Society

A 20-year-old active-duty IDF soldier from Holon has been arrested for allegedly committing a sexual offense against a 13-year-old minor met online. Prosecutors filed a notice of intent to indict.

Prosecutors requested 17 years in prison for Prof. Menachem Alkalai, convicted of 10 counts of rape by deception against nine patients. His defense asked for a lesser, single-digit sentence.

Two suspects from Acre and Kiryat Yam were arrested after breaking into cars at Haifa Airport, fleeing police, ramming a cruiser, and being stopped by gunfire.

A 39-year-old Ramat Gan resident was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Tel Aviv café during Rosh Hashanah. An indictment and detention request were filed today.

A Lod court sentenced a father to 7.5 years in prison for sexually abusing his two young sons and streaming the acts to a man posing online as a woman.

Calls have grown to dismiss Ben-Gurion University lecturer Dr. Sebastian Ben Daniel over social media posts accusing IDF soldiers of being child killers.

Bnei Brak residents face a severe sanitation crisis with uncollected garbage and sewage floods. Council member Yaakov Wieder blames a 180 million shekel municipal deficit.

A real estate developer in Ramat HaSharon lost over 120,000 shekels after scammers posing as municipal officials sent fraudulent water and sewage levy payment vouchers via WhatsApp.

A puppy found in Naleh has tested positive for rabies, marking the 101st case in Israel in 2026. The outbreak continues to spread beyond northern border areas into central regions.

Mayors from the West Bank, Beit Shemesh, and Jerusalem corridor protested at the Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday over the severe collapse of public transit services operated by the "Tnufa" company.

A four-month-old infant admitted for severe vomiting and failure to thrive was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy after doctors observed his mother inducing symptoms.

A new poster campaign in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem targets serving Haredi IDF soldiers, offering assistance with religious observance instead of protesting military conscription.

Hundreds of volunteers and police are searching for 61-year-old Fatma al-Rajabi from East Jerusalem, missing since Sunday, as fears for her safety mount.

Despite empty roads on Yom Kippur, hundreds of injuries occur annually in Israel from cycling and electric scooter accidents, averaging 12 casualties per hour according to Or Yarok data.

Ariel University's Adelson School of Medicine has received approval to launch a new six-year medical degree program for 80 students per cohort, alongside a pioneering master's program for physician associates to bolster national healthcare staffing.

Data from Israel's LAYA digital wallet reveals record travel spending in August 2023, with Japan leading per-traveler costs at 4,069 shekels amid high transaction frequencies.

Actor Dan Turgeman will serve 10 months in prison starting March 2027 after the Tel Aviv District Court upheld an appeal over his 3 million shekel tax evasion conviction.

A Jerusalem resident was charged with large-scale fraud involving dozens of false claims for disabled child allowances, unlawfully obtaining 9.3 million shekels.

A suspect was arrested in Bnei Ayish after allegedly using tow trucks to steal vehicles from the southern town. Police intercepted the suspect when the tow truck returned.

A social media post by an Israeli teacher asked if educators must tutor students traveling abroad during the school year, sparking outrage and reigniting tensions over parental demands.

Police in Ar'ara in the Negev seized an M-16 rifle and arrested a local resident following a violent clan clash and intelligence-led searches in the town.

A new study reveals that consuming whole-wheat bread and whole grains daily can promote weight loss, reduce waist size, and lower heart disease risk factors.

The Kumu movement and October 7 families opened ticket registration for the upcoming national memorial ceremony at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv, launching a crowdfunding campaign.

Arkia has expanded its long-haul fleet by adding an Airbus A330-300 to serve the Tel Aviv-New York route, following Israir's recent entry into the market.

A 10-year-old girl was severely bitten by a moray eel in Eilat, suffering torn tendons in her foot and requiring emergency surgery at Yoseftal Medical Center.

Three suspects were indicted in Nazareth for attempting to extort 300,000 shekels in protection money, following an emergency call to police during the incident.

Eran Hayia, a prominent crime syndicate leader, is set to be extradited from the U.S. to Israel following a New York court ruling approving the police request.

Prison authorities transferred murder defendant Agam Tzarfi to Abu Kabir following disciplinary issues at Neve Tirtza prison as legal proceedings continue in Jerusalem.

A concertgoer at an Eyal Golan performance in Tel Aviv claims security guards hurled ethnic slurs at him and used physical violence after a minor dispute at the VIP lounge.

Nearly 40,000 pilgrims travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, continuing a growing Hasidic tradition despite modern security and logistical challenges.

Parents in Bnei Brak have launched a strike, keeping 70 children home from two kindergartens over severe sanitation issues, rodent infestations, and municipal neglect.

Thousands of female students gathered at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem to celebrate Torah learning and the Daily Rambam project, featuring performances by Ishay Ribo.

Flight prices from Ben Gurion Airport drop significantly after the Tishrei holidays, with reductions of over 70% to destinations like Rome and Budapest alongside increased airline capacity.

A court rejected an appeal over the emergency placement of two abused children, as Judge Asaf Zaguri criticized the mother's lawyer for pursuing a personal agenda despite parental consent.

A severe rodent infestation is plaguing communities in the Gaza envelope near the border. The Eshkol Regional Council has ramped up chemical, biological, and drone extermination efforts.

A 27-year-old suspect was arrested in Israel after dragging a police officer with his car during an escape attempt in Rishon LeZion. The court extended his remand.

A new weekly column explores the science of longevity and recent setbacks in cardiovascular research, including clinical trials targeting Lipoprotein(a) and inflammation.

Bnei Brak employs 219 workers past retirement age, including a 94-year-old, costing 40 million shekels annually while facing a 130 million shekel deficit.

A man was shot dead in Jaffa on Tuesday evening, prompting a police manhunt. Meanwhile, investigators arrested another suspect in last month's murder of Caucasus mafia figure Janis Yoshubaev near Caesarea.

The Givatayim Municipality approved new measures to simplify parking permit applications, easing requirements for renters, family vehicles, and temporary relocations.