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Knocked a nun to the ground in Jerusalem, kicked her - and was acquitted due to insanity | Documentation of the attack
The court determined that Yona Simcha Schreiber from Pedu'el committed the acts attributed to him - but acquitted him following a psychiatric opinion, which determined that he was in a psychotic state. He will be sent for psychiatric hospitalization for a period of six years.

"If you don't aim high, you will always find yourself too low"
Professor Ohad Hochman, CEO of the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, is leading a strategic plan for the institution through 2050. The program focuses on leadership, innovation, humanity, and resilience, featuring the construction of a new protected clinic building and the development of centers of excellence.

Be'er Sheva supermarket stabbing: Attempted murder caught on camera
Maher Al-Gargawi (20) from Segev Shalom has been indicted for the attempted murder of a young man at a supermarket in Be'er Sheva. Alongside an accomplice who remains at large, he stabbed the victim during a violent family feud. The victim identified the defendant during the police investigation.

Fahmi Ziadat killed in Jezreel Valley accident; car thief dies in Jerusalem crash
Fahmi Ziadat, who married just a month ago, was killed in a truck collision in the Jezreel Valley. Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, a car theft suspect died after crashing into a pole while fleeing police.

Playing on the computer in exchange for 2,000 pounds: the surprising scholarship of a London university
The University of Roehampton in the UK provides scholarships to students who excel in competitive video games, and has already distributed more than 100 of them. While the average graduate debt in England exceeds the 47,500 pound mark, experts warn that millions of pounds in scholarships remain unclaimed each year, partly due to students' lack of awareness of their eligibility.

Rise in temperatures, and a turn at the weekend: rain and thunderstorms on the way
Today there will be another slight rise in temperatures, which will be higher than usual, and extreme heat will be felt in large areas. On Friday some relief is expected, but on Saturday it will warm up again, and towards night local rain is expected in the north and center, alongside thunderstorms.

Worrying study: At least one in four deceased NFL players suffered from head trauma
At least one in four former football players who passed away between 2016 and 2021 was found to have signs of CTE, a degenerative disease linked to repetitive head injuries. Researchers warn: a large portion of the hits did not occur during games, but rather during practices and in youth leagues.

Autumn in the middle of summer: next week - rains in the north, center, and coastal plain
The rain event that occurred more than a week ago was not the last: the Meteorological Service predicts more rain at the beginning of next week, which may break seasonal records. "Two rain events in August are extremely unusual and even unprecedented," the service reported.

97-year-old Shlomo waited for weapons from the Altalena: "Today Jews will not shoot at Jews"
The discovery of the remains of the Irgun ship has resurfaced the personal stories of those who were on both sides of the barricades. The daughter of Israel Sander, who was on the Altalena and came out unscathed: "Dad lost many friends and did not talk about it." Yaniv Simon, grandson of Benjamin Bubesh, who received the mission to sink the ship: "In real time, he did not understand the magnitude...

Participants in Jerusalem lynching attempt to pay 180,000 shekels to victims
The Magistrate's Court ruled that two of the participants in the attack on three Jews who were on their way to the Western Wall in 2021, in the midst of the "Guardian of the Walls" riots, will pay 60,000 shekels to each victim. The verdict stated regarding the victims: "The fear and terror they experienced during the event are a central part of the pain and suffering."

Three weeks since 'disappearance in Israel': online campaign for Russian historian
Activists have appealed to authorities in Moscow to take action to determine the fate of Artem Kirpichenok, who they say landed at Ben Gurion Airport at the beginning of the month and has since disappeared.

"Money was transferred with a handshake": Two Border Police officers accused of checkpoint corruption
According to the indictment, in the midst of the "Iron Swords" war, one officer coordinated the illegal passage of vehicles at the Al-Jib checkpoint in exchange for bribes. Another officer is accused of facilitating the passage of local residents' acquaintances and receiving benefits in return.

Days before the murder: Family of suspect in stabbing of 7-year-old requested a psychiatrist — and was given an appointment for December
The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of murdering 7-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon in Beit Shemesh, has been extended by 10 days. Ifargan's family claimed that days before the violent outburst, they asked the HMO to have him examined by a psychiatrist, but were told he posed no danger.

