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Rabies outbreak spreads to central Israel: woman bitten in Ramat Gan; search for jackal in the north
Veterinary services are concerned about the spread of rabies from northern regions to Gush Dan, the Sharon, and Samaria. Since the beginning of the year, 95 confirmed cases have been recorded nationwide.

Virus spreading: areas where West Nile fever-infected mosquitoes were found
Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been detected in several locations across Israel. The Ministry of Health reports 13 cases this season and one death. Authorities are urging the public to eliminate standing water and increase pest control measures.

Heartbreaking: Gazelle kept in a basement near Jenin - suspect arrested
During an operation in the village of Raa, Border Police officers from Judea and Samaria, together with inspectors from the Nature and Parks Authority, located a gazelle allegedly kept illegally in a private home. The animal was seized for a veterinary examination and is expected to be moved to the Safari in Ramat Gan.

The 'Kosher Sidewalk' in Tiberias: The Municipality's Solution to Prevent 'Immodest Sights'
After 'kosher' roads were paved in the city overlooking the Sea of Galilee to allow the passage of Kohanim, a solution was found for the city's religious community: paving a dedicated path on the side of the road, on the side furthest from the beach strip. This is to allow passage without being exposed to the mixed beach, where men and women spend time together in minimalist clothing.

Municipal elected officials and lawyers: "It is a world of sensitivities that not every lawyer knows"
Two partners at a law firm in Petah Tikva, who are also veteran city council members, explain why building permits take two years, discuss a precedent-setting case heading to the Supreme Court, and why they represent the authorities. A special interview with Adv. Uri Ohad and Adv. Itay Shunshine, from the Ohad-Shunshine Law and Notary Office.

Divorced, moved back in together and didn't update the agreement? Your apartment is in danger!
They moved back in together after the divorce and were sure their assets were protected - until the dramatic ruling arrived. Attorney Sagit Shahar Abarjil explains what really happens to the apartment when you return to your ex without updating the agreement.

Disturbing footage in Arad: Haredi man vandalized photos of women in public space | Watch
Disturbing footage from Arad sparked a storm after a Haredi man was seen vandalizing photos of women on billboards. Following the incident, a complaint was filed with the police. Mayor Yair Maayan: "We will not allow anyone to harm the public space and try to exclude women from the public space."

Storm at Rambam Hospital: Doctor protests against accusations targeting colleagues
Dr. Nitzan Shmueli, who treated four wounded soldiers, addressed the harsh accusations against the hospital staff. "The night was difficult, and Arabs and Jews together saved their lives minute by minute," she stated. Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov visited the hospital, expressing full support for the management's decision to reject the complaints.

Drone entered Ben Gurion Airport airspace, causing flight suspensions
A civilian drone was identified approaching Ben Gurion Airport and subsequently entered the airport's municipal area. Following the intrusion, a local freeze was implemented for several minutes, and the police began searching for the operator. Within less than an hour, he was located — it turned out that the drone was operated for the purpose of filming a promotional video for a construction...

22-year-old arrested in the heart of Bat Yam with a stun grenade in hand — moments before a criminal incident
A 22-year-old man was arrested this evening on Balfour Street in Bat Yam, after a report was received by the police about a person seen holding a grenade and suspected of intending to throw it. Police officers who arrived at the scene located him in possession of a stun grenade and arrested him. Police sappers were summoned to the scene to examine the grenade and neutralize it.

320 NIS Fine: Tiberias Municipality Cracks Down on Illegal Charging Stations
Charging stations mounted on trees and cables stretched across sidewalks have prompted a stern warning from the Tiberias Municipality. Officials state that these illegal setups endanger pedestrians and will be subject to daily fines.

"Took over the city": Eyal Nagar is the head of the crime organization arrested in the south
Suspected of extorting business owners, survived assassination attempts and surprised with a reconciliation with his rivals: Nagar, who became a primary target of the police since the murder of Beni Shlomo, was arrested on suspicion of taking over delivery lines and restaurants in Ashdod.

Evacuation saved from missiles, but took a mental toll: Study on teenagers in the Gaza envelope
Teenagers evacuated from their homes during the Iron Swords War reported higher levels of depression and stress compared to their peers who remained in areas under constant security threat. A new study from the University of Haifa, published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, suggests that the evacuation process itself may contribute to additional emotional distress beyond the impact...

Police presented 3 folders against Musli and admitted: "We failed to form an evidentiary basis"
The police requested a restraining order against Yossi Musli, admitting they failed to form an evidentiary basis for an indictment. Police cited intelligence regarding potential criminal activity. Musli called it "Ben Gvir's private police." The hearing was postponed to Thursday.

