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After 20 days in detention, the main suspect in the case of the alleged rape of young women in the Afula area has been released, along with two other suspects. Sources familiar with the investigation report that significant discrepancies were found in the accounts of the events.

A police pursuit of a suspected motorcycle thief in Petah Tikva ended in gunfire. The suspect, who endangered others and ignored orders to stop, sustained moderate injuries and was taken into custody.

The Supreme Court has tightened the detention conditions for Yehuda Elbaz, a soldier in regular service who left his base with an M16 rifle without permission. According to the indictment, he planned an attack due to his brother's financial debt.

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed an appeal to the State Attorney after the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) closed the investigation file regarding the strip search conducted on protester Itamar Greenberg: "If this is indeed a regular practice, it is conduct that contradicts the law."

A listener asked Dr. Maya Roseman if it is possible to eat half a watermelon a day. This is the answer she received - and these are the interesting details you should know about the most summery fruit of the bunch.

In a special interview with the "Maariv" podcast, attorney Ofer Bartal reveals the shock that gripped the defense team when they first listened to the conversations between the former Prime Minister and his chief of staff. And also: the heavy price of becoming a state witness.

Following record-breaking rainfall in Jerusalem and the Judean Desert, local rain and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow, primarily in the east, with a continued risk of flash floods. Police are on high alert, and the Nature and Parks Authority has prohibited entry into flowing riverbeds.

Workers in Belgium just wanted to lay a sewer pipe under a former brewery — and then discovered coins and gold bars worth $10.4 million. The police took the treasure to a safe, and the workers were left with the hope of a reward.

The school year is approaching, and it's time to gear up: from headphones that translate and summarize lessons to a tablet with 'armor' — here are eight gadgets to make a student's life more comfortable.

Chaim Broyda, Mayor of Ra'anana, after closing the city's first 'roof agreement' and a little more than two months before the national elections, explains to 'Maariv' why he blew up the ceremony with the Minister of Construction and declares: "Even the most senior figure is not above the law."

A Channel 12 investigation raises questions regarding details presented by Likud candidate Mishael Ben-Ami, including the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, a doctorate, and activities in Iran. Ben-Ami rejects the claims.

We arrived at Six Senses Shaharut following a one-time chef's dinner, but discovered a vacation that offers much more than culinary: a suite facing the Edom Mountains, food based on local ingredients, yoga in the desert, pools, a cocktail workshop, and above all, silence.

The prestigious international ranking establishes the Hebrew University's place at the top "thanks to research excellence, innovation, and global impact."

Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, especially with a phone, may increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken the pelvic floor. The recommendation: if you haven't succeeded, get up and try again later.

Although no neighbor heard the shots, and 10 investigators tried to understand who wanted the district judge dead. 20 years later, a return to the devilish plot of life-term prisoners who chose a victim at random just to shock the country.

Why did she smile during the video call from the murder scene? How did the teenagers get to the apartment? And why didn't she call MADA when she realized someone had been stabbed? Agam Tsarfi's lawyer breaks his silence and presents the version that will try to save her from a life sentence.

The city of Eilat has suffered from a severe shortage of efficient medical services since its inception. The city hopes to overcome this by training medical staff at a dedicated faculty that will be established for this purpose in Eilat, with an expected opening this September.

The Attorney General responded to a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the funding of "first tier" studies in Haredi education networks: "Continued receipt of funding based on the 'all children of Israel' principle will be conditional on meeting basic obligations - including full core curriculum studies."

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 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.

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.

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.

The portion of Shoftim explores the deep meaning of being "dead" through the lens of gratitude to the Creator. Using a parable about a flower and King David's institution of one hundred daily blessings, the author explains how failing to appreciate the Almighty's gifts disconnects a person from the source of life.

According to the indictment, three individuals planned to assassinate a rival using an explosive device attached to a BMW. However, a different person entered the vehicle, and the device fell off during the drive. The suspects detonated it anyway, causing a massive explosion, but the assassination attempt failed.

Police and the Tax Authority conducted a raid against tax debtors in Baqa al-Gharbiyye, seizing 10 vehicles during a joint enforcement operation. The activity focused on outstanding debts to the Haifa VAT and Income Tax offices.

Rahat is set to launch an advanced security system featuring cameras in hotspots and a dedicated drone, linked directly to a police control room. The initiative aims to detect shooting and violence in real time, reduce response times, and enhance personal safety for residents.

The activity, which took place at the initiative of the Bat Yam Municipality and in cooperation with the "Habaita" organization, reflects the desire of new immigrants to integrate into Israeli society, take an active part in community life, and contribute to the city.

17-year-old Aviad Sasson admits to stabbing but claims he did not intend to murder. According to sources familiar with the details, the group arrived to take Shilat's belongings, fled after the confrontation, and Sasson hid in the Tiberias area before returning.

A 54-year-old driver from Tayibe was caught on Highway 60 driving while disqualified for the seventh time. The vehicle, which had safety defects, was impounded, and the court ordered his detention until the end of the proceedings.

Two young men from Bat Yam, aged 18 and 22, are accused of throwing a fragmentation grenade several times at the Japanika restaurant in Kiryat Ono until it exploded, causing heavy damage. The two arrived masked on electric bicycles, and one of them is also accused of obstructing the investigation.

What began as a murder charge ended in a conviction for causing death with diminished responsibility and a ten-year prison sentence. Adv. Ofer Bartal recounts the circumstances that led to the shooting, why he believes the case was on the verge of self-defense, and the pardon request currently being filed.

After the murder of Benny Shlomo, the financial operative took the lead. Nagar's controversial move — a reconciliation with his sworn enemies from the Lavi family — turned members of his own crime organization against him, as they refuse to accept his authority.

A decade after the flood: The circular trail in the Nahal Ayun Nature Reserve has reopened. During August, Maariv and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority present the innovations you didn't know about in popular and forgotten nature reserves and national parks. Third article in the series.

New therapeutic groups established at Achva Academic College for bereaved families and friends, as well as for adolescents on the autism spectrum, aim to provide much-needed support in the region.

At the extreme sports boarding school of the "Elaor" organization, they believe that the rehabilitation of at-risk youth begins with building trust. Roman Har-Nof, a counselor at the boarding school and a reservist soldier: "Every such departure brings up old feelings for them again."

During a joint enforcement operation in Haifa, eight cats kept in poor conditions were rescued. Upon entering the apartment, inspectors also discovered two children with special needs living in severe sanitary neglect.

Almost three years after October 7, Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud are coming full circle ahead of their wedding: Moshe Shapira, the father of Aner Shapira (of blessed memory), who fought heroically and saved many in the 'death shelter' in Re'im where they were, will be the one to write their ketubah.

The conversation between the friend of the late Binyahu Razi and Magen David Adom after he was stabbed has reached "Maariv". In the conversation, the dispatcher tried to assist him. Additionally, a photo of Agam Tsarfi was published from a video call immediately after the murder.

Eldar Dayan was laid to rest on Tuesday, and his family is still struggling to process his death. Family members are furious at a police investigator who accompanied the case, claiming she told them there was a "98% chance he is alive," and declare: "We will make sure she pays."

As part of the examination, conversations were held with recommenders and checks were conducted with bodies in the Ministry of Defense and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. The Ministry of Defense thanked the university for its support of reservists.