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Aug 26, 2026
14:09Walla
Locked the door, punched and pulled hair: Border Police commander charged with assaulting a policewoman and indecent assault
Crime

Locked the door, punched and pulled hair: Border Police commander charged with assaulting a policewoman and indecent assault

Itamar Karko, a squad commander in the Judea and Samaria Border Police, is accused of taking a young policewoman to a club on the Abu Dis base after a joint shift, locking the door and blocking it with a broomstick. According to the indictment, as part of a "hazing game," he repeatedly hit her, pulled her hair, and subsequently brought her face close to his genitals without her consent.

12:56Walla
Behind the rise in the number of teachers: who is actually teaching math and science?
Education

Behind the rise in the number of teachers: who is actually teaching math and science?

CBS data indicates an increase in the number of math and science teachers since 2011, but also reveals gaps in professional qualifications and significant attrition rates among new teachers. In some cases, teachers continue to teach these core subjects for three years or more despite lacking the proper qualifications.

10:55Walla
Hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash and luxury vehicles: police raid in Lakiya
Crime

Hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash and luxury vehicles: police raid in Lakiya

Police and Border Police forces raided the homes of suspects in Lakiya as part of an economic enforcement operation against crime instigators. During the searches, approximately 260,000 shekels in cash, thousands of dollars, and Jordanian dinars were seized. A Range Rover and a Toyota were impounded as part of debt collection, and two residents of the town were detained for questioning.

08:59Walla
Wolt courier arrested on suspicion of stabbing a bus driver in Ramat Gan: what was found in the delivery box
Crime

Wolt courier arrested on suspicion of stabbing a bus driver in Ramat Gan: what was found in the delivery box

Eight days after a road dispute in Ramat Gan, police arrested a 33-year-old Wolt courier from Bnei Brak suspected of stabbing a bus driver. During a search of his motorcycle, detectives found spikes and scissors inside his delivery box.

07:45Walla
Suspect in car theft killed after night chase in Jerusalem
Crime

Suspect in car theft killed after night chase in Jerusalem

According to the police, the suspect fled in a vehicle stolen from Katamon and drove against the flow of traffic. Police officers fired at the vehicle's tires in an attempt to stop him, but he continued driving until he collided with a pole and a private vehicle at the At-Tur junction. A police officer and a civilian were lightly injured.

00:15Walla
A "Shehakol" blessing in the heart of the Arab market: "We did the unbelievable, with inconceivable providence"
Local News

A "Shehakol" blessing in the heart of the Arab market: "We did the unbelievable, with inconceivable providence"

Who is behind the bustling hospitality stand on the line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, and how did it become a magnet for Western Wall visitors who stop there on their way?

Aug 25, 2026
22:48Walla
18-year-old suspected of attacking a bus driver: investigation details and suspect's testimony
Crime

18-year-old suspected of attacking a bus driver: investigation details and suspect's testimony

The 18-year-old suspect was brought to court this morning after being arrested on suspicion of a severe assault on a bus driver in Modi'in Illit. At the police's request, his detention was extended by three days, until Thursday, for the purpose of continuing the investigation.

21:26Walla
One-way street: Religious teachers flow into state education. In the opposite direction, the door is locked
Education

One-way street: Religious teachers flow into state education. In the opposite direction, the door is locked

While state schools are desperate for manpower and opening their gates to diversity, religious schools are closing their doors to secular teachers. The system is calling for orientation and training, but educators are demanding to overcome the crisis: "It is time to dismantle the tribal walls."

18:19Walla
Bored during vacation? Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of breaking into a scooter shop
Crime

Bored during vacation? Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of breaking into a scooter shop

Four teenagers were arrested after allegedly smashing the entrance door of a shop in Safed, breaking into it, and stealing several scooters, it was learned today (Tuesday). The incident occurred at night in mid-August, when police received a report regarding a break-in at a local scooter shop.

16:10Walla
Illegal Aliens in Sharon Region: 18 Arrested in Police Raid
Crime

Illegal Aliens in Sharon Region: 18 Arrested in Police Raid

Raids conducted in Tayibe and Qalansawe led to the arrest of 18 illegal aliens, some after they attempted to flee upon the arrival of forces. In other locations, a Glock pistol, ammunition, magazines, and 77,800 shekels in cash were located. Alongside these, airsoft weapons and a substance suspected to be cannabis were also seized.

