Society

Aug 14, 2026
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"Hitler" and "Free Palestine": Prayer book received by customer found defaced

A man who ordered a prayer book online for the Tishrei holidays received it defaced with hateful graffiti and an obscene drawing. The buyer contacted the bookstore owners, who are treating the incident with seriousness and intend to locate the person responsible for the vandalism.

15:01
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Renowned lawyer lashes out at Etty Craif: "Let her try to sue"

Lawyer and Dr. Haim Stanger attacked Etty Craif following her interview with Omri Assenheim, commenting on her appearance and claiming he is not afraid of a lawsuit. Craif responded: "I haven't read it and don't intend to."

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Mobilization of Jews and tourists, and brother Ronen's fears: a week without a sign of life from Meli and Liel

The mother and daughter from the Yahalomi family disappeared on Saturday after checking out of the apartment hotel. Police: "So far we have not found signs that they are still in the city." Brother Ronen set up a one-man war room in the Austrian capital: "Many people are throwing all sorts of things into the air. Let's wait." President of the Jewish community in Austria, Oskar Deutsch: "I don't...

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"Within an hour, guys will be at your house": Lawyer accused of extortion

At the beginning of the week, an indictment was filed against 52-year-old attorney Alon Kriti for extorting a friend. According to the prosecution, Kriti threatened the complainant and sent two people to his home to intimidate him while his nine-year-old son was present.

14:31
"The Israeli Bermuda Triangle": Police request help in locating a missing person between Tiberias and Safed
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"The Israeli Bermuda Triangle": Police request help in locating a missing person between Tiberias and Safed

Katriel Nachman Kinan, 24, was last seen on Monday in the area of Guy Beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, on his way to Safed, and his whereabouts have been unknown since.

13:51
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"He deserves a bullet in the head, that son of a b***h": Wave of threats against Lieberman intensifies

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman and his family members were mentioned in a series of harsh comments online, including death wishes and calls for harm. The party claims an ongoing escalation and says that dozens of threats have been documented recently.

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Jerusalem Municipality Sues Husseini Family for 4.9 Million Shekels Over Orient House

The municipality claims that the prominent Palestinian family — owners of the building that served the PLO and has been closed since 2001 by government order — did not pay property tax (arnona) between 2020 and 2025.

13:06
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Enforcement failure: deportation from Israel after 22 years of illegal stay

The Supreme Court rejected a foreign national's request to remain in the country after it was revealed that she had been in Israel illegally since 2004 without the authorities taking any action against her.

13:05
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Rani Rahav explodes: 'Shame. Despicable Jewish terrorists! May their names and memories be blotted out'

The well-known PR expert launched a sharp and unprecedented attack on social media, against the backdrop of the harsh diplomatic condemnation by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee against the rioters in the village of Kusra.

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Bureaucratic Deadlock: State Demands Deportation of Mother of Israeli Daughter

Thelma, who arrived from the Philippines, failed to provide a divorce document from a marriage 30 years ago, leading the state to refuse to regularize her status. Despite living in Israel for over 20 years with her Israeli partner and their 16-year-old daughter, Adi, the family faces separation as early as next week.

11:56
3 break-ins in a week: hundreds of thousands of shekels stolen from apartments in Rishon LeZion
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3 break-ins in a week: hundreds of thousands of shekels stolen from apartments in Rishon LeZion

61-year-old Ilan Barak from Rishon LeZion and 44-year-old Aviv Vaknin from Bat Yam are accused of breaking into apartments in the city and stealing property worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

11:20
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Before the Japanika arson: what did the arsonist ask ChatGPT?

According to the indictment filed against Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, the latter inquired about the charges for burning down a shop and the length of prison sentences. The accusations state that the two set fire to the branch while an employee was inside.

11:17
Eldar Dayan Murder Investigation: Suspects Hand Over Mobile Phones to Police
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Eldar Dayan Murder Investigation: Suspects Hand Over Mobile Phones to Police

As part of the murder investigation that has been ongoing for about two weeks, Maxim Barberman and Omri Peretz, friends of the late Eldar Dayan, have taken a significant step they had avoided until now.

