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Aug 18, 2026
22:26Ynet
Bus driver stabbed in Ramat Gan: "Murder is closer than ever"
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Bus driver stabbed in Ramat Gan: "Murder is closer than ever"

A driver for the Derech Egged company was attacked while working in Gush Dan and was evacuated to the hospital with stab wounds. The Public Transport Drivers Organization warned: in the last month alone, there has been an increase of more than 12% in violence against drivers.

21:51Now14
Complaint filed against MK Gilad Kariv over call to fund flights for voters
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Complaint filed against MK Gilad Kariv over call to fund flights for voters

Following the exposure of a recording in which MK Gilad Kariv calls on members of the "Democrats" party to help finance flights for friends and family abroad to vote in the upcoming elections, an official police complaint has been filed.

21:11Walla
"A violent and baseless raid": Demand for an investigation against police officers who raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm
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"A violent and baseless raid": Demand for an investigation against police officers who raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm

Following the police raid on a wedding on Saturday, the organization for the rights of Arab citizens in Israel claims that the officers threw stun grenades, aimed weapons, used a Taser, and forced dozens of guests to lie on the ground, even though no weapons were found and no one was arrested: "Excessive authority and disproportionate violation of fundamental rights"

Plaintiffs in Meta trial: 'Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children on them and make them return'
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Plaintiffs in Meta trial: 'Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children on them and make them return'

A trial against Meta has begun in a California federal court, with 29 states accusing the company of designing addictive social media platforms and violating children's privacy laws.

20:32Walla
Haim Rotter, Accused of Serious Sexual Offenses, Released to House Arrest
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Haim Rotter, Accused of Serious Sexual Offenses, Released to House Arrest

Haim Rotter, former chairman of the "HaShomrim" organization in Bnei Brak, has been released from custody to house arrest in Jerusalem after a lengthy detention. The release follows compliance with strict conditions set by the Supreme Court, including the establishment of a formal supervision array.

20:19Ynet
"Professional failures": Tel Aviv District Commander dismissed the Holon station commander
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"Professional failures": Tel Aviv District Commander dismissed the Holon station commander

Nitzav Haim Sargrof took an unusual step against Superintendent Eliad Lankri, claiming that after an inspection, deficiencies were found in the station's work plan. Police sources: "The decision is based on professional grounds only."

19:47Globes
The web of hidden deals that entangled the Dodgers owner in a federal investigation
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The web of hidden deals that entangled the Dodgers owner in a federal investigation

Under pressure from investigators and regulators, billionaire Mark Walter is rushing to unwind the bets he made and save his sports and finance empire.

19:42N12
Murder in Beit Shemesh: Hillel’s uncle, who tried to save him, breaks down at funeral
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Murder in Beit Shemesh: Hillel’s uncle, who tried to save him, breaks down at funeral

The father of Ray, the cousin who was seriously wounded in the incident, eulogized his nephew. Amos, Hillel's father, spoke about the suspect: "I didn't know this neighbor, I never saw him." Hillel's mother shared the heartbreaking details of the tragedy.

18:32Maariv
More than 320 buildings and employee benefits: An investigation into the secret apartments of KKL
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More than 320 buildings and employee benefits: An investigation into the secret apartments of KKL

Yossi Mizrahi spoke on 103fm about an investigation that examined a pool of more than 320 buildings owned by KKL. According to him, subsidized apartments are rented to employees, alongside allegations of internal benefits, appointments, and family ties within the organization.

Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies
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Ashkelon Resident Arrested on Suspicion of Cyberattacks on Dozens of Companies

An Ashkelon resident has been arrested on suspicion of deploying malware across dozens of Israeli companies to steal sensitive data. His detention has been extended until August 23, and the court has issued a gag order on his identity.

18:08Globes
Judicial Precedent: Woman to Receive Rights to Company and Patent Registered in Husband's Brother's Name
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Judicial Precedent: Woman to Receive Rights to Company and Patent Registered in Husband's Brother's Name

The court ruled that despite the formal registration in the husband's brother's name, both brothers were equal partners in the technology company and the patent it developed, and therefore the rights will be included in the division of property between the spouses.

