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A real estate developer who underwent spinal surgery at Asuta Hospital was left paralyzed due to a surgical instrument malfunction. The Tel Aviv District Court has ordered the medical institution to pay 11.25 million shekels in compensation.

Maor Lopez and his wife traveled to the Spanish enclave to visit family and celebrate an annual festival, but a mass breach of migrants from Morocco disrupted their plans. "The streets were filled, my wife went into a panic. We didn't know if they were coming with good intentions," he said. The couple had to relocate: "If the situation worsens, we will return to Israel."

It wakes you up in the morning, but a new and comprehensive study reveals that your favorite cup does much more than you thought - and specifically for one particularly important organ. And the big surprise: it also works in the decaf version.

The massive lawsuit filed by former anchor Netali Shem-Tov reveals behind-the-scenes recordings and transcripts, including heated exchanges early on the morning that fighting with Iran broke out.

The family of 23-year-old Eldar Dayan, missing since July 17, has obtained significant new information regarding his whereabouts. They are demanding that police pursue new leads, citing death threats received by Dayan prior to his disappearance and a conflict with one of the detainees.

Who is working behind the scenes for billionaire Alex Skler? A Kan 11 investigation points to the involvement of PR consultant Ronen Tzur and private investigator Irad Tamir, whose controversial methods have previously drawn significant scrutiny.

Laniado Medical Center has launched Israel's first pediatric emergency department specifically adapted for children on the autism spectrum and those with disabilities.

Two people were wounded by gunfire in Netivot, with one victim pronounced dead at the scene. A separate violent incident in Bir al-Maksur left an 18-year-old moderately wounded.

Avivit Bar Zohar opens up about the stormy conflict with Lia Greenner that reached the court, and explains what made her decide that she is never ready to forgive again: 'I cannot laugh at this. Not in 10 years and not in 50 years'.

The publicized relationship between American billionaire Steven Klobek and Israeli OnlyFans model Adva Lavi has come to an end. According to reports, a recent arrest and new allegations led to a complete severance and the cessation of all financial and legal support.

A legal drama unfolded in the West Bank as an IDF special forces soldier was arrested by police after coming to the aid of a Jewish shepherd brutally attacked by dozens of rioters.

The Israel Police have launched an investigation following a shooting in Netivot that left one man dead and another lightly wounded. Authorities suspect the incident is criminal in nature.

Where to volunteer this week: The "Sordim" association is seeking volunteers for home visits to Holocaust survivors. The "Lev HaSh" association needs workshop facilitators for parents of children with cancer in Haifa. The Association for the Advancement of Education in Tel Aviv is looking for drivers to distribute food, and other opportunities are available nationwide.

As part of police operations against illegal weapons and shooting incidents, Southern District officers and Border Police (Magav) were deployed to Rahat to quell a mass brawl. Two police officers were injured by stone-throwing and required medical treatment.

Media personality Barak Seri addressed the verdict in a libel lawsuit filed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. Sa'ar responded with a sharp jab, reigniting the public dispute on the X platform.

Attorney Moriah Kahlani, representing Dvir Sela, addressed the circumstances of Reut's death. She emphasized that while Dvir admitted to ordering the drug, he was not convicted of causing her death.

The removal of the MAHAR union chair initiated by Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David is expected to be approved tomorrow, but the labor court has decided to suspend the implementation of the decision until a hearing on the legality of the move this coming Thursday.

Sexual abuse and harassment in mikvahs remain a painful and silenced issue in the Haredi sector. Victims describe a systemic lack of protection and supervision.

Police have built a solid evidentiary basis regarding the "grenade war" between the Musli and Jarushi crime families. Indictments are expected to be filed this week for two of the 18 violent incidents.

A fire broke out at the kosher restaurant "Noam". Eyewitnesses reported a person seen leaving the scene shortly after the flames erupted.

