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Two Palestinians, including a senior official in the Preventive Security Service, were arrested overnight in the Hebron area. According to the suspicion, the two transferred pistols to their family member, and the police are investigating whether the weapons were intended for criminal or security-related purposes. Another suspect was arrested last week.

The driver stopped in the middle of the lane on a highway near the Rama junction. A test revealed that his body contained 972 micrograms of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, more than four times the legal limit. He was arrested, his vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and an indictment was subsequently filed against him.

His defense attorney claimed he suffers from manic depression, but a psychiatric evaluation determined he is fit for detention. Five children were hospitalized after sedatives and sleeping pills were found in the baby food. Shmala's detention has been extended until Sunday.

While most students started the school year in the classroom, dozens of students from the "Mekor Chaim" yeshiva put on work clothes and began harvesting and weeding. The students participated in activities as part of the "Shorashim" program, which combines agricultural work with educational and values-based activities. Over the course of the year, more than a thousand students from dozens of...

Just a week and a half after the opening of the L3 line, Jerusalem's light rail network continues to expand. This morning, test runs began on the L4 line between the Gonenim and Gilo neighborhoods. The new line is designed to connect southern residential areas to the capital's employment and commercial hubs, moving toward a target of 600,000 daily passengers.

A young man passed items to a passenger in a vehicle in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, and a police search uncovered various types of drugs, a folding knife, and evidence allegedly linking the two suspects to drug trafficking.

A police force forcibly broke into a storage room door in Tel Aviv during a search, and only afterwards did it turn out that the premises were not the target of the operation at all. The court partially accepted the property owner's lawsuit and ordered the state to pay him 7,400 shekels, including legal expenses.

Have you also heard that eating at night will cause you to gain weight and that you should stop eating by eight in the evening at the latest? So here is what the dietitian has to say on the subject. The good news: it's not really true. "What you eat is more important than when you eat it." On the other hand - there are some situations where it is still recommended to avoid eating at late hours.

Oil spilled on the floor, silicone on the camera lens, and a screwdriver stuck in the door: residents of a residential building in Rishon LeZion describe a daily reality of fear and panic following the behavior of a neighbor with mental health issues. Despite repeated appeals to the police and the district psychiatrist, the answer they received was the same: "As long as he hasn't attacked, there...

In a targeted operation against violence in the Arab sector, police in Nazareth seized a Kalashnikov assault rifle that was buried near a residential house. The suspect, a 23-year-old resident of the city, was arrested and transferred for questioning. Since the beginning of the year, more than 610 weapons have been seized.

According to the Israel Cancer Association's estimate, about 5,870 women in Israel are expected to be diagnosed with the disease by the end of 2026. New studies have found a link between night shifts and increased risk, while weight-loss injections and physical activity have been linked to reduced risk. The forecast for the coming years points to a further increase in the number of those diagnosed...

A call for applications for the training of "practical engineers in the healthcare system" is sparking opposition among speech therapists. The association claims that instead of "therapy assistants" with limited authority, a 2,000-hour program is being created that could blur professional boundaries: "Devastating consequences for the quality of care."

Two minors are suspected of raping a girl with special needs over the weekend and causing her injuries. A neighbor who heard her screams alerted the police. Investigators are currently determining if there were other incidents or additional suspects involved.

About 60% of children suffering from food insecurity are not included in the Ministry of Education's feeding program. The main reason is the lack of budget among weaker local authorities.

A new survey by the Midgam Institute for Garmin and ynet reveals how much Israelis sleep, how often they wake up at night, and how satisfied they are with the quality of their sleep. Also: how many of us are already using technology to understand what happens while we sleep?

In a study published in the scientific journal "Neurobiology of Aging", which lasted for six years and included careful monitoring of older adults, researchers discovered that men who consume high amounts of sodium suffer from accelerated memory impairment compared to those who maintained a low dosage.

Jewish organizations have found a practical answer to threats in Europe. While Belgium and other European countries are taking action to restrict and even ban the practice of the Jewish custom, organizations are formulating a groundbreaking medical certification program for Mohels.

Today, Wednesday, will be fair after morning clouds dissipate. Temperatures will rise slightly, especially in mountain and inland areas, with an increase in heat load across the country.

Haimonot's father welcomed the discovery of the child Yahali Sofer from Petah Tikva, but alongside the joy, he reiterated the pain regarding his daughter who has yet to return home. Ahead of the start of the school year, he called on the Shin Bet to take responsibility for investigating her disappearance and for the public to continue fighting for her.

