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Robbed and beat an elderly man who died from his wounds: 30-month prison sentence
Teklom Tsegay attacked a 71-year-old man at a Tel Aviv bus stop, broke his nose, and stole his mobile phone shortly before the victim collapsed and died at home. Due to the victim's underlying medical condition, the charge was reduced to causing death by negligence. The judge sentenced Tsegay to 30 months in prison, citing the significant weight of a "sulha" (reconciliation) process in which the...

Axe, clubs, vehicular assault and perjury: a drug deal gone wrong in the north
A drug deal in Kiryat Shmona turned into a serious violent incident after the customer claimed he did not have the full payment. In response, the suspects attempted to run over his brother and friend, and then broke into his home and attacked him with an axe and clubs. To evade punishment, they used a 70-year-old man to help them escape and sent another young man to give false testimony at the...

Caught red-handed: how the criminal organization's hit squad was captured
Detectives arrested the 19-year-old main suspect "red-handed" in Yarka while he was armed and masked after shooting at a business employee, and only upon removing the mask did they discover it was the fugitive hitman they were looking for. The squad members prepared in advance for the hit in the Golan Heights, rented a vacation cabin in the town, and arrived in vehicles purchased specifically at a...

After hours of searching: 50-year-old man found lifeless on a beach in Ashkelon
Large MADA forces, equipped with 4X4 ATVs, conducted extensive searches for a man in his 50s who had been missing since early evening near the National Park beach. Near midnight, the man was located unconscious, and medical teams were forced to pronounce him dead at the scene.

Videos on phone revealed the horror: 14-year-old blind girl sexually assaulted in orphanage
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Surabaya, Indonesia, on suspicion of repeatedly sexually assaulting a blind girl living in an institution. Her twin sister found videos on the suspect's phone that allegedly documented the acts. According to the police, he exploited her disability and threatened her to keep her from telling anyone. The suspect is in custody and the girl is receiving psychological...

Storm in Austria: Nazi camp to be demolished for supermarket construction
Heavy machinery has arrived at the site of a former Mauthausen subcamp, prompting the Mauthausen Memorial Committee to demand an immediate halt to construction. The controversy also involves the mayor's connection to a multi-million euro commercial deal.

Fire in a safe room on the fourth floor: fire in a high-rise building in Haifa
Firefighters focused their efforts on extinguishing the source of the fire in the apartment and ventilating the heavy smoke that had accumulated on the building's floors, in full cooperation with the police and medical services. There were no casualties, but significant damage was caused, and the teams are continuing final extinguishing operations before concluding their activity at the scene.

Watch: Driver caught at 201 km/h, turned off lights to evade police
Traffic police officers were deployed on Highway 60 in the south as part of an operation against speeding. A 19-year-old new driver was caught driving at 201 km/h in a 90 km/h zone, attempted to escape by turning off his vehicle's lights, and was subsequently arrested.

Reform of disabled parking permits worries patients: "I am being punished for being diagnosed 'too late'"
About 133,000 temporary permits expiring in 2026-2027 will not be renewed automatically, and a gradual cancellation of permanent permits is also expected. Patients and rights organizations warn: relying on benefits and functional tests could harm those who have difficulty walking but are not eligible for benefits.

Father of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion has passed away at the age of 92
Shalom Lion was born in Thessaloniki and immigrated with his family to Jerusalem at the age of one and a half. His family members who remained in Greece perished in the Holocaust. In 2022, he participated with his son in the March of the Living and visited Auschwitz for the first time.

Inspectors requested to remove the partition: clashes during Selichot prayer in Tel Aviv
Right-wing activist Mordechai David began a series of prayers that he plans to hold twice a week until Yom Kippur. About 20 men and four women arrived at the first event. After municipal inspectors requested to remove the partition, clashes developed at the scene.

Two arrested following a brawl in Eilat - but no one filed a complaint
Magav officers were called early this morning to the city center and arrested two suspects, who were later released under restrictive conditions. So far, none of the injured parties have filed a complaint, and the police are attempting to locate them. The incident comes days after a violent brawl at a hotel in the city.

