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The Jerusalem District Court has rejected a petition by 35 residents and city council members against a 42-story residential tower in the Epstein complex. The court ruled that planning authorities properly balanced development needs with the preservation of heritage values near Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem.

Taiwanese police have arrested an Nvidia employee and searched the company's offices as part of an investigation into the suspected smuggling of chips to China. This marks the first legal action against an Nvidia staff member.

The Labor Court has ruled that a police officer injured while exiting a service vehicle in his home parking lot is entitled to have the incident recognized as a work-related accident. The court determined the return home was necessary to retrieve keys required for his duties.

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into suspicions of illegal transfers of public funds to the Teachers' Union, following reports that non-teachers were allegedly listed as members.

A 16-year-old was apprehended in a field in the southern region, two months after he was filmed entering a residential compound in Khirbet al-Marajem, pushing Wadad Mahamreh and her grandson, and striking the family's dog several times.

A sharp confrontation between the Ministry of Education and the chairman of the Teachers' Union, Ran Erez: Minister of Education Yoav Kisch announced today (Tuesday) that the Ministry of Education is conducting an investigation following suspicions that public funds were transferred to the Teachers' Union for teachers who were reported as members of the union, even though, according to the...

In an unusual meeting in the cell where Tal Yinon Dardik is being held, Minister of Defense Israel Katz offered him detention alternatives. Dardik, who is on a hunger strike, refused these as well, but Katz announced that his appeal against the restriction order must be accepted. Central Command Chief Avi Bluth opposes this and has appealed to the District Court along with the prosecution.

Shimon Tobul, a representative of Degel HaTorah and a reserve soldier in the Givati Brigade, announced he is joining Avi Maoz's party ahead of the elections. The announcement comes concurrently with the filing of an indictment against him for assaulting two gas station employees over Arabic music. Noam responded: "The prosecutor's decision is puzzling."

The investigation will be conducted jointly by the Shin Bet and the Dan region crime-fighting unit. This development follows another incident last night where the glass doors at the 'Hadashot 12' news building were shattered. Investigators are now examining whether these events are connected.

According to the prosecution, a 37-year-old resident attacked a security guard with a knife after refusing a security check. A police officer on the scene intervened and arrested the suspect. The defense attorney stated that the defendant requires rehabilitative treatment.

Sera Gilson, an American influencer, shared a viral video in which she revealed that she discovered her estranged husband is a pedophile. 12 days later, he arrived at her home, brutally murdered her, and then committed suicide.

PR specialist Rany Rahav harshly criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz's decision to release a suspect involved in a violent incident in the Jordan Valley, a move made against the position of the IDF and Shin Bet.

Police discovered the bones of four infants and the body of a fifth in an apartment in the city of Orange, launching a murder investigation. The remains were found by the mother's partner. The 32-year-old mother, who gave birth to a healthy baby on Sunday, remains hospitalized and has not yet been questioned.

The court rejected a petition by a property owner in central Tel Aviv seeking a residential use permit for a basement located above ground. It was determined that if a property was defined as a "basement" in its original building permit, municipal plans prohibiting residential use apply to it.

A competing fashion company sent a warning letter against the swimwear brand, claiming product design copying.

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked provided open testimony to the Lahav 433 Fraud Investigation Unit regarding the Neve-Orenstein affair. The suspects are accused of bribery and breach of trust.

Hagai Horowitz, who rebuilt his coffee cart after it was burned by terrorists on October 7, is now facing closure due to repeated thefts, vandalism, and bureaucratic decisions by the regional council that moved his business from its original, popular location.

After statements attributed to him regarding his political motives, Gilad Erdan sent a warning letter before a libel lawsuit to Yaakov Bardugo. Erdan demands an apology and a public correction, claiming it is a false publication that damaged his good name.

Sarit Buaron was violently attacked after confronting a man filming minors at a pool. The victim has sharply criticized the police for their conduct and alleged negligence during the incident.

A Holocaust memorial in the city of Samar, eastern Ukraine, was defaced with swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti. Mayor Serhiy Reznik has announced a cash reward for information leading to the identification of the vandals, promising full anonymity to informants.

