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Jul 31, 2026
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Truth Fighters: How They Are Battling the Spread of Lies and Fake News Online
Crime

Truth Fighters: How They Are Battling the Spread of Lies and Fake News Online

Hadas Klein and Eyal Naveh have established the Defamation Situation Room to combat the violent discourse and fake news on social media that have been intensifying ahead of the elections.

14:04Walla
The remains of Herzl's grandparents were brought to Israel; they will be buried on Mount Herzl
Society

The remains of Herzl's grandparents were brought to Israel; they will be buried on Mount Herzl

A ceremony was held yesterday (Thursday) at the Belgrade airport in preparation for the transfer of the remains of Shimon Leib and Rivka Herzl, the grandparents of the visionary of the state, Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl, to Israel. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel, the Deputy and Acting Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Dr. Yizhar Hess...

10:03Walla
NBA player: Ex-girlfriend threatened to kill me and ruined clothes with bleach
Crime

NBA player: Ex-girlfriend threatened to kill me and ruined clothes with bleach

Tari Eason has filed a request for a restraining order against Marilyn Melo Rodriguez, whom he accuses of physical assault and destroying property worth $92,000. He is also seeking protection in arenas where the Rockets will play in California.

08:08Walla
"Complete disregard for the law": Eight and a half years in prison for a fatal drug-impaired driving accident
Crime

"Complete disregard for the law": Eight and a half years in prison for a fatal drug-impaired driving accident

Wasim Agbaria has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for causing the deaths of two people while driving under the influence of cocaine. The court condemned his actions as a total disregard for public safety.

01:06Walla
Violence in Arab society: Man shot to death in Kuseife — Police open investigation
Crime

Violence in Arab society: Man shot to death in Kuseife — Police open investigation

The police have opened an investigation following a shooting incident near the town of Kuseife, which left two men wounded, one lightly and one critically. Both were evacuated to Soroka Medical Center, where the critically wounded man was pronounced dead. Preliminary findings suggest a criminal motive.

Jul 30, 2026
21:50Walla
University President against Kisch: "Does not distinguish between independence and loyalty"
Education

University President against Kisch: "Does not distinguish between independence and loyalty"

Ben-Gurion University President Dani Chamovitz has launched a scathing attack on Education Minister Yoav Kisch over the new law regarding gender segregation in academia. Chamovitz argued that the minister fails to distinguish between professional independence and loyalty, while five members of the Council for Higher Education have already resigned in protest against the legislation.

17:35Walla
Indictment filed against Yosef Chaim Friedrich for the murder of Rabbi Amos Gueta
Crime

Indictment filed against Yosef Chaim Friedrich for the murder of Rabbi Amos Gueta

Following his confession to the murder of Rabbi Amos Gueta, claiming the victim was a "false messiah," 36-year-old Binyamin Yosef Chaim Friedrich has been formally charged. The indictment details the premeditated nature of the attack, the struggle with the rabbi's assistant, and the defendant's erratic behavior during interrogations.

14:09Walla
First publication: Driver with suspended license flees scene of accident in Eilat
Crime

First publication: Driver with suspended license flees scene of accident in Eilat

Hit-and-run accident in Eilat: A driver under a court-ordered license suspension left the scene of the accident and was located within hours by traffic investigators.

13:23Walla
15-year-old charged with threatening to blow up soldiers: "I know where they are sitting"
Crime

15-year-old charged with threatening to blow up soldiers: "I know where they are sitting"

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a 15-year-old minor from central Israel who threatened in a WhatsApp group to attack IDF soldiers with explosive devices. Despite warnings, he continued his threats, which the prosecution defines as ideologically motivated terrorism.

12:44Walla
First publication: Police expose gambling house inside a pub in Kiryat Malachi
Crime

First publication: Police expose gambling house inside a pub in Kiryat Malachi

Officers from the Kiryat Malachi station have exposed a pub allegedly used for illegal gambling. The Southern District Commander has signed a 30-day administrative closure order, and the business owner has been detained for questioning.

