Society

The Satmar Admor of Williamsburg spoke out last night at the central tish in New York against the protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews against the Mayor of New York. Unlike most of the Jewish community, the Satmar Hasidic sect hosted Mamdani, and parts of it even supported him in the elections.

Police officers stopped a mass event held without safety permits near the water line with hundreds of people in attendance. The party organizer and the DJ were detained for questioning, and sound equipment worth ten thousand shekels was confiscated.

The Magistrate's Court in Be'er Sheva ordered the release from custody of a young man suspected of involvement in the murder of Osher Kadoshim in Netivot. The police filed an appeal against the decision, and the suspect will remain in custody until a further hearing. His defense attorney: "He was a witness to the event and got caught up in it, nothing more. The police are dealing in guesses, not...

The prosecution announced its intention to indict the deputy and acting mayor of Kiryat Bialik, Yossi Azriel, along with his family members, over suspicions of corruption and illicit ties with real estate developers.

Sherry Ansky shared candidly about the complex struggle with attention deficit disorder and explained why the well-known medication almost completely extinguished her creativity in the kitchen.

Police have established an evidentiary basis against four suspects involved in the murder of Ali Sawaed, who was shot to death upon arriving at his workplace at a bus terminal in Shfaram. After more than 40 days of investigation, the Lahav 433 serious crimes unit filed a prosecutor's statement and a request to detain the suspects until the end of proceedings.

The Jerusalem Municipality announced an increase in municipal parking prices, which will take effect starting tomorrow morning and will apply to the general public, while for city residents the price remains unchanged. The move is intended to encourage the use of public transport while maintaining the significant benefit for Jerusalem residents.

A vehicle that aroused the suspicion of the forces was stopped for inspection at the Tarqumiya crossing, and inside were discovered five illegal aliens — three in the back seat and two in the trunk. The driver, a resident of Petah Tikva in his 30s, is suspected of transporting them while his driver's license was suspended. The six were arrested for questioning.

The District Court ruled that the Likud party tribunal exceeded its authority on the fundamental issue, but upheld the decision due to flaws in the voting and counting process.

Kobi Oz, lead singer of the band "Teapacks", shared on X an unpleasant incident involving his wife. He noted that while she is fine, the front of their car was severely damaged.

During an emotional performance of his song "Halvai she-lo yigamer" ("I wish it wouldn't end"), the singer raised his hand in a dramatic gesture and accidentally landed a slap on the security guard standing next to him.

The editor of the newspaper's "Culture and Literature" supplement received notice at the end of the week regarding the termination of his employment at Haaretz after 37 years. In an interview with "Gam Ken Tarbut," Ziffer said: "The years have passed and they apparently want to refresh, but a literary supplement will never have traffic." Regarding his relationship with the Netanyahu family: "I do...

A proactive police operation near the Beit Kama junction escalated when a suspect vehicle attempted to flee, colliding with another car. Following a brief pursuit, the suspects were arrested, and authorities recovered a significant quantity of cocaine, ecstasy, and several mobile phones.

After the woman canceled a meeting for 5,000 shekels, a 53-year-old man opened a new profile and offered the complainant 10,000 shekels to meet him. When she arrived at the apartment and discovered his identity, he threatened her and attacked her. In another count, he is accused of impersonating a young woman, publishing her photos, and threatening her.

The death of 5-year-old Ian Munir Abu Ammar from Lakiya, who drowned six days ago in a public pool in Omer near Be'er Sheva, has been confirmed. The child was evacuated to the hospital in critical condition following resuscitation efforts by MADA teams.

The rare gun, which allegedly belonged to the Nazi dictator, disappeared after a police raid on its owner's home in Argentina in 2016. Now, he is suing the Buenos Aires provincial Ministry of Security after a court ruled that the state is responsible for its disappearance. The two police officers who led the raid are expected to stand trial.

An Alaska Airlines flight departing from Miami International Airport was forced yesterday (Sunday) to delay its takeoff and enter an emergency state. The dramatic incident occurred after the pilot reported "threats" from passengers on board the aircraft while it was taxiing on the runway.

Police blocked a suspicious vehicle during a night operation in the south, leading to a chase where the driver attempted to escape on foot near the Beit Kama junction. Three suspects were arrested, and 2.2 kg of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, and five mobile phones were seized.

Two suspects were arrested in two separate cases of car theft from Ashkelon and Ashdod. A resident of Shuafat was arrested near the Sorek interchange on suspicion of stealing a Kia Sportage, and in another case, an illegal resident was arrested at the Qalqilya checkpoint after a vehicle stolen in Ashdod was found abandoned in the Modiin area.

