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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.

A man who ordered a prayer book online for the Tishrei holidays received it defaced with hateful graffiti and an obscene drawing. The buyer contacted the bookstore owners, who are treating the incident with seriousness and intend to locate the person responsible for the vandalism.

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...

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...

Katriel Nachman Kinan, 24, was last seen on Monday in the area of Guy Beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, on his way to Safed, and his whereabouts have been unknown since.

At the beginning of the week, an indictment was filed against 52-year-old attorney Alon Kriti for extorting a friend. According to the prosecution, Kriti threatened the complainant and sent two people to his home to intimidate him while his nine-year-old son was present.

Professor Arnon Sofer, a founder of the University of Haifa and the architect of the Gaza disengagement plan, has passed away at 90 following a battle with Parkinson's disease. Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav paid tribute to the renowned scholar.

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.

The "Ananim - Aviation for the Community" association gave children who were evacuated from their homes an hour of respite in the skies - a moment of hope, empowerment, and a smile.

The mother and daughter from the Yahalomi family disappeared on Saturday after checking out of the apartment hotel. Police: "So far we have not found signs that they are still in the city." Brother Ronen set up a one-man war room in the Austrian capital: "Many people are throwing all sorts of things into the air. Let's wait." President of the Jewish community in Austria, Oskar Deutsch: "I don't...

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman and his family members were mentioned in a series of harsh comments online, including death wishes and calls for harm. The party claims an ongoing escalation and says that dozens of threats have been documented recently.

The Supreme Court rejected a foreign national's request to remain in the country after it was revealed that she had been in Israel illegally since 2004 without the authorities taking any action against her.

The well-known PR expert launched a sharp and unprecedented attack on social media, against the backdrop of the harsh diplomatic condemnation by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee against the rioters in the village of Kusra.

In the Shikun Vatikim neighborhood of Ramat Gan, jackal sightings have become frequent. Following an attack on a pet, residents are expressing serious concerns for the safety of their children.

A moving end to decades of wondering: Mina and Minal were abandoned as infants in India, adopted by different families in the Netherlands, met by chance as teenagers, and then lost touch. A recent genetic test they conducted reunited them and proved what the heart had always felt.

The municipality claims that the prominent Palestinian family — owners of the building that served the PLO and has been closed since 2001 by government order — did not pay property tax (arnona) between 2020 and 2025.

34 antisemitic incidents were documented in London within a week, many of them during a demonstration against Israel, where claims were heard about "Zionist control" over the British government and economy — rhetoric that originates in far-right conspiracy theories.

A water pipe burst near the Beresheet Hotel in Mitzpe Ramon left guests and residents in nearby homes without water for hours. 'It is impossible to brush teeth, shower, or make coffee.'

The family of the late Reut Cohen, who passed away at Meir Hospital while 28 weeks pregnant, is demanding answers from the Ministry of Health as the promised investigative committee has yet to convene. The Ministry stated that the committee will begin its work next month.

61-year-old Ilan Barak from Rishon LeZion and 44-year-old Aviv Vaknin from Bat Yam are accused of breaking into apartments in the city and stealing property worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

According to the indictment filed against Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, the latter inquired about the charges for burning down a shop and the length of prison sentences. The accusations state that the two set fire to the branch while an employee was inside.

As part of the murder investigation that has been ongoing for about two weeks, Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz, friends of the late Eldar Dayan, have taken a significant step they had avoided until now.

The Ministry of Health announced today, Friday, that a person suspected of having Ebola after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested negative. The tests were conducted in accordance with professional protocols and international guidelines for high-risk infectious diseases.

A resident of Givatayim is accused of exploiting the mailing of new credit cards to customers to steal them from mailboxes and request changes to their details. The cards were used for a series of cash withdrawals and purchases. While in custody, he continued to threaten: "When I get out of here, I will scam the whole country."

Thelma, who arrived from the Philippines, failed to provide a divorce document from a marriage 30 years ago, leading the state to refuse to regularize her status. Despite living in Israel for over 20 years with her Israeli partner and their 16-year-old daughter, Adi, the family faces separation as early as next week.

A new interchange and tunnels under Highway 1 will shorten the way to the airport by 10 kilometers for every passenger. Terminal 3 will be expanded in all directions, with 90 new check-in counters and a new concourse for aircraft added. The number of parking spaces will be doubled to 40,000, and the first five-star hotel will open on the airport grounds.

The healthcare system continues to closely monitor the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and is refining guidelines for those returning from risk areas.

Three weeks after 31-year-old Avior Zaken stabbed an Indian caregiver to death, an indictment has been filed against him. The victim attempted to escape but collapsed from blood loss. The defendant falsely claimed the victim had committed suicide. The prosecutor stated: "The deceased met his death in a violent manner for no known motive."

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against 31-year-old Eilat resident Aviad Zaken for the intentional murder of his grandfather's caregiver, just six days after his release from prison.

A cleaning woman met at least once a month with a department head 24 years her senior in exchange for employment protection. At the end of a legal process, it was determined she would receive 650,000 shekels.

A Canadian resident selling an apartment in Ashkelon was unable to complete registration in time due to delays by the construction company. The buyers unilaterally cancelled the contract, but the court ruled they were in breach and ordered them to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation.

The situation in Copenhagen has spiraled out of control: following the vandalism and removal of the Benjamin Netanyahu statue, reports indicate that the statue of Vladimir Putin has been decapitated. The exhibit, intended to spark public debate, has turned into a focal point for intense hostility.

Following the indictments in the murder of Binyahu Razi, chilling details have emerged regarding the suspects' behavior, characterized by smiles, complete contempt, and a total lack of remorse.

The Court of Appeals temporarily lifted the freeze on the "secondary apartment tax," allowing New York to continue taxing luxury properties. President Donald Trump called to stop the move immediately: "We must prevent this disaster."

A major drama in the air: 24 people were injured on a flight from Thailand to India after an Air India captain lost consciousness and the autopilot disconnected. A disturbing testimony from a flight attendant: "He was sitting on the floor and trying to smoke." The co-pilot took control and prevented a major disaster.

Passengers are waiting on the plane for luggage to be loaded, and a flight attendant even claimed to them that it was a wildcat strike: "There are lots of children here, it's insane audacity." Others are waiting for luggage after landing: "Two and a half hours on the floor." Israel Airports Authority: "There is no strike - there is a large cluster of flights."

A 42-year-old woman in India died during a complex rescue operation after driving alone to practice for her license test. Investigators suspect she panicked and accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake.

French airline Transavia France has announced it is moving its return to Israel forward. Instead of the previously scheduled September 8 date, the company will resume flights at the end of August.

A woman who installed a wooden fence in her garden to allow her dog to roam outside safely soon found herself in a confrontation with her neighbor. The reason: the neighbor claimed the new fence ruins her view and demanded it be moved.

A disturbance broke out this morning, Rosh Chodesh Elul, at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. A group of women attempted to hold a 'Reform minyan,' sparking an uproar among worshippers who viewed the act as a deliberate provocation.