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Aug 2, 2026
22:59
Indictment Pending: Man Violated Protection Order and Attached Tracker to Ex-Partner's Car
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Indictment Pending: Man Violated Protection Order and Attached Tracker to Ex-Partner's Car

Officers from the Shuafat police station in the Jerusalem District have concluded their investigation into a 45-year-old East Jerusalem resident. The suspect is accused of stalking his ex-partner, attaching a tracking device to her vehicle, and violating a court-issued protection order.

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Drama on a flight to Israel: Passengers cursed a flight attendant, made homophobic remarks, and were removed from the plane

A flight from Larnaca to Ben Gurion Airport has been delayed for over two and a half hours following an unusual incident on board. Three passengers refused to cooperate with the crew before takeoff, began shouting, cursing, and hurling homophobic remarks at one of the flight attendants, and were eventually removed from the flight. It turns out that the three had previously confronted the security...

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The "HaTzel" affair: Police officer questioned by Mahash on suspicion of breach of trust

Following a Haaretz investigation revealing that Yoav Eliasi apparently used his connections to prevent the closure of a club in Tel Aviv, Mahash investigators questioned a police officer of the rank of Rav-Pak under caution. The officer was released under conditions of being barred from police facilities, a week after the Commissioner dismissed Eliasi from commanding the standby squad in the...

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Court Freezes 'Crocodile Plan' Promoted by Minister Ben Gvir

The court temporarily prohibited the advancement of transferring Nile crocodiles to the Ktzi'ot prison, until a decision is reached on the request for an interim injunction. The petition claims that work has already begun and that 21 million shekels were allocated for the pilot.

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State Comptroller election affair: Likud officials expected to be summoned for questioning

The testimony of MK Sharren Haskel is expected to identify who ordered her to record her vote, as stated in her affidavit to the Supreme Court. Following contradictions with the Likud's own affidavit, the Attorney General and the State Attorney have ordered an investigation into whether false statements were submitted.

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Horrifying: Woman held as a sex slave and rescued while handcuffed to a balcony

Hard to read: A brutal campaign of abuse in Germany was exposed after a 33-year-old woman was located handcuffed to a balcony in critical condition. The investigation reveals that the suspects, including minors, locked her in a basement, drugged her, and documented the acts on camera. The neighbor who called the police recalled: "I initially thought it was a Halloween decoration."

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Court Temporarily Halts Silman and Ben Gvir's 'Crocodile Plan'

The Jerusalem District Court has issued a temporary injunction halting the state's plan to place Nile crocodiles at the Ktzi'ot detention facility. The ruling follows a petition by the organization "Let the Animals Live."

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The "Pink Suitcases" girls under attack: "The difference between morality and the law"

The new crime series about drug smugglers at Ben Gurion Airport is causing a stir, and now "Big Brother" alumna Tal Tito wonders aloud about the women's remorse and explains what really won out there.

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Roni Maane: "The Prime Minister Can't Stand Her. He Told Me She Is Crazy and He Has to Cover for Her"

Sara Netanyahu is at the center of a new legal scandal after a former residence employee filed a lawsuit alleging bullying. Businessman Roni Maane supported the claims, describing a toxic environment within the Netanyahu household.

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"Sadistic murder": Life imprisonment for a couple who abused a two-year-old toddler to death

Alexandra Walker and her partner Harrison Simpson were convicted of murdering Walker's daughter, Isabel, after weeks of severe abuse that included 21 broken bones and sexual assault. In a separate case, another couple was imprisoned after causing the death of a baby in a boiling bath.

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Lawsuit against lawyer: Misappropriation of 80,000 shekels in compensation

A young man who won compensation discovered that the funds were transferred in full but disappeared along the way. He is now suing his former lawyer for 150,000 shekels, accusing him of forging his signature and committing serious fraud.

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Netali Shem Tov vs. News 13: Legal Dispute Escalates Publicly

Former News 13 presenter Netali Shem Tov has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging defamation. In response, employees' committee chair Matan Hodorov rejected the claims, calling them baseless.

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Antisemitism in Spain: Swastika sprayed on Maimonides statue

A swastika was discovered on Saturday on the base of the statue of the rabbi and philosopher who was born in the city in the 12th century. The deputy mayor called it an "attack on heritage" and the police have opened an investigation.