14:54Walla
Dramatic development in the investigation of the assassination of Osher Kadosh in Netivot: the main suspect released from custody
Crime

Dramatic development in the investigation of the assassination of Osher Kadosh in Netivot: the main suspect released from custody

First publication: After 20 days in custody, the main suspect was released. The police investigation revealed that he was at the scene near the victim - but did not shoot at him. A 29-year-old man who was passing by and was not involved in the incident was also lightly wounded.

14:14Walla
Violent assault: Gas station attendant stabbed after asking customer to wait
Crime

Violent assault: Gas station attendant stabbed after asking customer to wait

A serious stabbing incident occurred in Ashkelon: a man is accused of wounding a gas station employee in the stomach with a utility knife after being asked to wait. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

13:31Walla
Family of woman who died after stillbirth accuses Soroka Hospital of negligence
Health

Family of woman who died after stillbirth accuses Soroka Hospital of negligence

The family of 42-year-old Nura Abu Adara, who died following a cesarean section, claims that medical staff missed critical time. Relatives state she spent four hours in the emergency room with severe pain before being transferred to the maternity ward, where a liver rupture was finally identified.

12:54Walla
Rare grenade surfaces in the heart of the gang war in the north
Crime

Rare grenade surfaces in the heart of the gang war in the north

The Soviet munition seized in a police raid in Nazareth dates back to the Cold War era. Today, it is being used by criminal organizations in the north as part of a deadly conflict that has already claimed 30 lives.

12:15Walla
Eilat hotel pool assault: Three suspects to face charges
Crime

Eilat hotel pool assault: Three suspects to face charges

Police have concluded their investigation into the assault of a 45-year-old man at the 'G-Hotel' pool in Eilat. The suspects allegedly beat the victim, threatened his life, and were found in possession of crystal-type drugs upon arrest.

02:46Walla
"Someone wrote to me: Thanks to you I started keeping Shabbat": Hadar Hertz on the power of the network
Religion

"Someone wrote to me: Thanks to you I started keeping Shabbat": Hadar Hertz on the power of the network

Hadar Hertz began uploading ideas she learned in Torah seminaries to the network, and discovered that the messages reach far beyond the audience she expected. She tells about the community that was created, the decision not to expose her personal life almost at all, and the messages that remind her why she continues.

Aug 24, 2026
21:22Walla
Ahead of the new school year: 90% of parents report academic damage to children due to the war
Education

Ahead of the new school year: 90% of parents report academic damage to children due to the war

A survey examining the effects of the "Lion's Roar" war presents a worrying picture: over 80% of parents report psychological damage to their children, and 74% report social damage. Only 22.4% are satisfied with the Ministry of Education's performance, while the ultra-Orthodox sector reports significantly lower levels of damage.

19:25Walla
Towards regulating the site: illegal structures demolished at the Honi Ha'Me'agel tomb complex
Religion

Towards regulating the site: illegal structures demolished at the Honi Ha'Me'agel tomb complex

The National Land Enforcement Authority demolished structures built without permits at the complex as part of a move to regulate the site, rehabilitate it, and improve visitor safety. The activity comes against the backdrop of infrastructure defects and hazards identified at the site, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of people annually, and follows lessons learned from the Meron disaster.

18:39Walla
For the first time: Clalit and the Enosh Association inaugurated a dedicated stabilization home for teenagers in Netivot
Health

For the first time: Clalit and the Enosh Association inaugurated a dedicated stabilization home for teenagers in Netivot

"Nitzanim", the stabilization home opened in Netivot, comes against the backdrop of the rise in mental distress among young people aged 12–18, according to Clalit data. The home offers an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization, as data shows an increase of over 30% in the number of patients under 18 who turned to mental health emergency rooms.

17:23Walla
"Negligence after negligence": Gave birth via egg donation - and discovered that her daughter belongs to another donor
Health

"Negligence after negligence": Gave birth via egg donation - and discovered that her daughter belongs to another donor

A woman who needed an egg donation chose a donor based on the data presented to her, after which embryos were created from the eggs provided to her and she became pregnant. After giving birth, she became suspicious about the identity of the egg donor - and following an inquiry she conducted, she discovered that the baby was born from the egg of another donor.