Followers of murdered rabbi took over 900 burial plots; police closed the complaint
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Followers of murdered rabbi took over 900 burial plots; police closed the complaint

Followers of the late Rabbi Shimon Gueta, who was murdered by a congregant, intend to build a memorial at his burial site. While the Chevra Kadisha initially allocated 24 plots, it is alleged that the followers seized 900. Police determined the matter should be resolved in civil court.

17:09Maariv
Suspicion: Bag with pistols thrown onto roof during police search in Tayibe
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Suspicion: Bag with pistols thrown onto roof during police search in Tayibe

During a police search in Tayibe, a bag containing two Glock pistols, magazines, ammunition, and a black mask was found on the roof of a building. Two young men were arrested, and three other residents were detained for questioning.

17:02ICE
Erik Shtilman Files 1.28 Million Shekel Lawsuit Against Journalists and Sports Channel
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Erik Shtilman Files 1.28 Million Shekel Lawsuit Against Journalists and Sports Channel

Erik Shtilman has officially filed a lawsuit against the Sports Channel, Raz Zahavi, and Nadav Tsanciper, seeking 1.28 million shekels in damages. The plaintiff claims the presenters' on-air remarks were intended to humiliate him and damage his reputation.

Entered Jericho for shopping with a one-year-old baby — and were interrogated under caution
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Entered Jericho for shopping with a one-year-old baby — and were interrogated under caution

A couple from Jerusalem entered the Palestinian city accompanied by their infant son for the purpose of shopping. The police located the three and guided them out of Area A, where they were detained for questioning. The incident joins a series of cases from recent months in which citizens entered Palestinian territories and were extracted from there.

16:30Ynet
13-year-old girl spent the night in detention: suspected of trespassing in her own home
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13-year-old girl spent the night in detention: suspected of trespassing in her own home

The Public Defender's Office in the Southern District claims that Eilat police frequently arrest minors unnecessarily. In one instance, a 13-year-old girl was detained for 'trespassing' in her own home after locking herself in a protected room. The court criticized the police's actions, calling them reckless.

Disney sues Trump administration: 'An unprecedented attack on free speech'
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Disney sues Trump administration: 'An unprecedented attack on free speech'

Disney has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's FCC, alleging a campaign of retaliation against ABC stations and a violation of First Amendment rights.

Toddler's fall from third floor exposes mother's pattern of neglect
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Toddler's fall from third floor exposes mother's pattern of neglect

The mother is accused of locking her two daughters in their room overnight, physically abusing the toddler, and leaving them unsupervised. After the fall, the older sister carried the injured child back into the apartment. Prosecutors allege a prolonged history of neglect and violence behind the incident.

Kiryat Yam sent Rafael a bill for 1.2 billion shekels, the court ruled: "Unreasonable"
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Kiryat Yam sent Rafael a bill for 1.2 billion shekels, the court ruled: "Unreasonable"

The Haifa District Court has canceled the Kiryat Yam Municipality's demand for 1.245 billion shekels in development levies from Rafael, ruling that the underlying calculations were flawed.

14:59Maariv
The liquidation plan hatched at the Dan Hotel in Herzliya: plea bargain for members of the "Al-Asmar" gang
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The liquidation plan hatched at the Dan Hotel in Herzliya: plea bargain for members of the "Al-Asmar" gang

Nine members of the "Al-Asmar" gang were convicted as part of a plea bargain for conspiracy to commit murder. According to the amended indictment, they planned a series of liquidations as part of a conflict with the "Sabichat" gang; the agreed sentences reach up to three years in prison.

