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Attorney Moriah Kahlani, representing Dvir Sela, addressed the circumstances of Reut's death. She emphasized that while Dvir admitted to ordering the drug, he was not convicted of causing her death.

The removal of the MAHAR union chair initiated by Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David is expected to be approved tomorrow, but the labor court has decided to suspend the implementation of the decision until a hearing on the legality of the move this coming Thursday.

Sexual abuse and harassment in mikvahs remain a painful and silenced issue in the Haredi sector. Victims describe a systemic lack of protection and supervision.

Police have built a solid evidentiary basis regarding the "grenade war" between the Musli and Jarushi crime families. Indictments are expected to be filed this week for two of the 18 violent incidents.

A fire broke out at the kosher restaurant "Noam". Eyewitnesses reported a person seen leaving the scene shortly after the flames erupted.

Police are investigating allegations that Efi Azoulay and another employee used the residence's credit card for personal purchases totaling tens of thousands of shekels. One witness has testified to Lahav 433, while another claims to have reported the misconduct to the Prime Minister's Office months ago.

The soldier, in regular service, is suspected of shooting at the child and wounding him at a farm near the village of Al-Mughayyir in Binyamin. The arrest was carried out by the police.

Former Central Bank of Lebanon governor Riad Salameh was arrested after failing to appear for questioning in a financial crimes case. Having served for 30 years, Salameh faces investigations in Lebanon and Europe and is widely seen as a symbol of the country's economic crisis.

Unusual clashes occurred this morning in Jerusalem between ultra-Orthodox protesters and patrons of the "Ba-Smita" cafe, who are protesting against the establishment's operation on Shabbat. Police used force to disperse the crowd.

For the fifth consecutive Saturday, violent clashes erupted at the "Ba-Smita" cafe in Jerusalem between ultra-Orthodox protesters, police, and local residents supporting the business.

A month after the murder of singer Shafiq Kabha in 2013, the case remained unsolved. The breakthrough came after a confrontation between two suspects who, fearing a more serious charge, confessed to their roles in the crime.

The team will appear on Wednesday for the first hearing in the 'infusion affair' and will demand the investigation be disqualified. Slobodan Drapic is among the candidates to replace Eliran Hudeda.

48-year-old Michael Levin took advantage of the moment the paramedic stepped out to drop off a patient, entered the ambulance, and fled with it to the beach. The police claim he also stole money and property from inside, and his detention was extended by 3 days.

Benjamin Friedrich is accused of taking a knife from the yeshiva kitchen, hiding it under his clothes, and stabbing Rabbi Amos Gueta four times. During his interrogation, he called him a "false messiah". At the request of his defense attorney, he was referred for a psychiatric evaluation.

Former US House member George Santos has been ordered to pay a $35,000 fine by the CFTC for manipulative betting on the "Kalshi" platform. He artificially inflated the value of a bet regarding his attendance at Donald Trump's State of the Union address before failing to show up.

The US Department of Justice has dropped criminal charges against former Olympic athlete David Hearn. New evidence confirmed that damage to the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool was caused by faulty contractor work, not vandalism.

Six months after the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, Arizona police have released the full text of the ransom letters. The kidnappers, who demanded millions, later claimed the 84-year-old had died. The TV star is pleading for information on her mother's location.

A British funeral home director was sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to a series of horrific crimes committed over 12 years. He hid bodies in a warehouse, stole donation money, and distributed urns containing strangers' ashes to 50 families. "It's like going back to the darkest period of my life," testified a mother who discovered that her baby's ashes were thrown in a bag on the...

A civilian pilot for "Malaysia Airlines" was arrested at Jakarta airport after 26 kg of drugs were discovered in his suitcase. Indonesian authorities were stunned to discover that the pilot had flown the plane under the influence of cocaine and ecstasy. He now faces a possible death penalty after admitting he exploited lenient screening procedures.

