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Former International Footballer Killed in Car Accident at 38
Kalilou Traoré, who made 17 appearances for the Mali national team, was part of the squad that won a bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. He previously played in Croatia, Denmark, and France.

The international manhunt is complete: The fugitive from Panama and the architect of the "scam of the century" have been extradited
One fled at the last moment to Panama, the other escaped to Israel after the "scam of the century": a dramatic weekend at Ben Gurion Airport ended with two major extraditions. Patrick Bellaiche boarded a flight to Paris to serve a prison sentence for a 280 million euro scam; Efraim Yaniv Moalem was brought from Panama directly to court.

National Insurance Institute to Pay Benefits: Court Ruling
A pharmacist sued the National Insurance Institute, claiming that years of prolonged standing at work caused him to develop varicose veins. The court determined a causal link between his working conditions and his medical condition, leading the Institute to reverse its initial decision.

Man Seriously Injured in Violent Incident in Sderot
MDA medics and paramedics provided medical treatment to the wounded man at the scene. He was evacuated to Barzilai Hospital while sedated and intubated, suffering from a penetrating injury.

Legal Review: Compensation for Alienation, Land Disputes, and Eviction of Relatives
The court ordered a woman to pay 180,000 shekels for alienating her children from their father. Also in this review: a ruling on a lawsuit against a developer over misleading land information and a verdict on evicting a brother from an apartment.

Amit Segal and Yinon Magal in the crosshairs: "I try to avoid suing journalists"
Moshe Radman sent pre-lawsuit warning letters to Amit Segal, Yinon Magal, Shimon Riklin, and Iki Adamker. He stated: "I try to avoid suing media figures and journalists and am a great believer in freedom of speech, but freedom of speech is not the freedom of incitement, lies, and slander."

Fatal accident near Tnuvot junction: Motorcyclist killed, two injured
A motorcyclist aged about 20, a resident of Qalansawe, was killed this evening in a traffic accident on Highway 57 near the Tnuvot junction. A man aged about 30 was seriously injured and another person sustained light injuries. Police have opened an investigation, and three lanes in the westbound direction remain closed.

Defense Minister Katz visits suspect accused of abusing Palestinians in detention
Tal Yinon Dardik was arrested on suspicion of abusing a Palestinian, including using a zip tie. After refusing house arrest, he began a hunger strike, sparking protests in the settlements. Defense Minister Israel Katz made an unusual visit to his detention cell.

Mayor of Arad against ultra-Orthodox violence: "The city will remain secular"
Yair Maayan appealed to the police commander with a demand to deal with cases of stone-throwing and spitting at young women. The mayor called on residents to film and file complaints, emphasizing that only arrests will eradicate the phenomenon. "We will not accept the actions of extremist criminals in any way," he declared.

Lucy Aharish and Tsahi Halevi File Massive Lawsuits: 'Maybe They Will Understand That It Will Come Out of Their Pocket'
News 13 presenter Lucy Aharish addresses for the first time the series of lawsuits totaling 600,000 shekels she filed against social media activists, stating: 'They cannot spread lies about me, call me a terrorist, and think that it will pass without consequence.'

Clashes at Kaplan Street protest: Police arrest nine demonstrators
Police forcibly cleared protesters who occupied the road on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv after the demonstration was held without prior coordination. Nine individuals were arrested on suspicion of disturbing the peace and obstructing traffic.

Assi Azar involved in a hit-and-run accident: "She kept riding"
The TV presenter shared that a scooter rider collided with him while he was walking down the street with a cup of coffee, spilled the hot drink on him, and continued on her way without stopping. Instead of reacting with anger, he chose to post an ironic message to his followers.

Sports journalist shot and set on fire: murderer's identity sparks national outrage
Italian sports journalist Luca Esposito was found dead near the town of Eboli. According to investigators, the 53-year-old was shot before his body was set on fire. A 26-year-old Tunisian immigrant has confessed to the crime and was arrested after a two-day search.