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Mystery in the cell: A pair of prisoners found dead after an intimate visit

Two prisoners were found dead with signs indicating hanging following an authorized intimate visit in a Colombian prison. The man was serving time for murder, and the woman for aiding a prison escape. Authorities are investigating the incident, with double suicide being the primary line of inquiry.

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Sports reporter reveals sexual harassment: "Sexual offers that include money"

Shay Hernstein, a reporter for "Sport 1", revealed that she has been dealing with ongoing sexual harassment for about half a year. According to her, the harasser sent her messages of a sexual nature, also obtained her personal phone number, and she claims that although she filed a complaint, "the police are doing nothing."

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Man brutally attacked after removing sign calling for Yigal Amir's release, hospitalized with brain hemorrhage

Ilan Mans, who was attacked at the Hemed bridge after attempting to remove a sign reading "Free Yigal Amir," has been hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage. Doctors confirmed the injury resulted from the blows sustained during the assault. He remains under medical observation.

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Claimed he came to "shut off the gas" at a bakery - and hid a business that brought in hundreds of thousands

As part of a large-scale enforcement operation in Rahat that included the seizure of dozens of vehicles, inspectors encountered creative attempts to evade payment. In one bakery, a man was discovered posing as a gas technician while actually running a business without receipts on the premises, while a grocery store owner who hid a phone business claimed in his defense: "These are funds I received...

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35-year-old man killed in road accident near Kibbutz Afik, 9 injured

The Magen David Adom (MDA) and Fire and Rescue Services reported a fatal road accident today, Sunday, on Highway 98 near Kibbutz Afik in the southern Golan Heights. The collision between two private vehicles resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man and left nine others injured.

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"Sharren Haskel gave inaccurate testimony for almost two million shekels"
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"Sharren Haskel gave inaccurate testimony for almost two million shekels"

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky launched a sharp attack today, Sunday, against MK Sharren Haskel in an interview with Boaz Golan, focusing on the affidavit she submitted to the Supreme Court amid her struggle to split from the National Right (Yamin Mamlakhti) faction.

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Mail carrier's "secret job": "The stench was unrealistic"

A 77-year-old Florida mail carrier was arrested after authorities discovered over 100 animals kept in squalid, feces-filled conditions inside her home without air conditioning.

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Dramatic turn in the Eldar Dayan case: Friends suspected of murder

Developments in the investigation into the disappearance of Eldar Dayan after a fight at Yarkon Park. The police suspect that his friends know where he is and are attributing a series of serious offenses to them.

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Indian Farmer Catches Crocodile in Field and Carries It to Police Station

A farmer in the Indian state of Bihar captured a 1.5-meter-long crocodile in a rice field and, finding the local forest department office empty, carried the reptile on his shoulders to a police station.

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Shocking incident in Jaffa: Man raped partner in front of their daughter
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Shocking incident in Jaffa: Man raped partner in front of their daughter

Police have concluded their investigation into a 26-year-old Jaffa resident suspected of raping his former partner in the presence of their minor daughter. Following the collection of evidence, the State Attorney's Office has filed a prosecutor's statement, with a formal indictment expected in the coming days.

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One killed and 5 injured in accident between a minibus and a private vehicle in the Golan Heights
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One killed and 5 injured in accident between a minibus and a private vehicle in the Golan Heights

A 35-year-old man was killed and 5 people were injured in a traffic accident involving a private vehicle and a minibus on Highway 98, near the Afik junction in the southern Golan Heights.

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Tax Authority seized dozens of vehicles: Multi-million fraud exposed

In a joint enforcement operation in the south, 26 vehicles and 7 trucks belonging to tax debtors were seized, and non-registration of income totaling approximately 1 million shekels and violations of the Cash Law amounting to 380 thousand shekels were uncovered.

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Rampaged in an Eilat club, threw a chair at a security guard, and was arrested by YASAM forces

According to the suspicion, the young man repeatedly climbed on tables and chairs despite the security guards' requests to get down. After being removed from the club, he threw a chair at one of the security guards, injured him, and fled. YASAM officers who were in the area arrested him shortly thereafter, and today the police will request to extend his detention.

