Society

Every mother's nightmare: 3-year-old Ari escaped from kindergarten and ran into the road — "They sent a picture of my child on WhatsApp"
Linoy arrived with her toddler son for an adaptation day at kindergarten — 20 minutes after leaving, she discovered that her son had escaped. A passing teenager heard the 3-year-old shouting: "Mom, mom" — and saved him. According to her, no one from the staff updated her on what happened: "I entrusted them with my treasure, and the trust has been broken."

"When I started wearing a kippah, they wanted to expel me from school. They gave me an ultimatum"
Aharon Darmon was the only child wearing a kippah in a secular school in France, despite the administration's opposition. The challenges did not stop him from seeking the truth, immigrating to Israel alone, and finding answers to his questions in the world of Hasidism.

Long-awaited cooling: weather forecast for the weekend
A gradual cooling trend is expected over the coming weekend, bringing relief from the heat across the country. Starting Thursday, temperatures will begin to drop toward seasonal averages as morning clouds clear.

"All 64 should be put to death": 27-year-old man questioned on suspicion of incitement against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
The publication came after the Likud MK revealed stickers with his image painted in red alongside the caption "No forgiveness," which were pasted on the way to his children's school. Due to the response posted to the post, the suspect, a 27-year-old from Tel Aviv, was summoned for questioning on suspicion of incitement to violence against a public official, and was released under restrictive...

Extreme Heatwave Approaching: Meteorological Service Issues Unusual Warning
The Meteorological Service has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for extreme heat stress expected tomorrow across the country. Here are the affected areas, critical timeframes, and expected conditions.

Paid for a full tummy tuck and discovered she underwent a partial surgery: "No one explained what was done to her body"
A resident of the Gaza Envelope claims she paid for a full tummy tuck, but only after the surgery discovered that the procedure was changed while she was under anesthesia. In a lawsuit filed against Clalit Aesthetics, Clalit, and the operating surgeon, it is claimed that she was left with physical and mental damages. Clalit Aesthetics: "Several alternatives were offered as a solution."

Over two months after the murder: suspect arrested in the liquidation at a Holon gas station
The investigation into the explosion that killed 25-year-old Mustafa Abu Lasan has seen a breakthrough: Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives have arrested a 34-year-old Jaffa resident. Searches also uncovered weapons and drugs, leading to the arrest of a second suspect.

"He sexually harassed me during the examination": The harsh testimonies at Hadassah Hospital
How the prestigious Jerusalem hospital became a stronghold of political appointments and job arrangements for Likud and Shas associates. From testimonies about queue-jumping using the "friend brings a friend" method, through luxury delegations to India, to harsh testimonies about the conduct of Professor Alon Pikarsky - Netanyahu's surgeon and the leading candidate for the hospital's CEO. Another...

Storm in Hadash: Claims of 6 testimonies of sexual harassment by Jafar Farah
Organizations claim that since 2019, they have received six direct and documented testimonies from women complaining of sexual harassment and abuse of power by Jafar Farah. Farah denies the allegations, stating that he is being targeted without a fair legal process.

"Tinder Swindler" Simon Leviev: "The Netflix film is the best thing that ever happened to me"
In an interview with The Times, Shimon Hayut, who reportedly swindled about $10 million from his victims, said: "Call me a swindler, I don't care - I'm laughing all the way to the bank." For the first time in 15 years, he is a free man after the investigation in Germany was closed and the Leviev family lawsuit was withdrawn. One of his victims: "He won't change, only the law can change that."

Brush fire raging in the Yarkon area in Ramat Gan - train traffic halted
A brush fire has spread to both banks of the Yarkon River in Ramat Gan, and seven firefighting teams are operating on several fronts. Due to the proximity of the fire to the train tracks, train traffic in the area has been halted, and the public is requested to avoid arriving at the scene.

"I learned from scratch and now I want to teach others": The moving story of "Akimarket"
Eden creates ceramics and Anna sews tablecloths and pillows. At the Akim vocational and employment center in Afula, small and repetitive actions gradually turn into skill, confidence, and independence. Now the products that they and hundreds of other participants with disabilities create by hand are sold on the "Akimarket" website - and all proceeds go to them alone.

Suspected double murder in Nazareth: 2 men shot to death
Two men in their 30s were shot to death inside a vehicle in Nazareth, and MADA teams were forced to pronounce them dead at the scene. The police have launched a search for suspects in the shooting and stated that the background to the incident is criminal and the circumstances are under investigation.