Sleeping in the field and the helicopters: What did Yuval Kogan go through? New details
24 hours after breathing a sigh of relief, friends and family visited the home in Ashkelon • 4-year-old Yuval "received sweets" and shared his experience • The police clarify: there is no suspicion of criminal activity, and the case will be officially closed next week.

Grandmother arrested and sues police: "They were creating dramatic content for a reality show"
Donna Dillon from Knoxville has filed a lawsuit against Knox County and the local sheriff's office after being arrested at her home on an old warrant for the sake of filming a police reality show. Dillon claims the incident caused significant emotional distress to her family. This is not the first instance of such television programs leading to high-profile lawsuits and multi-million dollar...

Divorce of the Century: Court Orders SK Chairman to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million
A South Korean court has ordered the chairman of the SK conglomerate, Chey Tae-won, to pay his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won ($644 million). The ruling marks the latest development in a high-profile divorce case that has captivated the nation for over a decade.

Tragedy at Camp Nou: Worker killed during renovation work
A 54-year-old construction worker was killed in an accident at the Barcelona stadium construction site. This is the first fatal accident since the renovation project began in the summer of 2023.

Investigation update: Mother of Binyahu Razi calls on fugitive suspect to surrender
Two weeks after the brutal murder of 19-year-old Binyahu Razi, police are still searching for the main suspect, 17-year-old Avi'or Sasson. The victim's mother has issued a public plea for the suspect to turn himself in.

Woman seriously injured after vehicle falls from bridge onto Ayalon Highway
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured after her vehicle fell from a bridge onto the Ayalon Highway near the HaShalom interchange. She was evacuated by MDA teams to Ichilov Hospital.

Ignoring a court ruling: Ministry of Interior rejects granddaughter of Righteous Among the Nations
Ellen Monique Chites, a 56-year-old Dutch woman who stayed in Israel to help since the outbreak of the war, has been refused residency for two years. The Population Authority claims that eligibility applies only to minors, but ignores a recent ruling that determined otherwise. In an interview with Walla, she says: 'The most important thing for me is to do the right thing.'

The stabber in the NYC antisemitic attack is a Hispanic man dealing with mental illness
Despite the suspect's mental state, a source familiar with the details tells "Ha-Yom" that it is difficult not to define the event that took place on the Upper West Side as an antisemitic hate crime. Due to the suspect's medical condition, there is a possibility that he will not bear full criminal responsibility.

Not Only in Israel: Florida Delivery Driver Leaves Toddler in Sweltering Car
An Uber Eats driver in St. Petersburg left a child in a car without air conditioning to pick up an order and subsequently forgot where she had parked. After she contacted the police, the toddler was found sweating and rushed to a hospital. The driver has been arrested and charged with child abuse.

After 14 years, a single drop of blood solved the murder: The technology that exposed the suspect
An advanced DNA test led FBI investigators to a real estate agent from Texas, who was arrested on suspicion of murdering her friend in her apartment. The method that helped solve the case was genetic genealogy, which allowed investigators to compare samples from family databases.

A dispute over a sari: A woman is suspected of murdering her husband with a pressure cooker
According to the investigation, the 30-year-old woman attacked her bedridden husband and then strangled him following an argument. Their 7-year-old son provided information that helped investigators. The court has extended her detention.

"Neither proud nor ashamed": Goel Ratzon's son follows in his father's footsteps
Fifteen years after the Goel Ratzon cult case shocked Israel, his eldest son Yigal openly admits to having nine wives. He claims he sees no issue with his lifestyle despite legal prohibitions.

20 years later: Tair Rada murder case reopened - and will be investigated by Tel Aviv YAMAR
Almost two decades after the murder that shook the country, the police are re-examining the file following new information. After discussions at the top of the police command, it was decided to transfer the investigation from the Northern District YAMAR to the Tel Aviv YAMAR, which will examine additional lines of investigation in an attempt to break through to solving the case, following the...

Young man seriously wounded in a shooting incident in Sderot
Around 21:00, a report was received at the Magen David Adom dispatch center regarding a man in his 20s wounded by gunfire on Yitzhak Sadeh Street. Medical teams evacuated him to Barzilai Hospital in serious condition with a penetrating wound.

