Society

Aug 10, 2026
13:18ICE
El Al launches a new route to a destination very popular with Israelis — for only $299
Travel

El Al launches a new route to a destination very popular with Israelis — for only $299

The subsidiary Sun d'Or is launching a direct flight route to a sought-after destination in northern Italy, which will also serve as a starting point for popular ski resorts, and is offering tickets at special introductory prices.

13:15Ynet
Debt Settlement for Kickbacks: Suspicions Against Israel Electric Corporation Employees
Crime

Debt Settlement for Kickbacks: Suspicions Against Israel Electric Corporation Employees

Police have arrested suspects in a 5-million-shekel fraud case involving the illegal settlement of debts to the Israel Electric Corporation in exchange for bribes. The company stated that its security department uncovered the suspected embezzlement and alerted the authorities.

13:15N12
5-year-old hit in hit-and-run accident, investigation delayed because the driver was on vacation
Crime

5-year-old hit in hit-and-run accident, investigation delayed because the driver was on vacation

Uri Gahabardaev was injured while riding his bike near his home in Netanya. His mother, Gal, claims police negligence and helplessness when she attempted to file a complaint.

18-year-old underwent nose surgery and ended up in intensive care: "I entrust my daughter to the hands of a staff that is supposed to be experienced"
Health

18-year-old underwent nose surgery and ended up in intensive care: "I entrust my daughter to the hands of a staff that is supposed to be experienced"

A routine cosmetic surgery at the MEDICAL TLV center turned into a life-threatening ordeal after an 18-year-old patient suffered severe chemical burns due to a staff error and was rushed to intensive care.

12:46Walla
A regular school backpack, drugs - and a pistol: Police raided a school in Nazareth
Crime

A regular school backpack, drugs - and a pistol: Police raided a school in Nazareth

Police officers and Border Police fighters raided a school complex in Nazareth and found a backpack containing a pistol and various types of drugs. A 30-year-old local resident was arrested, and police will request to extend his detention. Since the beginning of the year, more than 570 weapons have been seized in the Northern District.

12:45Maariv
"Terrorist-settler": Indictment against the impostor "Tarzan" who threatened Zvi Sukkot and Itamar Ben Gvir
Crime

"Terrorist-settler": Indictment against the impostor "Tarzan" who threatened Zvi Sukkot and Itamar Ben Gvir

A 30-year-old resident of Shuafat is accused of impersonating a person with whom he was in a dispute, sending messages via a fake profile, and threatening MK Zvi Sukkot. The indictment was filed following an investigation conducted by the Lahav 433 unit.

12:41ICE
Crypto Exchange Takes on Dictatorship: Legal Battle Against North Korea and Hackers
Crime

Crypto Exchange Takes on Dictatorship: Legal Battle Against North Korea and Hackers

Following a massive $1.5 billion crypto heist, the Bybit exchange turned to a US court and obtained a freeze order on stolen assets. CEO Ben Zhou outlined the progress of the investigation and the initial recovery of funds.

12:41ICE
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays: These are the destinations Israelis are storming
Travel

Ahead of the Tishrei holidays: These are the destinations Israelis are storming

Israelis are flooding the airport in droves on their way to summer and holiday vacations, with one of the most popular destinations in Europe recording an unprecedented jump in demand compared to last year.

12:40ICE
Amazon Responds to New York City's Demand to Halt Sales of Dangerous Vehicles
Local News

Amazon Responds to New York City's Demand to Halt Sales of Dangerous Vehicles

Following a series of fatal accidents, the New York City government has demanded that Amazon and other online retailers immediately remove electric bicycles and scooters that exceed legally permitted speeds. Here are the details of the transportation controversy.

12:38Ynet
Economic Dispute: Lawsuits Between Ben-Gurion University and Barbershop Owner
Crime

Economic Dispute: Lawsuits Between Ben-Gurion University and Barbershop Owner

The owner of the "BARBER 7" chain claims that Ben-Gurion University breached a lease agreement, sabotaging the opening of his flagship branch. The university has filed a counterclaim for 500,000 shekels.

