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From millions of views to surprising messages from Iran in the midst of war: Itay Ben David on the power of music as a tool for bridge-building and overcoming prejudice.

The first complaint was filed after a client of the attorney sent a stranger to threaten her, demanding she waive a debt. About two weeks later, she found a cut on her car tire, which led her to file another complaint. "After what happened to the attorney in Rishon LeZion, it is impossible to ignore the fear," the attorney stated.

"Life after death" is perhaps the most mysterious and fascinating phrase that exists, but is there any truth in it? Is death really the end of the road, or just a transition? The daily question from the "70 Difficult Questions in Judaism" website.

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was injured at a shopping center in Hadera after falling from an electric ride-on toy. MADA teams provided emergency care at the scene before transporting her to Rambam Hospital with a severe head injury.

Your brain generates tens of thousands of thoughts a day - and most of them take over without you noticing. It turns out that Judaism dealt with consciousness management even before mindfulness, CBT, or guided imagery. Get 4 steps from the world of Jewish spirituality that will help you quiet your head - and heal your body.

Beersheba's traditional Light Run event returns on September 9, and this year it is expected to be especially large and impressive. Under the title "Saluting the Runners," the night race will be held in honor and tribute to IDF soldiers, security forces, and reservists.

A 35-year-old resident of the north is accused of two severe incidents of violence against his wife, whom he married only eight months ago. According to the indictment, he slapped her, kicked her, dragged her by her hair throughout the house and even choked her. In the last incident, the woman managed to lock herself in the bathroom and call the police.

Police officers who arrived to conduct a search at a house in Segev Shalom noticed a young man climbing onto the roof with an M-16-style weapon and throwing it into the neighbors' yard. During the search of the house, magazines, weapon parts, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were seized. At the end of the investigation, a serious indictment was filed against him.

Two Rahat residents are charged with returning to a Sderot store in masks, armed with a handgun, and opening fire following an earlier confrontation. Three people were wounded in the shooting. One defendant also faces charges for malicious property damage.

At noon, a hearing will be held on the petition of the team relegated from the Premier League, which demands not to play against Hapoel Afula until at least an interim decision is reached in the Ironi Tiberias case. The League Administration opposes this.

In a sharp letter to Minister Yoav Kisch, heads of local authorities claim that due to a shortage of paramedical therapists, parents are forced to choose personal educational aides, but the state fails to cover the full cost. Municipalities are demanding full state funding for these aides starting in the upcoming school year.

The affair that began with recordings in which Yoav Eliasi is heard boasting about his police connections is reaching a new official stage. Eliasi, known as "The Shadow" (HaTzel), was dismissed today (Sunday) from his volunteer position as commander of a rapid response team in the Tel Aviv District, amid a criminal investigation by the Department of Internal Police Investigations (MAHASH).

Following the police operation in the Arab sector, joint activity by Border Police (MAGAV) and Rahat station officers resulted in the seizure of pistols, M16 rifles, ammunition, and drugs. Additionally, 29 illegal residents and 7 suspects were arrested.

The Ministry of Education has begun enforcing the law prohibiting the employment of teaching staff with academic degrees from Palestinian Authority institutions. The directive, issued to district managers, follows legislation passed in January by Knesset members Amit Halevi and Avichai Boaron. Exceptions are provided for candidates who hold additional recognized Israeli credentials.

Dozens of business owners in Tiberias held protests and blocked the main street to oppose new "excess waste" charges, which they argue are an unfair burden during the current economic crisis. The municipality has announced a temporary freeze on enforcement while individual claims are reviewed.

First publication: Following a multi-week investigation, Ashkelon police intercepted a bus and arrested a suspect linked to a series of commercial break-ins in the city.

A new study published in the journal Teaching and Teacher Education revealed that teachers are concerned about the impact of AI and prefer to test students in class and orally. Despite the increasing use of technology, most participants reported that they are required to set the boundaries themselves and are coping without clear guidance.

A young woman from Bat Yam reported that a 29-year-old man who broke into her apartment at 02:30 beat her, threatened her, and stole approximately 6,000 shekels. The suspect was arrested near a shopping center in Kiryat Ono, in possession of 4,000 shekels in cash and receipts for clothing purchases totaling 2,000 shekels. His detention has been extended until Tuesday.

Officers from the Lev Tel Aviv police station arrested a 19-year-old resident of East Jerusalem on suspicion of committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls at the beach. The suspect was taken into custody, and a court has since extended his remand.

Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, Niv Gottlieb, and Yonatan Teper may reach an agreement as early as this week. So far, they have served about a month and a half of the suspension, with attempts being made to shorten it to 3 months.

