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Aug 19, 2026
Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter
Crime

Bent license plate leads to arrest: two loaded pistols found in scooter

A 19-year-old scooter rider attempted to evade police in Nazareth but was apprehended after his path was blocked. A search revealed two loaded pistols hidden under the seat. Prosecutors have filed an indictment against the suspect.

07:41Walla
ATVs, a motorcycle and dozens of cartons: the loot uncovered in a raid in Tarabin
Crime

ATVs, a motorcycle and dozens of cartons: the loot uncovered in a raid in Tarabin

Detectives from the Negev Central Unit and fighters from the Southern National Guard raided a compound and a house in the village of Tarabin. During the search, two ATVs, a motorcycle, and a trailer suspected of being stolen were seized, alongside 59 cartons of cigarettes, more than 25,000 shekels in cash, and walkie-talkies. Two local residents were arrested.

07:32Mako
Food allergy: skin contact with the allergen did not cause a dangerous reaction
Health

Food allergy: skin contact with the allergen did not cause a dangerous reaction

An Israeli study that examined skin exposure to allergens in children with food allergies found that the contact did not cause any severe reaction. However, it did not include children who had previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, so the need for environmental consideration and the removal of allergens from public spaces remains in effect.

07:28Ynet
Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea
Crime

Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea

A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

07:01Ynet
The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME
Crime

The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME

Home Center challenged the use of the word HOME by the Dabah chain for a private label of cleaning products, claiming it could mislead the public. However, the court ruled that there is no similarity between the signs that would lead to confusion and rejected the appeal.

06:51Ynet
President of the Jewish Federations of North America: "Mamdani incites attacks on Jews"
Religion

President of the Jewish Federations of North America: "Mamdani incites attacks on Jews"

In an interview with Ynet, Eric Fingerhut warns of a sharp rise in the antisemitic threat in the USA: "The Jewish community is on the edge." According to him, alongside Iran and the global situation, American politics is also fueling the violence: "There is a very tense security environment."

06:46Ynet
"I will cover you with kisses": The women who wrote love and lust letters to Hitler
Religion

"I will cover you with kisses": The women who wrote love and lust letters to Hitler

The "groupies" in Nazi Germany who adored the tyrant were not necessarily attracted to his physical appearance, but desired him because in their eyes he radiated power and control. Particularly persistent women, who obsessively sent him explicit letters, were punished and sent to a concentration camp or labor camp on the grounds that they were "distracting the Führer from his important work."

06:36Ynet
In the midst of a deep crisis: Trump's choice for FDA Commissioner
Health

In the midst of a deep crisis: Trump's choice for FDA Commissioner

Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior health policy advisor at the White House, is expected to lead the FDA. The appointment comes about three months after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary and in the midst of a leadership crisis at the agency, which has lost more than 3,000 employees over the past year.

06:11Globes
The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?
Crime

The Google Case at the Supreme Court: Is an Attorney Entitled to Review a File to Which They Are Not a Party?

The Supreme Court ruled that the principle of open court proceedings requires broad access to class action lawsuits, and rejected Google's claim of a "fishing expedition" by an attorney who requested to review dozens of previous proceedings against it in preparation for filing additional lawsuits.

06:01Maariv
Slichot Feed: TikTok rediscovers Jewish liturgical hymns
Religion

Slichot Feed: TikTok rediscovers Jewish liturgical hymns

Ahead of the month of Elul, four content creators who regularly upload videos to TikTok from Slichot events in synagogues and at the Western Wall, which become viral, talk about the phenomenon, the embrace they receive from the audience, and the sense of mission and connection to tradition.

06:01Maariv
IDF veteran sues Harel insurance company over denial of nursing benefits
Crime

IDF veteran sues Harel insurance company over denial of nursing benefits

An 80-year-old IDF veteran, suffering from cancer and functional decline, is suing Harel for approximately 119,000 shekels. He claims his nursing claim was rejected without a home visit by a medical expert, relying instead on surveillance by a private investigator. Harel stated they will respond in court.

06:01Maariv
We waited two years for this: the incredible spring in Israel has finally reopened
Travel

We waited two years for this: the incredible spring in Israel has finally reopened

After being closed for more than two years, Ein Mabua in the Nahal Prat nature reserve has reopened with a new parking lot with about 60 spaces. The rare spring, which fills and empties in cycles, awaits travelers this summer - and admission is free, with advance registration.

06:00Ynet
The child does not say he cannot see: The signs you need to know before first grade
Health

The child does not say he cannot see: The signs you need to know before first grade

How to identify myopia, which signs should raise a red flag, when is it important to get an eye exam, and what can be done to reduce the impact of screens on children's vision? Dr. Hana Rena, an ophthalmology specialist at Meuhedet, explains: "One of the challenges in identifying vision problems in children is that they do not always complain. Therefore, parents should pay attention to changes in...