Police announced the arrest of Aviad Sasson, suspected of murdering Binyahu Razi, following a lengthy manhunt. The suspect was apprehended in a taxi near Jerusalem and transferred for interrogation.

A rape trial in Britain was halted after mobile phone logs revealed the complainant used an AI chatbot to prepare for cross-examination and 'refine' her answers. The court ruled this constituted prohibited 'witness coaching' that could contaminate the testimony.

Israeli gaming company Papaya announced it will appeal a New York federal court ruling ordering it to pay $719 million to Skillz. The lawsuit involves allegations of misleading advertising and the use of bots in games.

Social media personality Evgeny Zarubinsky has initiated a 70,000 shekel reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who scammed an 80-year-old widow from Rehovot by posing as a National Insurance Institute official. The victim lost 20,000 shekels and her jewelry. Following reports of similar incidents from other users, the reward has grown to over 100,000 shekels with contributions from...

Israeli nationals, including businessmen, were detained during a Greek Coast Guard raid on a catamaran near Lefkada. Authorities discovered various narcotics and cash in multiple currencies on board.

The Registrar of Amutot has filed a petition to liquidate the 'Chance for a Drop of Happiness' organization. An investigation revealed that the entity was entirely fictitious and used to misappropriate funds from unsuspecting donors.

The company that won the management of the complex in the north was disqualified after submitting only a copy of a bank guarantee; the District Court determined that this is a substantive flaw and ordered the payment of 30,000 shekels in expenses.

Conflicting testimonies, obstruction of justice, and the arrest of two friends mark a turning point in the disappearance of 23-year-old Eldar Dayan. Following the discovery of an abandoned vehicle with blood stains, police suspect the young man is hiding.

Drama in the media market: Keshet 12 filed a petition today to the Supreme Court against the broadcasting law promoted by Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi. The petitioner claims the law is discriminatory and intended to weaken critical media outlets.

The police are investigating several leads in the disappearance of the young man. They are examining a suspicion that he was kidnapped for criminal reasons, or the possibility that he was involved in a hit-and-run accident and fled. "The assessment is strengthening that Eldar Dayan is on the run, all options are on the table," a police source told N12.

An indictment has been filed against Be'er Sheva Deputy Mayor Shimon Tobul for assaulting a Bedouin gas station employee. According to the charges, Tobul, while wearing a military uniform, struck the man, pushed another employee, and brandished his weapon following a dispute over Arabic music.

Lachish Traffic Division officers arrested an Ashkelon driver caught driving for the third time while disqualified. An indictment was filed against the resident, who also tested positive for cocaine and has a history of drug-related offenses.

Negotiations for a collective agreement have reached an impasse following the board of directors' demand to reduce existing employee rights. The Histadrut is warning of potential service disruptions starting today.

The case of the "Big Brother" alumnus, who spoke about sexual abuse he experienced via the internet, exposes failures in media coverage and public attitude towards sexual offenses in the virtual space. Instead of scolding him for an unfortunate choice of words, it is appropriate to support and strengthen him.

The Knesset plenum approved in the second and third readings a bill that will mandate the presence of a defense attorney during the interrogation of minors or persons with disabilities who are being questioned by the police as suspects. The new law enshrines for the first time the right to the presence of a lawyer during the interrogation of suspected minors, as well as persons with intellectual...

During the hearing, it emerged that Bruverman has a criminal record, including a conviction for possession of brass knuckles. He faces suspicions of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and involvement in a hit-and-run incident.

A large-scale enforcement operation by the Israel Police and the National Insurance Institute has uncovered systematic fraud involving false declarations of residency. The move is expected to save the state treasury tens of millions of shekels.

One of the individuals convicted for the murder of Muhammad Abu Khdeir was brought to the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court. Police suspect he was illegally possessing a mobile phone in his prison cell.

The family of a 16-year-old minor and his lawyer claim that about a week ago, an Arab motorcyclist attacked a group of Jewish teenagers returning from the 'Sivuv HaShearim' (Gates Tour). However, the minor who attempted to protect his friends was the only one arrested following the incident.

The woman arrived at her home to perform "medical examinations" and is suspected of stealing property from the elderly woman's house • Later, she went on a shopping spree worth thousands of shekels • After her arrest, it was discovered that she was under electronic monitoring and had violated it.