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"He is a false messiah": Suspect in the murder of Rabbi Amos Gueta confesses during interrogation
Crime

"He is a false messiah": Suspect in the murder of Rabbi Amos Gueta confesses during interrogation

A month after the murder of 75-year-old Kabbalist Rabbi Amos Gueta in Netanya, the 36-year-old suspect has confessed to the crime. During interrogation, he explained his motive by claiming the rabbi was a "false messiah." A psychiatric evaluation has deemed him fit to stand trial, and an indictment for murder under aggravated circumstances is expected to be filed this morning.

08:36Walla
Between Abundance and the Test of Faith: The Secret of the Land of Israel | Parashat Ekev
Religion

Between Abundance and the Test of Faith: The Secret of the Land of Israel | Parashat Ekev

The parasha teaches that the great abundance of the Land of Israel might lead to forgetting the Almighty. The Malbim explains that dependence on rain strengthens faith and humility, while the Chatam Sofer explains why Canaanite nations settled in the land.

06:31Walla
Illegal residents, weapons, and vehicles worth millions: Police operation in the Negev
Crime

Illegal residents, weapons, and vehicles worth millions: Police operation in the Negev

A large-scale police operation, 'Derech Irim', took place in Rahat and Tarabin, targeting criminal organizations and economic offenses. Authorities seized weapons, vehicles belonging to debtors, and hundreds of kilograms of spoiled meat.

Jul 29, 2026
19:43Walla
Shirtless, getting dressed at a gas station, and then vanishing: the last footage of Eldar Dayan
Crime

Shirtless, getting dressed at a gas station, and then vanishing: the last footage of Eldar Dayan

The last footage of Eldar Dayan shows him shirtless entering a gas station, getting dressed, and leaving with two friends. Police have determined that the blood found on the vehicle's shattered windshield does not belong to him, have ruled out kidnapping at this stage, and believe the incident began as a brawl between acquaintances.

13:32Walla
Life Imprisonment for Salomon Madmon Who Murdered His Daughter-in-Law's Father
Crime

Life Imprisonment for Salomon Madmon Who Murdered His Daughter-in-Law's Father

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Salomon Madmon to life imprisonment for the murder of Yosef Yosefia, the father of his daughter-in-law, following a family dispute over a separation.

12:13Walla
“Outrageous Discrimination”: 14-Year-Old Girls Denied Entry to Jordan River Park Over “Immodest” Clothing
Religion

“Outrageous Discrimination”: 14-Year-Old Girls Denied Entry to Jordan River Park Over “Immodest” Clothing

Two 14-year-old girls visiting “Indi Park” on the Jordan River were told to cover up to “respect the ultra-Orthodox public.” The family is outraged, and legal experts point to a violation of anti-discrimination laws.

11:30Walla
Large-scale police and Electric Corporation raid in Tarabin and Rahat
Crime

Large-scale police and Electric Corporation raid in Tarabin and Rahat

Hundreds of police officers, Israel Electric Corporation employees, and tax officials launched a joint raid on Tuesday in the village of Tarabin and the city of Rahat. The operation, aimed at restoring governance in the Negev, is part of an ongoing effort to combat criminal organizations.

10:45Walla
Starting Sunday: Warning images will be mandatory on all smoking products
Health

Starting Sunday: Warning images will be mandatory on all smoking products

Starting Sunday, every pack of cigarettes and smoking products in Israel will be required to carry graphic warnings covering 75% of the packaging area. Marketing products without these images will be a criminal offense, with fines reaching up to 452,000 shekels.

10:45Walla
First publication: Two young men arrested on suspicion of attempting to extort a contractor in the south
Crime

First publication: Two young men arrested on suspicion of attempting to extort a contractor in the south

According to the suspicion, two residents of Ramle arrived at a construction site in Moshav Shtulim to demand protection money from a contractor, a resident of Nazareth. After not finding him at the site, they approached his children and tried to convey threatening messages through them. Officers of the Lachish Central Unit located and arrested them.