05:58Ynet
Fitness trainer thought he was injured in a game – and then discovered a rare cancer
Health

Fitness trainer thought he was injured in a game – and then discovered a rare cancer

A bad landing during a pickleball game led 27-year-old fitness trainer Nick Page to a life-altering diagnosis: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. After months of uncertainty, Page underwent complex surgery and 27 weeks of intensive chemotherapy, ultimately finding a new perspective on health and gratitude.

05:54Globes
From the US Army to longevity clinics: Testosterone is back in fashion
Health

From the US Army to longevity clinics: Testosterone is back in fashion

The US Secretary of Defense announced his intention to check the levels of the male hormone in every soldier over the age of 30. Why have testosterone supplements become popular now, and could they be dangerous? Longevity science — in our new section.

05:47Ynet
Gradual warming towards the weekend: heavy heat loads in most of the country | Full forecast
Local News

Gradual warming towards the weekend: heavy heat loads in most of the country | Full forecast

Today there will be a slight rise in temperatures, mainly in the mountains and inland, and it will be hotter later in the week. On Saturday, some relief will be felt.

Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom
Crime

Overnight: Two electric scooter riders seriously injured in Tel Aviv and Segev Shalom

Two young men were evacuated to hospitals overnight in serious condition: a 16-year-old teenager was injured while riding in Segev Shalom and evacuated to Soroka Hospital unconscious, and a 22-year-old man was injured after colliding with a pole in Tel Aviv and evacuated to Ichilov Hospital.

05:23Ynet
Transgender woman sentenced to prison for attempted assassination of US Treasury Secretary
Crime

Transgender woman sentenced to prison for attempted assassination of US Treasury Secretary

A federal court sentenced 26-year-old Riley English to six years and one month in prison for attempting to attack US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In January 2025, she arrived at the Capitol with a knife and improvised incendiary devices before surrendering to police.

03:26Walla
Without sweating: Scientists have developed a "fitness pill" that makes the body react as if it were exercising
Health

Without sweating: Scientists have developed a "fitness pill" that makes the body react as if it were exercising

Will we soon be able to skip workouts and achieve their benefits with a pill? A new experimental drug attempts to mimic a molecule that the body produces following physical activity. The first human trial has concluded, and researchers are now planning to test if it can help after stopping weight-loss medications.

03:10Walla
A massive study reveals: these are the 2 professions with the highest risk of cancer mortality
Health

A massive study reveals: these are the 2 professions with the highest risk of cancer mortality

A study based on more than 12 million death certificates examined over 500 professions and identified two groups of workers with significantly higher mortality rates from cancers linked to high-altitude cosmic radiation. Does this risk apply to occasional flyers?

Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election
Crime

Same name, same race: The candidate shaking up the Alaska election

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running for a Senate seat, and one of them even had to fight in court to appear on the ballot. Republicans claim that the candidate with the identical name is intended to confuse voters and split the vote. Now, the US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation into the affair.

02:26Walla
The mistake parents make when designing the children's room for the school year
Health

The mistake parents make when designing the children's room for the school year

Ahead of the return to school, parents invest in a desk, chair, lighting, and accessories for the children's room, but the less aesthetic details can actually be the most important. Here is how to plan a study corner that is suitable for a body that is still growing.

01:08ICE
Channel 12 reporter harassed in the south: Wolt courier arrested following threats
Crime

Channel 12 reporter harassed in the south: Wolt courier arrested following threats

Journalist Itay Gal-On encountered a frightening incident while working in the field. After the suspect followed him and made threats, a police complaint was filed, leading to an arrest and the immediate termination of the courier by Wolt.

00:00Ynet
40 students in one class: "Like sardines. This is not education - it's low-quality babysitting"
Education

40 students in one class: "Like sardines. This is not education - it's low-quality babysitting"

Just before the school year begins, parents in Haifa and Givatayim have been informed of class mergers, resulting in groups of nearly 40 students. Educators warn of negative impacts on individual attention and emotional well-being. The Ministry of Education promises a major reform in the next term.

Aug 18, 2026
23:41Now14
Mother of fallen YASAM fighter reacts sharply to Channel 12 News blunder
Society

Mother of fallen YASAM fighter reacts sharply to Channel 12 News blunder

Three years after losing her son, YASAM fighter Eli Elikashvili (of blessed memory), Lea was shocked to see his face featured in a negative news report. She learned of the error not through the broadcast itself, but via a flood of messages and screenshots from concerned acquaintances.

Man murdered by gunfire in Kafr Manda, another victim moderately wounded
Crime

Man murdered by gunfire in Kafr Manda, another victim moderately wounded

Ibrahim Mandalawi, 30, was murdered in a shooting in Kafr Manda. Another young man was moderately wounded. Police have launched an investigation, stating the motive is criminal.

22:56Now14
Channel 12 used a photo of a fallen soldier in a report on a "corrupt job"
Society

Channel 12 used a photo of a fallen soldier in a report on a "corrupt job"

Just a day after Channel 12 attacked Channel 14 for alleged lack of professional ethics, they were caught in a severe error. In an investigation regarding KKL appointments, the channel mistakenly used a photo of fallen YASAM fighter Eli Alikashvili, identifying him as someone who received a position through Likud political maneuvering.

