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Drugs worth 11 million dollars were seized in a truck in Ecuador, and the packages featured the face of the Manchester City and Norway national team star. It turns out he is not the first to receive this dubious honor.

Two fans have filed a lawsuit against the Leaan ticket agency, Hapoel Tel Aviv FC, the Professional Football Leagues, and the Israel Football Association. They are demanding a refund of 2,725 shekels for tickets to the Tel Aviv derby, which was cancelled minutes before kickoff due to riots in the stands.

A few weeks after fire was opened at his business, Awad Zbidat from Sakhnin received demands for payment of more than 200,000 shekels. He did not surrender to the extortion, but customers were afraid to come: "I worked day and night to build a future for myself and my wife."

Thailand's tourist police are investigating a claim that an Israeli family was expelled from Samui Exotic Park after the owner learned of their nationality. The family reports that a staff member assaulted the father in front of his children, and the owner subsequently posted a video featuring an Israeli flag alongside a shooting target.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has petitioned the Supreme Court to block the appointment of Mahash leadership during the election period, citing concerns over political pressure on law enforcement.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was a guest on Lidor Admoni's new interview series on mako ahead of the elections. Bennett sharply criticized the Minister of National Security, presented crime statistics, and declared a frontal war on criminal organizations: "I am going to tear you apart."

Kiryat Gat police, supported by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two local residents suspected of involvement in a July shooting. The covert investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital and refused to cooperate with authorities. Police have since seized an electric scooter believed to have been used in the crime.

Detectives from the 'Shdot' station have dismantled a drug packaging and distribution laboratory in a residential apartment in Netanya. Officers seized over 20 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis, along with 7,000 shekels in cash. A suspect in his 20s from Hod HaSharon has been arrested, and police are seeking an extension of his detention.

The provocative AI video published by social activist Sheffi Paz against illegal migrants continues to cause a stir — this time outside of Israel. Paz announced earlier today (Thursday) that she received a notification from the X network stating that following a legal complaint, the video was permanently blocked for viewing in all European Union countries.

According to the indictment, three individuals planned to assassinate a rival using an explosive device attached to a BMW. However, a different person entered the vehicle, and the device fell off during the drive. The suspects detonated it anyway, causing a massive explosion, but the assassination attempt failed.

After years of government and local programs, youth violence continues to move between the digital and physical space. The state has long tried to offer various solutions, but these have revealed significant implementation gaps. The "Monitor" section of Globes and the Center for Citizen Empowerment tracks the government's handling of violence among children and youth.

A Haifa resident is accused of a series of fraud and theft offenses against the elderly, after entering their homes and posing as a medical professional. The investigation was opened following a complaint from a Holocaust survivor whose credit card was stolen, and led to the discovery of additional victims.

A man was arrested after leaving threatening items at the entrances to two bank branches and a well-known food chain in central Israel. Police investigators have gathered evidence linking him to the acts, and an indictment for threats and property damage is expected in the coming days.

The teenager was hit on Bnei Efraim Street and suffered significant head and abdominal injuries. MADA teams provided initial medical treatment and evacuated her to Ichilov Hospital while she was in a state of clouded consciousness.

Police forces and the Land Enforcement Authority raided a business and seized dozens of keys to additional vehicles. The operation was carried out following a court order, as authorities are now advancing a procedure for a heavy fine against the site's owners.

A resident of Shuafat was arrested yesterday following a long police chase after he refused to stop for an inspection at the request of traffic police officers. He was arrested and transferred for questioning.

The State Attorney's Office filed indictments against three young men from the center of the country who planned to assassinate a person in Ashdod using an explosive device and tracking devices. The device detached from the moving vehicle, fell onto the road, and was detonated remotely in the heart of a residential neighborhood. The State Attorney's Office noted that a disaster was avoided only by...

Police and the Tax Authority conducted a raid against tax debtors in Baqa al-Gharbiyye, seizing 10 vehicles during a joint enforcement operation. The activity focused on outstanding debts to the Haifa VAT and Income Tax offices.

The children's father has been estranged from his father for about a decade. He expressed firm opposition to the grandfather's involvement in his family's life, and the judge adopted a social worker's report that supported this.

Rahat is set to launch an advanced security system featuring cameras in hotspots and a dedicated drone, linked directly to a police control room. The initiative aims to detect shooting and violence in real time, reduce response times, and enhance personal safety for residents.