Planned a terror attack and stabbed a 74-year-old: Heavy sentence for a cleaner who tried to murder an elderly woman in Jerusalem
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Planned a terror attack and stabbed a 74-year-old: Heavy sentence for a cleaner who tried to murder an elderly woman in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 74-year-old woman for whom he had worked for years. Shaabani strangled the elderly woman, robbed her, and when he returned to the scene and discovered she was alive, he stabbed her in the neck and chest. The judges: "He damaged the fragile fabric of life in Jerusalem; the events of October...

14:45Now14
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22.5 Years in Prison for Terrorist Who Attempted to Murder Elderly Woman in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced 62-year-old Nabil Shaabani to 22.5 years in prison for a nationalistically motivated attempted murder and theft. The perpetrator, who worked as a handyman for the 74-year-old victim, strangled and stabbed her, believing he had killed her.

After being nearly sucked out of the plane: The multi-million lawsuit against Ryanair and new suspicions
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After being nearly sucked out of the plane: The multi-million lawsuit against Ryanair and new suspicions

A 61-year-old passenger was partially sucked out of a plane at an altitude of about 5 km and was saved thanks to his seatbelt and the help of other passengers. Now he and 35 others are preparing a massive lawsuit against the airline. Their lawyer stated: "If he hadn't been wearing a seatbelt, he wouldn't have survived."

14:33Maariv
Supreme Court petition filed against Attorney General over claims Netanyahu exploited Shin Bet powers
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Supreme Court petition filed against Attorney General over claims Netanyahu exploited Shin Bet powers

The Movement for Quality Government has petitioned the Supreme Court against the Attorney General, the State Attorney, and the Police Commissioner, demanding they explain why the Prime Minister will not be investigated for "using the sensitive powers of the Shin Bet."

14:30Walla
Suspect in gluing the lock of 'Cafe BaSmita' distanced from the business
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Suspect in gluing the lock of 'Cafe BaSmita' distanced from the business

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of involvement in graffiti, littering, and damaging the lock of the cafe, which has been a focal point for protests between ultra-Orthodox and secular individuals over its operation on Saturdays.

14:30N12
Following N12 report: Temporary injunction issued to prevent deportation of Telma Kasau — she will be able to stay with her partner and daughters
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Following N12 report: Temporary injunction issued to prevent deportation of Telma Kasau — she will be able to stay with her partner and daughters

The court issued an order preventing the removal from Israel of Telma, a mother of an Israeli daughter and the common-law partner of an Israeli citizen. The legal battle will continue to be managed by her lawyers, but she will be able to remain by her family's side during the process. Her 16-year-old daughter Adi said last week: "I didn't think a day would come when they would decide that my mom...

14:04Maariv
Hatzor HaGlilit resident attacks foreign worker with glass bottle over 'touching his hand'
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Hatzor HaGlilit resident attacks foreign worker with glass bottle over 'touching his hand'

A 41-year-old resident of Hatzor HaGlilit has been indicted for attacking a foreign worker during an argument. The defendant allegedly smashed a glass bottle on the victim's head, claiming it was a reaction to the victim 'touching his hand'. Prosecutors have requested he remain in custody until the end of the trial.

Violent robbery in Be'er Sheva: Negev resident attacked a woman in a wheelchair
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Violent robbery in Be'er Sheva: Negev resident attacked a woman in a wheelchair

An 18-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and the fraudulent use of a payment instrument. According to the indictment, the suspect stopped a woman in a wheelchair at night, punched her, and forcibly stole her bag before attempting to use her stolen credit card in Rahat.

13:03Now14
Gidi Gov's legal battle following the car accident
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Gidi Gov's legal battle following the car accident

The legal struggle surrounding the multi-vehicle accident involving singer Gidi Gov on the Ayalon Highway continues, even after the insurance company Phoenix paid compensation to the driver whose vehicle was damaged in the accident. Documents submitted to the court show that although the driver was compensated with approximately 30,000 shekels, the insurance company still seeks to determine who...

13:00ICE
Gidi Gov in a fierce legal battle: New complications following accident compensation
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Gidi Gov in a fierce legal battle: New complications following accident compensation

After paying tens of thousands of shekels to a driver injured in an accident, the insurance company "Phoenix" has launched a separate legal proceeding against its famous client, Gidi Gov, claiming he was driving under an active medical disqualification.