The family of Haimnot Kasau welcomed the finding of Mali and Liel Yahalomi, but criticized the police's conduct in the investigation of their daughter's disappearance, who has been missing for 902 days. The parents demand to transfer the investigation to the Shin Bet: "Lahav 433 investigated half the world to find them, and we are not even updated properly."

The police requested today (Saturday) the public's help in locating 4-year-old Yunis Abu Ghanem from Rahat, who went missing at Delila Beach in Ashkelon. Police forces and volunteers are conducting extensive searches in the area.

The Haredi protest began several weeks ago in Safed and spread to Meron. The protesters are trying to prevent public transport lines from leaving Safed before the end of the Sabbath. 70 activists from the "Derech Hofshit" organization are on site, clashing with about 150 Haredim. Police forces are present at the scene.

A Los Angeles court approved the dismissal of the request. The star's attorney: "The request should not have been filed at all."

The most powerful criminal in Ashdod. After the murder of his partner, crime boss Beni Shlomo, the Israeli underworld was certain that Eyal Nagar would weaken significantly, but the criminal reality proved otherwise. Nagar strengthened his position in the Ashdod area to such an extent that police officials said, "He has taken over the city." Immediately after Shlomo's murder, Nagar formed...

A new service from the company that operates Truth Social offers paying customers fast access to posts by Donald Trump and other senior government officials. A lawsuit filed in New York claims that the president is effectively selling privileged access to information created in his official capacity - and may be profiting personally from it.

The family of the late Reut Cohen, who passed away at Meir Hospital while 28 weeks pregnant, is demanding answers from the Ministry of Health as the promised investigative committee has yet to convene. The Ministry stated that the committee will begin its work next month.

The Jerusalem team of the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) questioned a police investigation officer under caution on suspicion of sexually harassing and committing an indecent act against a woman who arrived at a police station to file a complaint. The officer was released under conditions of restricted access to police facilities and a no-contact order for 11 days. The...

Police officers from the Rahat station and National Guard fighters raided a residential complex in the city, where a kindergarten operates, and located an M-16 rifle hidden in a sandbox, alongside dozens of bullets and a magazine. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting and possession of weaponry.

A bus driver collapsed and lost consciousness while driving today, Thursday, causing a collision with a vehicle on Highway 651 near Yam Junction. MADA teams evacuated the 50-year-old man to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition while performing ongoing resuscitation efforts.

Police officers from the Kiryat Gat station, guided by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two suspects involved in a shooting incident. The investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon, refusing to cooperate with authorities regarding the circumstances of the attack.

The court imposed a 45-day restriction order on Yossi Mussli, under which he will remain under house arrest and be prohibited from using messaging applications. The police claimed there is a violent conflict between criminal organizations. Mussli rejected the claims: "Everything they say I do from Kfar Shalem can be done from anywhere."

The Tel Aviv District Court is considering the release of Haim Rotter, accused of serious sexual offenses, to house arrest in Jerusalem. The process requires the approval of five monitors, three of whom are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

According to data from the "Beit LeKol Yeled" organization for 2025, only 10% of the children and teenagers treated were abused by a stranger, compared to 50% who were abused within the family and 35% by another known person. The home was the most common place where the abuse occurred.

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against two teenagers from Be'er Sheva who allegedly stalked an elderly couple, attacked them, and stole a handbag. The victim was knocked down and dragged along the ground while trying to protect her belongings.

A confrontation occurred on Wednesday in Ashkelon between a municipal inspector and a young man during routine enforcement activities. Following the circulation of footage on social media, police have launched a search for the suspect, and the municipality has announced an investigation into the inspector's conduct.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged that an Apple store manager in Virginia made antisemitic remarks and refused to accommodate an employee's Shabbat observance. Apple denied the allegations but agreed to a settlement.

Senior government and security officials, along with municipal leaders, gathered in Safed for the Galilee Conference 2026. The event focused on strengthening security, accelerating demographic growth, and transforming the North into an independent hub of opportunity.

According to a report by i24NEWS, the Central District Attorney reached an agreement with Yonatan Urich for nine months of community service in the "Bild affair." While the Attorney General supported the plea deal, State Attorney Amit Aisman strongly opposed it and vetoed the move, causing the negotiations to collapse.

On October 7, Eli-a Cohen and Ziv Avod were in a shelter in Re'im. Ahead of their wedding, the two chose to honor Moshe Shapira, the father of Aner, who fought heroically in the shelter and deflected grenades thrown inside, thus saving many of those present with his own body. "For us, this is a full circle that is hard to describe in words," they said.