: "I hope they stop lying and say what really happened there"

Matanya was in an apartment in Jerusalem during the murder of his friend and claims that the accused's testimonies regarding violence by Binyamin are untrue: "Lies and deceit, they think it will lighten their sentence." According to Matanya, he clearly remembers the video call that took place in the apartment. Matanya himself was stabbed during the murder incident and was the one who called Magen...

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Coffee shop dispute in Jerusalem: unknown individuals glue door lock

The storm surrounding "Cafe Ba-Smita" in Jerusalem continues. Unknown individuals apparently inserted glue into the entrance door lock to prevent the business from opening this morning. Only after a 40-minute struggle were the owners able to open the door. This incident follows six consecutive weeks of stormy confrontations and Haredi protests against the cafe's Saturday operations.

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Israeli killed in road accident in Thailand

The accident occurred last Wednesday. The Israeli's body was sent for an autopsy at a local hospital.

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Mass brawl in Tel Aviv: seven injured, one in serious condition

A violent brawl broke out overnight between foreign nationals from Thailand on Elifelet Street in Tel Aviv. MADA teams evacuated seven injured people from the scene, including a man in his 30s in serious condition suffering from stab wounds. Jaffa police have opened an investigation, arrested two suspects, and detained three others for questioning.

09:26
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Lieutenant Colonel without a uniform, spy without the Mossad: The questionable resume of a Likud candidate

A Channel 12 investigation raises questions regarding details presented by Likud candidate Mishael Ben-Ami, including the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a doctorate, and activities in Iran. Ben-Ami rejects the claims.

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France: Supreme Court overturns ban on social media for those under 15

The French Supreme Court has overturned a ban on social media access for those under 15, ruling it infringes on freedom of expression. The government plans to draft a new bill to implement the reform by 2027.

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After the photo shocked the country - now it is revealed what happened during Agam Tsarfi's video call: "It's just a smile"
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After the photo shocked the country - now it is revealed what happened during Agam Tsarfi's video call: "It's just a smile"

Why did she smile during the video call from the murder scene? How did the teenagers get to the apartment? And why didn't she call MADA when she realized someone had been stabbed? Agam Tsarfi's lawyer breaks his silence and presents the version that will try to save her from a life sentence.

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"They chose him so the country would tremble": The dark secret behind the assassination of the first judge in Israel

Although no neighbor heard the shots, and 10 investigators tried to understand who wanted the district judge dead. 20 years later, a return to the devilish plot of life-term prisoners who chose a victim at random just to shock the country.

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Mamdani "shocked": Suspected hate crime at a synagogue in New York

A man was arrested during prayers at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan after he began to disrupt, struck a member of the congregation, and caused property damage. According to the NYPD, the suspect spat on a security guard and headbutted him before being arrested. The mayor wrote: "There is no place for this heinous act in our city," the number of hate crimes against Jews has risen by 8.5% in the...

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Five killed in Michigan shooting spree across three scenes

The events took place in two homes and a wooded area in Missaukee County, Michigan. Police discovered three bodies and one person seriously wounded at the scene. Following an extensive manhunt, the suspect, 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was found dead alongside another victim. The investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing.

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Pressed the gas instead of the brake during a driving practice — and drowned

A 42-year-old woman died in India after losing control of her vehicle and plunging into a lake about 3.5 meters deep. The driver, who was practicing driving without supervision ahead of her licensing test, was extracted from the submerged vehicle after a complex operation; her death was pronounced at the hospital.

Aug 14, 2026
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A week after resigning from Cambridge due to "falsifying his past": The black professor was found lifeless

About a week after the University of Cambridge announced an investigation into his academic past and the qualifications and degrees he boasted of - which led him to resign - Jason Arday was found lifeless in an apartment in London. The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the death, but stated that at this stage there is no suspicion of foul play.

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Almost two years after the murder: Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty

Mangione, who was accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at the end of 2024, revealed in his confession to the court that he posed as an investor to confirm the location of the hotel where the investor conference was held, near which he committed the act.

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Information from the President for those who pay: the new lawsuit against Trump

A new service from the company that operates Truth Social offers paying customers fast access to posts by Donald Trump and other senior government officials. A lawsuit filed in New York claims that the president is effectively selling privileged access to information created in his official capacity - and may be profiting personally from it.

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Meta to pay nearly $1 billion to address harm caused to children by social networks

A judge in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to establish a new $567 million fund, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties already imposed.

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Permitted for publication: Name of lawyer accused of extortion by threats

The court accepted today, Friday, the prosecution's position and permitted the publication of the name of lawyer Alon Kriti, who is accused of extortion by threats against a person who borrowed money from him. Last Sunday, the Central District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court against the 52-year-old lawyer.

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How Bezalel turned from a school of Jewish art into a post-Zionist breeding ground

This week, the police opened an investigation against Issa Grayeb, a Bezalel graduate and lecturer at the academy, following an exposé by Ornit Poran-Swissa on Channel 14. Grayeb refers to the IDF as "the Israeli occupation forces" and presents places in Israel as part of "Palestine." In leaked screenshots, an account bearing his name is seen liking extremist content, including a post welcoming...

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Netivei Israel to pay about a quarter of a million shekels to a scooter rider injured by potholes

The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ordered Netivei Israel to pay approximately 250,000 shekels to a scooter rider for injuries caused by poor road maintenance on Highway 70.

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"I am in love with him": The forbidden relationship of the prison officer suspected of aiding the brother of the murder suspect
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"I am in love with him": The forbidden relationship of the prison officer suspected of aiding the brother of the murder suspect

Exclusive: Ynet has obtained transcripts of the interrogation of the Israel Prison Service (IPS) officer who allegedly allowed the brother of the main suspect in the murder of Binyahu Razi to contact him by phone while he was on the run. "By nature, he is a great person," the officer said about the prisoner with whom she had a romantic relationship. She denied the allegations against her and...

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Israeli attacked in Thailand reports attacker's release: 'He is walking free'

Paul William Berko Gober, who violently attacked an Israeli mother and her daughter, has been released from detention on 12,000 shekels bail. The mother has issued a warning to Israelis in Thailand: 'He is a scoundrel and a monster, a danger to the public - especially to Jews and Israelis.'

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