Omer returned from Lebanon with trauma. His ex-wife used it in a custody battle
Reservists who seek mental health help following the war may find that their treatment summaries are used against them in proceedings concerning visitation rights with their children.

Maccabi Netanya Condemns Attack on Bnei Sakhnin Players
Following the attack on visiting players and fans after yesterday's match, Maccabi Netanya issued an official statement condemning the violence.

Bnei Sakhnin claims: "Players' and fans' vehicles were attacked after the match against Netanya"
According to the club, Iyad Abu Abaid's vehicle was attacked while his pregnant wife was with him, and the vehicles of Ilay Hajaj and several team fans were also damaged. Abu Abaid was summoned to give testimony to the police: "Serious and worrying incidents that could have ended in severe physical harm."

Stabbing on the soccer field: An argument that started with splashing water left a teenager paralyzed
According to the indictment, the confrontation ended with a handshake, but the next day the brothers (aged 15 and 16) arrived at the soccer field with a knife, tear gas, and brass knuckles. The 14-year-old, who was beaten and stabbed in the neck and back, now uses a wheelchair and suffers from paralysis on the left side of his body: "It is hard to believe he will return to a normal routine."

Client to be charged with the murder of his lawyer: "He did not agree with the ruling - and took out his anger on Feldman"
The arrest of Ahmad al-Rajoub was extended by 4 days, at the end of which an indictment will be filed against him for the murder of Adv. Arbel Feldman in his office in Rishon LeZion. "He shot Arbel because of the legal outcome, this is not a financial dispute," claimed a friend of the victim. Commotion in the courtroom: those present shouted "murderer", the suspect's defense attorney claimed ...

Drove into the parking lot, got out of the car - and the robotic lift plummeted two floors down: "I thought a missile had fallen"
A massive noise shook a residential building in the Neve Sha'anan neighborhood of Tel Aviv when a car crashed along with a robotic elevator immediately after the owner stepped out. Residents had previously reported recurring malfunctions, and several vehicles remain trapped inside.

After 78 years: The Altalena has been found
Located 20 km off the Israeli coast at a depth of 503 meters, the remains of the Irgun organization's ship 'Altalena' have been discovered intact. The vessel, shelled in 1948 by order of David Ben-Gurion, was located following a complex, months-long search operation.

Monologue of an attacked Hapoel Jerusalem fan: "They beat me with clubs, my brother was hit with a rock"
Hapoel Jerusalem fans were hospitalized after being attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters following a match. One victim recounted the violent incident, while the club demanded immediate police action against the perpetrators.

Always Following the Sun: The Journey to the Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse sent me on a chase into the heart of the scorching Spanish wilderness, amidst cancellations, delays, and scientific history, after one massive sun. A travel diary.

Living near dry cleaners linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease
Nearly 19 million Americans were included in a study that found a distance-dependent link between living near a dry cleaning business and Parkinson's disease. Among those living within about 152 meters, higher odds for the disease were found. Dr. Sandra Benizri, a neurologist at Assuta: "There is no doubt that environmental factors play a role in Parkinson's. In recent years, there has been a...

Forecast: Temperatures will rise, heavy heat load will prevail in most areas
Temperatures will rise and remain higher than the seasonal average. They will continue to climb throughout the week, mainly in the mountains and inland, with a slight drop expected on Thursday, though levels will still stay above average.

Making a mockery of the law
Exclusive: Despite the increase in fines and the expansion of powers for municipal inspectors, according to data from "Or Yarok", most local authorities barely enforce violations involving electric two-wheeled vehicles. Tel Aviv leads with tens of thousands of tickets per year, Holon will completely ban the use of shared vehicles, and in Jerusalem, inspectors were authorized but did not carry out...

Farmer in Galilee beaten with a baton in front of his grandson after photographing a suspicious quad bike
Efraim Halfala (65), a cattle farmer, was patrolling his lands near Moshav Sde Eliezer in the Upper Galilee with his five-year-old grandson when he spotted a suspicious quad bike. After photographing the vehicle, he was attacked by its occupants with a baton.

"I want to start life over": Father of 6-year-old stabbed to death by his mother asks for help
Doron Nathaniel Hess, who lost his son Liam two years ago, told Ynet about the rehabilitation process and the high cost of training the service dog that helps him cope with PTSD. "I ask those who can and have the possibility - to help."