12:33Maariv
270 crocodiles euthanized: State sues farm operator for costs
Crime

270 crocodiles euthanized: State sues farm operator for costs

The State Attorney's Office is suing the operator of the crocodile farm in Petza'el for over a million shekels, claiming that safety and maintenance deficiencies forced the authorities to intervene. Among the actions taken by the state: securing the farm and putting down 270 crocodiles due to the danger to human life.

12:30Maariv
An end to the stench on Ashdod's beaches? The upgrade that is supposed to prevent the next hazard
Crime

An end to the stench on Ashdod's beaches? The upgrade that is supposed to prevent the next hazard

The court approved a mediation agreement that will lead to the upgrade and expansion of the Timarim wastewater treatment plant by 2029. The facility will be able to treat double the amount of sewage, and additional reservoirs will be built. The agreement was signed following a class action lawsuit filed by beachgoers and surfers on Ashdod's beaches.

Wetsuits, police uniforms and skirts from special collections: the story of school uniforms in Israel
Education

Wetsuits, police uniforms and skirts from special collections: the story of school uniforms in Israel

Ahead of the start of the school year, school uniforms are returning to the streets - but they don't look the same in every school. From youth villages to Haredi institutions, the uniform has become part of the school identity. Does it reduce gaps - or does it actually cause harm?

Explosion of grenade at Japanika solved; three weapons incidents in the center
Crime

Explosion of grenade at Japanika solved; three weapons incidents in the center

Following the throwing of a fragmentation grenade last month at the chain's branch in Kiryat Ono, two suspects from Bat Yam aged 18 and 22 were arrested. Today: three grenades were located in residential complexes in Tel Aviv and Holon, some of which caused explosions. There were no casualties in any of the incidents.

12:08Walla
Suspicion: Minors beat a 64-year-old man due to a dispute over a crosswalk
Crime

Suspicion: Minors beat a 64-year-old man due to a dispute over a crosswalk

According to the suspicion, the minors passed by a crosswalk and the driver commented to them about it. When he exited his vehicle, the two began to beat him, continuing to kick him even after he fell to the ground, before fleeing the scene. The suspects will be brought before the court with a request to extend their detention.

12:07Maariv
Mirsham Organization: "Incitement against Rambam medical teams is crossing a red line"
Society

Mirsham Organization: "Incitement against Rambam medical teams is crossing a red line"

The healthcare system is defending the teams at Rambam Hospital following allegations regarding the treatment of soldiers. Prof. Hagai Levine and the Mirsham organization warn against incitement and racism, while emphasizing that claims regarding the quality of care deserve to be investigated through proper channels.

12:02ICE
Horror during wedding season: Event hall set on fire, severe indictments filed against 3 suspects
Crime

Horror during wedding season: Event hall set on fire, severe indictments filed against 3 suspects

What began as a routine report to the 100 emergency line regarding a nighttime break-in quickly escalated into a major arson investigation. Following a technological probe by Northern District police, severe charges have been filed against a resident of Lod and two residents of Bat Yam.

12:02ICE
Suspicion of 5 million shekel fraud at Israel Electric Corporation: employees arrested
Crime

Suspicion of 5 million shekel fraud at Israel Electric Corporation: employees arrested

A covert investigation that has been ongoing for the past few months became public over the weekend: several suspects were arrested, including a resident of Manda who is considered the main suspect. According to the suspicion, he acted together with other employees at the Israel Electric Corporation to generate financial benefits through the illegal payment of others' electricity debts.

12:02N12
We used to pay for a good hotel — today we pay for the right to cancel it
Travel

We used to pay for a good hotel — today we pay for the right to cancel it

Wars, flight cancellations, fires, and heatwaves are making vacations a product that is harder to commit to months in advance. The result is a shift in booking habits: more last-minute decisions, closer destinations, more expensive insurance, and an extra premium for the option to change plans. In such a world, the cheapest room or ticket is no longer necessarily the best deal.

