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After three district court judges unanimously acquitted him, criticizing the lack of evidence and awarding him compensation, a different district court reversed course in a civil suit, ruling the original indictment was "reasonable."

The Supreme Court rejected this evening (Sunday) the petition of MK Sharren Haskel against the Likud and the New Right (Yamin HaMamlahti) faction, in which she requested to be recognized as a single-member faction and to be allowed to split from the faction ahead of the 26th Knesset elections. However, the ruling included a significant note stating that the way the Likud and the New Right chose to...

A man in his 50s was struck by a vehicle on Highway 4 near the Pardesiya junction. His death was pronounced at the scene.

The Prime Minister's Office is leading a large-scale effort to counter the infiltration of criminal organizations into state systems by mobilizing all government ministries, rather than relying solely on law enforcement.

The son of former minister Amnon Cohen was arrested after a loaded handgun with no serial number and drugs were found in his car. During interrogation, he explained: 'My partner was murdered, since then I have been carrying a handgun for self-defense.'

A fire broke out in a third-floor apartment in Eilat, leaving a resident in life-threatening danger. Chief Sergeant Yaakov Dorni and his team broke down the steel door, and after locating the victim, Dorni carried him on his shoulder down three flights of stairs to safety.

The company marketed ice creams as "sugar-free" when in fact they contained 13 times more sugar than allowed. The total damage to the group members was estimated by the plaintiff at approximately 350 million shekels. The group includes everyone who purchased ice cream labeled "sugar-free" in the last seven years, in branches or online.

The Central District Court has approved a class action against the Golda chain for marketing ice cream as "sugar-free" despite it containing significant amounts of sugar. The estimated damages for the class, which includes all customers who purchased these products over the past seven years, reach approximately 350 million shekels.

A 16-year-old boy died after falling from a height of 30 to 40 meters at Keshet Cave, apparently while rappelling. Due to the complex terrain, a rescue operation was conducted involving fire and rescue forces and Unit 669. After reaching the victim, an MDA paramedic pronounced his death.

After documenting medical workers threatening to murder Israeli patients, Max Viper is heading to Sydney to testify in court and is requesting urgent assistance in funding close protection due to fears for his life.

A chain of errors led to the fact that a defendant accused of assaulting a minor was not brought to trial four years after the incident. An indictment was deleted, the defendant managed to leave the country, and even upon his return, nothing was done about the matter for about 15 months. "This may have consequences for the minor and his family," the ombudsman determined.

A 16-million-dollar investment in the renovation of the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial has resulted in peeling surfaces and recurring algae issues. A legal scandal involving false vandalism charges has highlighted poor workmanship and raised concerns about the broader scope of the president's multi-billion-dollar urban development plans.

A 19-year-old man is accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle near Jerusalem, ramming a patrol car and injuring a policewoman. After his vehicle was stopped, he fled on foot and was wounded by gunfire during the pursuit. Despite his injury, he continued his escape until he was located inside another vehicle, which he was attempting to steal. On that same day, he attempted to steal three vehicles in...

Following a joint surprise inspection in Segev Shalom, law enforcement agencies ordered the immediate closure of a wholesale warehouse due to severe fire safety violations and a lack of fire suppression equipment.

The young man was brutally beaten by a group of 20 to 30 youths and taken to the hospital. His family has filed a police complaint. His mother stated: "We must not normalize such events."

Five women claim that the suspect presented herself as a man and maintained romantic and sexual relationships with them, mainly over the phone and online. The suspect was arrested at her apartment in Petah Tikva, and police will request to extend her detention and allow the publication of her name to locate additional victims.

A resident of Petah Tikva in her 20s was arrested on suspicion of conducting romantic and sexual relationships with women using a fake male identity. So far, five complainants have been identified; the police will request to publish her name in order to locate additional victims.

Two horses suffering from extreme hunger, injuries, and appalling conditions were rescued from a closed compound in Kiryat Ata. After their owner ignored inspections and demands to fix the deficiencies, the horses were moved to a protected facility to begin rehabilitation.

HaEmek Medical Center treated two life-threatening cases in the past two weeks. A 4-year-old boy swallowed a button battery, and a 5-year-old girl swallowed 16 magnets. Doctors warn that these innocent-looking objects can cause severe internal damage and urge parents to seek immediate medical attention if ingestion is suspected.