13:19Walla
Police surprise: Beit She'an shop clerk exposed as head of drug network
Crime

Police surprise: Beit She'an shop clerk exposed as head of drug network

A Beit She'an resident in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. While analyzing his phone, police discovered he was using his workplace at a local store to conduct drug deals, viewing the activity as a source of "supplementary income."

12:38Walla
Four wives and 45 children: Council head investigated on suspicion of polygamy
Crime

Four wives and 45 children: Council head investigated on suspicion of polygamy

Police suspect that a local council head is married to four women, including a foreign national and an Israeli resident. The suspect has 45 children, ranging from adults to minors. The investigation, which began several months ago, is currently ongoing.

12:37Walla
20 kg of drugs and 36 packages: smuggling attempt into Jordan thwarted
Crime

20 kg of drugs and 36 packages: smuggling attempt into Jordan thwarted

Four suspects threw drug packages across the border into Jordan and attempted to flee, but were apprehended during a joint operation by the police and the IDF. This incident is part of a series of smuggling attempts involving millions of shekels' worth of narcotics thwarted along the eastern border in recent months.

11:16Walla
Clan war in the Negev: shooting, stones, and Molotov cocktails
Crime

Clan war in the Negev: shooting, stones, and Molotov cocktails

Five suspects were arrested during a police operation following a conflict between families in the town. During searches, two weapons, ammunition, and items for preparing Molotov cocktails were found. The town has been dealing with violent clan conflicts for years, which have claimed lives and led to a series of shooting incidents and blood feuds.

07:10Walla
Apartment with illegal residents exposed in the heart of Be'er Sheva
Crime

Apartment with illegal residents exposed in the heart of Be'er Sheva

During a police enforcement operation in Be'er Sheva, officers discovered a partitioned apartment housing eight illegal residents from the territories. Southern District Police Commander, Nitzav Haim Bublil, has signed an administrative order to close the property for 30 days.

Aug 23, 2026
15:26Walla
An appeal to parents: a letter from a mother whose 13-year-old son was seriously injured in an electric bicycle accident
Health

An appeal to parents: a letter from a mother whose 13-year-old son was seriously injured in an electric bicycle accident

The mother, whose son is sedated and on a ventilator in the hospital following a serious accident, warned parents: "In our home, electric bicycles were strictly forbidden, but social pressure won in a single moment. There is not enough enforcement and we cannot be there every second."

14:50Walla
Caught driving for the sixth time without a license - and fled from police
Crime

Caught driving for the sixth time without a license - and fled from police

Police officers from the Be'er Sheva station arrested a suspect who was driving without a driver's license for the sixth time and while under a driving ban for the fifth time. The suspect fled contrary to police instructions. A severe indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against the driver.

14:50Walla
Driving with negligence and running a red light: Indictment filed against singer Sasson Shaulov
Crime

Driving with negligence and running a red light: Indictment filed against singer Sasson Shaulov

About a month and a half after the accident in Tel Aviv, an indictment was filed against singer Sasson Shaulov. The investigation revealed that he entered the intersection on a red light and collided with a vehicle carrying three young men.

13:29Walla
New pilot project of the Ministry of Education: medical nurses to be stationed in schools across the country
Education

New pilot project of the Ministry of Education: medical nurses to be stationed in schools across the country

Walla has learned that the "institutional nurse" model will launch this coming September, with nurses being stationed in ten elementary schools. As part of their role, they will provide medical response to students with special needs, perform first aid, and lead health promotion programs throughout the school.

08:58Walla
What is it like to be a teenager in a closed psychiatric ward? An interview that will not leave a dry eye
Health

What is it like to be a teenager in a closed psychiatric ward? An interview that will not leave a dry eye

What does it really feel like to be a teenager in a closed ward? And how will you know if your child needs urgent mental health help? In an episode of "Open with Efrat Barzel," Hodia tells about the struggle that led her to hospitalization, and Vered Aviad explains why parents must not ignore warning signs.

08:58Walla
"The driver hit us at 174 km/h. My wife and daughter were killed instantly": Efraim Rimmel on the turning point in his life
Society

"The driver hit us at 174 km/h. My wife and daughter were killed instantly": Efraim Rimmel on the turning point in his life

Efraim Rimmel tells about the accident in which he lost his wife and baby daughter, coping with paralysis and his son's severe injury, and the hope he found in the depths of the deepest heartbreak. Watch the episode from the program "My Turning Point".

