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Rain began falling in Jerusalem and the north this afternoon; there is a continued risk of flash floods in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Swimming at Achziv Beach is prohibited due to dangerous sea conditions.

Chaim Broyda, Mayor of Ra'anana, after closing the city's first 'roof agreement' and a little more than two months before the national elections, explains to 'Maariv' why he blew up the ceremony with the Minister of Construction and declares: "Even the most senior figure is not above the law."

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.

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.

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...

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...

Once a week, the "Checking the Myth" column examines famous historical distortions, their origins, and their lasting impact. This week: we debunk common myths surrounding spirits and their negative consequences.

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

We arrived at Six Senses Shaharut following a one-time chef's dinner, but discovered a vacation that offers much more than culinary: a suite facing the Edom Mountains, food based on local ingredients, yoga in the desert, pools, a cocktail workshop, and above all, silence.

Hundreds of lakes, forests where European bison roam, the Baltic Sea coast, the Tatra Mountains, and a city where hundreds of gnomes hide in the streets. Outside the familiar route of Warsaw and Krakow, a different Poland is hidden - green, surprising, and much less known to the Israeli traveler.

The star of "The Buzaglos" and wife of former soccer player Maor Buzaglo took her daughter, Shayne, for dental treatment at a "Clalit Smile" clinic: "A deep root canal is ahead of us, ugh." And also: the antibiotic treatment and the gift she promised to give her daughter.

The prestigious international ranking establishes the Hebrew University's place at the top "thanks to research excellence, innovation, and global impact."

For the first time since 2020, there are no three Israeli universities in the top 100 of the prestigious Shanghai Ranking. The Technion has fallen out of the top 100, while the Weizmann Institute and the Hebrew University have maintained their positions.

Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, especially with a phone, may increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken the pelvic floor. The recommendation: if you haven't succeeded, get up and try again later.

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.

The city of Eilat has suffered from a severe shortage of efficient medical services since its inception. The city hopes to overcome this by training medical staff at a dedicated faculty that will be established for this purpose in Eilat, with an expected opening this September.

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.

Temperatures will rise, but local rains are expected from the afternoon. In the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea, there is a risk of flash floods. The unusual weather will continue throughout the week with drizzles, rains, and a drop in temperatures.

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...

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.

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.

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.

A young woman from Texas shared online that her new roommate is Israeli, and received millions of views and tens of thousands of likes. Within a short time, the comments were flooded with jokes about "occupation," deportation, and taking over territories. After facing criticism, the young woman claimed her words were taken out of context and deleted the post.

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.

Researchers from Stanford and the Arc Institute used artificial intelligence to design the genetic code of bacteriophages — viruses that attack bacteria — and created active viruses from them in the lab. This achievement could help in developing treatments against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn that the improving ability of AI to design biological systems raises urgent questions...

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.

The National Human Rights Commission determined that charging women extra for towels, soap, and hair dryers, while men receive them for free, is gender discrimination. An inspection in the city of Gyeongsan found that 22 out of 27 bathhouses checked practiced this. The commission proposed a simple solution: a deposit from all customers.

Several copies of the book were found in the "Afaq" store, which opened earlier this month in central London. The owners claim that the books were placed in the back next to history books and were not prominently displayed, but a city council member who documented them claims: "They chose 'Mein Kampf' as one of the first books to display."

The Attorney General responded to a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the funding of "first tier" studies in Haredi education networks: "Continued receipt of funding based on the 'all children of Israel' principle will be conditional on meeting basic obligations - including full core curriculum studies."

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.

Hundreds of family members and residents participated in a memorial evening for 16-year-old Yonatan (Tuni) Ephraim Klimian, who died in a rappelling accident at Keshet Cave. The event was held at the Bnei Akiva Golan Ulpana, an institution with deep ties to the Klimian family.

Members of the Bnei Akiva branch in Malbes raised about 90,000 shekels to write a Torah scroll in memory of their friend Yamanu Zalka, who was murdered on the night of Independence Day. The scroll was dedicated during a moving procession near what would have been his 21st birthday.

Lawyer and Dr. Haim Stanger attacked Etty Craif following her interview with Omri Assenheim, commenting on her appearance and claiming he is not afraid of a lawsuit. Craif responded: "I haven't read it and don't intend to."

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.'

A new study published in the journal "Environment & Health" raises questions regarding the information appearing on personal care and cleaning products we use daily. Researchers tested 113 products in 12 different categories and discovered that 98% of them contained at least one substance not listed on the label. In 85% of the products, at least one undeclared substance was found that is known or...