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The National Infrastructure Committee has authorized the Ministry of Transport to begin expansion work on the Coastal Railway line. This project, covering the route's longest section, is expected to significantly boost train frequency, travel speed, and passenger capacity.

A new scientific review reveals that a vast majority of children suffer from "hypohydration" which impairs memory, attention, and mood. A recent study found: a child's chance of being dehydrated increases by 1.54 times if their parents do not drink enough.

Power supply on King George and Bar Giora streets in Tel Aviv was cut for about 20 hours after a municipal contractor damaged power cables. Residents were left without air conditioning, and businesses suffered losses until the supply was restored.

A resident of Rehovot was arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts against several girls at a hotel pool and offering them alcohol. The police have collected testimonies from several complainants, while the suspect denies the allegations. The court ordered his detention to be extended for further investigation.

The UK parliamentary ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform UK party, over allegations of failing to declare a conflict of interest during a debate regarding Israel.

Only after her father’s death did the eldest daughter discover she had been excluded from his will. She alleges that her mother and younger sister exploited her father’s rare neurological condition and cognitive decline to disinherit her. She is now challenging the will, citing evidence of a close, loving relationship that persisted until his final moments.

Two foreign workers from Thailand were hospitalized at Rambam Medical Center after preparing a soup from the tree tobacco plant. One patient remains in serious condition under sedation, while the other has shown improvement. Medical experts warn against consuming wild plants without professional identification.

A broken arm of a one-year-old toddler led to the exposure of a series of severe acts of violence at the private “Hiyuchim” kindergarten in Tel Aviv. Indictments have been filed against the assistant and the manager.

The People of Israel has been called “the People of the Book” since time immemorial, after the Torah — a book given to us that united the people around it for thousands of years. The text argues that the Torah could not have been delivered by a human being: it cites arguments about the mass revelation at Mount Sinai, that the Torah itself contains verses indicating the personal presence of the...

After the public storm and demands for his suspension, the well-known doctor raises the bar with aggressive and particularly blunt posts, clarifying that the harsh criticism against him does not change his position.

An indictment was filed against a 29-year-old man who, three weeks after being fired from a Rami Levy branch, entered the manager's office with a pork sausage wrapped in a page of Psalms and a kippah, placed a dead crow on her keyboard, and threatened her life.

Marco Par, who lost his father and brothers during the war, is preparing for his Bar Mitzvah at 91. The ceremony, delayed for decades, serves as a powerful symbol of life's triumph over a tragic past.

A check at a business on Yefet Street ended in a double arrest and a 30-day closure order. According to the suspicion, a 54-year-old resident of Jaba who was in Israel without a permit was employed at the place.

The Jerusalem District Court sentenced the driver responsible for the fatal accident on Highway 443 to six years in prison. The victims' family condemned the ruling, stating it fails to act as a deterrent.

First publication. In the Bedouin sector, three M16 rifles, magazines, ammunition, and weapon parts were located, hidden in a residential complex. Two residents of Rahat in their 30s were arrested—all thanks to the sharp nose of the police dog Anna.

A Netanya resident working as a teacher at a hostel in Kfar Saba has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against residents. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended his detention until Thursday.

According to the indictment, three individuals lured a young man to Be'er Sheva, where they beat him, threatened to kill him, and demanded 10,000 shekels for a fabricated debt. The victim managed to escape the vehicle and contact the police.

A tourist sign placed in front of the home of late author Amos Oz was vandalized in Arad. Mayor Yair Maayan condemned the incident, describing it as a shameful act by vandals attempting to disrupt public order in the city.

Spanish Foreign Minister: Disinformation was the main factor in the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta. An investigation has been opened to determine if it was a coordinated action by a criminal organization. Spanish intelligence sources estimate that Morocco allowed the migration wave.

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a 27-year-old math teacher from Lod for committing sex offenses against a 12-year-old student at a school in Tel Aviv.

