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Aug 9, 2026
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Weapons, grenades and hundreds of rounds: stolen military ammunition found following the shooting in Carmit

The Southern District of the police conducted an operation and discovered a large amount of ammunition following a shooting from the Lakiya area that alarmed residents of the town of Carmit in the Negev. Among the weapons seized were M-16 rifles and 19 grenade launcher rounds.

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After 7 months: 4 people, including a mother and her son, arrested for murder of woman in front of her children

Wafaa Hasarma (35) from the village of Bi'ina in the Galilee was shot to death in her car; her two children were unharmed. Following a covert investigation, four suspects were arrested for involvement in the murder.

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Court Rejects Appeal in Case of Settler on Hunger Strike

The Jerusalem District Court has rejected the appeal filed by Central Command Chief Avi Bluth. Judge Avraham Rubin ruled the administrative order against Tal Yinon Dardik void, paving the way for his immediate release.

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Massive lawsuit against the company that "illegally holds 1,314 public housing apartments in Tel Aviv"

The state is suing "Halamish", a company jointly owned by the state and the Tel Aviv municipality. According to the lawsuit, the state funded about 99% of the capital used to purchase the apartments, but for historical and technical reasons, the apartments were registered in the company's name. According to the state, despite explicit commitments, Halamish refrained from transferring funds due to...

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Chase in East Jerusalem: checkpoint breach, spike strips, and arrests | Watch
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Chase in East Jerusalem: checkpoint breach, spike strips, and arrests | Watch

Two suspects were arrested after breaking through the Hizma checkpoint and attempting to flee. Their vehicle drove over spike strips and hit a civilian car before being located in the Beit Hanina neighborhood.

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"Save us from her": Employees' complaint letter caused manager to suffer from depression, recognized as work-related injury

Employees complained to management about their manager's "extreme mood swings" and "abuse." Following the incident, the manager suffered from depression, which the court has now recognized as a work-related injury, entitling her to monthly benefits from the National Insurance Institute.

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270 deaths later: New enforcement changes for drivers on the roads
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270 deaths later: New enforcement changes for drivers on the roads

The Traffic Division of the Israel Police is updating the enforcement thresholds for speed cameras, which will come into effect in the coming days. The move is part of the ongoing effort to combat road fatalities, which have claimed 270 lives since the beginning of the year.

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Channel 12 News and Haaretz under attack: Police make arrest

Bricks thrown at entrances and a threatening letter left at the offices of major Israeli media outlets led to a covert investigation by the Tel Aviv Central Unit, resulting in a dramatic arrest and the filing of a prosecutor's statement.

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Heard their loved ones being murdered over the phone, the state refuses to recognize them as victims of hostilities

The Attorney General determined that the law enacted in 1970 requires physical presence at the scene; about 450 requests for recognition due to real-time digital exposure on October 7 were rejected. Aid organizations demand a legislative change: "The law has been left behind, the trauma is deep and requires treatment."

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Traffic violation leads to arrest: minor caught with 50 grams of cocaine

YASAM special forces arrested a 17-year-old after he rode a motorcycle in a restricted area in Jaffa. A search revealed approximately 50 grams of a substance suspected to be cocaine. The investigation suggests he was involved in drug trafficking across the central region. A prosecutor's statement has been filed, with an indictment expected shortly.

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Brazen theft: Driver steals wheel from another car to replace his own

A resident of Beit She'an found her car left on stones after a wheel was stolen. Police arrested a discharged soldier who admitted to the act, claiming he lacked the funds to repair his own flat tire.

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Demand to open a criminal investigation into the leak of classified materials from the Prime Minister's Office to Qatar

Knesset member Gilad Kariv appealed to the Attorney General following a report in "HaYom". "If the reports are true, this is a very serious escalation in the affair, raising concerns that individuals operating in the Prime Minister's closest circle exploited their access to sensitive security information to leak it to a foreign state."

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Battle of giants in Tel Aviv: The state claims 1,300 apartments and tens of millions

The State Attorney's Office demands that the court return 1,314 apartments in the heart of Tel Aviv to its possession and compel the Halamish company to refund approximately 51 million shekels: "They registered the assets in their name without consent and conducted negotiations with developers."