At age 97: Dr. Gideon Naor, one of the first builders of the southern settlements, has passed away
Naor, one of the founders of Kibbutz Gevim and a fighter in the Palmach's Negev Brigade, served as head of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council and was only 29 years old when he was elected the first head of the Kiryat Gat local council. Over decades, he held a series of senior public positions and dedicated his life to developing the periphery. After losing his sight, he founded and managed, as a...

Study: About half of the world's farmers suffer from pesticide poisoning annually
Every year, up to 433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur among agricultural workers worldwide. Researchers highlight the potential link between pesticide exposure and the development of Parkinson's disease.

Precedent-setting ruling: Dance teacher to pay over 1.2 million shekels in compensation to victim
The court ruled that Kirill Chaikin-Shachaf, known as "Kirill Art", a dance teacher convicted of raping his student Yuval Raz when she was a teenager, must pay her 705,321 shekels in compensation. The total damages were estimated at 1,268,128 shekels, with deductions made for criminal compensation and National Insurance Institute benefits.

Elderly woman killed after being hit by a car in Tel Aviv, 80-year-old man arrested on suspicion of fleeing the scene
Police arrested an 80-year-old man on suspicion of hitting an elderly woman on Bnei Efraim Street and fleeing the scene. She was evacuated to Ichilov Hospital in critical condition, where her death was pronounced.

Fertility treatment scandal: Assuta finds no flaws in documentation
Following concerns regarding a potential genetic mismatch of a sperm donor at the Assuta medical center, the facility announced that no errors were found in its records. Assuta has proposed that the Ministry of Health conduct genetic testing on remaining samples to provide an additional layer of verification.

New scam exposed: Israelis fall into a trap for the sought-after show
The intense demand for tickets to the NEXT show featuring Omer Adam and Idan Amedi has led to a wave of sophisticated scams on social media, in which innocent buyers transfer hundreds of shekels and are immediately blocked on WhatsApp.

3-year-old choked on a piece of sponge: "His face was blue"
MADA teams summoned to a home in Bnei Brak found the toddler with impaired consciousness. After maneuvers to extract the foreign object, he regained full consciousness and was evacuated to the hospital in stable condition.

Chief Rabbi: The code of conduct in the IDF was determined by people far from the Torah of Israel
Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar spoke out against the decision to prosecute soldiers for alleged insubordination and argued that their right to maintain their way of life must be considered. "How unfortunate that those who absorbed their culture from a foreign culture and are far from the Torah of Israel determined the codes," he stated.

Tax Authority and Police in massive raid: Network that laundered 100 million shekels caught
As part of a joint and extensive investigation by Lahav 433, several suspects were arrested this morning on suspicion of operating an illegal financial system that moved huge sums under the radar.

Tax Authority reveals: This is how a brother and sister in Israel evaded 55 million shekels in taxes
The Tax Authority arrested a brother and sister suspected of running a sophisticated network of shell companies, whose sole purpose was the distribution and offsetting of fictitious invoices in unprecedented volumes for various companies.

Following a party for minors with alcohol: a loft in Ashdod closed for 12 days
Following the report on Walla regarding parties for minors in the south, the police issued an administrative closure order for a loft in Ashdod where an event was held for students entering the 12th grade. Large quantities of alcohol were found at the site, and the investigation revealed that the business was operating without a license.

At 9 months — the medical incident of Liki Rosenberg: "I cried my eyes out"
The 41-year-old fitness trainer, who is moments away from giving birth, reveals the difficult days she is going through: collapse due to anemia, vomiting, fainting, and a women's emergency room where, according to her, she had to fight to receive an urgent iron infusion, until she turned to Instagram and received completely different treatment. "Suddenly four phone calls - 'we want to help'"

After the attack in Qusra: rioters threw stones at police officers
An investigation team of the Judea and Samaria District Police located a white pickup truck that was allegedly used for the violent attack in the village. When the suspects spotted it approaching, they began attacking it — two of them were arrested. The police and Shin Bet continue their attempt to uncover the identities of those involved, including the use of special measures.

"I thought I was dying": Mass food poisoning at an all-inclusive hotel
A medical drama at a popular resort town after dozens of guests suffered from severe symptoms, including a pregnant woman and children who were evacuated to the hospital. Health inspectors raided the kitchen and uncovered a severe sanitary failure.

