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First publication: About two weeks after tax inspectors were violently attacked, the Tax Authority has accepted employee demands that operations in Bnei Brak and other high-risk localities will only proceed with prior coordination and police escort. The Tax Authority Director stated: "We will not tolerate any harm to employees while they are performing their duties."

According to the report in the "Central Edition," Rothman said that "the blood of those murdered in Huwara is redder than the blood of those murdered on October 7." He sued Channel 12 News, but his lawsuit was rejected. The court determined that MK Rothman did indeed say what was attributed to him.

Police have released the name of 54-year-old Liora Lior Nativ Strasberg from Haifa, suspected of impersonating a public servant to steal credit cards and property from senior citizens. Authorities are asking the public to assist in identifying additional victims.

Increased and large-scale enforcement activity will begin tomorrow morning on Israel's roads, led by the Traffic Division. Hundreds of police officers and volunteers will operate from the north to the south of the country, using about 500 marked and unmarked patrol vehicles to identify life-threatening traffic violations.

Seven people were injured in a traffic accident involving three vehicles on Highway 90, near Ashdot Ya'akov. Among the injured is a man in his 30s who was seriously wounded and suffered from multi-system trauma. He was trapped in the vehicle and evacuated by a Magen David Adom (MDA) 'Hatzala Air' helicopter to Rambam Hospital.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, along with other well-known figures, including Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, are facing a massive legal bill of millions of pounds. This comes after they lost a privacy lawsuit they filed against the publisher of the 'Daily Mail' newspaper in the High Court in the UK.

The Constitution Committee Chairman sued the Channel 12 reporter over the publication of the statement: "The blood of the brothers Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, who were murdered in Huwara, is redder than the blood of those murdered on October 7" • The judge ruled that the defendants proved the words were spoken in a closed forum.

The Administrative Court in Jerusalem has rejected a request by "Ir HaShaashuim" to stay an accessibility order. Until the final ruling, the operator of the amusement parks must grant free entry to escorts of individuals with disabilities.

The Tel Aviv District Court has approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against HOT. The company will provide customers with 4 million NIS worth of free viewing benefits as compensation for broadcasting content unsuitable for minors.

After contact with Adi Koren (59) from Ramat Gan was lost on Monday, her son Roy filed a missing person report with the police the next day. The son stated that his mother, who has mental health challenges, had never gone missing before. He drew the investigators' attention to a "problematic relationship" with one of her acquaintances: "They have not exhausted this direction." The police...

A UK court convicted 19-year-old Norwegian footballer Johannes Kongsenes Netland of conspiracy to commit murder. Netland was recruited by the Swedish 'Foxtrot' gang, linked to the Iranian regime, to act as a hitman.

A shift in strategy in the south: moving from targeted raids to continuous civil law enforcement under police protection. The new appointment by the Minister of National Security aims to enable the Israel Electric Corporation, the Tax Authority, and the National Insurance Institute to operate safely in Bedouin settlements.

The Kfar Saba Small Claims Court has ordered the Shufersal chain to pay 20,000 shekels in compensation to a customer after the store refused to honor advertised sale prices. The judge criticized the chain's conduct, calling it a systematic practice of misleading consumers.

Following a settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding the broadcast of inappropriate content during children's viewing hours, a total compensation of 4 million shekels has been determined. It will be provided automatically to all company subscribers in Israel without requiring any action on their part.

Police have arrested 40-year-old Bnei Brak resident Nachman Levy on suspicion of sex offenses against two minors. Authorities are urging anyone who may have been harmed by the suspect to come forward.

A 27-year-old woman in the U.S. underwent surgery to remove an ovarian cyst, only for doctors to mistakenly remove her bladder. A jury has awarded her $17 million (approximately 50 million shekels) in compensation.

The musician, actor, and founder of the Irish folk-rock band The Frames was killed early this morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident. He is survived by his wife and a 4-year-old son. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

The Jerusalem District police prosecution unit has filed an indictment against a 29-year-old man for assaulting his wife. According to the charges, the defendant punched his spouse and dragged her while their minor son witnessed the violence.

Yosef Yosefia was shot to death by Salomon Madmon following the separation of Madmon's son and Yosefia's daughter.