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The trial shaking the USA: Why did Lindsay Clancy murder her children?

Lindsay Clancy murdered her three children and then attempted suicide. Now, a murder trial is underway in the USA, revolving around one question: Why did she do it? While the prosecution argues it was premeditated murder, the defense claims it was postpartum psychosis. What is postpartum psychosis, how can it be identified, and what should be done?

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Shooting, family feud, and an illegal resident managing the place: butcher shop in Rahat closed

The manager of the butcher shop was moderately wounded in a shooting incident that, according to the police, occurred against the backdrop of a criminal conflict between families in the city. The investigation revealed that the business was managed by a resident of the territories who was in Israel illegally. Following the incident, the commander of the Rahat police station ordered the closure of...

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Refused to open the door: police broke in and uncovered a gambling den in Ashdod

Detectives from the Ashdod station arrived at a building following suspicion of illegal gambling operations, but those present refused to open the door. Police broke in and located 28 decks of cards and suitcases with chips. Five suspects were detained for questioning.

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Defamation lawsuit against the mayor of Holon: "He slandered without verifying details"
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Defamation lawsuit against the mayor of Holon: "He slandered without verifying details"

The former chairman of the Holon Municipality Entertainment Company, who was accused of corruption, has filed a 160,000 shekel lawsuit against Mayor Shay Keinan. The plaintiff claims the mayor repeatedly made false accusations and refused to retract them despite calls from council members.

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Fragmentation grenade thrown at a restaurant in Rishon LeZion, no injuries

A fragmentation grenade was thrown at a restaurant in Rishon LeZion shortly after midnight. There were no injuries reported, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Drama at the Execution Office: Ex-wife's attempt to arrest ex-husband leads to loss of 1.9 million NIS

A divorced woman sought an arrest warrant against her ex-husband for a 1.9 million NIS child support debt, but the execution registrar ruled the debt was actually a disguised business obligation and ordered it discharged.

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Due to a financial debt, a lawyer sent people to threaten a client: "They are about to strangle you"

According to the indictment, the lawyer lent the complainant about 50,000 shekels that were not repaid. In response, the lawyer sent a series of threatening messages. Among other things, he sent two people to the complainant's house: "Within an hour, there will be guys at your house." The two did arrive and knocked on the door while the complainant was at home with his nine-year-old son.

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"They were supposed to just disappear": New details from the night of the murder of Binyahu Razi
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"They were supposed to just disappear": New details from the night of the murder of Binyahu Razi

Within hours of the murder at the Airbnb apartment in Nachlaot, six of the seven suspects were arrested. At the center of the investigation: the attempt to distance those involved from Jerusalem, the evidence collected at the scene, and suspicions against an additional circle of associates.

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Father fled to a suite, son burned documents on a grill: The dramatic raid by the Tax Authority

Dudu Ohana was arrested in Hadera after, according to the Tax Authority, he had been evading an investigation for a period of time on suspicion of distributing fictitious invoices. Evidence was seized during a search of the suite, and his son is suspected of attempting to destroy documents.

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The battle of the billions in Israeli high-tech: The court has made a dramatic decision

The Israeli company Papaya was ordered to pay $719 million to its competitor Skillz, but now a new legal drama in the United States is changing the rules of the game and preventing immediate punitive measures.

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Speed camera revolution: Police fine even for exceeding the limit by a few km/h

The war on road fatalities: The head of the Traffic Division has decided to update the enforcement threshold for stationary cameras on high-risk roads. Some cameras will implement stricter enforcement, including documenting offenses within a short deviation range from the speed limit. Police: "The goal is not to issue fines, but first and foremost to save lives."

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Facing a long prison term: The provocative book that led to the author's conviction

Robert Philip Ivers, 73, from Minnesota, documented his threats in a 236-page manuscript titled "How to Kill a Federal Judge" and began distributing it. He has now been convicted of threatening judges in the United States.

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Police: Attack on Florida Chabad House linked to Zohran Mamdani video

A Florida man charged with a hate crime after shattering a window at a Chabad House was influenced by a video from New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani. In the footage, the politician harshly attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him a "war criminal," according to a police affidavit.