The case that won’t leave the prosecutor’s mind: “She was a child. It wasn’t only the horrors”
Attorney Einat Blenro recalls one of the most difficult cases in her career: a girl who grew up in a closed society and became a victim of systematic abuse by her father, supported by her entire family. “This was not just a legal story, it was a human story,” she says.
Dramatic development: Police have reopened the investigation into the Tair Rada murder case
Following a significant development and by order of the Police Commissioner, the police have opened a new investigative direction. The case was removed from the Northern District Central Investigation Unit and transferred to Tel Aviv.

100 thousand shekels in burekas and dozens of lawsuits: The focused activity of attorney Shoham Even
For years, Shoham Even filed dozens of lawsuits against businesses as a private individual, until he received a law license and shifted gears. At the center of his work are class action lawsuits regarding food packaging weights and Spam Law violations. A law amendment that passed in the first reading will prohibit claiming damages in these lawsuits and will require prior contact with the business...

Arrested, released, and detained again: A turbulent night for the Australian national team star
The 22-year-old midfielder was stopped twice in one night in Sydney for significant speeding. While his alcohol test was negative, a subsequent roadside drug test returned a positive result for cocaine.

Legal Adviser to the Supreme Court: "The law freezing deserters' arrests is unconstitutional — it must be repealed"
In an opinion ahead of the hearing on the law that the Haredi parties insisted on, the Legal Adviser determines that "this is an extreme and clear case of a defective and harmful legislative arrangement" • According to her, the law imposes a severe, unbearable burden of service on the shoulders of those serving in the regular forces and in reserve • She asks the Supreme Court to turn the interim...

State witness in the Tax Authority bribery case: "The fixer who connected income tax officials"
Police suspect that current and former employees facilitated the filing of false tax returns totaling approximately 80 million shekels. Investigators estimate that the tax officials involved received bribes totaling 15 million shekels, acting independently but with knowledge of one another's activities.

Channel 12 Investigation: Zini Aligns with Netanyahu
Shin Bet head David Zini's request to investigate a media leak mirrors Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempts to use state procedures for personal gain. Both share a clear hostility toward independent media.

"Ticking bomb": Parents of at-risk teenagers warn of the danger
Hundreds of teenagers are waiting for placement in "Youth Protection" locked facilities, but a shortage of beds leads to at-risk youth committing serious crimes. Only after arrest do places suddenly become available. The Ministry of Welfare promises to expand the network of hostels over the next two years.

Covert investigation revealed: hundreds of kilograms of drugs were concealed in chocolates and cookies
Four suspects were arrested at the end of an investigation conducted by the special crime unit of the Kfar Saba station. Inside a nursery in Hod HaSharon, large quantities of marijuana and hashish were found, with a total weight of over 200 kg, some of which were concealed inside various food products, including chocolate bars.

London Mayor joins Mamdani: "Those accused of genocide must stand trial"
Sadiq Khan stated he would pressure the British government to enforce the ICC arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu visits London. Meanwhile, Maryland Governor Wes Moore declined to clarify if his state would attempt to arrest the Prime Minister if he lands at Andrews Air Force Base.

Netanyahu's testimony in the 'Qatar-gate' affair: The Prime Minister's version is revealed
'I know he has other occupations, I don't know what they are,' he said about Urich. About Einhorn he added: 'It is possible that we employed him in one way or another.' About Feldstein he claimed a limited connection, despite documentation from his close environment.

"As if the earth swallowed him": Mother of 4-year-old missing in Ashkelon claims kidnapping
The extensive search operation for Yuval Kogan continues since yesterday afternoon with grave concern for his fate. His mother claims that police searches are focusing only on the beach area and demands the involvement of the Shin Bet in investigating the possibility of his involvement in his disappearance.

Judge reprimands, Trump administration retreats: Subpoenas against New York Times journalists canceled
The US Department of Justice attempted to compel three reporters to reveal their sources regarding security flaws in the plane donated to Donald Trump by Qatar. During the hearing, it was revealed that authorities had also requested call records of the journalists' relatives. Judge Arun Subramanian stated: 'Subpoenas are the last step, not the first.'