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Two minors are suspected of raping a girl with special needs over the weekend and causing her injuries. A neighbor who heard her screams alerted the police. Investigators are currently determining if there were other incidents or additional suspects involved.

Haimonot's father welcomed the discovery of the child Yahali Sofer from Petah Tikva, but alongside the joy, he reiterated the pain regarding his daughter who has yet to return home. Ahead of the start of the school year, he called on the Shin Bet to take responsibility for investigating her disappearance and for the public to continue fighting for her.

A student in Rahat was brutally attacked by his classmates, and footage of the beating was distributed online. Residents call the incident a "warning sign for parents." The police have opened an investigation.

According to the indictment, the 67-year-old arrived early in the morning at a Mizrahi bank branch in Jaffa and smeared quick-drying glue on the entrance locks and the ATM. Hours later, he returned armed with two knives and pepper spray and stabbed a 45-year-old employee in the face. He was arrested on the spot, and an indictment was filed against him this morning.

The Tel Aviv District Commander signed an administrative closure order for 30 days for the Butra restaurant on HaArba'a Street. Police stated that two illegal aliens were found employed at the site without permits, leading to a criminal investigation.

Police will request a second extension of the detention of a 54-year-old northern resident suspected of murdering Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushaev in the Or Akiva and Sharon region. The suspect denies involvement and remains silent, while investigators have yet to determine who ordered the hit.

Students from another school arrived uninvited to a back-to-school party organized by teenagers near the Segula industrial zone in the city. The confrontation at the scene escalated into violence and the injury of three people. The police dispersed the participants and detained two suspects.

Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

Security prisoner Tair Abu Asab asked a shift sergeant if there was a "hudna" (truce) in the war. According to the indictment, the shift commander led a force into the cell during a count, where they attacked nine prisoners with batons. Abu Asab suffered a fatal heart injury, and the officers subsequently attempted to obstruct the investigation.

Dozens of children were left without a framework, with hours of notice: Parents of a kindergarten that has been operating for 16 years received a message last night that it would not open this morning - following "pressure from a neighbor". Parents claim that the property owner's car was torched after he received death threats, allegedly from criminals who moved to live on the street: "We were...

Taiwan: A man who suspected his wife was meeting a lover at their vacation apartment connected to the robotic vacuum cleaner's listening device, discovered she was not alone, activated the camera, and saved videos of her walking around naked while a stranger lay on the sofa. He sued and won $15,500, but then lost to his wife in a countersuit for invasion of privacy and was sent to prison.

A kindergarten in Lakiya was set on fire just before the start of the school year. A resident of Tel Sheva was arrested on suspicion of committing the act because his wife was not hired. Officials condemned the attempt to turn the education system into an arena for personal conflicts.

According to the indictment, the two met about a week and a half after connecting on an internet site and went to an apartment the young man had rented in Jerusalem. The prosecution claims he committed a series of violent sexual offenses against the 17-year-old. The suspect is charged with five counts of rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault.

The State Attorney's Office has indicted former senior Tax Authority official Shimon Cohen. He is charged with concealing income, tax evasion, and money laundering totaling 29 million shekels.

On the eve of the new school year, police officers from the Lachish district dispersed several parties for minors in the Negev region, Ashdod, and Ashkelon. Huge quantities of alcohol were confiscated, the children were questioned on the spot, and the owners of the lofts where the events were held were summoned for further investigation.

A serious indictment alleges that a resident of Modi'in Illit offered a ride to a girl who crossed the road and drove her into an isolated area. The prosecution says the accused is charged with an indecent act offense after the girl begged him to take her back home.

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court extended by six days the detention of a southern resident who was arrested last night. The police claim that the suspect intentionally introduced sedatives into the baby fruit purees of the Prinok company, and the judge determined that there is reasonable suspicion linking him to the acts while the investigation continues.

She ordered deliveries under false names, sent them to pre-arranged addresses, and sometimes even claimed she was "wheelchair-bound." According to the indictment, masked men waited for the couriers, sprayed them with pepper spray, beat them with a hammer and fists, smashed windows, and robbed them of money and jewelry.

An indictment was filed at the Lod District Court against three individuals for a series of violent robberies targeting delivery workers. The group used a scheme involving fake orders to lure victims.

A couple who fell into heavy debt managed to hide a treasure of jewelry and diamonds from creditors, but a bitter dispute with the wrong person led to the exposure of the safe and the loss of all the valuable contents.

The suspects, aged 16-20, were arrested as part of an investigation into violent incidents in At-Tuwani and Khirbet Tuba, in which structures and a vehicle were torched and graffiti was sprayed. Three vehicles were seized. Police expect further arrests.