First publication: Contradictions in the testimony of Eldar Dayan's friends revealed
Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, suspected of murdering their friend Eldar Dayan, claimed they fled to an open area after seeing a police car, but records show it arrived only half an hour later. Peretz's phone, which he claimed was lost, was found at his family's home, and police suspect that important data was deleted from it.

Neither Law nor Business Administration: The University That Will Teach You to Be an Internet Star
Arizona State University has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation, including studies in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera performance. Critics question the value of such a degree, while industry professionals argue that it may provide useful skills in the fields of communications and marketing.

After the slander: 'HaKahal' chairman demands apology and compensation from Shas spokesperson
Asher Medina claimed on air that "left-wing elements" are behind new parties in the Haredi arena and that the money came "from Kaplan". Attorney Shlomo Elboim rejects the claims and demands an apology and compensation of 10,000 shekels within 12 hours.

Good news for drivers: first phase of KKL bridge rehabilitation completed ahead of schedule
Works will continue on Saturday night and will lead to the closure of the passage from east to west until Friday. Ayalon lanes will remain open, and pedestrians will be able to pass through the southern part of the bridge using a safe passage.

Reasonable suspicion of involvement in murder: arrest of Eldar Dayan's two friends extended
Judge Ronen Peleg rejected the defense attorneys' request to release Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman. The police noted that the two were the last to be with Dayan before his death, and that an opinion from the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death has not yet been received.

Yuval Scharf on depression: "I had no meaning, no existence"
Actress and entrepreneur Yuval Scharf was a guest on Itay Segal's podcast and spoke about her struggle with depression during her first pregnancy. She discussed the frustration of not working as an actress and the moment she decided to stop waiting for opportunities from others: "I said to myself: I've had enough, take responsibility."

During a night operation in Hebron, weapons were located in a Palestinian's home
In an intelligence-led operation by the 'Hetz Yehuda' unit of the Judea and Samaria District, a resident of Dahariya in his 50s was arrested. In his home, a Glock pistol, two magazines, and dozens of 9mm rounds were found. 'The fight against illegal weapons and combat equipment in Judea and Samaria continues continuously.'

Not just cows: drugs in commercial quantities discovered in a cowshed in Jisr az-Zarqa
During police activity, a search also uncovered 18,260 shekels in cash. The suspect, a resident of Jisr az-Zarqa, was arrested and transferred for further questioning at the police station, and the investigation into his case is ongoing.

Haifa Demands Emissions Treatment and Alternatives to BAZAN Closure
The National Planning and Building Council has set conditions for the demolition of a tank damaged during the 'Roar of the Lion' war and the construction of a new one. The Haifa Bay Association of Towns for Environmental Protection demands a binding resolution on environmental hazards at the BAZAN complex.

88 years after Kristallnacht: The Torah scroll that survived the Nazis has arrived in Israel
On Kristallnacht, the Torah scroll was hidden in the Rossman family home in Wölfersheim while many other Torah scrolls were set on fire. Now, after nearly nine decades during which it was kept in a Jewish community in New York, new immigrants Michael and Rina Rossman have closed an emotional historical circle and brought it to their new home in Efrat: "A story that embodies the journey of the...

Bus driver in Jerusalem detained for driving under the influence of drugs
The driver, a 26-year-old from East Jerusalem, was stopped for a routine check where it was discovered he had used cocaine and cannabis. Following a hearing conducted by a police officer, his license was suspended for 30 days and the bus was impounded for the same period.

Forged a Dor Alon check and increased it from 268 to 47 thousand shekels: the court's verdict
A fish shop owner from Ramle received a check sent by Dor Alon to a customer as a deposit refund. After denying the charges and undergoing a trial, he was convicted of forgery and fraud.

“If not Uman, then Prison 10”: The Haredi plan that could strain the IDF
Dozens of deserters have already been arrested while attempting to travel to Uman. An emerging initiative suggests that hundreds of Breslov Hasidim will arrive simultaneously to force the army to choose between mass arrests and releasing them. The goal is to break the “siege” at Ben Gurion Airport.