Journalist arrested for false report on Bayern Munich star's transfer
Turkish journalist Burhan Can Terzi was unexpectedly detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray is close to signing Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. According to the Haberler website, Terzi was arrested by order of the chief prosecutor of the Bakirkoy district. This is the first prominent arrest of a sports journalist in Turkey on such charges. However, the journalist was released after...

Police step up pressure on Yossi Musli: court to hear request for restriction order
Yossi Musli will appear before the Tel Aviv District Court, where police will seek to impose restrictions under the Law for the Protection of the Public from Criminal Organizations. This tool allows for limiting the movements of individuals linked to criminal organizations even without a formal indictment, a measure previously applied to figures like Issam Jarushi and Khaled Hamada.

Suspicion: 24-year-old woman posed as a man named "Uriel Hazan" and committed sex offenses
The name the women knew was "Uriel Hazan". They believed they were interacting with a man online, but investigators suspect a 24-year-old woman from Petah Tikva was behind the profile. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court has extended her detention until August 13 on suspicion of serious sex offenses, including rape and indecent acts, committed through deception.

The 36 million NIS lawsuit: The court ruled in the battle over the Asi stream
The District Court rejected a class action lawsuit for 36 million NIS against Kibbutz Nir David regarding the blocking of access to the Asi stream. The judge determined that the class action procedure is not appropriate, and that a balance must be struck between the public's right to water and the protection of the privacy of the kibbutz members.

"Measure for measure": Threats against Bnei Brak station commander lead to indictment
A resident of Modi'in Illit is accused of posting threats in a WhatsApp group against the commander of the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station against the backdrop of protests on Highway 4. Among other things, he called him a "terrorist" and wrote: "What they do - will be done to him." An indictment for threats has been filed against him.

Developments in the investigation of the murder in Netivot: suspect released - police appealed
The Magistrate's Court in Be'er Sheva ordered the release from custody of a young man suspected of involvement in the murder of Osher Kadoshim in Netivot. The police filed an appeal against the decision, and the suspect will remain in custody until a further hearing. His defense attorney: "He was a witness to the event and got caught up in it, nothing more. The police are dealing in guesses, not...

Surprise in the trunk: five illegal aliens caught in a vehicle — the driver was under license suspension
A vehicle that aroused the suspicion of the forces was stopped for inspection at the Tarqumiya crossing, and inside were discovered five illegal aliens — three in the back seat and two in the trunk. The driver, a resident of Petah Tikva in his 30s, is suspected of transporting them while his driver's license was suspended. The six were arrested for questioning.

Suspect arrested after high-speed chase with over 2 kg of cocaine
Police blocked a suspicious vehicle during a night operation in the south, leading to a chase where the driver attempted to escape on foot near the Beit Kama junction. Three suspects were arrested, and 2.2 kg of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, and five mobile phones were seized.

From Ashdod and Ashkelon to Qalqilya: Two suspects in car thefts arrested
Two suspects were arrested in two separate cases of car theft from Ashkelon and Ashdod. A resident of Shuafat was arrested near the Sorek interchange on suspicion of stealing a Kia Sportage, and in another case, an illegal resident was arrested at the Qalqilya checkpoint after a vehicle stolen in Ashdod was found abandoned in the Modiin area.

"We thought someone was liquidated": A grenade exploded in a building in Holon - for the second time in a year and a half
A fragmentation grenade exploded in a building on Zvi Tadmor Street in Holon, where a similar incident occurred about a year and a half ago. No one was hurt, but damage was caused. At the same time, two unexploded grenades were found in northern Tel Aviv. Police are investigating a potential link to the conflict between the Musli and Jarushi crime organizations.

Under police surveillance, yet they carried out an execution: Indictment against three who set out for blood revenge
Police wiretaps documented in real-time the planning of the revenge, the murder at the bakery, and the celebrations in the getaway car, as one of the defendants demonstrated how the shooting was carried out into the deceased's back. Despite the real-time monitoring and surveillance, the deadly shooting in Umm al-Fahm was not prevented, and now the Haifa District Attorney's Office has filed a...

A regular school backpack, drugs - and a pistol: Police raided a school in Nazareth
Police officers and Border Police fighters raided a school complex in Nazareth and found a backpack containing a pistol and various types of drugs. A 30-year-old local resident was arrested, and police will request to extend his detention. Since the beginning of the year, more than 570 weapons have been seized in the Northern District.

Suspicion: Minors beat a 64-year-old man due to a dispute over a crosswalk
According to the suspicion, the minors passed by a crosswalk and the driver commented to them about it. When he exited his vehicle, the two began to beat him, continuing to kick him even after he fell to the ground, before fleeing the scene. The suspects will be brought before the court with a request to extend their detention.

