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Maayan Ashkenazi recounts an incident in Herzliya where a municipal worker allegedly sprayed her with water with great force. "I thought that perhaps this was intentional and hostile behavior towards me because I am Jewish," she stated.

Within two weeks, a 6-year-old girl in a kindergarten yard, an Eilat resident at a horse farm, and a soldier in the field were bitten in the Eilat and Arava region; the soldier was evacuated by helicopter to receive a specific antivenom. "The hot season in the region brings with it a sharp increase in reptile activity."

Walla has learned that the "institutional nurse" model will launch this coming September, with nurses being stationed in ten elementary schools. As part of their role, they will provide medical response to students with special needs, perform first aid, and lead health promotion programs throughout the school.

Ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah, the "Ahim LaSemel" association and the Maccabi Foundation are relaunching "Doing good in yellow." Over 1,000 volunteers will pack thousands of food packages for families in need, lone soldiers, and Holocaust survivors.

Earlier this month, police arrested a Petah Tikva resident in her 20s on suspicion of impersonating a man, conducting romantic relationships, and committing sex offenses. According to the suspicion, she operated online under the name "Orel Hazan". Police have collected testimonies from five complainants.

A man in his 30s was murdered during a violent family conflict in East Jerusalem, leaving another person critically injured. Following the incident, riots broke out in the village of Silwan, involving gunfire and the use of Molotov cocktails.

During a raid in the village of A-Ram, Border Police forces discovered an Israeli gazelle fawn being kept in captivity. The suspect was detained, and the animal was transferred for veterinary care.

Tens of thousands participated last night in the central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall plaza, with the participation of captives survivors Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, and the newlyweds Elia and Ziv Cohen. During the evening, the Rabbi of the Western Wall, together with the returnees and the crowd, recited a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return...

A video circulated online shows a Jewish minor hitting an elderly disabled Palestinian, while his friend films. The two, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and interrogated. The police also confiscated the Ranger vehicle seen in the video, in which the teenagers allegedly drove without a license.

Drivers take note: Construction work on the HaShalom Bridge in Tel Aviv will lead to significant traffic changes over the coming nights and throughout the weekend. Here are the details of the closures.

A comedy of errors in Haifa: A courier who was detained due to a license plate discovered he was being charged with driving while suspended, despite not knowing about the penalty. The main prosecution witness - the mailman - admitted that he delivered the suspension notice to a relative of another person with the same name, and the judge ruled for a full acquittal.

Although many airlines have not yet resumed operations in Israel, there are still plenty of options for diverse and authentic destinations. From Malaga to Tashkent, here are the places worth visiting while everyone else chooses Greece and Cyprus.

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...

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.

A review of nearly 1,900 studies and data analysis of more than 480,000 people showed: one simple daily activity that you can do at home, at work, and in public places can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Karim Guaba, 18, from Jaffa, robbed iPhone Pros on two consecutive evenings from a 16-year-old boy and a 42-year-old man. According to the indictment, Guaba threatened the teenager, stating that he intended to make purchases using the iPhone and that if he dared to cancel the credit card, "we will rape you and shoot you."

Right-wing activist Mordechai David held a Selichot prayer with full gender segregation at Habima Square, refused the inspectors' demand to remove the partition, and caused 50 police officers to be called to the scene. Immediately afterward: he arrived to settle a score with Mayor Ron Huldai | All the details.

At a festive ceremony, new captains were certified for Arkia's fleet. Adar Medutzki achieved a double milestone, becoming the company's first female jet captain and the first to serve as a captain alongside her father.

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.

After years of diplomatic tension, the opening of the first Israeli embassy in Ljubljana will mark a dramatic political turnaround in the heart of Europe. With a jump to fourth place in the 2026 Global Peace Index, about 18 million overnight stays, and massive investments in hospitality infrastructure, Slovenia offers a rare tourism model: maximum personal security, zero protests, and an official...

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."