Ofri Rafael from Moshav Nativ HaAsara studies in a special education class in Ashkelon and is defined as 100% nursing-dependent. According to her parents, although the council knew as early as July that she needed a personal aide, no solution was found by the start of the school year. Her father stated: 'She needs company. She cried when she heard she might not go to school.' The council responded...

Following a series of violent confrontations, the management of the Jerusalem cafe will decide whether to stop operations on Saturdays. The psychological toll is weighing on the management, who desire a quiet routine. Alongside the protests, dozens of customers have arrived every Saturday to support the cafe.

A student in Rahat was brutally attacked by his classmates, and footage of the beating was distributed online. Residents call the incident a "warning sign for parents." The police have opened an investigation.

According to the indictment, the 67-year-old arrived early in the morning at a Mizrahi bank branch in Jaffa and smeared quick-drying glue on the entrance locks and the ATM. Hours later, he returned armed with two knives and pepper spray and stabbed a 45-year-old employee in the face. He was arrested on the spot, and an indictment was filed against him this morning.

The CEO of the Water Authority warns of an extraordinary event not seen in 20 years, which caused an almost complete shutdown of the system. These are the steps taken to prevent damage to the supply to homes.

Oncologists have ranked the preferred treatments for the 2027 health basket, including drugs for bladder, stomach, and breast cancer, and a treatment that may eliminate the need for surgery and radiation in rectal cancer. Experts warn: the gap between treatments in public medicine and those available through private insurance is deepening.

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection reported mosquitoes carrying the virus in Ramat HaSharon and the regional councils of Emek Hefer, Lev HaSharon, and Eilot, joining a series of hotspots identified in recent weeks across the country. Since the beginning of the season, 20 patients have been diagnosed, one of whom died and another remains hospitalized. The Ministry...

The Tel Aviv District Commander signed an administrative closure order for 30 days for the Butra restaurant on HaArba'a Street. Police stated that two illegal aliens were found employed at the site without permits, leading to a criminal investigation.

A short vacation for a family of four in Greece can cost less than 10,000 shekels, a week in classic Europe already climbs to 15,000-25,000 shekels, and for a two-week trip to distant destinations like Japan or the USA, the bill can approach 100,000 shekels; flights are just the beginning - hotels, food, car, insurance, and attractions are what inflate the budget.

Police will request a second extension of the detention of a 54-year-old northern resident suspected of murdering Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushaev in the Or Akiva and Sharon region. The suspect denies involvement and remains silent, while investigators have yet to determine who ordered the hit.

Security prisoner Tair Abu Asab asked a shift sergeant if there was a "hudna" (truce) in the war. According to the indictment, the shift commander led a force into the cell during a count, where they attacked nine prisoners with batons. Abu Asab suffered a fatal heart injury, and the officers subsequently attempted to obstruct the investigation.

The Minister of Culture and Sport announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious award ceremony to be held this coming December, with winners in the various categories set to receive 100,000 shekels each.

Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

Students from another school arrived uninvited to a back-to-school party organized by teenagers near the Segula industrial zone in the city. The confrontation at the scene escalated into violence and the injury of three people. The police dispersed the participants and detained two suspects.

A kindergarten in Lakiya was set on fire just before the start of the school year. A resident of Tel Sheva was arrested on suspicion of committing the act because his wife was not hired. Officials condemned the attempt to turn the education system into an arena for personal conflicts.

Dozens of children were left without a framework, with hours of notice: Parents of a kindergarten that has been operating for 16 years received a message last night that it would not open this morning - following "pressure from a neighbor". Parents claim that the property owner's car was torched after he received death threats, allegedly from criminals who moved to live on the street: "We were...

Taiwan: A man who suspected his wife was meeting a lover at their vacation apartment connected to the robotic vacuum cleaner's listening device, discovered she was not alone, activated the camera, and saved videos of her walking around naked while a stranger lay on the sofa. He sued and won $15,500, but then lost to his wife in a countersuit for invasion of privacy and was sent to prison.

A 24-year-old company commander from the Golani Brigade fell in battle against Hezbollah two years ago. The court heard testimonies regarding the deceased's wish for offspring and granted the parents' request.

A private vehicle shattered the display window of a clothing store on Derech HaDarom. The truck driver was moderately injured, and two women inside the store sustained light injuries. MADA medics stated that the incident could have ended in a tragedy.

122 people were killed in traffic accidents between June and August—the highest figure in 22 years. Among the victims were 12 children under 14, a 50% increase compared to last year. August was the deadliest month of the year so far, with 44 fatalities.

According to the indictment, the two met about a week and a half after connecting on an internet site and went to an apartment the young man had rented in Jerusalem. The prosecution claims he committed a series of violent sexual offenses against the 17-year-old. The suspect is charged with five counts of rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault.