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Ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot, the Africa Israel hotel chain is launching a series of profitable promotions, offering up to 20% discount at a variety of destinations across the country. AFI club members will enjoy an additional 10% discount.

A bus struck pedestrians this afternoon on David Remez Street in Ashkelon. According to MADA, two people were seriously injured and one remains trapped at the scene.

Sgt. A. left the battlefield in Gaza to donate bone marrow to a stranger. A year later, he met the man he saved, Shmuel Shapira, who used the occasion to urge the public to support bone marrow donation.

The incident involved three buses on David Remez Street in Ashkelon. The bus driver and passengers were unharmed. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the event.

Following a series of disasters that have recently struck the ultra-Orthodox public, the Chief Rabbinate recalls the call of the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Gaon Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar, to strengthen awareness of safety rules and to exercise extra caution in every home and institution. The Rabbinate emphasizes that maintaining safety rules is an integral part of the value of the sanctity of life, and...

A senior lawyer, aged about 50, was shot to death in Rishon LeZion. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, and police have launched an investigation.

A Unit 8200 soldier has successfully had her Graves' disease recognized as a service-related disability. The court ruled that the extreme stress and operational pressure of her role acted as a catalyst for the autoimmune condition.

A couple of parents, residents of Haifa, are accused of stealing property worth over 100,000 NIS. Among other things, the parents involved their children - aged 8 and 9 - in committing the offenses. The indictment filed includes 15 counts, the father of the family remains in custody until the end of the proceedings.

Only 42% of the public rate the performance of the education system positively. 13% of parents of students in Jewish schools reported that remote learning was not effective.

About 92% of women in Israel start breastfeeding, but only a small fraction continue exclusively after six months. We debunk common myths about the process with a Maccabi expert.

The airline is launching a major promotion for the Tishrei holiday period and the pre-holiday season, featuring vacation packages to popular European destinations. Additionally, the company offers a "cancellation shield" that allows travelers to cancel their vacation up to a week before departure.

A heated clash in the 103FM studio: the dispute between the morning show hosts Ben Caspit and Inon Megel escalated into unusual physical actions, when one of the hosts stood up, went to the sound station, and turned off the other host’s microphone.

Dr. Dubi Laxman, who compared Likud voters to monkeys, was suspended from Assuta and Maccabi. In a new post, he apologizes for his remarks while refusing to retract his underlying political assessments.

The prosecution has filed an indictment against a 16-year-old from Beitar Illit, who allegedly threatened Arab residents in the southern Hebron Hills, assaulted a woman, and attempted to beat a dog with a pipe due to racist and nationalist motives.

The Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify whether he intends to proceed with appointments to the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) during the election period. The order follows the extension of the application deadline.

Maor Melikson in deep mourning: The former footballer paid tribute to his friend the late Ran Marciano, who was killed in a scooter accident in Yavne: "Just this week we talked about life and families" | All the details

The Lobby 99 organization has urged Ministry of Interior Director General Israel Ozan to overhaul the personal surcharge mechanism in local authorities to improve transparency and collection rates. The appeal follows a "Ha-Yom" investigation revealing that nearly half of all surcharges imposed in recent years remain uncollected.

Ayalon Insurance and Platinum Capital have filed a court motion to appoint a receiver for a completed TAMA 38 project in Ramat Gan, citing 48.9 million shekels in outstanding debts and liabilities.

A British court has sentenced 60-year-old Christopher Phillips to two years and four months in prison. He kept his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to collect her benefits.

According to the police, the attorney claimed to investigators from the Central District's YAMAR that she possessed evidence that could exonerate a defendant charged with serious security offenses in Ramle. Suspicion arose in the State Attorney's Office regarding the source of the materials, leading to an investigation.

The court has extended the detention of seven suspects in the murder of Binyahu Razi until Friday, when the prosecution is expected to file indictments. Police identified two women as the "brains" behind the operation.

A class-action lawsuit in Illinois alleges that the iPhone's Photos app creates 'faceprints' without user consent. Apple's attempt to dismiss the case was rejected by an appeals court, allowing the litigation to proceed.