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler
Crime

Court orders 140,000 shekel payout for defamation of Shikma Bressler

The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has ruled in favor of Prof. Shikma Bressler in a defamation lawsuit against Pany Michaeli. The defendant must pay damages, delete the defamatory posts, and publish a retraction.

22:50N12
A secret apartment fund in Tel Aviv and jobs for cronies: how KKL became the most powerful union in the country
Crime

A secret apartment fund in Tel Aviv and jobs for cronies: how KKL became the most powerful union in the country

The building donated to the state that became subsidized housing for cronies, the massive pressure on employees to register for Likud, and the family ties reaching the top of the Histadrut. A glimpse into the mechanism of a workers' union where loyalty to the chairman is a necessary condition for survival. "Everything is with the approval of the Histadrut," they say, while the public is left out.

Professor Shaul Mishal, a veteran of the Battle of Ammunition Hill, has passed away at the age of 81
Society

Professor Shaul Mishal, a veteran of the Battle of Ammunition Hill, has passed away at the age of 81

Mishal was a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University, a leading expert on Hamas, and a lecturer at Harvard and Yale. He fought as a paratrooper in the trenches of Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War.

22:32Now14
Digest.co.il
Crime

Disgraceful incident in Turkey: fans demanded a 4-year-old child remove his shirt

During the match between Gençlerbirliği and Fenerbahçe, home fans demanded that a four-year-old child sitting in their section wearing the opposing team's jersey remove it immediately. The incident sparked outrage, and police have detained one individual for questioning.

22:30ICE
Threats against Guy Lehrer revealed: "He went silent, paralyzed to this day"
Crime

Threats against Guy Lehrer revealed: "He went silent, paralyzed to this day"

According to a report by the journalist and host of the program "HaTzinor", an investigation will be published this evening revealing the threats that have flooded the news channel over the past 24 hours following the announcement. Here is a glimpse into the chilling threats.

22:26Ynet
Bus driver stabbed in Ramat Gan: "Murder is closer than ever"
Crime

Bus driver stabbed in Ramat Gan: "Murder is closer than ever"

A driver for the Derech Egged company was attacked while working in Gush Dan and was evacuated to the hospital with stab wounds. The Public Transport Drivers Organization warned: in the last month alone, there has been an increase of more than 12% in violence against drivers.

22:17Maariv
Mehadrin Honey and the Revival of Jewish Life in Birobidzhan
Religion

Mehadrin Honey and the Revival of Jewish Life in Birobidzhan

Birobidzhan awakens to Jewish life: Chabad strengthens the community, a Torah scroll was introduced to the synagogue, Mehadrin kosher honey is produced in the region, and the community deepens its social involvement.

21:51Now14
Complaint filed against MK Gilad Kariv over call to fund flights for voters
Crime

Complaint filed against MK Gilad Kariv over call to fund flights for voters

Following the exposure of a recording in which MK Gilad Kariv calls on members of the "Democrats" party to help finance flights for friends and family abroad to vote in the upcoming elections, an official police complaint has been filed.

The highest in the country: Israeli flag raised to a height of 61 meters in the heart of Lev HaSharon
Local News

The highest in the country: Israeli flag raised to a height of 61 meters in the heart of Lev HaSharon

The project was established after about two years of planning work near the 5th Brigade memorial in Nitzanei Oz. The ceremony was attended by the President of the State Isaac Herzog, the Chairman of KKL, the CEO of the "Otef Israel" association, and about 200 other guests, including bereaved families. The flagpole will be illuminated every night and is expected to be visible from afar from the...

Holon Municipality Restricts Access to Yamit 2000 Water Park This Weekend
Local News

Holon Municipality Restricts Access to Yamit 2000 Water Park This Weekend

Following recent violent incidents at the Yamit 2000 water park, entry this coming weekend will be restricted to Holon residents and their families. City residents will receive a 50% discount, while reservists, active-duty soldiers, and career officers will pay 40 shekels per ticket.

21:11Walla
"A violent and baseless raid": Demand for an investigation against police officers who raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm
Crime

"A violent and baseless raid": Demand for an investigation against police officers who raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm

Following the police raid on a wedding on Saturday, the organization for the rights of Arab citizens in Israel claims that the officers threw stun grenades, aimed weapons, used a Taser, and forced dozens of guests to lie on the ground, even though no weapons were found and no one was arrested: "Excessive authority and disproportionate violation of fundamental rights"

21:04ICE
The surprising title of Maccabi Tel Aviv: Why did it win the President's Award?
Society

The surprising title of Maccabi Tel Aviv: Why did it win the President's Award?

The basketball club won the prestigious award for 2026 at an emotional ceremony, but not for trophies or championships, but following extensive community activity and support for bereaved families and the families of hostages.

Plaintiffs in Meta trial: 'Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children on them and make them return'
Crime

Plaintiffs in Meta trial: 'Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children on them and make them return'

A trial against Meta has begun in a California federal court, with 29 states accusing the company of designing addictive social media platforms and violating children's privacy laws.

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