Society

Aug 16, 2026
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Well-known Israeli model agent arrested on suspicion of harassment

According to the complainants, the agency owner offered them a free portfolio in exchange for sexual acts. The suspect denied the allegations and was released under restrictive conditions. Reports suggest this behavior may have been ongoing for several years.

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"Your revealing clothing turns me on": The horrific quotes of the physics teacher

A middle school physics teacher in central Israel was fired and banned from the education system for five years following his conviction for inappropriate conduct. The teacher made sexually explicit remarks to students, citing "laws of nature" to justify his behavior. The students' mothers agreed to a plea bargain to spare their daughters from testifying in court.

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Turn in Investigation into Suspected Rape in Afula: All Suspects Released

After 20 days in detention, the main suspect in the case of the alleged rape of young women in the Afula area has been released, along with two other suspects. Sources familiar with the investigation report that significant discrepancies were found in the accounts of the events.

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Weapons shipment to criminal organization thwarted: grenades and pistols seized in Tel Aviv
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Weapons shipment to criminal organization thwarted: grenades and pistols seized in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv Central Unit detectives located two IDF fragmentation grenades, two Beretta pistols, and ammunition in a suspect's home. Police suspect the weapons were intended for use in a conflict between criminal organizations.

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Well-known singer questioned on suspicion of threatening his ex-partner

The singer was detained for questioning following a WhatsApp message he allegedly sent to his ex-partner. He claimed he did not threaten his partner, and at the end of the questioning, he was released under restrictive conditions.

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Again at the "democracy" festival in Norway: Pro-Israel organization's tent vandalized and broken into

A year after graffiti reading "genocide" was sprayed on the tent of the MIFF organization ("With Israel for Peace"), another serious incident occurred at the political event in the city of Arendal. Police collected security camera footage and removed the suspects, and a representative of the embassy attacked: "When words fail, what action will the government take?"

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Break-ins, taxi driver robbery and threats at the police station: the crime spree in Tel Aviv

An indictment was filed against a Tel Aviv resident who, according to the prosecution, forced a taxi driver to drive him for about two hours under threat and eventually robbed him of money and a phone. He is also accused of breaking into apartments and stealing property, and in one case, threatening the apartment owner.

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Exiting Big Fashion Glilot: Couple caught on suspicion of stealing property worth thousands of shekels

Police officers arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of a theft spree from several stores in a major shopping complex in Ramat HaSharon. According to the suspicion, the two stole clothing items, perfumes, and fashion accessories. At the end of the investigation, the suspects were released under restrictive conditions, and the seized property was returned to the business owners.

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Channel 14 Exposure: "The Attorney General is neck-deep in the Military Advocate General affair"

MK Avichay Buaron commented today (Sunday) on X regarding the exposure by our correspondent Noam Amir about Gali Baharav-Miara's pursuit of a plea deal in the Military Advocate General affair: "The continued cover-up of the Attorney General's involvement in the attempt to hide the intentional leak of the Sde Teiman video and Force 100."

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National Insurance Institute reverses decision on disability benefits

A committee initially determined that a 19-year-old woman with 23% disability in her dominant hand "did not lose her earning capacity." However, her lawyer challenged the decision and successfully secured an increase in her benefits. Here are the details of the case.

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Court ruled: Joey Schwebel will pay tax in the amount of 35.6 million shekels

Joey Schwebel, one of the owners of the Zara group in Israel, will be liable for tax on dividends for the years 2015-2017. The court ruled that the funds were not loans but withdrawals by a controlling shareholder. The judge noted: "If the appellant does not separate the companies and their interests from his own, there is no reason for the respondent to act otherwise."

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Ayala Hasson: "An insane breach of trust"

Journalist Ayala Hasson intensifies her criticism of the State Attorney's Office and the Military Advocate General following reports of a potential plea deal: "She lied to the Supreme Court."

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Serial burglar of Ashkelon businesses arrested on a bus | Watch the footage

First publication: Following a multi-week investigation, Ashkelon police intercepted a bus and arrested a suspect linked to a series of commercial break-ins in the city.

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The father ran around the house, the son chased him with a speargun and fired

Against the backdrop of a financial dispute and repeated demands for money, a 36-year-old resident of Neve Yamin is accused of creating an improvised arrow from an iron rod and shooting his father from a range of about four meters. The arrow hit his neck and stopped near the spinal cord and major blood vessels. After he collapsed, his son told him: "Say it was an accident."