"Choosing to Live": The project about the October 7th generation
Romi Midani, 25, set out to photograph her friends whose lives have changed since that "Black Saturday" — Nova survivors, soldiers, and young people who lost their loved ones. From this, the project "So if this is life — let us live" was born, shot simply, with a black screen, a chair, and one person in front of the camera.

Boycott and bullying at school: when does staff negligence allow for compensation claims?
The responsibility of the educational staff may also apply to incidents on social networks. What is the difference between a one-time incident and ongoing harassment, what is required to be proven - and in what cases can compensation reach millions of shekels? Attorney Uria Rosenblat sheds light on the legal aspects.

Raid in Tayibe: Drugs, vehicles, and cash worth hundreds of thousands of shekels seized
A raid by the Samaria District Crime Fighting Unit on several locations in Tayibe led to the arrest of six suspects. Police seized dozens of boxes containing substances suspected to be cannabis and ecstasy, alongside five vehicles worth approximately 600,000 shekels, about 25,000 shekels in cash, and 21 mobile phones.

Punches to the chest and ribs: police officer charged with assaulting a 17-year-old
According to the Police Investigation Department (Mahash), two 17-year-olds arrived at a banquet hall in Jerusalem to receive payment for their work. A confrontation developed with the police officer who was securing an event at the location. He is charged with both a violent assault on one of the teenagers and assaulting his friend.

Preferring to stand in traffic: only 16% of Israelis get to work by public transport
Despite improvements in public transport, CBS data show that over the last decade, Israelis have been abandoning its use in favor of private vehicles. Where are people more satisfied with the light rail — Gush Dan or Jerusalem, how many Israelis used a bus in the last year — and who enjoys broad trust from users | These are the details

15-year-old girl sexually harassed at Big Fashion Glilot mall
A 39-year-old clothing store employee is charged with sexually harassing a minor. Following the incident, the suspect threatened security guards with a glass bottle, assaulted security personnel and a police officer, and made multiple attempts to escape custody.

"Your father is dead": Daughter discovers caregiver transferred house to herself for $5
Nora traveled to visit her 75-year-old father, only to discover he had passed away. The situation escalated when she realized the caregiver had obtained power of attorney and transferred the property to her name for a nominal fee. Nora is now fighting in court to void the transaction.

Massive raid in Atarot: Attempt to distribute counterfeit food thwarted
Ministry of Agriculture inspectors uncovered 55 tons of dairy and food products smuggled from the Palestinian Authority in Atarot. Three refrigerated trucks were ready for distribution, but inspectors intervened and broke into the facility after the suspect refused to cooperate.

"Bleeding, life-threatening danger and even death": Following the CNN investigation, experts in Israel warn of neurological damage that can be caused by roller coasters
Beilinson Hospital recently treated a 60-year-old man who spent time with his grandchildren at an amusement park in Italy, and upon returning to Israel, doctors discovered he was suffering from a brain hemorrhage. Against the backdrop of a CNN investigation that exposed a series of severe brain injuries linked to a roller coaster in the US, including two deaths, experts in Israel are also warning...

Attempted murder on the way to Selichot: Suspect disguised himself as a secular man
A 39-year-old Afula resident has been arrested for stabbing a 66-year-old man on his way to Selichot prayers. The suspect, an Ultra-Orthodox follower of a convicted sex-offender rabbi, allegedly disguised himself to carry out the attack as an act of revenge related to the rabbi's past conviction.

"One of the most difficult cases we have treated": Home births almost ended in disaster
Hadassah Mount Scopus recently treated two severe cases following planned home births. In one case, an infant suffered from a lack of blood supply to the brain and his condition stabilized in the NICU. In another case, the medical team saved the life of a baby girl who was rushed to the hospital after her parents noticed a large amount of blood in her diaper.

More than 100 testimonies and investigative actions worldwide: an unusual step in the Jerusalem murder case
First publication: To assist in solving the case, an additional police investigation team will examine the murder case of Anastasia Orlov. In January 2025, she was found in her apartment without signs of life. Since then, 16 gag orders have been issued in the case, and attempts have been made to trace every lead. Police: The scene was very complex, partly due to findings that cannot be detailed.

A month after the murder in Ein Ayala: Prosecutor's statement against the suspect
After about a month of investigation, the police announced that an evidentiary basis has been established against Ohad Arad, suspected of murdering his brother. In the coming days, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings are expected.