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The train station at Ben Gurion Airport was evacuated and is currently out of operation following an unusual malfunction in which a power cable exploded. The Israel Airports Authority clarifies that despite the station's closure, check-in processes are continuing as usual. This event joins a series of disruptions at the airport, following last week's suspension of luggage acceptance due to massive...

The Tel Aviv Municipality's plan to relocate the separate beach from Nordau to a strip north of HaTzuk beach, near the Herzliya border, has sparked widespread public opposition. Residents fear the loss of open coastline and warn of increased congestion. The municipality maintains that the move is intended to improve public access to the central coastline rather than create an additional separate...

Due to infrastructure works, a section of Israel Guri Boulevard heading north will be closed to traffic on the night of Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Several central bus stops will be cancelled during this period.

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 ...

Following the announcement that the circumstances of death could not be determined, the police appealed to the court to release all suspects to two weeks of house arrest. The judge rejected the request and ordered the five young men involved in the fight to be released for only 4 days.

In the coming days, test runs will begin on the L4 line on the section between the Gonenim station and the Gilo area, as part of the continued expansion of the light rail network in Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance, the Jerusalem Municipality, "Transport for Jerusalem," and the "Cafir" company announced that the test runs are a key stage ahead of opening the line for...

Police are preparing for protests in the Bnei Brak area following the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox deserter. Closures are expected on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

Police and Border Police forces raided an unlicensed pirate party over the weekend, dispersed the revelers, and detained several organizers for questioning. The police warn of the safety risks in mass events without supervision: "This is a real life-threatening danger."

A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

A Beit She'an resident in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. While analyzing his phone, police discovered he was using his workplace at a local store to conduct drug deals, viewing the activity as a source of "supplementary income."

It turns out that it is not just the quantity and type that determine the outcome - dietitians say that the body's ability to process sugar decreases as the day progresses. Which meal might spike your blood sugar levels - and how will you know if it is time to lighten your plate?

Police suspect that a local council head is married to four women, including a foreign national and an Israeli resident. The suspect has 45 children, ranging from adults to minors. The investigation, which began several months ago, is currently ongoing.

Four suspects threw drug packages across the border into Jordan and attempted to flee, but were apprehended during a joint operation by the police and the IDF. This incident is part of a series of smuggling attempts involving millions of shekels' worth of narcotics thwarted along the eastern border in recent months.

A sharp surge in demand for vacations ahead of the High Holy Days has led to a significant expansion of flight offerings from Israel. The company "Spirit Afakot Olam" is responding by increasing flights to popular destinations: Seychelles, Mauritius, and Corfu.

The airline EasyJet, which postponed its return to Israel to the summer and said it would likely resume operations here in the fall, now announces that at this stage it does not plan to return to Israel until the security situation stabilizes. This means that Israeli passengers will have to continue to manage without one of the main low-cost airlines that have operated in Israel in recent years.

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.

The plane departing from Israel was diverted to an airport different from its destination. This led to significant delays and a tedious transfer process between countries, causing a major disruption to the flight schedule.

As the cost of living in Israel hits record highs, many Israelis are moving to Thailand, where luxury living is available for a fraction of the usual costs.

The suspect, a 32-year-old resident of Yarka who was in the building, was arrested for questioning at the Western Galilee station and was subsequently detained.

Five suspects were arrested during a police operation following a conflict between families in the town. During searches, two weapons, ammunition, and items for preparing Molotov cocktails were found. The town has been dealing with violent clan conflicts for years, which have claimed lives and led to a series of shooting incidents and blood feuds.

The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of all Haifa beaches for swimming due to abnormal sampling results from a sea water quality test. The public is requested to follow the instructions and avoid swimming until an official update is received.

Ashdod station detectives conducted a search warrant at a complex in the city, during which a business operating as an illegal gambling house was uncovered. The business owner and several players were located at the scene. During the operation, exhibits suspected of being used for operating and managing illegal gambling were seized, including computers, money, and additional equipment.

41-year-old Leslie Cowili from San Diego was completely healthy when she arrived for a routine heart checkup. Doctors discovered a life-threatening aortic dissection and rushed her into an eight-and-a-half-hour emergency surgery. Her life was saved, but in the weeks that followed, blood flow to her arms and legs was severely compromised, and doctors were forced to amputate her limbs.

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.

A new report from the "Or Yarok" association reveals that the current summer months are on track to be among the most catastrophic in the last decade, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in major urban centers.

We all know that moment when we decide to take charge of ourselves. We download step-tracking apps, buy protein powders, start waking up at five in the morning for a workout, and promise ourselves that this time it will work. We are sure that every such step brings us closer to the healthiest version of ourselves.

Advocate Rotem Cohen, who represented Yanis Yushayev, who was assassinated yesterday in Caesarea, in an interview with Reshet Bet: "A family man, father of young children, and a legitimate businessman." Yushayev, about 45, from Or Akiva, was shot to death at point-blank range while leaving a restaurant at a gas station. Police: "He headed a crime organization with blood feuds."

Mahmoud Al-Masri remained in the vehicle while his two partners broke into the home of a 79-year-old woman in Ramat Gan, but the court determined that he was the "driving force, the planning brain, and the director" of the robbery. He instructed the two by phone on how to enter the apartment, where to look for money, and even scolded them for not bringing duct tape to gag her. He was convicted and...

Following the chaos recorded at Ben Gurion Airport last Thursday, yesterday the airport handled 101,000 passengers without any significant delays. This occurred despite claims from the workers' committee regarding staff shortages and the deployment of headquarters personnel to assist in shifts. All eyes are now on the coming Thursday, which is marked as one of the busiest days of August.

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.

Libkind, 74, managed the Jerusalem yeshiva for about a quarter of a century and worked for the benefit of the needy and at-risk youth. In 1974, he immigrated to Israel alone, served as an officer in the Air Force, and was awarded the 'Yakir Yerushalayim' (Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem) title.

Three brothers, aged 31 to 45, are suspected of extorting a farmer from the Golan Heights. In addition to cash, they seized approximately 1,640 kg of cherries under the guise of a business deal without crediting the victim's "debt." Following an investigation, Northern District police arrested the suspects on August 5.

A stem cell transplant from a donor stopped a rare autoimmune disease for more than 15 years in two patients – but this treatment is still too dangerous for most patients.

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.

Drinking enough is an important part of protection against dehydration, but it is not always enough. In the Israeli heat, the body loses not only water but also salts, and the feeling of thirst does not always arrive in time. How to identify that the body is starting to dehydrate, who is at increased risk, and what simple habits can help maintain fluid balance?

During a police enforcement operation in Be'er Sheva, officers discovered a partitioned apartment housing eight illegal residents from the territories. Southern District Police Commander, Nitzav Haim Bublil, has signed an administrative order to close the property for 30 days.

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...

Police initially believed they could identify the hitman as he did not hide his face. However, after reviewing security footage, investigators now believe he wore a special tight-fitting mask to appear as an elderly person. Authorities suspect a contract killer was brought in from abroad and may have already left the country.

Laws have been tightened and inspector powers expanded, but new data reveals huge gaps in enforcement against electric scooter and e-bike riders in Israel. Where were tens of thousands of tickets issued, and in which cities were zero fines recorded?

He dedicated his life to his patients, served as the first district geriatrician for Clalit in Tel Aviv, and even survived a severe and violent attack in the past while on duty. Now, his family and colleagues are saying goodbye to him with pain.