12:55N12
Homebuyer wins compensation after discovering dozens of construction defects
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Homebuyer wins compensation after discovering dozens of construction defects

Missing shutters, uninsulated piping, cracks, and dampness—a court in Kfar Saba has ordered a contractor to pay compensation to an apartment buyer. The judge ruled that by ignoring the buyer's requests, the company forfeited its right to repair the defects itself.

12:48Now14
Abuse: Monkey kept illegally in a house in Jericho – suspect arrested
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Abuse: Monkey kept illegally in a house in Jericho – suspect arrested

A green monkey was located and rescued overnight from a cage in a house in Jericho after suspicions arose that it was being kept there illegally. The monkey was transferred to the custody of the Nature and Parks Authority and subsequently to the Israeli Monkey Sanctuary.

The suspicion - kicked in the head to death: new details from the Eldar Dayan murder case
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The suspicion - kicked in the head to death: new details from the Eldar Dayan murder case

The police suspect that four young residents of Petah Tikva kicked Dayan in the head during the fight and caused the brain hemorrhage that led to his death. The four will be brought today for a remand hearing on suspicion of murder by a group. The fifth suspect is on the run, and the police are conducting a manhunt for him.

12:41Maariv
Threatened him to say it happened "by mistake": Indictment against the son who shot his father with a speargun
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Threatened him to say it happened "by mistake": Indictment against the son who shot his father with a speargun

The prosecution filed an indictment against Moshe Levi, who shot his father with a speargun arrow and seriously wounded him, following a series of confrontations over his drug addiction. During the investigation, he claimed the shooting was accidental, but police say security cameras contradict his claim.

12:24N12
Two checks of 400 shekels turned into a debt of 13 thousand - until the registrar intervened
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Two checks of 400 shekels turned into a debt of 13 thousand - until the registrar intervened

The debtor claimed that the debt was paid back in 2003 and that the creditor had been "sleeping on their rights" for almost a decade before initiating the procedure. The registrar at the Haifa Execution Office rejected the repayment claim but significantly reduced the interest on arrears in both cases.

Heroin, crystal, and ecstasy: drugs worth millions seized in Lod
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Heroin, crystal, and ecstasy: drugs worth millions seized in Lod

Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

Smiled in his direction — and ended up with broken teeth: a teenager was brutally attacked on a bus
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Smiled in his direction — and ended up with broken teeth: a teenager was brutally attacked on a bus

A 29-year-old resident of Afula is accused of threatening a 16-year-old during a trip from Haifa to Tiberias. Later, he boarded another bus after him, threw a phone at him, and attacked him. The defendant was arrested, and following the investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings were filed against him.

Chilling incident in Jaffa: Construction worker arrested for assaulting woman in her apartment
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Chilling incident in Jaffa: Construction worker arrested for assaulting woman in her apartment

A 26-year-old woman woke up in her apartment to find a construction worker from her building committing indecent acts against her. The suspect, a 32-year-old illegal resident, fled the scene after the victim screamed. Jaffa police detectives located him hiding at a construction site, and he will appear in court today for a remand hearing.

11:45N12
Horror in Tel Aviv: Woman wakes up to find an illegal alien committing an indecent act in her apartment
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Horror in Tel Aviv: Woman wakes up to find an illegal alien committing an indecent act in her apartment

The suspect is a 32-year-old resident of the territories employed as a construction worker at the victim's residence. According to her, he occasionally entered her home to fix electrical issues. Police detectives located the suspect hiding at a construction site.

11:02ICE
The fight against protection rackets in Israel: massive raid and multi-million shekel seizure
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The fight against protection rackets in Israel: massive raid and multi-million shekel seizure

Youth detectives and the Zevulun station simultaneously raided three addresses linked to a money laundering suspect, seizing large sums of foreign currency and checks worth millions of shekels.

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