09:16Walla
Burst into her home, tied her hands — and raped her in front of her son: ahead of the sentencing of Barakat Abu Essa | Hard to read
Crime

Burst into her home, tied her hands — and raped her in front of her son: ahead of the sentencing of Barakat Abu Essa | Hard to read

More than three years after he broke into the apartment of a mother in Gedera in the dead of night, bound her in front of her three children, threatened to murder her, dragged her into the MAMAD, raped her and left her tied up until her 4-year-old son freed her — the Central District Court in Lod will sentence Barakat Abu Essa, who was convicted of all the offenses attributed to him

06:07Walla
Eilat resident stole a truck and drove to the Hebron Hills without a license
Crime

Eilat resident stole a truck and drove to the Hebron Hills without a license

A 58-year-old man is accused of stealing a truck in Eilat and embarking on a long drive along Highway 90. Police located and arrested the suspect days later, charging him with vehicle theft, driving without a valid license, and operating a vehicle without insurance.

06:07Walla
Suspect arrested after assaulting a woman on Nahalat Binyamin Street
Crime

Suspect arrested after assaulting a woman on Nahalat Binyamin Street

A man in his 30s from the south of the country was arrested after a video showing him harming a woman circulated on social media. He was located during joint searches by police and Tel Aviv municipality patrol officers and will appear in court for a detention hearing.

06:07Walla
Police Raid in Rahat: Firearms and Stolen Off-Road Vehicle Seized
Crime

Police Raid in Rahat: Firearms and Stolen Off-Road Vehicle Seized

Six suspects were arrested during the operation, including two illegal residents from Dahariya. The suspects and seized items were transferred to the Rahat police station for further investigation.

02:59Walla
More Than Just Pain: How Migraine Impacts Relationships
Health

More Than Just Pain: How Migraine Impacts Relationships

Surveys from the US and Israel reveal how migraines affect relationships, intimacy, and social plans, often leading to guilt and emotional distance. Many patients admit to hiding the severity of their condition from their partners.

Jul 28, 2026
21:21Walla
Suspected Stabbing of Minors in Tel Aviv: Additional Suspect and Accomplice Arrested
Crime

Suspected Stabbing of Minors in Tel Aviv: Additional Suspect and Accomplice Arrested

Police officers from the Lev Tel Aviv station have arrested a local resident suspected of stabbing two minors during a brawl on HaArba'a Street, along with his partner who allegedly assisted in his evasion. This follows the earlier arrest of two other suspects involved in the incident.

20:41Walla
A Week After the Attack at a Rehovot Cinema: Four Suspects Arrested
Crime

A Week After the Attack at a Rehovot Cinema: Four Suspects Arrested

Police have arrested four young people suspected of assaulting a cinema usher in Rehovot. The victim was attacked after asking a group of teenagers to stop smoking electronic cigarettes during a film screening.

17:31Walla
Shin Bet joins investigation into attacks on media outlets
Crime

Shin Bet joins investigation into attacks on media outlets

The investigation will be conducted jointly by the Shin Bet and the Dan region crime-fighting unit. This development follows another incident last night where the glass doors at the 'Hadashot 12' news building were shattered. Investigators are now examining whether these events are connected.

14:49Walla
A Space for Healing: Therapeutic Farm for Children with PTSD to Open in Sderot
Local News

A Space for Healing: Therapeutic Farm for Children with PTSD to Open in Sderot

A therapeutic farm will be established in Sderot to support children coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. The municipality, in collaboration with donors, is investing 16 million shekels into a facility that combines therapy, education, and community resilience programs.

12:52Walla
Ashkelon resident caught for the third time driving while disqualified and under the influence of cocaine
Crime

Ashkelon resident caught for the third time driving while disqualified and under the influence of cocaine

Lachish Traffic Division officers arrested an Ashkelon driver caught driving for the third time while disqualified. An indictment was filed against the resident, who also tested positive for cocaine and has a history of drug-related offenses.

08:51Walla
Appeal rejected: Icardi revealed Wanda Nara's huge demands
Crime

Appeal rejected: Icardi revealed Wanda Nara's huge demands

The striker's estranged wife demanded huge sums as part of the divorce proceedings, but the court ruled that there was no room to discuss her request: "She wanted to keep taking my money." The numbers inside.

