Society

An indictment was filed against Eliyahu Azrad from Bnei Brak for throwing a salt shaker at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a filming session at a restaurant.

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by an aesthetic clinic therapist against a client over an involuntary physiological reaction during intimate hair removal.

Israeli police arrested two suspects and recovered stolen jewelry worth a high amount after a burglary in Beitar Illit, with one suspect leading officers to the hidden loot.

Passengers on a Flydubai flight recount harrowing moments of terror after a sudden 4.5-kilometer plunge. Medical experts explain the severe physical and psychological impacts of rapid cabin pressure changes.

The Ministry of Education filed a 1.87 million shekel lawsuit against an Ashdod educational association and its officials over false enrollment reports and unprovided staffing funds.

Caesarea invests 24 million shekels to upgrade its aqueduct beach, MSC announces a 121-night world cruise for 2027, and Explora Journeys wins a top spa award.

Israeli police solved the murder of 61-year-old Fatima Rajabi from East Jerusalem, whose body was found sealed in a barrel. A financial dispute over tens of thousands of shekels is suspected as the motive.

Israel launches the second phase of the fast lanes project, opening a massive transportation hub in Rishon LeZion with free shuttle services to Tel Aviv.

Reality TV star Yuval Maatuk shared details of a recent police confrontation with a witness to her alleged sexual assault, marking two years since she first filed a formal complaint.

After hiking the Israel National Trail, Tzur Zar became a trail angel in She'ar Yashuv, offering lodging, food, and guidance to weary travelers and beginners alike.

Israeli schools resume classes following a two-week vacation, but high school students return a day later than younger pupils due to differing teachers' union agreements.

A recent cardiology study reveals that sleeping with even dim light in the room can thicken heart muscle walls, potentially increasing the risk of future heart problems.

Four teenagers were arrested after vandalizing and burning books at a public community library in Jerusalem's Ramat Denya neighborhood, prompting outrage and calls for increased security.

Israeli police filed prosecutor statements against a woman's ex-fiancé and an accomplice for setting her car on fire after she called off their wedding in Jerusalem.

Israeli police investigate organized crime infiltration into the delivery sector, arresting figures like Shay Bnamu and Eyal Nagar in connection with extortion and takeover attempts.

A new Shoresh Institution study shows parents' occupations predict children's PISA test scores more than twice as effectively as their education level, accounting for 45% of performance gaps.

An in-depth look back at the 2008 Bat Yam beach shooting where Moti Hassin was targeted, resulting in the tragic death of innocent bystander Margarita Lautin while police watched.

Six people were injured overnight in a fire at a Bnei Brak nursing home. Two victims are in serious condition, and about 40 residents were evacuated from the building.

A local resident in Shoham was brutally attacked with a helmet by motorcyclists after confronting them over dangerous driving, sparking panic and a police manhunt.

The Zehut party filed an urgent police complaint over a social media video calling for an ambush and physical harm against party chairman Moshe Feiglin following his recent visit to the Temple Mount.

Residents in northern Israel complain of nightly gunfire as the regional council criticizes the Ministry of National Security over governance, while authorities defend their ongoing enforcement efforts.

A Jerusalem court sentenced a defendant to 22 months in prison in the crane operators tax fraud and money laundering affair, involving tens of millions of shekels.

An impostor infiltrated a Channel 12 live broadcast with a fake story about a dramatic flight, allegedly orchestrated by a Channel 14 researcher, prompting threats of police action.

Autopsy results strongly reinforce suspicions that Ali Maswadeh stabbed his 31-year-old wife, Yonit, to death in Haifa. The husband claimed suicide, but forensic evidence led the court to extend his remand.

Prof. Uriel Simon, a leading Israeli biblical scholar and professor emeritus at Bar-Ilan University, has passed away at the age of 97 in Jerusalem.

A new Pointer report for the first nine months of 2026 shows a 20% drop in overall vehicle thefts, while electric vehicle thefts rose to 7% and Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva led in incidents.

Kerem Shalom inaugurated a new soccer field funded by the Tkuma Administration, marking another milestone in the community's post-October 7 renewal and demographic growth.

Two accidents involving loose horses on Route 65 in the Galilee within a week have resulted in one fatality and severe injuries, prompting police investigations into animal owners.

A new USC study published in JAMA reveals that over 20% of older American adults remain at risk for potential drug interactions despite slight decreases in rates.

Israeli police seized over 60 kilograms of drugs and a hydro-marijuana lab in the Krayot area during simultaneous raids, arresting two suspects for distribution.

Doctors at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center successfully removed a piece of plastic lodged between the vocal cords of a nine-month-old infant from Binyamina who had been choking.

A flydubai emergency landing in Saudi Arabia highlights Israeli travel to the kingdom, while Muslim citizens of Israel have quietly made the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina for years via Jordan.

Waze is launching a Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign featuring Israeli comedian Adi Ashkenazi's voice, virtual pink cars, and mapping of hundreds of medical clinics to encourage women to get tested.

Eilat police completed an investigation into an attempted murder where a 69-year-old man allegedly attacked his sleeping wife with a hammer and knife. The couple's daughter stated the suspect suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

A new Ithuran study for the first three quarters of 2026 reveals that 56% of car thefts use OBD port hacking. Gush Dan leads thefts, and 367 criminal rings were arrested.

Tel Aviv police arrested a 27-year-old local resident suspected of stealing 50 electric scooters. Prosecutors are set to file an indictment.

Greek airline AEGEAN has launched the 'ForFamilies' promotion, offering free flights for children and infants and up to 20% off for other passengers on eligible bookings.

A dangerous new TikTok trend involving teenagers discharging fire extinguishers for viral videos is raising health and safety alarms across the country.

Two Tel Sheva residents were arrested at a West Bank checkpoint after allegedly breaking into a Tel Aviv cosmetics store and stealing a large quantity of perfumes.

A Jerusalem resident was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a sukkah on Agrippa Street during Sukkot. Police revealed he has 14 prior convictions, including past arson cases.