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Haifa Police arrested a 28-year-old man following the death of his partner in her 30s, who was found critically injured with severe trauma and later pronounced dead at Rambam hospital.

Israel marks the start of Sukkot as the Ministry of Transport announces the closure of licensing offices nationwide for the holiday period through October 2.

Since October 7, the Avni family home in moshav Tkuma has remained a welcoming haven for IDF soldiers and festival survivors, blending profound hospitality with ongoing wartime resilience.

An in-depth look at why luggage still goes missing in the 21st century, examining global baggage statistics, the history of airport handling, and practical tips to protect your bags.

A large-scale Swedish registry study examining over 300,000 births reveals that advanced maternal age, particularly past 45, correlates with increased risks of stillbirth and preterm delivery.

Thailand has become a record-breaking destination for Israeli families and travelers, with arrivals surging significantly amid shifting global tourism trends and strong economic impacts.

Israel's healthcare system sees rising medical student numbers and new university tracks, but severe shortages, rigorous admissions, and a brain drain of doctors persist.

Weather remains seasonal with light coastal rain and heavy heat stress in southern valleys. A slight cool-down is expected for Sukkot, with potential rain and flash floods early next week.

Northern District police shot and killed an armed suspect who opened fire at a building in Yafa. The background to the criminal incident is under investigation.

The Ministry of Education granted a high school diploma to 17-year-old Din Giron Gilaon, ending a bureaucratic struggle after he completed a university degree before finishing 12th grade.

The family of missing girl Haymanot Kasa erected a protest sukkah in Jerusalem, demanding that the Shin Bet take over the investigation after 942 days without answers.

A new study from Griffith University explores breath testing technologies to distinguish between benign and malignant lung nodules, potentially reducing invasive biopsies.

A recent study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia explores the link between chronic stress, social support, and cognitive decline in older adults, examining data from nearly 4,000 participants.

Israeli police raided Bir Hadaj in the Negev, detaining 10 suspects in a major crackdown on illegal polygamy involving five men, 15 wives, and 67 children.

Port Miami hosts over 10 million passengers in 2026, while Royal Caribbean launches new West Coast cruises from Los Angeles starting this October.

Arkia launches a 48-hour flash sale offering direct flights to Bangkok, Phuket, and Hanoi for $449 one-way, including baggage and meals.

The Nof HaGalil District Court sentenced a man to life in prison for the aggravated murder and robbery of a 76-year-old resident nearly three years ago.

Ben Gurion Airport expects over one million passengers during the Sukkot holiday. The Airports Authority recommends advance check-in and early arrival.

Yosef Haim Ben-David, the prime defendant in the 2014 nationalist murder of Palestinian teenager Mohammed Abu Khdeir, died in prison on Thursday at the age of 42.

An indictment was filed in the Tel Aviv District Court against a 20-year-old resident of Bat Yam for committing severe sex crimes, extortion, and threats against four minors.

An 84-year-old kibbutz resident was charged in Nazareth with threatening to shoot Defense Minister Israel Katz over the decision to close Army Radio.

Tel Aviv police issued a one-month administrative closure order for the Okinawa Sushi restaurant after an illegal resident was found working on the premises without permits.

Authorities announced special public transport services to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron for the intermediate days of Sukkot 2026, including dedicated bus lines from Jerusalem.

Haifa police shut down a popular beachfront restaurant for 30 days after catching two undocumented workers, a decision upheld by the District Court.

Nine-year-old Baruch Neria has died at Rambam hospital in Haifa after contracting the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri following a swim in the Sea of Galilee.

A 50-year-old Jaffa resident faces 22 charges of theft and attempted theft after allegedly stealing food and beverages from businesses across Tel Aviv.

Police and family are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old Ghazal Hamami from Nazareth, who has been missing for five days without any contact.

Israel Railways announced temporary overnight schedule changes and free shuttle buses due to track infrastructure work in the Yavne area affecting Ashkelon and Herzliya lines.

Israel's Ministry of Health banned swimming at HaShikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee after detecting abnormal microbiological levels, weeks after a boy was infected with Naegleria fowleri.

Over 76,800 illegal eggs with forged Israeli stamps were seized at the Tunnels Checkpoint en route to Jerusalem and subsequently destroyed by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Ingrid Har-Even, whose son Maj. Shilo Har-Even fell defending Nahal Oz on October 7, was sworn in as a Jerusalem District Family Court judge.

The annual harvest festival in memory of the late Yamam combatant Noam Raz will be held during Sukkot in Kida, celebrating his dream of a living community space.

Former Hamas hostage Rom Braslavski announced he is adopting shmirat negiah, following a spiritual journey that deepened during his captivity in Gaza tunnels.

Thirteen-year-old Ariel Sofar Marhraz was killed after being struck by a car near Haifa while fleeing another youth. Police are investigating the fatal incident.

Three men were indicted for breaking into a car at the Sachne parking lot, with Tesla dashcam footage helping police recover stolen work tools within hours.

In January 2025, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch launched the *6312 hotline to combat student bullying and social ostracism, offering professional psychological support and guidance for families.

Hana, widow of fallen IDF Staff Sergeant Uriel Cohen who fell in Gaza in 2023, remarried Amit Eshel in a moving wedding ceremony attended by family and friends.

Israeli teachers are locked in a fierce debate over whether raising their voices at disruptive students is necessary discipline or humiliation, amid rising burnout and vocal cord health risks.

Three Border Police officers were questioned under caution on suspicion of stealing a parked car during a patrol in the Jerusalem envelope, damaging nearby vehicles, and abandoning it.

The Be'er Sheva District Court extended the prison sentence of Guy Hadad to seven and a half years for stealing vehicles from Kibbutz Be'eri after the October 7 massacre.