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Envelopes Disappeared From Mailboxes — Cards Were Activated: How the Credit Card Scam Worked

A resident of Givatayim is accused of exploiting the mailing of new credit cards to customers to steal them from mailboxes and request changes to their details. The cards were used for a series of cash withdrawals and purchases. While in custody, he continued to threaten: "When I get out of here, I will scam the whole country."

10:37
"With no known motive": Released from prison - and murdered his grandfather's foreign caregiver
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"With no known motive": Released from prison - and murdered his grandfather's foreign caregiver

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against 31-year-old Eilat resident Aviad Zaken for the intentional murder of his grandfather's caregiver, just six days after his release from prison.

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Buyers who cancelled an Ashkelon property deal ordered to pay 200,000 shekels

A Canadian resident selling an apartment in Ashkelon was unable to complete registration in time due to delays by the construction company. The buyers unilaterally cancelled the contract, but the court ruled they were in breach and ordered them to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation.

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Municipality employee to be compensated for three years of sexual relations under conditions of authority

A cleaning woman met at least once a month with a department head 24 years her senior in exchange for employment protection. At the end of a legal process, it was determined she would receive 650,000 shekels.

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"The screams you heard are from the TV": Man indicted for murdering his grandfather's caregiver in Jerusalem

Three weeks after 31-year-old Avior Zaken stabbed an Indian caregiver to death, an indictment has been filed against him. The victim attempted to escape but collapsed from blood loss. The defendant falsely claimed the victim had committed suicide. The prosecutor stated: "The deceased met his death in a violent manner for no known motive."

09:18
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Confused the pedals? Woman dies after driving car into a lake during practice

A 42-year-old woman in India died during a complex rescue operation after driving alone to practice for her license test. Investigators suspect she panicked and accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake.

09:17
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Police detain minors protesting at the Western Wall

A disturbance broke out this morning, Rosh Chodesh Elul, at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. A group of women attempted to hold a 'Reform minyan,' sparking an uproar among worshippers who viewed the act as a deliberate provocation.

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From Netanyahu to Putin: Wave of Vandalism Hits Copenhagen Statue Exhibit

The situation in Copenhagen has spiraled out of control: following the vandalism and removal of the Benjamin Netanyahu statue, reports indicate that the statue of Vladimir Putin has been decapitated. The exhibit, intended to spark public debate, has turned into a focal point for intense hostility.

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They documented the murder of Binyahu Razi on video and laughed: "I became a celebrity like Omer Adam"

Following the indictments in the murder of Binyahu Razi, chilling details have emerged regarding the suspects' behavior, characterized by smiles, complete contempt, and a total lack of remorse.

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"To terrorize homeowners": The storm surrounding Mamdani's real estate tax

The Court of Appeals temporarily lifted the freeze on the "secondary apartment tax," allowing New York to continue taxing luxury properties. President Donald Trump called to stop the move immediately: "We must prevent this disaster."

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"Rules were broken": Police drama, breakups, and scandals shaking the scene

After a confrontation involving a broken car window, singer Ofek Adank was questioned by police following a complaint from his ex-partner. Amid public outcry, the Dimona municipality has canceled his scheduled performance.

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134 Billion Dollars: What Does the World's Richest Woman Spend Her Money On?

Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart empire, has largely avoided the corporate world, dedicating her life to art and philanthropy. From establishing the Crystal Bridges Museum to funding a medical school, she seeks to make essential services accessible to all. Her journey, however, has been marked by personal tragedies and complex challenges.

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The girl searched on Google and discovered she was in Carmel Mauda's daycare: "How could you send me there?"

Yossi Havra hoped to choose the moment to tell his daughter Lin about her past. However, a word dropped by a classmate led her to the web, and from there to a chilling conversation he received from the teacher. Moments before the abusive caregiver is expected to request early release from prison, he reveals the anxiety attacks, the pointed questions of the 10-year-old who was then a toddler, and...

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Shocking cold-bloodedness and zero remorse: Behind the solving of the Binyahu Razi murder

Investigators of the Binyahu Razi murder describe the shocking behavior of the suspects: smiles during interrogations, betting on prison sentences, and a complete lack of empathy. New details have also emerged regarding the interrogation of a policewoman who withheld information about her sister's involvement in the crime.

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Police: "We assume Meli and Liel Yaalomi are alive, but the motive remains unclear"

The investigation into the disappearance of two Israelis in Vienna continues; contact was lost nearly a week ago, and there are no leads regarding their fate. "No line of investigation is ruled out," a senior police official stated, noting that many questions remain. A gag order on the case will be lifted as the situation clarifies.