Namer Rashak, a 20-year-old resident of East Jerusalem, is accused of lying in wait for a spa employee he knew from his visits to the place, proposing marriage to her, and moments later brutally attacking her outside her car. According to the indictment, he prevented her from entering the vehicle, knocked her to the road, punched her, and fled the scene with her personal bag containing thousands...

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.

An insurance agent who defrauded his clients and pocketed more than 225,000 shekels was sentenced to nine months of community service, a 5,000 shekel fine, and compensation. For four years, he sold 47 clients forged compulsory insurance certificates from the "Menora" company, copying payment stamps from other policies and leaving them without insurance coverage.

Starting next Tuesday, significant changes will affect passenger flow at the busy station due to comprehensive upgrade works, with access to one of the central platforms being temporarily restricted.

A salmonella outbreak in the UK has led to 207 cases of infection, dozens of hospitalizations, and one death. The primary suspicion is imported eggs served in restaurants and cafes, but the source has not yet been definitively determined. Given that eggs imported from the West Bank are sold in markets without supervision, the question arises whether a similar event could occur in Israel.

An import company attempted to ship 12 containers from Egypt to Israel, declared as sunflower and soybean oil. However, a random inspection by customs officials at Ashdod port revealed that the containers were actually filled with large quantities of smuggled cigarettes.

Following suspicions that a school principal married off her daughters while they were minors, public figures, including Knesset member Merav Cohen and the head of the local council, are demanding her immediate suspension from her educational position. The Ministry of Education is examining the findings after an inquiry conducted by the employing network, but in the meantime, the principal...

The "Aleinu" organization is promoting a plan to transfer school management to local authorities and educational networks, moving teachers to personal contracts. The proposal, included in Naftali Bennett's platform, could trigger a three-month strike. Former Education Minister Yuli Tamir warns against implementing changes against the will of educators.

Two young men from I'billin and Ibtin attempted to evade police by driving against the flow of traffic and discarded a "Glock" pistol from their vehicle. Officers fired at the car's tires and successfully arrested the suspects. A serious indictment has now been filed against them.

What does it really feel like to be a teenager in a closed ward? And how will you know if your child needs urgent mental health help? In an episode of "Open with Efrat Barzel," Hodia tells about the struggle that led her to hospitalization, and Vered Aviad explains why parents must not ignore warning signs.

Efraim Rimmel tells about the accident in which he lost his wife and baby daughter, coping with paralysis and his son's severe injury, and the hope he found in the depths of the deepest heartbreak. Watch the episode from the program "My Turning Point".

Buildings and vehicles were burned in the village, and graffiti was observed with the inscriptions 'Revenge 30 for Bnayahu' and 'Death to the enemy, freedom to the homeland'. A report on the matter was received by the police, an investigation has been opened, and police forces are preparing to enter the location accompanied by IDF forces.

A 24-year-old Beersheba resident has been detained on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a young woman from a hostel, ten days after she was rescued from Hebron. The court extended his detention by two days, despite defense arguments regarding the release of other suspects in the case.

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."

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.

Tens of thousands of people participated on Saturday night in the central Selichot ceremony at the Western Wall plaza, held in the presence of hostage survivors. Among those present were Noa Argamani, Itay Regev, Omer Shem-Tov, Bar Kupershtein, Elia Cohen, and his wife, Ziv Cohen.

Three teachers who left the education system and returned to teaching years later, even to the same school where they worked in the past, explain what caused them to leave, what brought them back, and how much they are looking forward to the start of the upcoming school year.

Eliya Cohen was in Hamas captivity while Ziv Avod fought for him globally, using her dresses as a symbol of the struggle. After severe injury, grueling rehabilitation, and dismantling emotional barriers, they stood together under the chuppah. "The picture of us standing here is our victory over the bad guys."

Folic acid is one of the most important supplements in preventive medicine, especially for women before and during early pregnancy, because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects. But for specific people, uncontrolled intake can hide an important deficiency.