Social activist Sheffi Paz caused a storm online after posting a harsh video against illegal migrants in south Tel Aviv, featuring clips edited using artificial intelligence, showing migrants being collected from public spaces by a garbage truck's mechanical arm and thrown into it.

A night flight from Prague to Tel Aviv was forced to turn back just half an hour after takeoff. Due to a suspected engine malfunction, the plane made an emergency landing while ground emergency teams were placed on high alert.

A middle school employee was summoned to a meeting without a hearing, where she was told she would not be returning the following year. While the municipality claimed it was merely an "introductory conversation," the judge ruled it constituted a formal notice of termination.

A young man who claimed functional disability after a car accident was filmed by the insurance company "Phoenix" performing strenuous physical tasks. However, the judge ruled that the footage does not rule out potential future loss of earning capacity.

An unusual incident occurred in Tiberias: A female soldier was trapped in the luggage compartment of an Egged bus. The door closed on her leg, and the bus continued to drive until passersby alerted the driver.

Deputy Mayor of Haifa, Facher Biadsa, responded today (Monday) to the public outcry surrounding testimonies from families of wounded soldiers regarding abuse and neglect by Arab staff at Rambam Hospital, and in an infuriating manner, chose to defend the medical teams, labeling the allegations against them as "racism".

A fragmentation grenade exploded in a building on Zvi Tadmor Street in Holon, where a similar incident occurred about a year and a half ago. No one was hurt, but damage was caused. At the same time, two unexploded grenades were found in northern Tel Aviv. Police are investigating a potential link to the conflict between the Musli and Jarushi crime organizations.

After revealing that she was saved from an aggressive melanoma and underwent complex back surgery, reality star Jackie Azoulay decided to turn her physical scar into a symbol of strength with a moving tattoo.

Just before the return to school, sports and television stars have united for a massive campaign against boycotts and bullying in classrooms. The stars are conveying a message to parents and students that the responsibility for preventing the next incident does not lie with the children who are harmed.

Adli Yaish, former mayor of Nablus, was arrested on July 23 by the Shin Bet on suspicion of terrorist activity. He remains under investigation.

Omri Peretz, suspected of involvement in the murder of Eldar Dayan, has broken his silence during interrogation and provided his version of events, while denying involvement in the murder. Police are investigating a potential charge of abandoning a wounded person and are awaiting the autopsy report.

Yuval, an occupational therapy student, is due to give birth in December. She asked the Hebrew University to start her internship earlier or make up the hours after a break, but the institution informed her that she would have to delay her graduation: "They asked, 'And where will you leave a week-old baby?'". The university: "It has nothing to do with the birth, a continuous internship is...

Taisia Zamolotski and her partner Shlomo Cohen have filed a 170,000 shekel lawsuit against a resident of the South for an offensive video posted on social media. The plaintiffs allege the content includes defamation, gender-based harassment, and derogatory comparisons to sex workers.

The court rejected the petition of Herzliya city council members Rafi Haim Kedoshim and Eti Nahum. It ruled that the municipality is authorized to suspend from committees and municipal corporations public officials who refuse to fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire. The two were ordered to pay costs of 10,000 shekels.

A medical committee of the Rehabilitation Department has determined there is a basis to recognize the link between the severe trauma experienced in captivity and the leukemia the former soldier developed at a relatively young age. The committee cited the severity of the trauma and its lasting impact, assigning a 50% permanent disability rating. Attorneys call it a precedent-setting decision...

The new report from the National Insurance Institute, published this morning, summarizes the website's activity in 2025 and reveals which services insured persons searched for, which form was submitted the most times, and what the most requested online service was.

The Prime Minister's advisor sent a pre-lawsuit warning letter to the 'Israel Hayom' newspaper following a report claiming that the PM's advisors leaked classified information to Qatar. Urich denies the accusations entirely, calling them 'baseless lies'.

Three grenades were discovered in Gush Dan and one in Hadera. In two cases in Tel Aviv, the incidents occurred at addresses that have experienced similar threats in the past.

Changes in children's daily routines during the hot summer months can expose them to more accidents, both minor and severe. Dr. Samir Abu Rabia, a pediatrician at Clalit Health Services, recommends a way that will help parents get through the summer vacation far from the clinic.

Police wiretaps documented in real-time the planning of the revenge, the murder at the bakery, and the celebrations in the getaway car, as one of the defendants demonstrated how the shooting was carried out into the deceased's back. Despite the real-time monitoring and surveillance, the deadly shooting in Umm al-Fahm was not prevented, and now the Haifa District Attorney's Office has filed a...

The operator of luxury lounges in over 40 destinations worldwide is launching a new VIP lounge at Ben Gurion Airport together with LAYAM, featuring a menu by chef Eitan Mizrahi, desserts by Dudu Otmazgin, and services for passengers. Who will be able to enter for free?