According to the indictment, Muhammad al-Naqib, a resident of Lod in his 20s who worked as a math teacher, committed severe sexual offenses against a 12-year-old student. The prosecution is requesting his detention until the end of the trial.

A department manager at the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has successfully argued that a specific incident of workplace humiliation contributed to her mental health decline and fibromyalgia. The court has ordered a medical examination to determine the causal link.

A dispute in a private company may reach a point where the court does not settle for deciding who is right, but instead chooses a way to separate the parties. These are the main separation mechanisms.

The Civil Service Commission's Disciplinary Court has ordered the dismissal of senior Knesset official Shai Berkovich. He was convicted of using his position to procure services from a family-owned company without disclosing a conflict of interest.

Over 90,000 Israelis left Israel for at least three months in 2025. Data from a new Tel Aviv University study suggests that figures remain at the record levels seen in 2024.

An exceptionally rare medical case was documented last week at the Wolfson Medical Center, when a 40-year-old woman from Holon was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy that developed in the liver, one of the rarest conditions in gynecology. According to a review of medical literature conducted by the team that treated her, this is one of only 47 cases documented worldwide in more than six decades.

An Ashkelon resident was arrested after being caught driving while disqualified by the court. Police state this is the seventh time he has been caught driving illegally. Following the investigation, an indictment was filed against him.

Police, aerial units, and rescue teams are searching for a man who reportedly entered the water at Trapez Beach and disappeared, leaving his belongings behind.

Extensive search operations are underway in the Arava region for a father and his six children, aged 9 to 19, who went missing during a hike. Contact was lost after they reported exhaustion due to extreme heat.

Days before the prosecutor's statement in the Binyahu Razi death case, the State Attorney's Office is debating charges against those involved. The key issue is whether there is sufficient evidence of premeditation.

While the Israel Police is dealing with a heavy workload of tasks, criminal incidents, and crime challenges, it turns out that in recent days the police leadership went on a team-building retreat in the north. The Police Commissioner decided to take the superintendents for two days of joint activities at a holiday village in the north, with the program including: cooking workshops, sports...

Officers from the Lahav 433 unit have detained several businessmen on suspicion of bankruptcy fraud and asset concealment. The suspects include current and former senior Likud party officials.

A bankrupt contractor, several businessmen, and a former Knesset member have been detained on suspicion of concealing real estate assets and smuggling funds. The investigation is led by YALEK.

Following the "Hayom" investigation into sexual abuse in mikvehs, a wave of testimonies on social media and private messages describes more and more cases. A user tweeted: "At age 15 I was harassed by an adult in a mikveh," another shared: "It's true, I know 100 stories." A new testimony received by "Hayom" describes abuse in a mikveh in Zichron Moshe, Jerusalem.

Lake Brenets, located on the Swiss-French border and renowned for its picturesque scenery, has nearly dried up following months of drought and record-breaking heatwaves. With tourist boats grounded on the cracked lakebed, local businesses face a devastating season.

For about two years, according to suspicions, a sports instructor at a hostel in Kfar Saba exploited his position to perform indecent acts on five residents in their 30s and 40s. He was arrested following a weeks-long covert investigation.

Dr. Dubi Laxman, a surgeon at the Assuta network, has been suspended following a racist social media post targeting Likud voters. Knesset member Tali Gottlieb has publicly condemned his remarks.

A new lawsuit claims that thousands of bottles bearing a trademark owned by an Israeli importer were imported and marketed in violation of its rights. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld a previous ruling that required Ukrainian manufacturers to pay $500,000 to the Israeli company.

The Be'er Sheva Magistrate's Court denied a police request to perform an autopsy on Osher Kadosh, who was shot to death in Netivot. The judge ruled that a CT scan and external examination were sufficient, criticizing the State Attorney's Office for failing to properly review the case.

According to the indictment, the 22-year-old repeatedly ignored the victim's refusals, forced his way into her home, and committed sexual assault. Following the attack, he apologized and asked if she had enjoyed it. The prosecution has stated that he poses a clear danger to the public.