Society

A middle school custodian in New York secretly lived for half a year in an abandoned room at the school and even hosted his four children there on weekends. After being exposed on security footage, he resigned, explaining that financial difficulties and heavy expenses left him unable to rent an apartment.

Crime is affecting their functioning and achievements, causing some of them not to show up at school. A document from the Center for the Advancement of Safety in Arab Society warns of severe damage to youth and educational staff in the sector, and claims there is no comprehensive policy on the issue: "Protecting the children and the staff is a condition for the system's ability to protect them."...

A bus driver on line 2 in Beit Shemesh was attacked and knocked unconscious by a passenger after refusing to open the doors at an illegal stop. The driver, who was struck with a metal object, is calling for justice as labor representatives demand urgent security reforms.

Lack of budget and the freezing of coalition funds leave 4,000 volunteers out of kindergartens and schools. Against the backdrop of a severe shortage of teachers and principals, senior officials warn: "The system is in danger of collapse"

A fire broke out in the parking lot of a residential building in the Neve Hof neighborhood, engulfing several vehicles. One person was found deceased inside a vehicle after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Police report no suspicion of criminal activity, citing a preliminary assessment of a self-accident. Residents were instructed to shelter in their apartments due to heavy smoke.

Claims by a veteran autism researcher regarding the over-expansion of diagnostic criteria have sparked an international stir. Conversely, researchers and activists warn that questioning diagnoses harms those diagnosed and their rights.

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court ruled that the Zemer Local Council and the telecommunications company Bezeq are liable for an incident that led to a pregnant woman's miscarriage. The court apportioned 80% of the liability to the council and 20% to Bezeq.

Three cases brought to the attention of Commissioner Levy in parallel with an Internal Affairs investigation led to the officer's dismissal. After ordering one of the women to pull over, he asked her to think about how she could "meet him halfway." To another, he said: "If I say I want you, you're single, right?"

Qasi Samha, 23, from Jius, worked at a paint shop in Qalansawe using a forged Israeli ID card. According to the indictment, he hid a Glock and hundreds of bullets in a paint bucket and tried to convert the pistol to automatic. When police arrived to arrest another person, he tried to escape with the bucket - and was arrested.

More than 70 rioters participated in the raid on the village. Security officials estimate that it was a planned operation involving funding and legal support.

After forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding, the rain event ended in most areas with only a few millimeters. The Meteorological Service explains that the center of the unusual upper-level trough shifted north, directing heavy rains toward Syria and Lebanon. In Israel, unusual winds and high waves were recorded, and temperatures on Mount Hermon dropped to 8 degrees.

Shalom (Charlie) Buzaglo, who was wanted for investigation on suspicion of committing severe violent offenses against his partner, was arrested in a hideout apartment in Dimona.

Two days before September 1st, parents of students at a school in Petah Tikva discovered that a teenager accused in the murder case of Yamanu Zelka, who is entering 10th grade, is expected to return to the educational institution. "We will not put our children at risk," says a father of a student whose son is entering the same grade. The municipality and the Ministry of Education are looking for...

The commander of the Rahat police station, Superintendent Yitzhak Yona, signed two administrative closure orders for businesses in the city of Rahat over the weekend, after it was found that the continued operation of the businesses and presence in them could pose a real danger, among other things against the backdrop of shooting incidents within the framework of a criminal conflict between...

The moving journey of Penny, an educator from Canada, began with a great love that developed into a deep connection to Judaism, continued with the sudden loss of her partner, the late Harvey Goldman, and culminated in a brave choice to continue his path. The visit to Israel as part of the 'Binat HaLev' delegation of UJA Canada gave her practical tools to fight antisemitism within the classroom and...

A young man returning from a wedding in northern Israel managed to open the passenger door and escape while an armed assailant on a motorcycle fired at least 12 bullets at him. Footage shows the vehicle continuing to move without a driver as the gunman pursues the victim. Two suspects have been arrested.

Months after the missile fall that claimed the lives of nine people, a burial ceremony was held for the Torah scrolls of the "Tiferet Yisrael" synagogue. Zion Revah, who lost his son in the event and is now burying the scroll he donated: "It brings me back to the blow I received." The structure is expected to open during the Tishrei holidays.

In recent years, the number 271,000 has appeared more and more on social media as part of a conspiracy theory that attempts to undermine the number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust. So what is behind this number?

Do you know that feeling where you feel something is a bit strange with you lately? You are more irritable, have difficulty concentrating, think too much, or are simply going through a rough patch. Instead of letting it pass, you open Google and type: "Why do I feel this way?" A few searches later, you are already reading about one disorder or another and are convinced that the symptoms describe...

A foreign resident arrived at a factory in Kadima-Zoran where his ex-partner works, refused to leave, and pulled a knife on an employee at the site. After the employee drew his personal weapon, the suspect fled and discarded the knife. Within a short time, he was located on a bus, and an indictment was filed against him.