Phone stolen in Tel Aviv — containing the last memories of a brother killed in Lebanon
May and Roi Lizer went out to celebrate a birthday in Tel Aviv, but the outing ended with the theft of Roi's phone. According to them, the device contained photos and final conversations with their brother Nehorai, who was killed about two months ago by a Hezbollah suicide drone in Lebanon. Now they are pleading: "We must have the phone back."

Video: Revenge arson attack follows family dispute in Ar'ara
Investigators from the Aroer police station reported on the arson of a vehicle in the town following a dispute between two families. The incident caused heavy damage to a Chevrolet parked in a private yard, with losses estimated at approximately 170,000 NIS. An indictment has been filed against the 30-year-old suspect.

Ministry of Health issues urgent call: Please donate blood, especially O type
A significant decrease in blood stocks has led Magen David Adom and the Ministry of Health to urge the public to donate at collection points nationwide. Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov emphasized that if three months have passed since a previous donation, citizens should come forward again, as this simple act saves lives.

Eggs, salad and bread: how does a cafe breakfast turn into a calorie bomb?
A cafe breakfast can look nutritious and healthy, but oil, dips, bread, butter, juice and a large coffee can easily push it to over 1,000 calories. Here is how to enjoy a pampering meal and save hundreds of calories without giving up what you love.

Ramming a patrol car, fleeing from police — and caught while trying to steal another vehicle
A 19-year-old man is accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle near Jerusalem, ramming a patrol car and injuring a policewoman. After his vehicle was stopped, he fled on foot and was wounded by gunfire during the pursuit. Despite his injury, he continued his escape until he was located inside another vehicle, which he was attempting to steal. On that same day, he attempted to steal three vehicles in...

Sewage, power outage and a construction site: the chaos at the special education school
Parents of students at the "Eitan" school in Ashkelon claim a series of failures during renovations: sewage flooding, power outages, and the shutdown of essential equipment for disabled children. Dozens of parents were called to pick up their children: "They are leaving the most disabled children inside a construction site." The municipality: "The incident was handled immediately."

"He may not hear, but he is not stupid": The clinic visit that turned into a struggle for accessibility
A routine visit to a dermatology clinic turned into a struggle for the right to accessible and independent medical care for Erez Avraham, who has been deaf from birth. His wife told Walla about the difficulties regarding appointment tracking, communication with the doctor, and understanding medical procedures. "I don't want them to just clarify procedures—I want systemic change," she stated.

Woman in her 20s arrested on suspicion of impersonating a man to engage in relationships with women
Five women claim that the suspect presented herself as a man and maintained romantic and sexual relationships with them, mainly over the phone and online. The suspect was arrested at her apartment in Petah Tikva, and police will request to extend her detention and allow the publication of her name to locate additional victims.

Two cases of foreign body ingestion: Doctors save children after swallowing battery and magnets
HaEmek Medical Center treated two life-threatening cases in the past two weeks. A 4-year-old boy swallowed a button battery, and a 5-year-old girl swallowed 16 magnets. Doctors warn that these innocent-looking objects can cause severe internal damage and urge parents to seek immediate medical attention if ingestion is suspected.

Without food and in a state of extreme emaciation: two horses rescued from a compound in Kiryat Ata
Inspectors found the horses suffering from injuries and health problems, and in the stalls, they found contaminated water and no available food. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the owner was repeatedly required to fix the deficiencies but did not do so. The horses were transferred for rehabilitation, and the opening of a criminal investigation is being considered.

Couple arrested for massive fraud scheme impersonating insurance representatives
It started with a credible-sounding phone call. A couple in their 20s allegedly posed as insurance representatives to extract personal details and empty victims' accounts. Police suspect the pair is responsible for over 50 fraud cases, resulting in hundreds of thousands of shekels in damages.

Young woman arrived for a nose job — and received acid instead of anesthesia
The 18-year-old was evacuated in serious condition to the hospital after it is suspected that a tampon soaked in acid was inserted into her nose instead of an anesthetic. The medical error was discovered shortly after the incident, and she was immediately sedated and intubated by the medical staff. Her condition is defined as stable; it is not yet known how the error occurred.

Hundreds of apartments at a discount: "Hever" and "Aura" launch new housing campaign
The "Hever" club and the "Aura" company have launched a large-scale housing campaign offering hundreds of apartments in five projects across the country to club members and their immediate families. The campaign includes properties in Hadera, Ramat HaSharon, Ramat Gan, Kiryat Ono, and Ofakim.