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The family of Arab police officers that does not apologize: "You cannot put a patrol car next to every house. A change of approach is needed"

Salim Safia joined the Mandate police in 1943, and since then the uniform has become a family tradition: his son Ahmad served for 30 years, his grandson Adham followed him, his great-granddaughter Karin is already a police officer - and her sister will follow in her footsteps. 4 generations of a Muslim family tell about the choice to serve the country, and about the way to reduce crime in the Arab...

Aug 13, 2026
23:34
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17-year-old suspected of murdering his mother and brother: "He created stories on ChatGPT about killing the family"

Arjun Aravind was arrested in Massachusetts after police found him in his mother's car. The prosecution claims that before the deaths, he used ChatGPT to create stories "in the style of a gothic novel" about murdering his family members.

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Young woman from Gush Dan located in Hebron after alleged kidnapping by family
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Young woman from Gush Dan located in Hebron after alleged kidnapping by family

Police and the IDF operated on the outskirts of Hebron after receiving a report regarding a young woman living in a supported housing facility in Gush Dan who was forcibly taken by her family members in their vehicle.

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Bill Gates in shock: His youngest daughter is entangled in a case carrying up to 20 years in prison

Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of the Microsoft founder, and her partner in the fashion venture Phia, are accused of involvement in a digital marketing fraud scheme. Internal messages revealed show that she was aware of the deception, and her sentence could reach up to 20 years in prison.

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Bus driver collapsed while driving, hit a car - and was evacuated in critical condition
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Bus driver collapsed while driving, hit a car - and was evacuated in critical condition

The man, about 50 years old, apparently suffered a medical event on Highway 651 near the Yam Junction. Rescue teams extracted him from the driver's cabin without a pulse or breathing and performed advanced resuscitation procedures that included eight electric shocks. The driver of the private car was lightly injured and the bus passengers were not harmed.

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Court rules no institutional antisemitism at Harvard: "isolated incidents"

A federal judge ruled that insufficient evidence of institutional antisemitism at Harvard was presented. The lawsuit was filed as part of the Donald Trump administration's struggle against the university, after it froze 2.2 billion dollars in federal research grants, claiming the institution failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students.

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Police officer investigated for sexual harassment of a woman filing a complaint

The Jerusalem team of the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) questioned a police investigation officer under caution on suspicion of sexually harassing and committing an indecent act against a woman who arrived at a police station to file a complaint. The officer was released under conditions of restricted access to police facilities and a no-contact order for 11 days. The...

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M-16 rifle hidden in a kindergarten sandbox in Rahat: local resident arrested

Police officers from the Rahat station and National Guard fighters raided a residential complex in the city, where a kindergarten operates, and located an M-16 rifle hidden in a sandbox, alongside dozens of bullets and a magazine. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of involvement in shooting and possession of weaponry.

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Bus driver in critical condition after collapsing at the wheel

A bus driver collapsed and lost consciousness while driving today, Thursday, causing a collision with a vehicle on Highway 651 near Yam Junction. MADA teams evacuated the 50-year-old man to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition while performing ongoing resuscitation efforts.

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Military Advocate General's case in Sde Teiman affair moves toward plea deal

Following the Supreme Court's decision allowing the State Attorney's Office to resume handling the Military Advocate General's case, legal sources indicate that the suspended Military Advocate General, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, is likely to receive a plea deal offer. She is expected to admit to the charges, effectively closing the case.

20:17
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300,000 Shekels: Compensation for Employee of Furniture Giant

A maintenance worker attempted to retrieve a product stuck in a machine when a colleague activated it without warning. The incident resulted in the partial amputation of his finger. The Haifa Magistrate's Court rejected the company's claim of sole liability on the part of the employee, ruling that the lack of coordination is the employer's responsibility.

20:16
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"The client sent criminals, if a contract was put out on you, you are a dead person"

The murder of the lawyer in his office last week brought all the fears to the surface - and unfortunately, this is not an exceptional danger. A number of lawyers live under threats and physical attacks, some are afraid to speak. The risk is not reserved only for criminal lawyers - even a case in a family court or representation in a neighbor dispute can be violent: "Today they burned my office...

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