07:30Walla
For the second time this month: Masked individual shatters entrance door at News 12
Crime

For the second time this month: Masked individual shatters entrance door at News 12

Less than a month after a previous incident, the News 12 building in Tel Aviv was targeted again as a masked individual shattered the glass entrance door. This follows a series of vandalism acts and threatening graffiti directed at the media outlet.

06:02Walla
Mocked and set a dog on brothers: Young man from Zichron Ya'akov accused of violent assault
Crime

Mocked and set a dog on brothers: Young man from Zichron Ya'akov accused of violent assault

Yair Ovadia and his minor friend are accused of attacking two brothers who were walking in the town after calling them names based on their sexual orientation. The two hit them with fists and the minor even ordered his dog to attack. The prosecution is requesting to extend Ovadia's detention until the end of the proceedings.

02:16Walla
A New Sunscreen Series for Athletes and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Health

A New Sunscreen Series for Athletes and Outdoor Enthusiasts

La Roche Posay introduces ANTHELIOS UVSPORT, a new SPF50+ protection line designed for high-intensity activities, featuring sweat and sand resistance.

Jul 27, 2026
16:55Walla
Collected protection money and threatened: "If you don't pay - we will burn the place down"
Crime

Collected protection money and threatened: "If you don't pay - we will burn the place down"

An indictment was filed against Abu Ja'afar, a resident of Be'er Sheva, and Abu Assa, a resident of Tel Sheva, after they collected protection money from a kiosk. According to the investigation, after the employee paid the protection money several times, he said he had no money - and in response, the two started a violent confrontation and threatened him with a knife.

16:13Walla
Joint custody does not cancel child support: what really determines the amount?
Crime

Joint custody does not cancel child support: what really determines the amount?

When can you not pay child support, what is the difference between basic child support, housing, and halves, and which mistakes in the agreement can cost dearly for years? Advocate Eldor Levy Finkelstein, who specializes in family law, explains how the amount is determined and when it is possible to request to change it.

15:33Walla
Indictment: This is how the Abu Ghanem family took over apartments through threats and shooting
Crime

Indictment: This is how the Abu Ghanem family took over apartments through threats and shooting

An 82-year-old woman, threatened real estate agents, and homeowners who, according to the indictment, realized they had no choice. The prosecution claims that Ismail Abu Ghanem and six others took over five apartments in Ramla through extortion, violence, and protection money collection, and then hid the ownership through fraud and money laundering of millions of shekels.

14:49Walla
Truck Overturns at Sha'ar HaGai Interchange: 17-Year-Old Girl Moderately Injured
Crime

Truck Overturns at Sha'ar HaGai Interchange: 17-Year-Old Girl Moderately Injured

A truck overturned at a gas station, colliding with several vehicles. Two people were evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and Jerusalem District traffic investigators are currently examining the scene.

11:56Walla
"Injecting dangerous substances": Indictment against a mother suspected of severe abuse of her 5-year-old son
Crime

"Injecting dangerous substances": Indictment against a mother suspected of severe abuse of her 5-year-old son

According to the indictment, the 23-year-old mother injected her 5-year-old son with dangerous substances while he was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, causing a significant deterioration in his condition. The investigation raised the suspicion that this was not an isolated incident and that she had harmed him in the past using medications she introduced into his body.

07:17Walla
"Funds frozen, assets blocked": Chelsea player's nightmare continues
Crime

"Funds frozen, assets blocked": Chelsea player's nightmare continues

Mykhailo Mudryk's nightmare continues: the Ukrainian winger has lost a legal proceeding in England, and the court has ordered the freezing of his assets and accounts. JJDS Management Limited is suing Mudryk for over 5 million pounds, alleging a breach of contract regarding image rights.

06:03Walla
First publication: Suspect arrested for stealing vehicle batteries in Be'er Sheva
Crime

First publication: Suspect arrested for stealing vehicle batteries in Be'er Sheva

Police officers from the Be'er Sheva station arrested a young man from Tel Sheva after discovering three suspected stolen batteries in his vehicle. The arrest followed a report of a car break-in in the city.

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