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Ahead of the holiday, the Yossi Ambulance group reported a surge in requests for its accessible transport service, helping mobility-impaired patients join family holiday dinners.

Moscow's Jewish community prepared for the High Holidays with expanded social and educational services, receiving an official greeting from President Vladimir Putin.

The historic Beit Shalom Hotel in Metula has reopened after nearly three years of war-related closure and extensive repairs, marking a symbol of northern resilience.

Prominent Israeli defense attorney Alon Kriti has been indicted for extortion and threats following a dispute over unpaid loans involving criminal associates.

Katia Averbukh revealed her newborn daughter Rona's name while sharing photos from the Supreme Court following a hearing in her high-profile rape case.

Data from the Airports Authority shows that Tirana, Paphos, and Miami saw significant surges in Israeli travelers in 2026, while Athens and Dubai remain top destinations.

The world's largest mobile Israeli flag, standing 40 meters tall, was raised at the Port of Haifa ahead of Rosh Hashanah to symbolize national resilience and hope.

Despite reports of amoebas in the Sea of Galilee and the postponement of the annual swim, regional hotels report 99% occupancy for the holidays. Tourism leaders urge the public to visit, dismissing panic.

Eyal Bukel, arrested upon returning to Israel after nine years in a Thai prison, was ordered released by the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court.

Discover the hidden history of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, exploring its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and a surprising Jewish heritage that spans Holocaust refugees to a royal prince who converted to Judaism.

The Southern District Police's SAAR unit has returned to Rahat and Tarabin to combat violent crime, utilizing a preemptive intervention model that has driven down shooting incidents and property offenses across the region.

Israel's National Road Safety Authority is advancing a project to develop digital driving simulators for young drivers, partnering with Ben-Gurion University researchers to improve hazard perception.

Twenty-five years after thousands of stranded airline passengers were sheltered by the Canadian town of Gander on 9/11, modern US-Canada political tensions threaten to overshadow a legacy of human solidarity.

A growing number of Israeli seniors and families are purchasing and restoring ruined properties in rural Italy, using them as peaceful seasonal retreats while keeping their primary homes in Israel.

Rescue forces and maritime police are conducting extensive searches off Haifa's Students' Beach for a man in his 20s who went missing while diving on Thursday afternoon.

Northern District police in Mashhad stopped an off-road motorcycle driven dangerously by a 12-year-old child. The unlicensed bike was impounded, and the minor faces juvenile court.

Rachel Rabin-Yaakov, Kibbutz Manara co-founder and sister of late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, died at 101. President Herzog lauded her lifelong educational legacy and resilience.

Over 50,000 worshippers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the central Selichot service ahead of Rosh Hashanah, joined by leaders and officials.

A Bethlehem resident released in the Shalit deal was arrested for masterminding car thefts in Ma'ale Adumim, alongside several other suspects detained in a widening police crackdown.

Dr. Eyal Shenhav, chairman and head of the international and high-tech department at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co., has taken on the role of chairman of the Friends Association of Technoda Hadera. He aims to bridge social gaps and advance technological education.

An investigation into slushie machines across Israel reveals alarming hygiene standards, with laboratory tests showing bacterial counts twenty times above the legal limit.

Israeli police arrested a Bat Yam couple for allegedly running a nationwide insurance fraud scheme, swindling 97 victims out of 408,000 NIS over two years by posing as insurance agents.

In 1967, a 19-year-old Israeli female officer snuck onto an APC to fight in the Six-Day War. After surviving heavy combat from Jenin to the Golan Heights, she faced a court-martial and 35 days in prison for insubordination.

Two recent studies explore the link between tomato compounds, including carotenoids and phytoene, and the reduction of liver fat accumulation in humans and mice.

Raed Hajj Yahya, a manpower company owner from Tayibe, was shot dead in his car on Thursday evening. Despite resuscitation efforts by medical teams, he succumbed to his critical injuries.

A 26-year-old neighbor will be indicted next week for the brutal murder of seven-year-old Hillel Mordechai Dadon and the stabbing of his five-year-old cousin in Beit Shemesh.

A report reveals a decade-long peak in date rape drug assaults in Israel, alongside soaring case closures due to evidential challenges and trauma. Experts call for specialized courts.

Channel 14's "Tehillim for a Good Year" initiative sees high turnout as readers claim Psalms ahead of Rosh Hashanah, engaging in a communal prayer tradition.

The morning TV show "16 in the Morning" has launched a social campaign to distribute 1,016 holiday packages to families in need, inviting the public to submit recommendations via its website and billboards nationwide.

The Israeli Ministry of Health conducted its first operational exercise to test medical readiness for extreme weather, including 'Super El Niño' and climate impacts.

Prosecutors filed an indictment against a 25-year-old Umm al-Ghanam resident for attempting to run over and stab a man amid a local feud following an accidental killing.

A man arrested in Zarzir with a firearm and ammunition ahead of his wedding faces a court decision on Friday regarding a potential extension of his detention.

A 12-year-old boy who collapsed and lost consciousness at the Ayalon Mall was saved by a rapid MDA response and immediate defibrillator use.

A new once-daily weight-loss pill, orforglipron (Foundayo), is expected to launch in Israel this September, offering a non-injectable alternative for obesity management.

Michael Bar, an Israeli information security manager, has been indicted for orchestrating extensive cyberattacks against 26 companies and individuals using AI-generated malware.

A 28-year-old Ramla resident was arrested after a LAW rocket and ammunition were found on his property. A court extended his detention by six days, citing reasonable suspicion.

The State Attorney's Office has closed the sexual assault investigation against Tel Aviv musician Yuval Vilner, citing insufficient evidence. Complainant Shai-Li Atary criticized the decision.

Israeli TV host Einat Ehrlich, 57, announced she has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a brain tumor, following successful surgery at Ichilov Hospital.

A Petah Tikva court extended the remand of the suspect in 10-year-old Yahli Sofer's kidnapping by five days, as police revealed new evidence and additional complaints of harassment and threats.

A 14-year-old faces indictment for sexually assaulting and blackmailing a minor via TikTok. Separately, a Haifa court indicted a man in his 50s for decades-old sex crimes against siblings.