Rapid founder and CEO Erik Shitelman is fighting for the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club and demands an apology after a defamatory segment on Sport 5, a channel controlled by his rivals, the Recanati family. He is suing for 640,000 shekels from each party, totaling 1.8 million shekels, and promises to donate the proceeds to sports fans and IDF soldiers.

The young man arrived for a vacation with friends and got into a confrontation with a group of teenagers on the promenade. According to him, about 20 attackers kicked him and one of them held a knife. The victim's father stated: "It could have ended in murder."

Police officers from the Tel Aviv South station arrested a 45-year-old resident of the city after a search of his home revealed an improvised explosive device hidden inside a refrigerator in the yard. Police sappers neutralized the device and removed it from the scene, and the police will request to extend the suspect's detention.

Detectives from the Nazareth station traveled to Tel Aviv to incriminate Muhammad Abu Ras near his workplace. After obtaining the 'golden evidence' and filming him, he managed to escape. Two months later, he turned himself in, and at the same time, he was charged with a series of traffic offenses.

The police received information that Dayan was murdered and his body was hidden near a gas station in Petah Tikva where the vehicle was abandoned. Following the information, the investigation was transferred to the Sharon District Central Unit, and the body was located during targeted searches. Two of his friends began cooperating with investigators, but still deny the allegations against them.

Moti Castel has sharply criticized a court's decision to cancel the conviction of a man who attacked him and another woman, accusing the judicial system of selective enforcement and questioning the message it sends to the public.

A 34-year-old East Jerusalem resident is suspected of repeated domestic violence, culminating in a stabbing attack at his wife's family home in Dura. He was arrested a day later, and prosecutors have now filed a statement of intent to indict.

The Supreme Court has rejected the appeals of two adults responsible for the 2020 gang rape of a minor in Eilat, confirming their long-term prison sentences. The sentences of the minor appellants and one other adult were reduced.

Israel Police arrested young people in their 20s on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining funds from about 50 victims. The suspects promised insurance payouts without taxes, received a cash withdrawal code, and fled the banks on an electric scooter. The police will request to extend their detention in Rishon LeZion.

Inspectors found the horses suffering from injuries and health problems, and in the stalls, they found contaminated water and no available food. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the owner was repeatedly required to fix the deficiencies but did not do so. The horses were transferred for rehabilitation, and the opening of a criminal investigation is being considered.

It started with a credible-sounding phone call. A couple in their 20s allegedly posed as insurance representatives to extract personal details and empty victims' accounts. Police suspect the pair is responsible for over 50 fraud cases, resulting in hundreds of thousands of shekels in damages.

A mother and son from Kiryat Gat were arrested with a commercial quantity of crystal meth intended for distribution, joining a growing list of families recently exposed for criminal activity across the country.

Nightmare in the park: the defendants, equipped with a kitchen knife and alcohol, subjected the victims to a series of severe abuses for two hours. The main defendant, who violated house arrest, held the knife to one of the teenagers' necks. "The actions indicate severe cognitive distortions"

The successful singer lost control during rehearsals at the Menora Arena due to sound issues. Danino shouted "Everything here is amateur," abandoned the stage, and threatened violence before the show.

Minister of Defense Israel Katz has demanded immediate answers following serious allegations of inappropriate and violent behavior by staff toward soldiers wounded in Lebanon and hospitalized at the medical center. The hospital has launched an investigation into the claims.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and other senior legal officials have demanded that the Police Commissioner cancel the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Udi Ronen as head of the counter-terrorism incitement department. Lawyers Michael Dvorin and Yehuda Shefer debated the move on 103fm radio.

Former presenter Netali Shem Tov has removed the clause regarding reputational damage from her lawsuit against News 13, following a court recommendation to focus on the core issues of political persecution.

The child was evacuated to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) with signs of heatstroke, but doctors were unable to save his life.

A prosecutor's statement was filed against a 40-year-old resident of Ramat Gan, suspected of five incidents of property damage and extortion by threats against media outlets and the Ministry of Justice. In the coming days, the State Attorney's Office is expected to file a serious indictment against him.

The Tel Aviv District Court rejected shareholder objections, approving a substantial fee for liquidators based on the 272-million-shekel value of an improved plot in Rishon LeZion. The court also retroactively validated a multi-million shekel financing agreement with an external consultant.

The defendant and his wife have five children together, but a few weeks ago their relationship reached a breaking point. When refused to take the children for an outing, he pushed his wife and ran her over. Later, he threatened her and her father. According to the indictment, during another argument, he took a kitchen knife and threatened his wife.