Sharif Ahmadzai, a boxing champion who immigrated to Greece from Afghanistan, is suspected of killing Elizabeth Ross, stuffing her remains into a suitcase, and dumping them in an abandoned house in the Greek capital. The refugee claims he found the Scottish volunteer, who helped refugees, already dead and only disposed of her body to steal her money.

A covert investigation has uncovered an alleged attempt to influence a trial involving serious security-related crimes through bribery and threats against minors.

A 71-year-old insured person is suing the insurance company Harel, after it recognized him as a nursing care patient based on its own doctor's examination, but shortly thereafter canceled his eligibility following a covert investigation.

A driver for the Electra Afikim company was attacked last night in Bat Ayin when teenagers from the settlement threw stones at him. The incident is part of a wave of violent attacks against drivers - earlier this week, a driver was attacked in Jerusalem until he lost consciousness and his teeth were broken. The bus drivers' union claims: "A red line has been crossed in the threats against bus...

Lior Berkovic, son of media personality Eyal Berkovic, has opened up about his personal religious journey. Since retiring from football, he has been sharing his experiences with tradition on his podcasts.

A new study reveals that Botox injections can help prevent abnormal scarring after surgeries and injuries. The Israeli Association of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons confirms the method is ready for clinical application.

The Tel Aviv District Court has rejected a petition by the Ramat HaSharon municipality against the "Elco Complex" project by Israel Canada. The ruling allows the developer to proceed with licensing and construction of the new urban district.

The Minister of Environmental Protection is demanding that the Nature and Parks Authority establish conditions for housing crocodiles within the Prison Service, despite a District Court injunction freezing the program. The pilot, promoted alongside National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, is slated to begin near the Ketsiot prison for security detainees in the coming days. Ben Gvir criticized...

A former Comcast employee is suing the company, claiming that at the branch where he worked in Connecticut, there was a monthly ritual where the employee with the lowest sales figures was tied to a chair in the back office and had a whipped cream cake thrown in their face by colleagues. After sending a message to the regional manager about the matter and receiving no response, he resigned for fear...

Bar Asraf took his own life next to the grave of his friend Liron Barda, who was murdered at the Nova festival. His sister-in-law told 103fm that days earlier he had celebrated his brother's wedding and seemed happy, but had carried deep pain since the murder.

A couple from Haifa, Eliran and Sivan Buhbut, are accused of a series of thefts from Eilat stores totaling over 100,000 NIS. They used their young children in their criminal schemes to distract staff.

New data from the National Insurance Institute refutes rumors regarding divorce rates among reservists. The separation rate remains consistent with the national average, standing at only three percent.

The HMOs received a British alternative to the drug "Slow-Derlin" in an 80 mg dosage, after Maariv exposed months of shortage. The drug is intended, among other things, for migraines, blood pressure, and tremors; availability should be checked and treatment should not be changed without consultation.

Many Israelis are already starting to book their Rosh Hashanah vacations, but a price check shows that even for the same destination and dates, costs can vary significantly. Choosing one airline over another can save a family tens or even hundreds of dollars. A check conducted by C14 on Tuesday revealed gaps of tens of percent for identical routes.

US authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of igniting one of the destructive wildfires currently raging in Washington state. Aaron F. Prinachi is being held on a $1 million bond.

Parents who arrived with their three young children for a vacation in Eilat were filmed using a baby stroller and special magnets to steal valuable items from dozens of different stores.

Severe indictments were filed at the District Court in Beersheba against a 23-year-old man from Rahat and a 17-year-old teenager from the Negev, for committing severe sexual offenses against minors from their family and environment.

The Philatelic Service, in collaboration with the Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center, has launched a stamp dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the heroic operation in Uganda. The stamp features Sayeret Matkal soldiers returning from the rescue mission against the backdrop of Air Force planes and planning maps. The Israel Postal Company stated: "Proud to add this stamp to the mosaic of...