Families of four teenagers who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The plaintiffs allege that these platforms are knowingly addictive and ignore the harm caused to young users.

The Belgrade Court of Appeals has sentenced Zoran Njeguš, a former player for Red Star, Atlético Madrid, and Sevilla, to two years in prison for money laundering. Njeguš was convicted of handling 650,000 euros received between 2009 and 2010 from the late criminal Vitomir Bajić, knowing the funds were illicit. The money was used to acquire businesses, with the former footballer acting as the...

Hadas Klein and Eyal Naveh have established the Defamation Situation Room to combat the violent discourse and fake news on social media that have been intensifying ahead of the elections.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the prediction platform Kalshi. Authorities allege the service operates without a license and functions as an illegal gambling site.

A New Jersey police officer chose an unconventional method to combat distracted driving: he dressed as a bush to spot drivers using their phones. During a six-hour operation last Wednesday, he helped issue at least 74 tickets.

Adv. Sapir Pardo has been hired to represent the family. "The Israel Police will have to answer for the way this failed procedure is being managed," she stated, threatening legal action. Meanwhile, the family continues to search for the 23-year-old.

Ohad Arad, the brother of the victim Asa Arad, is the suspect in the murder case in Moshav Ein Ayala. The victim's body was discovered on Thursday with signs of trauma, and MADA teams declared him dead at the scene.

The Tel Aviv District Commander has signed a 30-day closure order for a construction site on Matmon HaCohen Street after police raided the premises and arrested six Palestinians without stay permits who were employed illegally.

Nearly three weeks after the murder of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, the investigation has uncovered a complex network of suspects, including planners, executors, and those who obstructed justice.

A serious accident occurred on Friday on HaNasi Ben-Zvi Boulevard in Nahariya, when a taxi struck two pedestrians—a mother and her daughter. Rescue teams provided initial medical treatment and evacuated them to the Galilee Medical Center.

Driving instructors were documented using mobile phones and committing distracted driving offenses during driving lessons, the police reported. The documentation was part of an intensified enforcement operation conducted on Thursday across the country against life-threatening traffic violations.

A serious traffic accident occurred today, Friday, on HaNasi Ben-Zvi Boulevard in Nahariya, when a taxi struck two pedestrians. A woman in her 70s was evacuated in critical condition, while a woman in her 20s sustained moderate injuries.

42 Jerusalem apartment owners have sued the President of the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court, Judge Sarah Breiner. The plaintiffs are seeking to enforce a renewal agreement or obtain 3 million shekels in compensation.

The Jerusalem District police prosecution filed an indictment against a 27-year-old East Jerusalem resident suspected of two vehicle thefts and an attempted theft in the city.

Two suspects were arrested shortly after stabbing two security guards at a nightclub on Pijotto Street in Tel Aviv early this morning. The victims were hospitalized with injuries ranging from light to moderate.

Daniel Klein disappeared in 2020, and all contact with him has been lost since. His family has turned to the public for help, stating that the police have not pursued the case.

Tari Eason has filed a request for a restraining order against Marilyn Melo Rodriguez, whom he accuses of physical assault and destroying property worth $92,000. He is also seeking protection in arenas where the Rockets will play in California.

In a recent fatal accident, footage from the scene shocked the public. While the truck driver was killed on the spot, passing motorists began looting the spilled merchandise.

Border Police detectives arrested seven illegal aliens employed and housed by a restaurant owner in Kafr Manda. The employer has been arrested, and the Northern District Commander has signed administrative closure orders for the establishment.

Seven West Bank residents who were in Israel without legal permits were arrested in Kafr Manda after being found in a warehouse during an operation by the Northern Border Police. The investigation revealed they were employed at a large restaurant, and the owner was arrested for employing and housing them.

Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Bari, known as "The Young Rabbi," found himself in an unusual legal drama after obtaining a restraining order against Israel Friedles. Friedles demanded the rabbi testify in court, and the final decision on the matter remains pending.