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Jul 28, 2026
Israel Police to Replace Motorcycles Following Complaints Over Heat and Operational Issues
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Israel Police to Replace Motorcycles Following Complaints Over Heat and Operational Issues

The Israel Police is preparing a tender to replace motorcycles used by Yasam and detective units. The decision follows numerous complaints from officers regarding engine heat, electrical faults, and operational difficulties.

11:15N12
"People were watching as if it were a show, I was alone": Testimony of the friend who tried to save the late Yamano Zelke
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"People were watching as if it were a show, I was alone": Testimony of the friend who tried to save the late Yamano Zelke

Alon reconstructed the moments of his friend Benjamin Yamano Zelke's murder. He described the indifference of the bystanders who watched the lynching and expressed his outrage over the release of some suspects from custody.

Tair Rada murder case to be re-examined - Ilana: "It was my heart's desire"
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Tair Rada murder case to be re-examined - Ilana: "It was my heart's desire"

Ilana Rada stated that no one spoke with her or her lawyer about the move. She called for examining the evidence that was not tested and clarified: "My goal is to find the real murderers."

11:08Ynet
Suspicion: IPS officer helped murder suspect evade justice through her inmate lover
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Suspicion: IPS officer helped murder suspect evade justice through her inmate lover

The IPS intelligence division uncovered a romantic connection between a 34-year-old officer from Hod HaSharon and an inmate, the brother of the main suspect in the murder of Binyahu Razi. It is suspected that the inmate used the officer's phone to help his brother stay on the run.

Unusual footage from Bnei Brak: A child ran onto the road, was run over — and emerged unscathed
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Unusual footage from Bnei Brak: A child ran onto the road, was run over — and emerged unscathed

A 3-year-old child in Bnei Brak miraculously survived after being run over by a car while chasing a fallen kippah. Meanwhile, other traffic accidents across the country resulted in several injuries and one fatality.

HCJ Department Director: "The Law on Exemption from Arrests Is Not a Law"
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HCJ Department Director: "The Law on Exemption from Arrests Is Not a Law"

The director of the HCJ department at the State Attorney's Office, Aner Hellman, stated that the law exempting yeshiva students from arrest is invalid due to a flawed legislative process. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing petitions to strike down the law.

10:43ICE
Illegal Beach Encroachment in Ashkelon: Court Rules Against Restaurant Owners
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Illegal Beach Encroachment in Ashkelon: Court Rules Against Restaurant Owners

The company Ananas Beach attempted to challenge an eviction order for state lands, but the court ruled in favor of the Israel Land Authority. The restaurant owners must pay 10,000 shekels in legal costs.

10:39Ynet
Netflix Executive Fired After Disclosing Ketamine Use at Company Retreat
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Netflix Executive Fired After Disclosing Ketamine Use at Company Retreat

Kevin Bailey, a former vice president at Netflix-owned Eyeline Studios, is suing the company, alleging he was fired after sharing his medical use of ketamine during a company retreat. He also highlights a corporate culture that allegedly encourages alcohol consumption.

The villa that became a drug lab: 420 kg of cannabis seized in the north
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The villa that became a drug lab: 420 kg of cannabis seized in the north

During a raid on a luxury villa in the moshav of Migdal, police seized 420 kg of cannabis and cultivation equipment. A 57-year-old Yavne resident has been indicted for illegal electricity theft totaling over 150,000 shekels.

10:00ICE
Shocking: Woman impersonates medical professional to swindle elderly Holocaust survivor
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Shocking: Woman impersonates medical professional to swindle elderly Holocaust survivor

A police investigation revealed that the suspect stole a credit card from a victim in her 90s during a shared ride and later gained access to her home under the guise of a medical examination. Police are seeking to extend her detention.

10:00ICE
Unusual move on the stock exchange: The company is suing its largest shareholder
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Unusual move on the stock exchange: The company is suing its largest shareholder

On one side is Shapir Engineering, the controlling shareholder that appointed the management and wants to raise the CEO's salary. On the other side is Gabi Magnazi, the former controlling shareholder who remained with 28.3% and defeats every vote. In the middle: a company without a legal board of directors, which is now turning to the court. What is happening at Averot and what does it mean for...

09:40N12
"How would I not recognize him? I raised him": Brothers convicted of attempted assassination of their relative, a social media influencer
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"How would I not recognize him? I raised him": Brothers convicted of attempted assassination of their relative, a social media influencer

Judge Ilanit Imber rejected the defendants' alibi. The victim has recovered from severe injuries and returned to her life. The defendants' silence during the investigation strengthened the prosecution's case.

09:02Ynet
New Apartment Owners in Herzliya Awarded Damages Over Unusable Parking Spaces
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New Apartment Owners in Herzliya Awarded Damages Over Unusable Parking Spaces

Buyers of two apartments in a TAMA 38 project in Herzliya sued the developer after realizing the parking facility was unusable. The court ruled that the value of the apartments had been impaired and awarded financial compensation.

