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An attempted kidnapping on a Flydubai flight has driven a surge in flight cancellations on Emirati airlines and increased demand for flexible travel insurance among Israeli passengers flying to the UAE and the Far East.

After a 14-year legal battle, the parents of late IDF Captain Omri Shahar won the right to use his frozen sperm to bring a grandchild into the world as the state dropped further appeals.

An indictment for aggravated murder was filed in Tel Aviv against 22-year-old Muhammad Zaytouna for shooting Muhammad Ahmad and injuring two others in Jaffa.

Blue Bird Airways shifts strategy with direct winter flights to Crete and sharply lower prices, offering weekend packages amid volatile weather conditions.

Tel Shikmona National Park in Haifa has reopened after a two-year renovation costing 3 million shekels. The historic site offers accessible trails, ancient ruins, and free admission.

A Kfar Saba resident in his 50s was arrested for allegedly attacking his partner and killing her dog with a samurai sword. A court extended his detention until Monday.

Lahav 433 arrested two suspects, including a kindergarten teacher, over the brutal murder and arson of three relatives from Jaljulia whose bodies were found in a burned car near Baqa al-Gharbiyye.

A 70-year-old Haifa resident vacationing in Eilat was severely injured after being attacked by a large unleashed dog, resulting in a complex arm fracture and emergency surgery at Yoseftal Medical Center.

The State Attorney's Office urged the court to maintain Carol Fassler's hit-and-run conviction for the 2023 death of three-year-old Rafael Adana in Netanya, seeking a harsher prison sentence.

Netivei Israel has invested hundreds of millions of shekels in reconstructing war-damaged transportation infrastructure in the Gaza envelope and the north, navigating security challenges and bureaucratic hurdles.

A young Druze woman faced racist abuse on a Dan bus in central Israel for speaking Arabic. Her family is seeking to identify the teenagers and pursue legal action.

Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzhak Bazri discusses the deep spiritual significance of the mezuzah, its role in divine protection, and the critical importance of checking its ritual fitness regularly.

A public transport inspector was violently attacked in Netanya after asking a passenger to validate his fare, sparking renewed concern over safety for transit workers.

An indictment was filed against jailed crime boss Suhaib Gubarin for plotting attacks against rivals from prison, using external associates to direct violence.

New data from PassportCard reveals that Israeli tourists abroad frequently use delivery apps like Wolt and Uber Eats, while Zara and Uniqlo dominate fashion purchases across popular holiday destinations.

Dr. Yitzhak Berlovitz, former head of Wolfson Medical Center and a key architect of Israel's public healthcare reforms, has died at 77.

A new survey by the HaBayit organization reveals that 80% of immigrants consider Israel their home, though Russian speakers report lower satisfaction. Language barriers and the high cost of living remain key integration challenges.

A 25-year-old Bnei Brak resident was indicted in Tel Aviv for a brutal assault on his partner, violating police release terms, and committing extreme domestic violence.

A parole board has ordered the early release of Khaled bin Muhammad Mahamid after serving 11 months of an 18-month sentence for a fatal 2019 crash at the Aluf Sade tunnel that killed two workers.

A suspect hurled stones from a bridge over the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, damaging a Tesla and a taxi. Driver Edward Rees shared terrifying footage with police, warning of potential disaster.

Jerusalem residents report an unusual surge in mosquito activity, impacting outdoor life and prompting warnings from health experts about potential allergic reactions and infections.

The Privacy Protection Authority instructed the Israel Police to investigate how sensitive videos and personal data of Maly and Lial Yahalomi leaked to the media after they were found safe in Argentina.

No Israeli hotels made the top ten in Condé Nast Traveler's Middle East ranking, while Tel Aviv five-star hotel prices remain double those in Dubai, raising value questions.

A 31-year-old Israeli mother of two shares her transformative journey overcoming severe lymphedama through advanced microsurgery at the Northern Medical Center, regaining mobility and hope.

Three more northern municipalities are joining the Machar welfare reinforcement program, backed by a multi-million budget aimed at upgrading local social services and assisting displaced residents.

An Ashdod resident was arrested for allegedly failing to report $13 million in crypto trading income. Tax authorities used Binance exchange data and blockchain tracking in the ongoing probe.

A pink crosswalk initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Yeruham sparked a dispute between the municipality and opposition over police approval and pedestrian safety.

MDA reported that 58 people drowned during Israel's 2026 swimming season, with children under 10 making up nearly 24% of all drowning victims.

A foreign national in his 40s was arrested in southern Tel Aviv following a foot chase after allegedly breaking into a bicycle shop. Police recovered stolen electric bikes and gear.

Tourists at Skiathos Airport in Greece are risking severe injuries from jet blasts while trying to film close-up takeoffs. Experts warn against the dangerous trend.

A five-month-old infant from Afula was successfully treated for bacterial meningitis at Emek Medical Center after prompt diagnosis by doctors.

The Israel Incoming Tour Operators Association urges the Foreign Ministry to align European travel advisories with EASA's risk assessments to help revive tourism.

A woman in her 60s died Sunday morning in a house fire in the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the northern Golan Heights. Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene.

Doron Weitzman, recently charged with murder, was convicted of a kibbutz horse theft. The court dismissed police investigative flaws to establish a circumstantial conviction.

Nania Malada was stabbed to death in her Beersheba home with her five-year-old son present. Her husband called police and was arrested at the scene.

The US Food and Drug Administration is advancing a controversial proposal to expand a regulatory loophole allowing toxic chemicals in ultra-processed foods without safety testing.

A new study by the Universities of Oulu and Eastern Finland shows that early-onset Alzheimer's patients accumulate diverse health issues, like depression and neurological conditions, years before diagnosis.

Israeli police are investigating potential links between MK Yitzhak Kroizer and party CEO Itiel Neyman to a violent Mitzpe Yeriho clash that left three officers injured.

A new CDC report shows that 72% of Americans experience fatigue, with 17% reporting frequent exhaustion. Experts discuss modern stressors, lifestyle habits, and medical causes.

Two Tel Aviv residents face criminal charges following a high-speed scooter chase and the recovery of a stolen, loaded handgun. Prosecutors presented extensive video evidence of the pursuit.