08:57Walla
Suspected 'price tag' attack in the Palestinian village of Ustrin: building set on fire, vehicle torched and graffiti
Crime

Suspected 'price tag' attack in the Palestinian village of Ustrin: building set on fire, vehicle torched and graffiti

Buildings and vehicles were burned in the village, and graffiti was observed with the inscriptions 'Revenge 30 for Bnayahu' and 'Death to the enemy, freedom to the homeland'. A report on the matter was received by the police, an investigation has been opened, and police forces are preparing to enter the location accompanied by IDF forces.

03:01Walla
Proposal for a Reform in Early Childhood Education: State to Pay More, Parents Less
Education

Proposal for a Reform in Early Childhood Education: State to Pay More, Parents Less

The "In Good Hands" partnership has introduced a program aimed at revolutionizing early childhood education. The initiative proposes reducing the educator-to-toddler ratio to one for every three children and significantly easing the financial burden on parents, who currently cover about 70% of daycare costs.

00:48Walla
"I ended up on the street with debts of 10,000 shekels a day due to drug addiction"
Crime

"I ended up on the street with debts of 10,000 shekels a day due to drug addiction"

Outwardly, Adele Shaked looked like a normal girl, but beneath the surface, she was consumed by addiction. Today, as a mental coach and addiction therapist, she returns to her years on the streets of Tel Aviv, telling of the miracle that saved her and the power to save other young people.

Aug 22, 2026
21:03Walla
Beit Shemesh: Three toddlers hospitalized after swallowing large quantity of medication
Health

Beit Shemesh: Three toddlers hospitalized after swallowing large quantity of medication

MADA teams were called this morning to Beit Shemesh following a report of three sisters who, according to their family, consumed a large quantity of medication. They were evacuated in stable condition to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. Experts remind parents to keep medications and dangerous substances out of children's reach.

19:47Walla
Clashes in Safed and Meron: Haredi protesters blocked and prevented buses from departing
Crime

Clashes in Safed and Meron: Haredi protesters blocked and prevented buses from departing

The protest that began several weeks ago in Safed has spread to Meron, and clashes surrounding the operation of public transportation on Shabbat have intensified. Activists arrived to facilitate the departure of the buses, facing off against a hundred Haredi protesters who tried to delay them. Police forces at the scene secured the flow of traffic and detained several protesters for questioning.

10:36Walla
"Failed to reach an agreement": Trial against Palestine Action activists for the raid on Elbit factories dissolved
Crime

"Failed to reach an agreement": Trial against Palestine Action activists for the raid on Elbit factories dissolved

The judge dissolved the jury in the trial after a single conviction was reached out of 15 charges. After more than 37 hours of deliberation, only one conviction for "criminal damage" was reached. In a separate proceeding: a Jewish left-wing activist who praised the October 7 massacre was acquitted of a charge of supporting Hamas.

00:56Walla
Mother and daughter stabbed in Ramle — father arrested on suspicion of assault
Crime

Mother and daughter stabbed in Ramle — father arrested on suspicion of assault

A mother and her daughter were stabbed Friday night outside their home in the Juwarish neighborhood of Ramle. Police suspect a family dispute and have arrested the father of the family. The victims were evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital for treatment.

Aug 21, 2026
18:34Walla
"Two teenagers are beating a child - maybe there's a knife": The incident in Netanya where a 15-year-old was arrested and claimed discrimination
Crime

"Two teenagers are beating a child - maybe there's a knife": The incident in Netanya where a 15-year-old was arrested and claimed discrimination

A citizen who noticed a fight in a Netanya industrial zone called the police, fearing the teenagers might be armed. Officers arrested a 15-year-old who refused to identify himself and accused them of discrimination, though he claimed the fight was just a joke.

11:25Walla
Eilat Retains Autism Services Following Successful Advocacy by "Oti" Association
Health

Eilat Retains Autism Services Following Successful Advocacy by "Oti" Association

Following a funding dispute with the Ministry of Health, the "Oti" association will continue providing developmental medical care in Eilat's kindergartens for the upcoming school year. This outcome spares families from long waits, travel, and the burden of private therapy costs.

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