09:02Ynet
Purchase of Event Hall for 19 Million Shekels Leads to Court Over Electricity Issues
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Purchase of Event Hall for 19 Million Shekels Leads to Court Over Electricity Issues

Shareholders of a business in Kiryat Ekron sold it with a commitment to secure Form 4, but buyers were forced to rely on generators. The court ruled they must be compensated with approximately 600,000 shekels.

08:51Walla
Appeal rejected: Icardi revealed Wanda Nara's huge demands
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Appeal rejected: Icardi revealed Wanda Nara's huge demands

The striker's estranged wife demanded huge sums as part of the divorce proceedings, but the court ruled that there was no room to discuss her request: "She wanted to keep taking my money." The numbers inside.

08:46Now14
Editor of a well-known newspaper arrested on suspicion of possessing prohibited materials
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Editor of a well-known newspaper arrested on suspicion of possessing prohibited materials

Drama in the media world: A 58-year-old editor of a well-known newspaper was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of possessing prohibited materials. Police conducted a search of his home under a court order.

08:40Globes
Supreme Court to hear today the law freezing arrests of Haredi deserters
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Supreme Court to hear today the law freezing arrests of Haredi deserters

Five petitions were filed against the amendment to the Security Service Law passed by the coalition, which freezes criminal enforcement against Haredi deserters. The Attorney General and the Knesset's legal counsel believe the legislation should be cancelled, and the Supreme Court has already ordered a freeze on its entry into force until a decision is reached.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle "cancerous baby powder" lawsuits
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Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle "cancerous baby powder" lawsuits

The American pharmaceutical giant hopes to end a 15-year legal battle over claims that its baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company continues to deny the allegations, stating that the settlement is intended to avoid further legal costs.

Two weeks later: Young man arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a "Japanika" branch in Givatayim
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Two weeks later: Young man arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a "Japanika" branch in Givatayim

Police have arrested a Rehovot resident suspected of arson at a "Japanika" restaurant in Givatayim. The incident is linked to the ongoing "grenade war" between the Musli and Jarushi crime families.

07:54Now14
Young man arrested on suspicion of arson at Japanika restaurant in Givatayim
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Young man arrested on suspicion of arson at Japanika restaurant in Givatayim

The Central Unit of the Tel Aviv District Police arrested a man in his 20s from Rehovot this Tuesday morning on suspicion of setting fire to a Japanika branch in Givatayim. Police are set to request an extension of his detention at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court later today.

07:33Now14
A Fateful Discussion: What Will the Supreme Court Decide Regarding the Arrest of Yeshiva Students?
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A Fateful Discussion: What Will the Supreme Court Decide Regarding the Arrest of Yeshiva Students?

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions today against a temporary order law that strips the Military Police of the authority to arrest yeshiva students whose draft status remains temporarily regulated.

07:30Walla
For the second time this month: Masked individual shatters entrance door at News 12
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For the second time this month: Masked individual shatters entrance door at News 12

Less than a month after a previous incident, the News 12 building in Tel Aviv was targeted again as a masked individual shattered the glass entrance door. This follows a series of vandalism acts and threatening graffiti directed at the media outlet.

07:24ICE
State Ends Funding for Deportation Flights: "They Must Pay From Their Own Pockets"
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State Ends Funding for Deportation Flights: "They Must Pay From Their Own Pockets"

After years in which the public bore the costs of deporting migrants and illegal workers, the state has begun to implement a collection mechanism in accordance with the law. In the first half of 2026, 860,000 shekels were collected, following sharp criticism from the Supreme Court regarding the previous lack of enforcement.

06:07N12
Daughter murdered, father took his own life: mother and daughter fight for their home
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Daughter murdered, father took his own life: mother and daughter fight for their home

Anna Bongart and her daughter Evelina lost Sofia in the October 7 massacre. Months later, the father, Vladislav, took his own life. Now, the family is struggling against insurance companies that refuse to cover their mortgage.

06:02Walla
Mocked and set a dog on brothers: Young man from Zichron Ya'akov accused of violent assault
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Mocked and set a dog on brothers: Young man from Zichron Ya'akov accused of violent assault

Yair Ovadia and his minor friend are accused of attacking two brothers who were walking in the town after calling them names based on their sexual orientation. The two hit them with fists and the minor even ordered his dog to attack. The prosecution is requesting to extend Ovadia's detention until the end of the proceedings.

Suspicion of a cover-up in Indonesia: Sexual harassment investigation against a senior police officer closed
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Suspicion of a cover-up in Indonesia: Sexual harassment investigation against a senior police officer closed

Human rights organizations in West Sumatra are launching a struggle following the closure of the case with "puzzling excuses." The complainant, a police officer subordinate to the suspect, reported threats and heavy pressure to reach a compromise, even though the country's law absolutely prohibits mediation in sexual offenses.

'Dad killed Mom': 5-year-old boy exposed the murder of his pregnant mother
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'Dad killed Mom': 5-year-old boy exposed the murder of his pregnant mother

Tragedy in India: A man was arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife, who was in her eighth month of pregnancy, following an argument over alcohol. The suspect attempted to mislead police, but his 5-year-old son contradicted his account.