11:22Walla
Phone stolen in Tel Aviv — containing the last memories of a brother killed in Lebanon
Crime

Phone stolen in Tel Aviv — containing the last memories of a brother killed in Lebanon

May and Roi Lizer went out to celebrate a birthday in Tel Aviv, but the outing ended with the theft of Roi's phone. According to them, the device contained photos and final conversations with their brother Nehorai, who was killed about two months ago by a Hezbollah suicide drone in Lebanon. Now they are pleading: "We must have the phone back."

11:21Maariv
Weight loss injections are effective — but only under one crucial condition
Health

Weight loss injections are effective — but only under one crucial condition

Professor Roi Eldor, director of the Endocrinology Institute at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), discussed the benefits of weight loss injections on 103FM, emphasizing the necessity of proper medical guidance.

11:17Ynet
Russia claims historian disappeared after landing at Ben Gurion Airport
Crime

Russia claims historian disappeared after landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Activists in Russia are searching for Artem Kirpichenok (51), a historian with Israeli citizenship who went missing after arriving in Israel last week. A former Israeli resident, he is known for his vocal criticism of Zionism since returning to Russia.

11:17ICE
12-year-old Noa is fighting a rare cancer: her family needs help to save her
Health

12-year-old Noa is fighting a rare cancer: her family needs help to save her

After two years of misdiagnosis, 15 rounds of chemotherapy, and three surgeries, 12-year-old Noa Piruz's disease has spread to her lungs, and doctors in Israel have run out of options. Now, there are only a few days left to fly her for innovative treatment abroad. Her parents state: "We promised we wouldn't give up, we need help."

11:17ICE
A surge in emergency rooms: The mysterious price of chronic marijuana use
Health

A surge in emergency rooms: The mysterious price of chronic marijuana use

Although known for relieving nausea, daily marijuana use causes a severe syndrome of intense vomiting and abdominal pain. Why do patients flee to a hot shower and what is the common age range for this phenomenon?

11:17ICE
1.3 million Israelis flew abroad: this is the destination that took first place
Travel

1.3 million Israelis flew abroad: this is the destination that took first place

Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals an incredible 26% increase in departures abroad in the summer of 2026. Which destination overtook Athens, where was the craziest surge recorded, and what is the staggering gap compared to tourists entering Israel?

Dramatic footage: Former Thai MP shoots senior politician
Crime

Dramatic footage: Former Thai MP shoots senior politician

The head of a district council near Bangkok was shot to death in his car by a former member of parliament, his long-time political rival. The shooter called a journalist during a live broadcast, told her what he had done, and she instructed him to wait for the police at the scene. The shooting comes three days after a massacre at a school in the same district.

10:51Maariv
The disaster on the Jordan River: "You must adapt the level of the hike to the weakest link"
Crime

The disaster on the Jordan River: "You must adapt the level of the hike to the weakest link"

Dotan Rochman from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit and Israel Cohen from "Kol Berama" discussed on 103FM the disaster on the Jordan River, in which a 16-year-old boy lost his life: "He went downstream, after a few minutes they saw the boat overturned."

Tourism is recovering: a jump of 28.6% in tourist entries to Israel in July
Travel

Tourism is recovering: a jump of 28.6% in tourist entries to Israel in July

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports a rise in incoming tourism for July 2026. Despite this positive trend, the industry remains far from full recovery.

10:43Walla
Video: Revenge arson attack follows family dispute in Ar'ara
Crime

Video: Revenge arson attack follows family dispute in Ar'ara

Investigators from the Aroer police station reported on the arson of a vehicle in the town following a dispute between two families. The incident caused heavy damage to a Chevrolet parked in a private yard, with losses estimated at approximately 170,000 NIS. An indictment has been filed against the 30-year-old suspect.

10:40N12
Yom Kippur 2026: Fasting times, customs, and laws
Religion

Yom Kippur 2026: Fasting times, customs, and laws

The fast of Yom Kippur 5787 will begin on Sunday, 9 Tishrei, 20.09.2026, and will last until the end of the fast on Monday evening, 10 Tishrei, 21.09.2026.

