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Three suspects were arrested in connection with a severe assault in Herzliya that left a man dead after weeks in a coma at Meir Medical Center.

Liza Lazar, a former IDF combat soldier, shares her arduous journey of battling severe PTSD following her military service, and finding a renewed sense of purpose through the "Now I" rehabilitation program for female veterans.

A new medical student village featuring 27 housing units is opening at Kibbutz Amiad in the Galilee, aiming to encourage future doctors to live and work in northern Israel.

Bhutan's national airline, Druk Air, is launching the first-ever direct flights from Israel to the remote Himalayan kingdom in a seasonal partnership, offering exclusive eight-day organized tours.

Dozens of Beitar Jerusalem fans visited over 60 graves of supporters murdered on October 7 and fallen soldiers, delivering heartfelt letters and promises of lifelong support to their grieving families.

Eilat police seized sound equipment and detained a business owner and DJ after repeated noise complaints from a nearby hotel amid weekend enforcement against disturbances.

Israeli police arrested suspects and seized illegal firearms, ammunition, and copper ingots used for manufacturing bullets during weekend security operations in Rahat.

Israel's Ministry of Health is testing a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo for suspected Ebola. Officials stress no confirmed cases exist.

The Central District Prosecutor's Office indicted 24-year-old Jerusalem resident Akram Zahaika for severely assaulting a fellow detainee at the Nitzan facility, biting off part of his ear.

Police raided the Ness Ziona municipality and detained a former official in connection with the "Hand Washes Hand" Histadrut corruption probe involving insurance agent Ezra Gabay.

A 46-year-old taxi driver from Nazareth was caught driving under the influence of drugs in Nof Hagalil. Police seized his taxi for 30 days, suspended his license, and prepared for prosecution.

Israeli hospitals report a severe spike in head injuries among children and teenagers riding electric scooters and bicycles during Sukkot, with doctors warning that missing helmets and illegal riding ages endanger minors.

The second phase of Israel's fast lanes project launched with a new transport hub in Rishon LeZion, featuring free shuttles to Tel Aviv, while private vehicle access is delayed until 2027.

After decades of severe epilepsy and complex brain surgery, Galit Shira Elul celebrates three seizure-free years, sharing her inspiring journey of faith and recovery.

Yosef Haguel, whose Six-Day War heroism inspired the iconic 'Ballad of the Medic,' has died at 80. He also held the IDF reserve service record, volunteering until age 77.

Israel Police arrested a serial fraud suspect who posed as a reservist in financial distress and stole tens of thousands of shekels from citizens across the country.

A 17-year-old illegal resident from Hebron was arrested after fleeing police in a stolen car on Highway 1 and crashing into a bus near the Sacharov Interchange.

The Open University Student Union has withdrawn from the National Union of Students, citing severe representation discrepancies, a deep crisis of trust, and political overreach.

A recent study shows that a gut bacteria molecule called ImP accelerates cognitive decline and increases Alzheimer's risk by promoting brain protein accumulation.

A woman in her 70s was killed by a truck in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood in a suspected hit-and-run. Police launched extensive searches for the driver as road fatalities reach 340 this year.

Keshet Teufa announced the resumption of direct charter flights to Rovaniemi, Lapland, starting January 27, offering upgraded 4- and 5-star packages, Northern Lights viewings, and kosher tours.

A year-long study of teenagers reveals that short-form video addiction negatively impacts academic resilience and long-term goal planning.

The Kol HaNeshama community in Jerusalem held a public Simchat Torah celebration following a series of recent vandalism incidents and attacks on their synagogue.

The national memorial ceremony by the Kumu movement and October 7 families will be held Wednesday at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, with over 50,000 attendees expected.

An extortion gang opened fire on businesses in Sakhnin, prompting widespread strikes and protests led by MK Mansour Abbas against government inaction on crime.

New deep drilling near Mount Ararat in Turkey reveals layers of organic-rich black soil at the disputed boat-shaped site, challenging traditional geological theories.

Eran Litman, whose daughter was murdered at the Nova festival, confronted revellers celebrating at the massacre site, sparking intense public debate over memorial site etiquette.

A Be'er Sheva court extended the detention of four men, including a Border Police reservist, linked to a recent shooting in Ashkelon amid conflicting police theories.

Over 700 million shekels worth of medications are discarded annually in Israel while patients struggle to afford treatments, highlighting regulatory gaps between HMO collection bins and NGOs.

An indictment was filed against a senior criminal operative for throwing a grenade, while intelligence suggests jailed crime boss Kotier Oudeh continues running his syndicate from prison.

Thousands across Israel celebrated Hakafot Shniyot after Simchat Torah, with crowded events in Sderot, Tel Aviv, and the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

A haredi draft dodger allegedly punched an officer in Beitar Illit, sparking a tense standoff and clashes as dozens of yeshiva students barricaded themselves inside.

An Ashkelon cybersecurity manager has been indicted for using AI to plant malware in 26 major Israeli companies, spying on employees through webcams.

An indictment for drug offenses was filed in the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against the son of a well-known singer, after police found over half a kilogram of drugs in his car.

A 75-year-old former air force pilot, Eran Peleg, was killed and his trainee was moderately injured when their light aircraft crashed and burned near Kafr Kara.

A massive fire at an Isfiya waste site on Mount Carmel drew over 20 firefighting teams. Crews are working to prevent the blaze from reaching nearby forests and homes.

A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack on Yefet Street in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, and rushed to Wolfson Medical Center by MDA medics.

World-renowned international cantor Rabbi Chaim Adler has passed away at the age of 86 on Simchat Torah, leaving behind a profound legacy in Ashkenazic cantorial music, Holocaust commemoration, and Jewish tradition.

Hundreds gathered across Israel to mark three years since October 7 with anti-government protests in the Galilee and Rehovot, alongside a resilient motorcycle festival in Metula.

Around 900,000 travelers visited Israeli nature reserves and national parks during Sukkot, marking a return to pre-war tourism patterns despite a few dozen rescue incidents.