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Police officers from the Sdot station in the Sharon region arrested a foreign national last week who allegedly arrived at a factory in Kadima-Zoran, where his ex-partner works, armed with a knife. After fleeing the scene, he was located shortly thereafter hiding on a bus.

The Tavor Academy will open a new branch in Kibbutz Masada that will bear the name of Lt. Col. Eli Ginsberg. Ginsberg, a former commander of the Counter-Terrorism School, went into combat at the outbreak of the war and fell the next day. This is the second branch that Tavor has opened since October 7 in memory of a fallen soldier, following the branch in Kiryat Shmona named after Lt. Yuval Yaffe.

Three days before the start of the school year, the budget crisis between the Ministry of Education and the Neve Midbar Regional Council has reached a peak. The council, which serves over 22,000 students in the diaspora while having only 12,000 registered residents, refuses to commit to expenses without full reimbursement. Parent committees have now joined the strike threat, warning that the...

A Dimona resident was arrested at the border crossing with nearly 1.5 kg of methamphetamine. She claimed she suspected the package contained illicit goods but proceeded due to threats against her and her children.

Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

During a trip in Eilat, an Egged bus driver lost consciousness, causing the vehicle to crash into a railing and a bus stop. Attorney Tomer Bizini, who was on board, acted decisively by entering the cabin and bringing the runaway bus to a halt, saving 20 passengers.

Andy Spitzer has worked for years as a security guard in a building on Yehuda Halevi Street in Tel Aviv, but says he has never encountered such an incident. In his first interview with Walla, he recounted how he heard shouting in the street, went out to check what was happening - and then the suspect lunged at him, choked him, and took his phone. 'I am afraid he will come back to look for me,' he...

A suspect in his 30s was arrested following a shooting in central Jaffa, found with a loaded pistol, and prosecutors announced today they intend to file charges. In Tayibe, another suspect was arrested after attempting to flee and discarding a bag containing a Glock pistol, two full magazines, and gloves.

Parents of students at the new School of the Arts in the Kfar Shalem neighborhood of Tel Aviv are threatening to strike in protest against the enrollment of children of foreign workers who do not live in the area. They claim the decision was made without transparency and without meeting entrance requirements. Parents' representative: "The neighborhood's children are being harmed by the decisions."

During a police raid, four military stun grenades and various types of drugs intended for distribution were seized in an apartment. The prosecution has filed a prosecutor's statement and intends to seek an indictment and detention until the end of proceedings. The apartment has been closed by administrative order for 30 days.

A source close to Eyal Nagar stated that he is exercising his right to remain silent and is confident in his innocence. His wife's detention is also set to be extended. Police claim they have evidence linking Nagar to extortion and the takeover of restaurant delivery services in Ashdod.

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Be'er Sheva District Court against 26-year-old Lidor Kamikar, who brutally stabbed a man attempting to mediate a conflict. The victim suffered severe wounds to the heart and lung, required three resuscitations, and was placed on a ventilator, while the defendant attempted to tamper with evidence.

Leading cardiology organizations worldwide have published the "Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction," replacing the previous numerical classification with three clear clinical categories. The goal of this update is to move beyond merely confirming a heart attack to accurately identifying its cause, thereby tailoring treatment. The document was prepared by the European Society of...

Employees leaving early, an overloaded sorting system, and a decision to halt check-in—this is how the crisis that paralyzed Ben Gurion Airport unfolded. Following the report, Workers' Committee Chairman Pinchas Idan interrupted the meeting, claiming the findings were known in advance.

The Northern District Attorney's Office has indicted a 29-year-old doctor from Rahat who attempted to flee from police in the Lower Galilee. During the pursuit, he collided with a patrol car and discarded a bag containing ammunition, which was later forensically matched to an M-16 rifle found on the road.

The family rejects the claims that Yushaev headed a criminal organization and argues that the nickname was attached to him due to his origin. According to them, he was a legitimate businessman and may have been murdered due to a case of mistaken identity. The suspect in the assassination denies the allegations against him and his arrest was extended until Wednesday.

A 24-year-old resident of Tuba-Zangariyye was released under restrictive conditions, including a restraining order from his father. A few hours later, he returned to the house, broke the door, took a knife, and threatened to kill him if he did not receive money for drugs. According to the indictment, he tried to escape from the police and even threatened an investigator in court.

After leading the national rehabilitation system through unprecedented challenges, the senior director is leaving the Ministry of Health to return to manage the medical center where he began his professional career.

A guest at a Tel Aviv hotel is threatening a lawsuit following a severe invasion of her privacy: an employee entered the room while she was naked, despite a 'Do Not Disturb' sign. She is now demanding a refund and compensation.