Khaled was attacked until he lost consciousness when he refused to let a passenger off in an illegal place, and acted decisively to save the lives of other passengers: "I lost consciousness in the driver's seat. At the first blow, I pulled the handbrake, a disaster could have happened." A resident of Beitar Illit was arrested. In August: an increase of more than 13% in violent incidents against...

Following a violent incident in which a minor was wounded by a penetrating injury in Holon, police officers from the Holon station and the Ben Gurion Airport district located the suspect at the airport on his way to a flight abroad. The police are expected to request an extension of his detention for the purpose of continuing the investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

During an operation by fighters of the Sa'ar unit and the National Guard, in cooperation with detectives from the Rahat station, the forces arrived to carry out a targeted search at a complex in the city of Rahat, near a kindergarten located behind a nursery. During the activity, a report was received about suspects seen tampering with something inside the complex. Following the report, the forces...

In footage circulated online, a 36-year-old Tesla driver from Migdal HaEmek is seen apparently sleeping while the vehicle continues to drive. The video caused a stir, and the driver was arrested for questioning and released afterward. The police clarify: advanced driver-assistance systems do not allow a driver to relinquish responsibility for driving, and certainly not to fall asleep. "The driver...

The father of a well-known music producer has filed a sharp lawsuit against him, accusing him of negligence that led to the fatal crash in which the famous singer and eight of her entourage were killed at the height of her success.

Ryan Kamal Asaad from Kisra was excited to enter 12th grade and had already prepared everything required, but three days before the start of school he was killed in a fatal car accident that claimed the life of another person. "His dreams were shattered. He will no longer go to the army, will not enter 12th grade," said his father in pain, who called out to the public with a plea: "Drive...

Yossi Musli and his partner were detained for questioning after police found three Palestinian workers without permits performing construction work at their home in Savyon.

The apartment of the late Davar journalist Aliza Valach on Shenkin Street was broken into, her credit card and car were stolen, and an attempt was made to take over the property. Her death does not appear in the records, and the Ministries of Health and Interior are disclaiming responsibility. The case exposes the systemic consequences of a process that opens the door for criminals.

Police arrested a resident of the South in his 40s on suspicion of involvement in introducing sedatives into 'Prinuk' brand baby fruit purees. The case was exposed in June following the hospitalization of four toddlers, and police are investigating the potential involvement of others.

The teenager was stripped and attacked by students who treated him with aggressive violence - while inside the school during the lunch break. After being discharged from the hospital, he suffered from severe anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts. Although the municipality and the Ministry of Education tried to distance themselves from the incident - they will compensate the student with 420...

Gal Rubin has filed a 306,000 shekel lawsuit against her former partner, alleging the unauthorized commercial use of her personal Instagram photos despite her requests for removal. She also claims defamation regarding his public allegations that she demanded a 50,000 shekel "bribe."

A speed check on Highway 79 turned into a dangerous pursuit: according to the indictment, the driver weaved between vehicles, crashed into an ambulance, and caused other drivers to brake sharply. After being apprehended, it was discovered he was an illegal resident who had never obtained a driver's license.

Amar Al-Aasam was arrested on suspicion of bribery, fraud, money laundering, breach of trust, and bid rigging, and his detention was extended by eight days. The investigation was conducted covertly in recent months, and in its framework, additional suspects were arrested and others were detained for questioning.

Mahmoud Abd al-Majid from Iksal made 14 calls to the 100 emergency center, threatening to carry out attacks and claiming he had planted an explosive device near the Prime Minister's house. Additionally, he attacked two passengers on the Metronit in Haifa. He faces 14 counts of threats and assault.

Investigators estimate that the driver of the Zeekr, who perished in the incident, reached speeds of 100 km/h before hitting a concrete wall. Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that the fire was caused by the high-impact collision, ruling out a lithium battery failure.

In August 2026, an unprecedented 13% increase in violence against drivers was recorded compared to last year, marking the highest figure ever measured. Following a series of stabbings and assaults, the Drivers' Union of the National Labor Federation is demanding the immediate deployment of security units: "The time has come for immediate preventive actions."

A head pharmacist and a colleague at the Glilot base have been arrested on suspicion of systematically stealing tens of thousands of medications intended for IDF soldiers and trading them on the black market. The prosecution will seek to extend their detention as the investigation continues.

A serious indictment was filed against Eliyahu Ganah from Netanya for a series of indecent acts against women. According to the indictment, after being released to house arrest, he violated the conditions, went out on his motorcycle, and attacked 10 women in a single day. The prosecution is requesting his continued detention until the end of the proceedings.

Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.