10:38ICE
Arkia Cuts Prices: 15% Discount on Vacation Packages for Summer and Tishrei Holidays
Travel

Arkia Cuts Prices: 15% Discount on Vacation Packages for Summer and Tishrei Holidays

Arkia airline is launching a special promotion, offering a 15% discount on vacation packages for August and the Tishrei holidays. The limited-time offer includes the most popular destinations, including Greece, Cyprus, London, and Thailand.

On the way to another drama in Likud: The contentious clause reaches the court
Crime

On the way to another drama in Likud: The contentious clause reaches the court

A week before the primaries, the Tel Aviv District Court is hearing a petition against the cancellation of the option for incumbent Knesset members to run in the districts. The ruling may affect the composition of the Likud list and the candidate selection process. Who was notable by their absence?

10:10Mako
Three Toddlers Hospitalized in ICU Following Cannabis Exposure
Health

Three Toddlers Hospitalized in ICU Following Cannabis Exposure

Three children, aged one to three, were treated at the French Hospital in Nazareth after ingesting cannabis-infused products. Doctors warn: "Significant decrease in consciousness, respiratory depression, and even respiratory arrest, heart rate and blood pressure disturbances, and seizures may occur."

10:02Now14
Digest.co.il
Local News

The North is growing again: The first structures were placed in Kibbutz Dafna

Another step in strengthening the northern border communities: 11 first modular structures were brought this morning to Kibbutz Dafna in the Upper Galilee as part of the "Growth Neighborhoods" project. The initiative, led by the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization, aims to facilitate the absorption of new families in the region.

09:50Now14
Police stopped a vehicle with cloned license plates and discovered a pistol and explosives
Crime

Police stopped a vehicle with cloned license plates and discovered a pistol and explosives

The police announced that an indictment was filed against a 29-year-old resident of Kisra-Sumei after a search of his vehicle revealed weapons, including a loaded Glock pistol, plastic explosives, and an improvised explosive device. The indictment was filed at the Haifa District Court, along with a request to hold him in custody until the end of the proceedings.

Australia: Police launch murder investigation — body turns out to be a sex doll
Crime

Australia: Police launch murder investigation — body turns out to be a sex doll

Travelers opened a suitcase abandoned on the side of the road and discovered what appeared to be a woman's body, and homicide detectives were scrambled from Sydney. Almost a day later, forensic tests determined that it was not a human but a doll. The district commander defended her officers' conduct: "There are no regrets here."

09:31Maariv
"He identified easy prey": 51-year-old suspect posed as an employer and raped an 18-year-old girl on the autism spectrum in Bat Yam
Crime

"He identified easy prey": 51-year-old suspect posed as an employer and raped an 18-year-old girl on the autism spectrum in Bat Yam

Police will request an extension of the detention for a 51-year-old Bat Yam resident suspected of exploiting an 18-year-old girl with autism. According to investigators, he lured her to an hourly hotel room where he allegedly committed sexual assault.

09:31Mako
"Within seconds, significant bleeding began": She went for a routine pregnancy checkup - and discovered that she and the fetus were in danger
Health

"Within seconds, significant bleeding began": She went for a routine pregnancy checkup - and discovered that she and the fetus were in danger

Michal, a pregnant woman of about 40, arrived for a routine checkup at the Clalit Women's Health Center, during which she suddenly began to suffer from significant bleeding. The doctor immediately suspected placental abruption, called an ambulance, and updated the staff at Meir Medical Center. Shortly thereafter, Michal was rushed to the hospital's operating room, where she gave birth to the fetus...

09:17N12
Ofek Adanek is the singer arrested on suspicion of violence against his partner
Crime

Ofek Adanek is the singer arrested on suspicion of violence against his partner

About an hour before his name was cleared for publication, the young singer suspected of threatening his partner and damaging her car chose to reveal his identity. In a post he uploaded to the web, he denied the accusations against him: "I was not violent."

09:16Walla
Ministry of Health issues urgent call: Please donate blood, especially O type
Health

Ministry of Health issues urgent call: Please donate blood, especially O type

A significant decrease in blood stocks has led Magen David Adom and the Ministry of Health to urge the public to donate at collection points nationwide. Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov emphasized that if three months have passed since a previous donation, citizens should come forward again, as this simple act saves lives.

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