Seven suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan: awaiting a report that may decide the case
The fifth suspect who was on the run has been captured and his detention extended. Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, friends of Dayan suspected of his murder, deny the allegations and claim he died following a brawl with five other men. Investigators are awaiting the findings of the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death.

The Capital of Selichot: Four people, one hundred and twenty years, and one prayer in Nachlaot
The Persian synagogue that has been revived and attracts hundreds every night. The ancient Jerusalemite rite that made its way to Rome and returned. And the son who travels every year from Ra'anana to preserve 30 years of melody. A journey between the Selichot, traditions, and stories that fill the alleys of the capital in Elul.

Worrying: Teachers believe students are not arriving ready for first grade
Only 3% of teachers believe children are properly prepared for school, while 48% estimate they arrive insufficiently or not at all prepared. And what is the price parents pay for private lessons? Back to school project.

Tel Aviv resident charged with stealing three scooters
A 35-year-old man from central Israel is suspected of committing a series of thefts over the past two months. He was caught riding a Vespa stolen minutes earlier from the Gordon Pool area. Police have requested that he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter
A 19-year-old scooter rider attempted to evade police in Nazareth but was apprehended after his path was blocked. A search revealed two loaded pistols hidden under the seat. Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the suspect.

Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom
Two young men were evacuated to hospitals overnight in serious condition: a 16-year-old teenager was injured while riding in Segev Shalom and evacuated to Soroka Hospital unconscious, and a 22-year-old man was injured after colliding with a pole in Tel Aviv and evacuated to Ichilov Hospital.

Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election
Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running for a Senate seat, and one of them even had to fight in court to appear on the ballot. Republicans claim that the candidate with the identical name is intended to confuse voters and split the vote. Now, the US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into the affair.

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of Prof. Shikma Bressler in a defamation lawsuit against Pany Michaeli. The defendant must pay damages, delete the defamatory posts, and publish a retraction.

Professor Shaul Mishal, a veteran of the Battle of Ammunition Hill, has passed away at the age of 81
Mishal was a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University, a leading expert on Hamas, and a lecturer at Harvard and Yale. He fought as a paratrooper in the trenches of Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War.

The highest in the country: Israeli flag raised to a height of 61 meters in the heart of Lev HaSharon
The project was established after about two years of planning work near the 5th Brigade memorial in Nitzanei Oz. The ceremony was attended by the President of the State Isaac Herzog, the Chairman of KKL, the CEO of the "Otef Israel" association, and about 200 other guests, including bereaved families. The flagpole will be illuminated every night and is expected to be visible from afar from the...

Holon Municipality Restricts Access to Yamit 2000 Water Park This Weekend
Following recent violent incidents at the Yamit 2000 water park, entry this coming weekend will be restricted to Holon residents and their families. City residents will receive a 50% discount, while reservists, active-duty soldiers, and career officers will pay 40 shekels per ticket.

Yaffa Ben-David: "Teachers should not be contacted via WhatsApp"; Parents: "It harms the direct connection"
Following the publication in "HaYom", the head of the Teachers' Union clarifies the Director-General's circular: the phone number of teaching staff is private, and schools must establish official communication channels. The Parent Leadership opposes: "Clear boundaries are not built through unilateral guidelines."

Half an hour from Tel Aviv: The family cultivating the farm with a plow
In an area in western Binyamin, the Malet family lives alongside young people and volunteers, working together on grazing, agriculture, and guarding the farm. The place has become a tourist site, where a winery and a coffee cart operate. Adi Malet: "When you are in the field every day, you see the change happening before your eyes."

Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies
An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

Followers of murdered rabbi took over 900 burial plots; police closed the complaint
Followers of the late Rabbi Shimon Gueta, who was murdered by a congregant, intend to build a memorial at his burial site. While the Chevra Kadisha initially allocated 24 plots, it is alleged that the followers seized 900. Police determined the matter should be resolved in civil court.