According to police assessments, Eldar and his friends allegedly attempted to run over two young men during a fight. The 23-year-old has been missing for 13 days, and the search continues.

An Israeli citizen who served in a classified unit has been indicted for maintaining contact with an Iranian intelligence operative. He is charged with communicating with a foreign agent and attempting to provide information to the enemy.

A serious incident in Germany: A senior member of the Jewish community was attacked on Saturday. The community is outraged: "Antisemitism is not a memory from the past - but a reality. It is painful that Jews in Germany are again fearing for their safety."

A meat sales company rented a store in Rishon LeZion, only to discover a restriction on food sales mentioned in the building permit in tiny print. The court ruled the lessor breached its duty of disclosure.

Three illegal workers were found in a carpentry shop and a construction site in Sheikh Danun. In Shlomi, dozens of kilograms of cannabis and growing equipment were seized. In Acre, the closure of an apartment suspected of being a drug den was extended by 60 days.

Two minors have been arrested on suspicion of brutally assaulting a young man found with a head injury near Beit She'an. Police initially investigated the case as a traffic accident, but recent findings have raised criminal suspicion.

The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Salomon Madmon to life imprisonment for the murder of Yosef Yosefia, the father of his daughter-in-law, following a family dispute over a separation.

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has indicted Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of aiding terrorist activities. Consequently, an international arrest warrant has been issued against him.

From the indictment filed against Helin Sahayk of Moledet, it appears that she entered an intersection without obeying a "Stop" sign and a stop line, and blocked the path of two Border Police fighters - Staff Sergeant Gal Yosef and Staff Sergeant Tomer Eliyahu Klifi. The two collided with her vehicle with great force and were killed on the spot.

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced Barakat Abu Assa on Wednesday to 21 years in prison for rape under aggravating circumstances, child abuse, and breaking into the home of a Gedera resident. In addition to the prison term, he was ordered to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation to the victim.

Drama in court following the arrest of a couple suspected of stealing valuable equipment while using their young children. The police claimed they had incriminating video footage, but the judge accepted the defense's position and warned against violating the rights of the interrogated.

Data from the Or Yarok organization reveals a sharp increase in fines for crossing solid white lines. In 2025, nearly 28,000 fines were issued, marking a 30% rise compared to the previous year.

Tax offenses under aggravating circumstances in the construction industry: A company owner is accused of fictitiously increasing expenses to evade taxes. The indictment reveals that between 2019 and 2022, the defendants deducted input tax for transactions that were never performed.

The affair of underage marriages in Yavne'el continues. Yossi, the father of a 15-year-old girl, discovered an intention to marry off his daughter without his knowledge or consent and alerted the authorities.

A hearing was held at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court to extend the detention of Agam Tsarfi, suspected of ordering the murder of Binyahu Razi. During the proceedings, incriminating messages were revealed.

During a targeted operation in Jerusalem, dozens of fines were issued and six vehicles were removed from the road. Police also identified drivers who filmed themselves committing serious traffic offenses and shared the footage on social media.

Hundreds of police officers, Israel Electric Corporation employees, and tax officials launched a joint raid on Tuesday in the village of Tarabin and the city of Rahat. The operation, aimed at restoring governance in the Negev, is part of an ongoing effort to combat criminal organizations.

Following the discovery of over 420 kg of cannabis and cultivation equipment at a villa in Migdal, police have filed an indictment against a 57-year-old resident of Yavne. The property has been ordered closed for 30 days.

A warning to the public against SMS messages offering payment of traffic fines via an attached link. The police urge: "Do not enter personal or credit card details."

Three years later: The court sentenced a Tel Sheva resident who broke into a family's home in the dead of night and raped the woman. Last April, he was convicted of aggravated rape, child abuse, and breaking and entering. This morning, he was sentenced to 21 years in prison and ordered to pay 200,000 shekels in compensation to the victim. "He told me that if I didn't be quiet, he would kill me,"...

A Be'er Sheva-based company owner is accused of deducting fictitious invoices, resulting in a VAT evasion of approximately 12 million shekels. The Customs and VAT legal department has notified the court of its intent to seek an actual prison sentence.