Terror Returns to Ireland: 25-Year-Old Student Accused of Smuggling Explosive Device
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Terror Returns to Ireland: 25-Year-Old Student Accused of Smuggling Explosive Device

Isobel Perry Sullivan was arrested last Wednesday while heading north after an intelligence operation discovered an explosive device in her vehicle. Her defense claims she was manipulated into transporting the bag without knowing its contents. The incident is linked to a dissident group rejecting the 1998 peace agreement.

Soya batter with a half-naked worker: The video causing a stir in India
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Soya batter with a half-naked worker: The video causing a stir in India

In footage that has gone viral, a worker is seen being dragged inside a huge vat with 'soya chaap' batter while half-naked, alongside raw materials placed on the floor. While authorities have launched an official investigation to check the location and date of the filming, food experts warn of severe contamination and the industry is trying to calm the situation.

00:00Ynet
114 orphans following murder: "A child who saw his father murdered is more likely to join crime"
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114 orphans following murder: "A child who saw his father murdered is more likely to join crime"

Since the beginning of 2026, 52 parents of minors have been murdered, leaving them orphaned of a father or mother. "I am holding on only for the sake of the children," says P., a mother of four whose husband was murdered while trying to break up a fight. 9-year-old R. asks to leave the room while her grandmother talks about the murder of her mother by her husband: "He was constantly hitting her...

Jul 27, 2026
23:50Now14
Life-threatening condition for administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik following hospital evacuation
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Life-threatening condition for administrative detainee Tal Yinon Dardik following hospital evacuation

A medical and legal crisis: Tal Yinon Dardik, held under an administrative order issued by Central Command Chief Avi Bluth, has been rushed to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem due to a severe deterioration in his health. Dardik, who is on a hunger strike protesting his detention without trial, is suffering from extreme weakness and a dangerously low pulse of 40 beats per minute, which...

23:25Now14
Worshippers discover Torah scrolls stolen during Bar Mitzvah
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Worshippers discover Torah scrolls stolen during Bar Mitzvah

Between 10 and 12 Torah scrolls were stolen overnight from a Jewish community center in Levallois-Perret, France. The theft was discovered this morning during a Bar Mitzvah ceremony when the Holy Ark was found empty.

22:58ICE
Severe warning to Beitar Jerusalem fans: Violation of guidelines will lead to imprisonment
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Severe warning to Beitar Jerusalem fans: Violation of guidelines will lead to imprisonment

Amid the current security climate in Europe, Shin Bet representatives will oversee tight security measures at the match in Romania. Local authorities have implemented strict guidelines, requiring fans to present official identification upon stadium entry.

22:58ICE
Storm in Petah Tikva: Teenager involved in murder returns to school
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Storm in Petah Tikva: Teenager involved in murder returns to school

The decision by the Ben-Gurion school in Petah Tikva to readmit a teenager involved in the murder of Yamano Benjamin Zelke (of blessed memory) has sparked outrage. Parents are demanding municipal intervention, citing concerns for their children's safety.

East Jerusalem resident dies after shooting by Border Police officer
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East Jerusalem resident dies after shooting by Border Police officer

Khalil al-Rashed, a father of two, was shot by a Border Police officer last Thursday. His family claims he did not receive medical treatment for a significant period, leading to his death.

Mass brawl in Beit Hanina: One person injured by stone-throwing - Police dispersed the rioters
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Mass brawl in Beit Hanina: One person injured by stone-throwing - Police dispersed the rioters

The brawl broke out against the backdrop of an ongoing dispute between families; participants used stones, sticks, and fireworks. Shuafat station officers and Yasam forces used riot dispersal measures to restore order.

22:01Ynet
"I will blow you up": Police officer fired after threatening family, but will not be prosecuted
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"I will blow you up": Police officer fired after threatening family, but will not be prosecuted

In one of the recordings collected during the investigation, a child is heard asking their mother: "Is this a policeman?", to which the father replied: "I am not a policeman, I am a criminal." Despite this, the DIPI decided to close the case, claiming that "the criminal process is not an appropriate framework."

Footage released: The moment a vehicle exploded in Afula, killing Ovnach Dinko
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Footage released: The moment a vehicle exploded in Afula, killing Ovnach Dinko

The explosion occurred in Afula last May. The victim was evacuated in critical condition to HaEmek Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. An indictment is set to be filed against a 38-year-old resident of Migdal HaEmek.

ISA launches investigation into Netanel Group over financing of shareholder's private events
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ISA launches investigation into Netanel Group over financing of shareholder's private events

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has launched an investigation into Netanel Group following the company's use of corporate funds to finance private events for controlling shareholder Aryeh Netanel. The firm has admitted to significant internal control failures.

Electric bicycle rider seriously injured in accident on Highway 44 near Nir Tzvi
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Electric bicycle rider seriously injured in accident on Highway 44 near Nir Tzvi

The man, a foreign worker aged about 30, was hit by a vehicle and sustained head and limb injuries. He was evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital in serious but stable condition.

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