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Incident at Rami Levy: Fired employee threatened branch manager
An indictment was filed against a 29-year-old man who, three weeks after being fired from a Rami Levy branch, entered the manager's office with a pork sausage wrapped in a page of Psalms and a kippah, placed a dead crow on her keyboard, and threatened her life.
Police Entered a Business on Jaffa’s Main Street — and Pulled the Plug
A check at a business on Yefet Street ended in a double arrest and a 30-day closure order. According to the suspicion, a 54-year-old resident of Jaba who was in Israel without a permit was employed at the place.

Six-year prison sentence for the driver who hit the Rimmel family's car; Family: "A sad joke"
The Jerusalem District Court sentenced the driver responsible for the fatal accident on Highway 443 to six years in prison. The victims' family condemned the ruling, stating it fails to act as a deterrent.

Thanks to the dog Anna: A weapons cache was seized in Rahat
First publication. In the Bedouin sector, three M16 rifles, magazines, ammunition, and weapon parts were located, hidden in a residential complex. Two residents of Rahat in their 30s were arrested—all thanks to the sharp nose of the police dog Anna.

Teacher arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against residents at a hostel in Kfar Saba
A Netanya resident working as a teacher at a hostel in Kfar Saba has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against residents. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended his detention until Thursday.

Lured under the guise of a loan: Kidnapping and threats in Be'er Sheva
According to the indictment, three individuals lured a young man to Be'er Sheva, where they beat him, threatened to kill him, and demanded 10,000 shekels for a fabricated debt. The victim managed to escape the vehicle and contact the police.

Memorial sign for Amos Oz vandalized in Arad; Mayor calls it a "shameful act"
A tourist sign placed in front of the home of late author Amos Oz was vandalized in Arad. Mayor Yair Maayan condemned the incident, describing it as a shameful act by vandals attempting to disrupt public order in the city.

Spain investigates the migration wave to Ceuta: Is it an action by a criminal organization?
Spanish Foreign Minister: Disinformation was the main factor in the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta. An investigation has been opened to determine if it was a coordinated action by a criminal organization. Spanish intelligence sources estimate that Morocco allowed the migration wave.

Rape Case at a Tel Aviv School: Lod Teacher Charged with Sex Offenses Against Student
The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a 27-year-old math teacher from Lod for committing sex offenses against a 12-year-old student at a school in Tel Aviv.

Sex offense case at a prestigious Tel Aviv school: Indictment filed against teacher
According to the indictment, Muhammad al-Naqib, a resident of Lod in his 20s who worked as a math teacher, committed severe sexual offenses against a 12-year-old student. The prosecution is requesting his detention until the end of the trial.

Court Rules to Investigate Causal Link Between Workplace Humiliation and Fibromyalgia
A department manager at the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has successfully argued that a specific incident of workplace humiliation contributed to her mental health decline and fibromyalgia. The court has ordered a medical examination to determine the causal link.

What to Do When Shareholders Cannot Continue Together?
A dispute in a private company may reach a point where the court does not settle for deciding who is right, but instead chooses a way to separate the parties. These are the main separation mechanisms.

Senior Knesset Official Dismissed for Using Family Business for Procurement
The Civil Service Commission's Disciplinary Court has ordered the dismissal of senior Knesset official Shai Berkovich. He was convicted of using his position to procure services from a family-owned company without disclosing a conflict of interest.

Ashkelon resident caught for the seventh time driving while disqualified
An Ashkelon resident was arrested after being caught driving while disqualified by the court. Police state this is the seventh time he has been caught driving illegally. Following the investigation, an indictment was filed against him.

Murder investigation of Binyahu Razi complicates: "No unequivocal evidence"
Days before the prosecutor's statement in the Binyahu Razi death case, the State Attorney's Office is debating charges against those involved. The key issue is whether there is sufficient evidence of premeditation.

While police work around the clock, senior command heads on a retreat
While the Israel Police is dealing with a heavy workload of tasks, criminal incidents, and crime challenges, it turns out that in recent days the police leadership went on a team-building retreat in the north. The Police Commissioner decided to take the superintendents for two days of joint activities at a holiday village in the north, with the program including: cooking workshops, sports...

Current and Former Likud Officials Detained Over Multi-Million Shekel Economic Crimes
Officers from the Lahav 433 unit have detained several businessmen on suspicion of bankruptcy fraud and asset concealment. The suspects include current and former senior Likud party officials.

Former MK and well-known businessmen questioned on suspicion of real estate offenses
A bankrupt contractor, several businessmen, and a former Knesset member have been detained on suspicion of concealing real estate assets and smuggling funds. The investigation is led by YALEK.

Pandora's box of sexual abuse in mikvehs has been opened
Following the "Hayom" investigation into sexual abuse in mikvehs, a wave of testimonies on social media and private messages describes more and more cases. A user tweeted: "At age 15 I was harassed by an adult in a mikveh," another shared: "It's true, I know 100 stories." A new testimony received by "Hayom" describes abuse in a mikveh in Zichron Moshe, Jerusalem.

Women with intellectual disabilities report indecent acts by hostel instructor
For about two years, according to suspicions, a sports instructor at a hostel in Kfar Saba exploited his position to perform indecent acts on five residents in their 30s and 40s. He was arrested following a weeks-long covert investigation.