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Police Pursuit in Petah Tikva: Motorcycle Theft Suspect Wounded During Arrest
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Police Pursuit in Petah Tikva: Motorcycle Theft Suspect Wounded During Arrest

A police pursuit of a suspected motorcycle thief in Petah Tikva ended in gunfire. The suspect, who endangered others and ignored orders to stop, sustained moderate injuries and was taken into custody.

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i24NEWS team attacked in Belfast: cameraman injured

An i24NEWS crew filming a report on antisemitism in Belfast was violently attacked. An angry passerby, upon discovering the team was from Israel, began making threats and threw a glass at the cameraman, causing a bleeding head injury.

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Failed to raise funds and crashed into a pier: "Handala II" will not reach Gaza

Participants of a new flotilla to Gaza were stopped before they even started, when the vessel "Handala II" crashed into a pier at the port of Kiel, causing damage worth tens of thousands of euros. Earlier, the fundraising campaign stalled, reaching only 10% of its goal. German police are investigating the incident regarding damage to port infrastructure.

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Left the base with an M16 and fired 15 bullets: Supreme Court intervenes and orders soldier to detention
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Left the base with an M16 and fired 15 bullets: Supreme Court intervenes and orders soldier to detention

The Supreme Court has tightened the detention conditions for Yehuda Elbaz, a soldier in regular service who left his base with an M16 rifle without permission. According to the indictment, he planned an attack due to his brother's financial debt.

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"A disgraceful sum": Attorney Arbel Feldman allegedly murdered over 15,000 shekels

Police claim that suspicions against 23-year-old Ahmad Al-Rajoub, arrested for the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman, have strengthened. Investigators report having evidence regarding the motive, planning, and execution of the crime. The defense has raised questions about the suspect's mental fitness, and his detention has been extended by nine days.

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Appeal to the State Attorney: Demand to prosecute police officers who conducted a strip search of a protester in Tel Aviv

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel filed an appeal to the State Attorney after the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) closed the investigation file regarding the strip search conducted on protester Itamar Greenberg: "If this is indeed a regular practice, it is conduct that contradicts the law."

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“Like a parking ticket?”: Court rejects father’s demand to increase fines for ex-wife

A mother of an 8-year-old girl was required to pay 150 shekels for every cancellation of a meeting between the child and her father. He sued to raise the amount to 1,000 shekels, but the court ruled: “An extreme and draconian demand.”

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Motorcyclist wins compensation from Netivei Israel after accident

A motorcyclist driving without insurance lost control due to potholes on Highway 70. The court ruled that Netivei Israel must pay him approximately a quarter of a million shekels for negligence in road maintenance.

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The man who saw the rot in the law enforcement system up close: "They are criminals" | Listen

Knesset member Moshe Saada, former deputy head of Mahash, reveals the behind-the-scenes of Israel's judicial system. In the "Al Ze" podcast, he discusses the Military Advocate General affair, the Force 100 case, and the need for fundamental reforms in law enforcement.

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16-year-old Noam Malka from Hadera has gone missing: extensive searches underway, police request assistance

The Israel Police is requesting the public's help in locating 16-year-old Noam Malka from Hadera, who went missing on August 5. Authorities are conducting extensive searches and urge anyone with information to come forward.

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Police Raid Wedding in Umm al-Fahm with Stun Grenades

Wedding guests in Umm al-Fahm were shocked when police unexpectedly raided the event, ordering attendees to the floor and conducting searches before leaving without making any arrests. The groom's father denied any illegal activity, while police cited suspicions of weapon use.

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Drove despite having his license revoked - and tried to evade police | Watch
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Drove despite having his license revoked - and tried to evade police | Watch

A 26-year-old resident of Bu'eine Nujeidat was filmed by a drone driving through the town while serving community service for a previous traffic offense. Suspecting he had spotted a police force, he stopped on the sidewalk and exited through the passenger seat in an attempt to mislead the officers. Following his investigation, an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings...