Palestinian amputee attacked with an iron bar: 'The settler wanted to hit my son'
Said al-Amour was attacked in the courtyard of his home in the Hebron Hills after, according to him, he tried to distance the attackers from his 7-year-old son. The suspects were documented in a video and arrested.

In broad daylight, at a gas station: a man was murdered at a gas station near Caesarea
A man about 45 years old was critically wounded by gunfire at a gas station near the Caesarea interchange; his death was pronounced at the hospital. A manhunt for the suspects who fled is underway; the background is believed to be criminal.

The safest neighborhood in Israel vs. the most dangerous: "People don't walk around here at night"
The ynet crime index, based on police data analyzed by the Madlan company, found that the South Rothschild neighborhood in Tel Aviv has the highest number of offenses per thousand people - 460.8 - while in the 200 complex in Hod HaSharon the number is 200 times lower. "There is a sense of security for the children, everything here is invested in," said a resident of the neighborhood. In Tel Aviv...

Special education teacher dismissed for physically abusing 9-year-old student
A teacher physically harmed a child who refused to board the school bus. She dragged him several meters by his backpack straps, causing his clothing to slide down and resulting in injuries. Following criminal proceedings involving community service, a disciplinary tribunal has now ordered her permanent dismissal from the civil service.

Shelly Yachimovich reveals: "I was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor"
In a social media post, the former Labor Party chair updated that the tumor was removed surgically and she is undergoing chemotherapy to prevent its return: "There is a pretty good chance for this, but I am in a practical mood and at peace even with less optimistic scenarios."

After more than half a year: escalators at the country's busiest train station to be replaced
Disruptions and traffic restrictions are expected at the Tel Aviv HaShalom train station in the coming week, following works to replace faulty escalators after eight months of downtime. Access from the Azrieli Mall to Platform 1 and northbound trains will be blocked starting Tuesday, and will only be possible from across the road. Further works are expected later.

Drove recklessly and caused the death of his cousin. The punishment: license revocation
A 17.5-year-old performed a dangerous overtake near Isfiya, lost control, and was ejected from the vehicle along with his 16-year-old relative, who was killed. His father attacked the sentence: "Revocation is like burying him."

Mother-in-law sued to evict her daughter-in-law from the apartment - and won
For years, a couple lived in an apartment belonging to the husband's mother. After the separation, the woman remained there with the children and claimed: "I am also an owner of the property." But the court thought otherwise.

Two Killed in East Jerusalem Shooting Amid Family Feud
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which two men in their 40s and 50s were killed, and at least eight others sustained moderate to light injuries. Numerous gunshots were reported in the area.

Tutors needed for children with cancer in the north, and for immigrant children in Beit Shemesh and Ashkelon
Where to volunteer this week: Ahead of the upcoming school year, the "Chinuch LePsagot" association is looking for mentors for children and teenagers from the periphery in the excellence centers it operates. The "Neve Michael" boarding school in Pardes Hanna needs volunteers for academic assistance for at-risk children. The "Elifelet" association in Tel Aviv would be happy to have volunteers for...

Changing the trend in a dangerous phenomenon: "Once it was part of the joy, it is possible to celebrate without it"
Shooting at events and weddings in the Arab community has long been considered routine. Recently, increased enforcement and initiatives from within the community have raised awareness, and a decline has been recorded in the phenomenon, which often ended in tragedy: "It is possible to dance and enjoy without hearing gunshots." The police are operating surveillance balloons, and signs are hung at...

"I was a bone in the throat of the doctors who fought for Adele. Today I walk among them"
13 years after the stone-throwing attack in which her toddler daughter was critically injured, Dr. Adva Biton has returned to Schneider Medical Center as a quality assurance manager. She also runs the "Adele" charity project and dreams of launching a mobile therapeutic center for bereaved families: "If from our story we can manage to bring a little comfort to other families, that will be her...

Court Orders Club Brawl Participants to Pay Compensation to Victim
Seven and a half years after a nightclub assault that left a young man requiring complex jaw surgery, a court has approved a settlement agreement awarding the victim 335,050 shekels in compensation.