Drama in the beverage world: Were counterfeit bottles distributed in Israel?
A new lawsuit claims that thousands of bottles bearing a trademark owned by an Israeli importer were imported and marketed in violation of its rights. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld a previous ruling that required Ukrainian manufacturers to pay $500,000 to the Israeli company.

Court Rejects Police Request for Autopsy of Osher Kadosh
The Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court denied a police request to perform an autopsy on Osher Kadosh, who was shot to death in Netivot. The judge ruled that a CT scan and external examination were sufficient, criticizing the State Attorney's Office for failing to properly review the case.

He posed as a Nova festival survivor, broke into a woman’s apartment, and raped her
According to the indictment, the 22-year-old repeatedly ignored the victim's refusals, forced his way into her home, and committed sexual assault. Following the attack, he apologized and asked if she had enjoyed it. The prosecution has stated that he poses a clear danger to the public.

Brutal assault in Jisr az-Zarqa: Attackers filmed and distributed footage of the crime
A family dispute in Jisr az-Zarqa led to the assault of a 23-year-old woman engaged to a relative of the suspects. The victim described horrific abuse that was documented by the attackers. Police have launched an investigation and the suspects remain in custody.

Violent incident at Ashdod beach: Two suspects arrested after attacking police
Ashdod police have arrested two suspects involved in an assault on police officers and municipal inspectors at Mi-Ami beach. During the altercation, which escalated into a riot, an officer fired a warning shot after feeling his life was in danger.

Suspicion Strengthened: New Evidence Against Suspect in Attack on News 12 Office
Avraham Hadi's detention has been extended by three additional days. Hadi is suspected of a series of offenses including extortion, threats, obstruction of justice, and intentional damage to property.

Minor suspected of assaulting a Palestinian woman and abusing a dog has been arrested
A teenager from Beitar Illit was captured after being documented knocking down a woman holding her son and striking a dog with a pipe. An indictment is pending, and his parents were questioned for obstructing the investigation.

How much tax will the billionaire pay? The battle over the luxury villa in Arsuf reaches the court
Beny Steinmetz and his family are waging a legal battle against the Netanya Real Estate Taxation Director's decision to impose a capital gains tax of over 4 million shekels on the sale of an Arsuf villa. The main argument: the corporate tax assessment stems from a misinterpretation.

Champion Motors and Volkswagen to Pay 5.6 Million NIS in Compensation for Vehicle Defect
The Lod District Court has ruled that Champion Motors and Volkswagen must compensate vehicle owners for repairs related to a serial gear selector defect. The companies are required to cover repair costs and emotional damages.

“The Angel” Who Helped Refugees in Greece Was Killed by a Migrant — Her Body Was Hidden in a Suitcase
The body of 38-year-old Elizabeth Jane Ross, a Scottish volunteer who assisted refugees and the homeless in Greece, was discovered in an abandoned Athens building on July 18. A 26-year-old Afghan national was arrested nearly two weeks later after being caught on CCTV using the victim's credit cards. Investigators believe he also impersonated Ross in text messages to her father to delay the...

Fatalities on the roads: Two killed in an accident between 2 trucks on Highway 60 in Samaria
Two people were killed this morning in a traffic accident involving two trucks on Highway 60 in Samaria. Firefighters extracted the victims from the vehicles, but MADA teams pronounced both dead.

Murder of Yamnu Zalka: Prosecution rejects mediation, citing public importance
The defense attorney for the 15-year-old defendant sought to refer the case to mediation to avoid a lengthy evidentiary hearing. The prosecution rejected the request, noting that despite substantial dialogue, the gaps between the parties' positions remain significant and the case requires a full criminal trial.

Indictment to be filed in Shfaram mosque shooting case; nationalistic motive ruled out
A month after the shooting at a mosque, which triggered an extensive search operation in the north, investigators have determined that the motive for the attack on the sheikh was criminal.

Boarding School Counselor Convicted of Assaulting Student: "I Was No Longer in Control"
A boarding school night counselor has been convicted of assaulting a 15-year-old student. Security footage and the defendant's own confessions were central to the court's ruling.

Towards the filing of an indictment: The soldier whose weapon was stolen was summoned for additional testimony
Ahead of the filing of an indictment against the four suspects in the assault on a soldier and the theft of his weapon in Susiya, the soldier who was attacked was summoned today (Monday) to provide additional testimony, at the request of the Military Prosecution.

Man Acquitted After Using Ex-Girlfriend's Credit Card for 33 Car Rentals
A Magistrate Court judge acquitted a defendant who used his ex-girlfriend's credit card for 33 car rentals, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt.

Cracked seeds outside the synagogue - and was acquitted due to a failure in identification
The court determined that although the policewoman's testimony was reliable, it was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that she identified the correct person. The judge criticized the identification performed in retrospect using a photo in the police system and the investigation's shortcomings.

Jerusalem: Six arrested on suspicion of attacking a church in the Old City
Three suspects were brought to court for a detention hearing, while others were released under restrictive conditions. The police stated: "The Israel Police views any manifestation of violence and racism with severity."

The father lost: 6-year-old boy ordered to study in a religious school
As part of the separation proceedings between the parents, the father requested that their son continue in a secular framework. However, a judge relied on professionals and accepted the request of the religious mother.

National Insurance Institute underpaid benefits to eligible recipients
An insured person who received a reduced benefit dragged the institute to the labor court, where it turned out that he was paid thousands of shekels less than the official tables without any explanation for the worrying gap. This is what the court determined, and the great concern of benefit recipients following the exceptional case.