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Groom in wedding convoy caught by police: he never held a driver's license
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Groom in wedding convoy caught by police: he never held a driver's license

The suspect (22) initially claimed he had a photo of the license on his phone, but eventually admitted he had never obtained one. The decorated vehicle was confiscated for 30 days. In another case, an 18-year-old was caught driving without a license for the second time within a year. Both vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

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Caught in a tree: head of agricultural theft ring arrested after 4 km chase
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Caught in a tree: head of agricultural theft ring arrested after 4 km chase

Three residents of Surif were arrested as part of the "Green Field" operation, launched following a series of thefts in the Mateh Yehuda region. During the operation, the ringleader attempted to flee on foot. A vehicle with fake license plates, suspected of being used in the thefts, was seized.

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A child on the lap and hands on the wheel: unusual footage from the road
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A child on the lap and hands on the wheel: unusual footage from the road

A police camera captured a driver allowing a minor to hold the steering wheel while driving. The incident was documented during enforcement activity by National Traffic Police officers. As part of the operation, drivers were also caught driving under the influence and speeding.

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Case Awaits Attorney General: What is Delaying the Indictment Against Yolanda Yavor?

The Likud movement has sent an urgent demand to the Haifa District Attorney's Office to finalize its decision regarding protest activist Dr. Yolanda Yavor. The party argues that the significant delay since the prosecutor's statement was filed raises concerns about selective enforcement.

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Suspicion: He beat a young woman in her apartment, robbed her of 6,000 shekels – and then went shopping
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Suspicion: He beat a young woman in her apartment, robbed her of 6,000 shekels – and then went shopping

A young woman reported to the police that she was attacked and robbed in her apartment in Bat Yam last Friday, around 02:30 AM. According to the investigation, a young man who arrived at the apartment beat her, threatened her, and stole about 6,000 shekels. She was treated at the scene by an MDA team.

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Man breaks into Bat Yam home, beats woman and steals thousands of shekels

A young woman from Bat Yam reported that a 29-year-old man who broke into her apartment at 02:30 beat her, threatened her, and stole approximately 6,000 shekels. The suspect was arrested near a shopping center in Kiryat Ono, in possession of 4,000 shekels in cash and receipts for clothing purchases totaling 2,000 shekels. His detention has been extended until Tuesday.

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19-year-old East Jerusalem resident suspected of indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls

Officers from the Lev Tel Aviv police station arrested a 19-year-old resident of East Jerusalem on suspicion of committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls at the beach. The suspect was taken into custody, and a court has since extended his remand.

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Greece: Israeli arrested after lighting a barbecue and starting a fire

Media outlets on the island of Crete reported that three Israelis staying at a villa in the west of the island did not heed warnings and lit a fire despite the volatile weather and the forested area where they were staying. About one hundred firefighters struggled for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

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Suspicion: Lawyer Smashed Car Windows with a Hammer While His Partner Was Inside

According to investigators, the incident occurred following an argument between the couple. Passersby noticed a woman fleeing the vehicle and alerted the police. Today, authorities are expected to request a further extension of the suspect's detention.

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Young woman sues Grok: Stepfather created 7,000 sexual images of her as a child

A Wyoming woman is suing Elon Musk's xAI, alleging her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to generate thousands of sexualized images of her based on childhood photos.

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Suspended Ironi Tiberias players close to plea bargain

Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, Niv Gottlieb, and Yonatan Teper may reach an agreement as early as this week. So far, they have served about a month and a half of the suspension, with attempts being made to shorten it to 3 months.

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"We couldn't believe our ears": Years after the Holyland trial, Shula Zaken's lawyer reveals everything

In a special interview with the "Maariv" podcast, attorney Ofer Bartal reveals the shock that gripped the defense team when they first listened to the conversations between the former Prime Minister and his chief of staff. And also: the heavy price of becoming a state witness.

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Stuck for 10 days in Dubai: what compensation will they receive from El Al?

The court allowed a landowner to sell his share despite the opposition of partners who claimed that waiting for the renewal plan would increase the property's value. Passengers whose flight with El Al was cancelled due to the war will receive only partial reimbursement for their expenses abroad. And a spouse who claimed to have invested hundreds of thousands of shekels of his own money in the...

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"When Rabat wants to, it succeeds": Hundreds of migrants arrested in new infiltration attempt into Spain

294 migrants were arrested, and according to the Tetouan province announcement, most of them arrived from sub-Saharan countries. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the country's authorities deployed an unprecedented scale of forces and technological means to prevent the crossing of the border barrier.

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