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Mobilized via 'Tzav 8' abroad: Court orders Ministry of Defense to compensate reservist

A reserve officer traveled from Prague to Israel via a complex route after receiving an emergency call-up. The court ruled against the Ministry of Defense's refusal to reimburse him, criticizing the use of 'secret procedures' not found in the official bylaws.

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Court Rejects Couple's Attempt to Overturn Plea Bargain Over Illegal Garage Business

The Ma'ale Adumim local court denied a request by a Har Adar couple to cancel a plea bargain regarding an illegal home-garage business. The judge ruled the agreement was valid and dismissed claims of selective enforcement.

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Suspect in threats against Deputy President of the Magistrate's Courts in the North: Safed resident's remand extended for the second time

The Magistrate's Court in Akko extended the remand of Avi Abukart, suspected of threatening Judge Dunia Nassar, Deputy President of the Magistrate's Courts in the Northern District. While police claim he sent a series of disturbing threats, the suspect denies this, claiming he was protesting the legal process and seeking the return of exhibits for an appeal.

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Police arrested a suspect for stealing phones from bathers in Tel Aviv

The suspect, a foreign national from Eritrea, aroused the suspicion of the officers during a proactive patrol. During an inspection, five mobile phones suspected of being stolen were found in his pockets, which were later returned to their owners.

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Criminal attack thwarted in the north: five suspects arrested, a pistol and an M16 rifle seized

In a raid by Northern District police officers and Northern Border Police fighters in Bir al-Maksur, five suspects were arrested, who were suspected of planning to commit a crime as part of a criminal dispute. A loaded pistol, an M16 rifle, ammunition, magazines, and gloves were seized at the scene.

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A turnaround in religious councils: Court rules on transparency for appointments

The Jerusalem District Court has ordered the Ministry of Religious Services to disclose the professional qualifications of religious council chairpersons. The ministry must provide the requested information within 30 days.

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With a machete, a taser, and face masks: Three young men arrested in Ashkelon
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With a machete, a taser, and face masks: Three young men arrested in Ashkelon

Three suspects, residents of the south in their 20s, were arrested in Ashkelon after detectives from the city's special investigation unit stopped the vehicle in which they were traveling. The operation was carried out as part of a proactive fight against crime, and the suspects were transferred for questioning.

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Noa Kirel and Eden Ben Zaken face potential massive lawsuit

The singers received a pre-lawsuit warning over alleged copyright infringement in the song "Ani Meshakeret". Egyptian creators are demanding recognition of their rights and a share of the revenue.

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Tech giants hit with massive lawsuit: "Wrongful death"

The Social Media Victims Law Center has filed a new lawsuit against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap, alleging personal injury and wrongful death. The lawsuit seeks to hold the companies accountable for the impact of their platforms on children.

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Insurance Company Migdal Wins Partial Recovery of Overpaid Benefits

Migdal insurance company sought approximately 175,000 shekels from a woman who received excess disability benefits due to a calculation error. The court ruled that the woman is required to return only 20 percent of the total amount.

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"Human life is not up for grabs": Jet ski hits surfer as residents decry lack of police enforcement

Residents of Jisr az-Zarqa claim that a recent jet ski accident is the direct result of a dangerous lack of law enforcement on the village beach. They warn that without police intervention, further tragedies are inevitable.

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HaTzel Responds to Police Service Suspension Claims

Rapper Yoav Eliassi, known as "HaTzel," denied being forcibly removed from his role as a standby squad commander. He stated that he chose to freeze his volunteer service on his own initiative.

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Opal Malul Accuses: "I Was Raped in a Hot Tub, Police Are Delaying the Investigation"

Opal Malul, 37, from Kibbutz Gvat, claims she was drugged and raped in a hot tub a month ago. She criticizes the police for negligence and failing to make arrests despite provided evidence.

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“Not Written in Law”: Parking Fine Battle Reaches Supreme Court

A four-year legal battle by pensioner David Mizrahi over a 200-shekel parking fine has reached the Supreme Court. Mizrahi challenges the Rosh HaAyin municipality's requirements, arguing they lack legal basis.

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