Police officers from the Kiryat Gat station, guided by Southern District intelligence, have arrested two suspects involved in a shooting incident. The investigation began after a gunshot victim arrived at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon, refusing to cooperate with authorities regarding the circumstances of the attack.

A couple from Netanya living in Moscow discovered a 1.2 million shekel mortgage registered on their apartment. They claim they are victims of a fraud network that used stolen documents to secure the loan.

The Regavim movement has filed a petition against the Minister of Defense, the Central Command, the Civil Administration, and the Israel Police, demanding the demolition of an illegal four-building complex in Barta'a, Wadi Ara.

Rabbi Reuven Timsit, a Chabad emissary in Vienna, describes the shock in the Jewish community following the disappearance of Meli and Liel Yahalomi. "This is a very unusual incident; privacy regulations in Austria make it difficult to obtain information." Despite fears of a security incident, the assessment is that the circumstances are different. Meanwhile, Israeli tourists and local Jews are...

Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, and his deputy, Din Livne. Senior police officers were also present at the meeting, where they discussed ways to deal with threats to disrupt election day. Sohlberg: "It is our duty to ensure that every citizen can exercise their democratic right."

Police officers who arrived to search for illegal weapons encountered fire in an open area. In the footage from body cameras, the calls can be heard: "Shooting! Shooting!", "Take cover" and "We are engaged in an exchange of fire". A suspect was arrested and a weapon was seized.

Moshe Dahari breaks his silence and speaks candidly about indecent proposals he received from powerful figures in the entertainment industry, including agents and journalists who offered promotion in exchange for sexual acts.

Negligence during pregnancy or childbirth can result in the death of a fetus or a newborn. The question of whether the baby was born alive determines the scope of potential compensation. A lawyer explains the legal implications.

Police failed to gather sufficient evidence to link Yossi Mussli to recent grenade attacks. Although Mussli requested to stay at his father's home in Kfar Shalem, the court ruled that due to the high criminal threat in that area, he must relocate to his home in Savion.

An illegal gambling apartment was exposed in Hadera during a search conducted by police officers at a complex in the city. Tens of thousands of shekels in cash, hundreds of euros, and thousands of dollars were seized at the scene, alongside a large amount of equipment suspected of being used to operate gambling games.

17-year-old Aviad Sasson admits to stabbing but claims he did not intend to murder. According to sources familiar with the details, the group arrived to take Shilat's belongings, fled after the confrontation, and Sasson hid in the Tiberias area before returning.

The court imposed a 45-day restriction order on Yossi Mussli, under which he will remain under house arrest and be prohibited from using messaging applications. The police claimed there is a violent conflict between criminal organizations. Mussli rejected the claims: "Everything they say I do from Kfar Shalem can be done from anywhere."

The Tel Aviv District Court is considering the release of Haim Rotter, accused of serious sexual offenses, to house arrest in Jerusalem. The process requires the approval of five monitors, three of whom are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

A violent incident at Cancun International Airport has gone viral on social media. A tourist was filmed hitting a shuttle driver with a thermos following a dispute over luggage, leading to a physical altercation in front of bystanders.

A 54-year-old driver from Tayibe was caught on Highway 60 driving while disqualified for the seventh time. The vehicle, which had safety defects, was impounded, and the court ordered his detention until the end of the proceedings.

Serious documentation from the match against Poland's Katowice has sparked a major uproar on social media. UEFA may open a disciplinary procedure against the club, which could face heavy financial fines and the closure of stands.

In recent weeks, the residents of Nazareth have been feeling a sensation that was foreign to them for a long time - personal security. In the city, which led in the number of violent incidents and which the police define as a "microcosm of Arab society in the north," no murder incidents have been recorded for over two months. The police clarify: "The road is still long."

The Department of Internal Police Investigations filed a serious indictment on Wednesday at the Nazareth Magistrate's Court against a former Border Police officer for sexually harassing a minor under the age of 14. According to the indictment, filed by attorney Hila Cohen, the defendant served as a combatant in the Shahar company of the Jerusalem Border Police and conducted sexually explicit...

Two young men from Bat Yam, aged 18 and 22, are accused of throwing a fragmentation grenade several times at the Japanika restaurant in Kiryat Ono until it exploded, causing heavy damage. The two arrived masked on electric bicycles, and one of them is also accused of obstructing the investigation.

Following a criminal investigation and suspicions of violence against his partner, local authorities in Israel have decided to cancel performances by the popular artist Ofek Adanek.