Police are investigating allegations that Efi Azoulay and another employee used the residence's credit card for personal purchases totaling tens of thousands of shekels. One witness has testified to Lahav 433, while another claims to have reported the misconduct to the Prime Minister's Office months ago.

The soldier, in regular service, is suspected of shooting at the child and wounding him at a farm near the village of Al-Mughayyir in Binyamin. The arrest was carried out by the police.

Former Central Bank of Lebanon governor Riad Salameh was arrested after failing to appear for questioning in a financial crimes case. Having served for 30 years, Salameh faces investigations in Lebanon and Europe and is widely seen as a symbol of the country's economic crisis.

Temperatures reached 40 degrees at noon in large parts of the country, 43 were measured at the Sea of Galilee, and they climbed to 45 in the Jordan Valley. Despite the heavy heat, tens of thousands visited nature reserves. The peak of the wave arrives tomorrow, with initial relief expected on Monday.

Nirmal Purja, who broke the world climbing record, has died in Pakistan alongside nine other expedition members. The organizing company confirmed the tragedy, and his business partner stated that tracking data showed him being swept down the mountain.

A new study examining nearly a thousand patients in four Atlanta hospitals over five years found 449 cases of mold-type fungal infection, about a third of which ended in death. This is a disease that is not officially reportable to health authorities, so until now there was no accurate estimate of its scope. Experts warn of an increased risk due to climate change.

The US State Department is making permanent a program requiring visa applicants from 50 countries to deposit a bond of up to $20,000. The new rule takes effect on August 3.

Unusual clashes occurred this morning in Jerusalem between ultra-Orthodox protesters and patrons of the "Ba-Smita" cafe, who are protesting against the establishment's operation on Shabbat. Police used force to disperse the crowd.

For the fifth consecutive Saturday, violent clashes erupted at the "Ba-Smita" cafe in Jerusalem between ultra-Orthodox protesters, police, and local residents supporting the business.

The myth that urine helps with jellyfish stings is not only useless but dangerous. In reality, this 'grandmother's remedy' only triggers the release of more venom into the skin.

MDA medics and paramedics were called to Neve Yam beach following a report of a drowning. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation, updates to follow.

A month after the murder of singer Shafiq Kabha in 2013, the case remained unsolved. The breakthrough came after a confrontation between two suspects who, fearing a more serious charge, confessed to their roles in the crime.

The team will appear on Wednesday for the first hearing in the 'infusion affair' and will demand the investigation be disqualified. Slobodan Drapic is among the candidates to replace Eliran Hudeda.

Dana Ben Ari, star of 'New Love' and partner of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball player, Amit Abo, revealed a difficult night with her father in the hospital before the Sabbath: "I don't know how I'm standing on my feet at all."

48-year-old Michael Levin took advantage of the moment the paramedic stepped out to drop off a patient, entered the ambulance, and fled with it to the beach. The police claim he also stole money and property from inside, and his detention was extended by 3 days.

Benjamin Friedrich is accused of taking a knife from the yeshiva kitchen, hiding it under his clothes, and stabbing Rabbi Amos Gueta four times. During his interrogation, he called him a "false messiah". At the request of his defense attorney, he was referred for a psychiatric evaluation.

The 90th anniversary of the 1936 Berlin Olympics marks a controversial chapter in history. Once used as a propaganda tool for the Nazi regime, the Games remain a subject of debate as Germany considers hosting a future Olympic event in the same city.

The Reisel family from Kibbutz Yad Mordechai shares their story of life in the shadow of the war. After evacuation and hardship, they returned home, where Paz found a unique way to support others through therapeutic baking workshops.

The confrontation began after a father asked a woman to remove her dogs from a children's playground. In response, she made antisemitic remarks, and police have opened an investigation.

Former US House member George Santos has been ordered to pay a $35,000 fine by the CFTC for manipulative betting on the "Kalshi" platform. He artificially inflated the value of a bet regarding his attendance at Donald Trump's State of the Union address before failing to show up.