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Friend of Eldar Dayan reveals after 3 weeks: "They hit Eldar on the head"

Maxim Barberman, who was arrested along with his friend on suspicion of murdering Eldar Dayan, revealed his version of the events at the Yarkon. While the police estimate that the investigation is nearing a resolution, a relative accuses: "They set him up"

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Owner sentenced after dog falls to its death from balcony

The indictment stated that the defendant's actions significantly harmed the protected values of protecting helpless animals. Judge Alex Achter determined that this was an "exceptional, irresponsible and unreasonable" act. The owner was sentenced to 70 days of community service and a fine of 5,000 shekels.

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"Come on, run me over again": The drama, the arrest, and the stormy footage of Ofek Adank

Following a volatile argument involving allegations of vehicular assault and domestic violence, singer Ofek Adank was arrested and released under restrictive conditions. His performance was canceled at the last minute, and the couple appears to have ended their relationship.

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Matan Hodorov sues fitness trainer from Harish for about a quarter of a million: "A systematic homophobic harassment campaign"

The journalist is suing Sagiv Cohen Yaron for approximately 277,000 NIS for sexual harassment and homophobic attacks on the X network. Hodorov stated: "I have never sued anyone for a claim on the merits. On the other hand, those who insult me on a sexual basis will pay dearly."

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The "Regavim" movement sues the European Union: "A threat to basic human rights"

The organization filed a petition to the court in Luxembourg demanding the full cancellation of the sanctions imposed on it about two months ago. CEO Meir Deutsch: "This is an attempt to intimidate civil society and the public in Israel."

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21 years of life together prevailed over the will: the partner won half the apartment

The court allowed Bank Hapoalim to refuse to accept millions of shekels returned by the police into a citizen's account, even though his criminal case was closed. Nes Li Hofim company was ordered to pay about half a million shekels after canceling a 25-year lease agreement for a commercial complex due to dampness. And the partner of a deceased woman was recognized as the owner of half the...

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Romi Abergel on Thailand detention: "I almost lost my life, I still haven't processed it"

Israeli model Romi Abergel opens up about a four-month "nightmare" in Thailand caused by an agent's visa fraud. After her detention and the resulting mental toll, she says she is now focused on rebuilding her life.

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Shooting in Lakiya caused panic in Carmit: three suspects arrested

During the operation, forces spotted a suspect who fired shots and fled on foot towards a wadi. Police and combat units conducted a foot pursuit using lighting equipment, eventually locating the suspect hiding in bushes, while two additional suspects were also arrested.

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"Get out of my life!": Footage of the confrontation between a well-known singer and his partner

Footage released from a confrontation between a well-known singer and his partner captures mutual shouting. The singer accuses his partner of provocation before demanding she leave his life.

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The murder of Tair Rada: "Check if children were involved"

Criminal defense attorney Naama Alhadad is convinced that Roman Zadorov was acquitted due to public outcry and warns that investigators who concealed evidence should be held accountable. "If it is proven that the investigation team intentionally concealed evidence, the entire team should be prosecuted."

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Knesset Member Tally Gotliv Involved in Car Accident: 'I Need to Recite HaGomel'

Knesset member Tally Gotliv was involved in a car accident after another vehicle struck hers from behind. The incident was revealed in a video shared by her son, Matan Gotliv, on his Instagram account.

Aug 8, 2026
23:54
After stabbing on Tel Aviv promenade: suspect arrested in hideout apartment
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After stabbing on Tel Aviv promenade: suspect arrested in hideout apartment

Police opened an investigation after a man in his 20s was moderately wounded on Herbert Samuel Street. Within a short time, officers managed to trace the suspect's identity and arrest him in an apartment in northern Tel Aviv. The suspect, a resident of Holon in his 20s, will be brought to court tomorrow for a remand hearing.

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National Insurance Institute to recalculate benefits: Important ruling issued

The Labor Court ruled that a break in reserve duty caused by an injury during service does not break the continuity of reserve service for the purpose of calculating compensation. The National Insurance Institute is required to recalculate the payment and add 3,000 shekels for legal expenses.

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Well-known singer arrested: broke partner's car window; she allegedly tried to run him over

A well-known singer was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent offenses. Police are currently investigating the incident, including claims that the partner attempted to run him over.

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