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Man aged about 70 drowns at Mikhmoret beach
The man entered the water with his partner and was pulled out unconscious minutes later; MADA teams were forced to pronounce his death at the scene.

Tragedy in Finland: 66-year-old Israeli cyclist found dead on the roadside
After a week-long search, an Israeli man who went on a solo cycling trip was found dead on the side of the road. Local police believe he was struck by a passing vehicle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ZAKA International Unit are coordinating the repatriation of his body.

Tragedy in Finland: Israeli cyclist killed in road accident
A 66-year-old Israeli man, who went on a solo bike trip in Finland, was found dead on the side of the road a week after losing contact with his family. ZAKA and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working to repatriate his body for burial.

Terrible odor at Israel Post branch: shocking discovery in Yavne
Employees at a post office in Yavne suffered for two days from a suffocating smell, until municipal teams summoned to the scene discovered a man's body against the building's wall.

"Fighter for a fighter": Peter Paltchik received a donation from a surprising source
Natan Levy donated ten thousand dollars to the initiative of the former Olympic medalist, who announced the sale of the gi he wore when he won in Paris to assist ZAKA volunteers.

Tragedy in Mexico: Rabbi Arush's grandson to be buried in Israel
The coffin of four-year-old Shalom Saginer, who drowned during a family vacation in Mexico, is currently on its way to Israel. The plane is expected to land tomorrow morning, after which the child will be buried. The late Shalom was the son of Rabbi Asaf and Rivka Saginer and the grandson of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Arush.
Shani Louk's father recalls: "A friend sent a photo, I recognized the small tattoos on her leg"
In a candid interview, the father of the late Shani Louk recalls the days of anxiety: the photo he received from a friend, the moment he recognized his daughter's tattoos, and the discovery by ZAKA volunteers who stopped on the side of the road. "The hardest thing is sitting on Friday night with the family"

Tragedy in Cyprus: Jerusalem resident drowns while swimming with family
A 34-year-old man went missing while swimming at a beach in Limassol. After a two-hour search, he was spotted in the water by a paraglider. ZAKA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are coordinating the repatriation of his body for burial in Israel.

Heartbreaking: Meir Shaar killed in accident just one week after engagement
A heavy tragedy struck the ultra-Orthodox community this evening (Monday) with the death of 21-year-old Meir Shaar, a top student at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, who died when his side-by-side vehicle overturned near Neve Erez. Shaar had become engaged only last week and was preparing for his wedding.

Court Rejects Police Request for Autopsy of Osher Kadosh
The Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court denied a police request to perform an autopsy on Osher Kadosh, who was shot to death in Netivot. The judge ruled that a CT scan and external examination were sufficient, criticizing the State Attorney's Office for failing to properly review the case.

Body of a man located in Tel Aviv; criminal suspicion ruled out
The body of a man in his 50s was discovered tonight on HaNegev Street in Tel Aviv. ZAKA volunteers worked at the scene for several hours, assisting police and forensic teams in collecting evidence while ensuring the dignity of the deceased.

After a day of searching: A man's body was located on a beach in Ashkelon
Forces searched the area for long hours after receiving a report yesterday about a missing person at Hofit Beach. Today his body was found and it will be transferred for examination at the National Center of Forensic Medicine. Israel Police: "Avoid entering the sea at non-declared beaches."

Another disappearance at Ashkelon beach: Grave concern for the life of a 39-year-old man
Police forces and ZAKA diving teams conducted extensive searches at Hofit Beach after a 39-year-old man went missing in the sea. The incident occurred at the same beach where 4-year-old Yuval Kogan previously disappeared.