Israel Hayom

The hidden synagogues of Jerusalem preserve ancient Selichot traditions, from the melodies of the Jews of Yazd and Greece to the prayers of Breslov and Yemenite Jews. Alongside the prayers are woven stories of kindness, heroism, and Jerusalem legends that have become an inseparable part of the nights of Elul in the city.

The investigation has been transferred to the Lahav 433 unit by order of the Police Commissioner. Authorities are checking the possibility that the mother and daughter packed their belongings, checked out of their hotel on Saturday morning, and left of their own volition. They were last seen near a train station.

Israel Police arrested a 70-year-old imam from Hebron suspected of inciting terrorism on social media. The arrest took place while thousands of worshipers were visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs.

A month after the arson attack in central Israel, police have arrested two 18-year-old residents of Rehovot. Security footage shows a masked suspect pouring flammable liquid at the restaurant entrance before fleeing with an accomplice on an electric scooter.

Following a grenade explosion in a Bat Yam residential building, police arrested three suspects in Ashdod. Investigators have linked them to serious charges, including conspiracy to commit a crime and negligent storage of hazardous materials.

The operators were detained in the Gulf of Eilat and their boating licenses were suspended for 30 days. One suspect refused testing, while breathalyzer tests for the other two revealed alcohol concentrations of 483 and 403 mcg.

The victim was evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital with head and limb injuries; his condition remains unstable. A MADA paramedic noted that the man suffered severe bodily trauma.

Aylon Levy, a father of 10 and a grandfather, has managed the tennis club in Hod HaSharon since 1999. According to him, the owners of the Sportan complex raised the rent fourfold following an offer from another company. About 30 parents and children arrived to protest the decision, and Avigdor Lieberman also visited to play and support him.

Children are exposed online to political positions, generalizations, and extreme language, even when schools are closed. Instead of rushing to correct them or telling them what to think, parents have an opportunity to teach them how to form a position, check facts, and deal with those who think differently.

A 69-year-old resident of Akko is accused of extorting his wife of 45 years, subjecting her to verbal abuse and death threats. Following a police investigation, he has been indicted with a request for detention until the end of legal proceedings.

Mark ben Avraham Nebler and his accomplices, whose identities remain unknown, targeted Russian-speaking seniors by posing as officials to steal large sums of money and jewelry. The vigilance of a victim's family members led to the suspect's arrest.

A reservist's wife, who was informed that her husband's call-up order was extended once again, shared a heartbreaking recording in which she described the difficulties she is facing. The children who absorb the frustration: "The child asked why I hate him" - and the feeling of helplessness: "I will just continue to lose it, it doesn't matter anymore. This is what you have to do."

Police officers noticed a driver who pulled over to the side of the road after spotting a patrol car in Kafr Manda. During the check, he provided his brother's details, but his true identity was revealed. A check showed that he was driving while under a court-ordered disqualification and that his license had expired in 2008.

A survey conducted ahead of the 2027 school year by "HaShomer HaChadash" and the Riffman Institute reveals that 83% of respondents view the education system as being in crisis, with half doubting that the next government will implement significant change.

About 500 students have yet to undergo eligibility committees or receive placement notices due to bureaucratic delays by the municipality. This denies parents the right to appeal and prepare, and creates uncertainty in the transportation system. The Jerusalem Municipality acknowledges the issue, while the Ministry of Education clarifies that placement is the responsibility of the local authority.

Two young men from Rehovot set fire to the chain's branch last month and fled on a scooter. The motive for the act is control struggles between criminals that are spilling over into city streets. After they were arrested, a prosecutor's statement was filed, and an indictment will be filed soon.

According to the indictment, a 53-year-old man sitting in a park drinking beer was asked to help fix a bicycle. He is accused of touching the girl three times and offering her to sit on his lap. In one of the cases, she got scared, fled from him, and hid in a tunnel at the playground.

The Central District Attorney's Office has charged two Modiin residents for their involvement in three criminal incidents last July. The suspects were apprehended following a grenade attack in Ramat Gan, with subsequent evidence linking them to an arson in Netanya and a grenade blast in Rishon LeZion.

Rescue forces were called to the Mix shopping complex in Hadera after a vehicle lost control and struck a pedestrian. Firefighters worked to extract the woman from under the car, but MDA teams were forced to pronounce her dead at the scene. Traffic investigators have opened an investigation into the incident.

Two suspects, aged 15 and 26, were arrested shortly after allegedly stealing a bag from a woman on Dov Hoz Street in Holon. Police recovered evidence linking them to the crime and will request an extension of their detention in court this morning.

Lahav 433 rejects reports that the young man was lured to the location for the purpose of transferring him to the Military Police. According to them, he was summoned as a suspect in a fraud investigation concerning the illegal issuance of driver's licenses. His status as a deserter was discovered only after he appeared for questioning.

An indictment was filed against a 29-year-old resident of Bi'ina who attacked a police officer and ordered his wife to "run and throw away the weapon." The wife fled in a wild drive and threw a loaded pistol from the vehicle. An indictment was filed against the husband, and the investigation into the wife is ongoing.

Meir Turjeman, 42, left behind nine children. Two people were killed in a severe head-on collision on Highway 383, and a woman in her 40s was moderately injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Magen David Adom reported that the emergency call was received at 05:31. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene after he sustained severe penetrating wounds.

Idan Gigi set out for the Isan region in northeastern Thailand, equipped with a motorcycle and a camera, and set two rules for himself: not to book accommodation in advance and to be flexible with the route. The photos he took in the less touristy part of Thailand speak for themselves. "When I answered that I was from Israel, I received smiles again and again."

A court in Moscow accepted an appeal and ruled that a tenant is responsible for damage caused by their pet, even if they claimed it happened through no fault of their own. The result: the owner of the cat that turned on the faucet and flooded the apartment below will compensate the neighbor.

Two men in their 40s were killed and a woman of the same age was moderately injured in a severe collision between two private vehicles on Highway 383 south of Zekharia. MADA teams arriving at the scene declared both men dead and evacuated the injured woman to Shaare Zedek Hospital.

Eldar Dayan's friends, Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, deny murdering him. During interrogation, they claimed he died following a brawl in which they had previously participated.

For nearly three years, the plaza served as the center of the families' struggle, and now the name that has taken root in the public is receiving official recognition. Mayor Ron Huldai noted that the decision is intended to ensure that this chapter is remembered for generations. The move cements the site's status as a national symbol of Israeli history and ongoing public struggle.

23-year-old Eldar Dayan will be buried in the cemetery of the city where he was born and raised. His two friends, Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman, are suspected of his murder and continue to remain silent during the investigation.

The Haifa Municipality has completed a two-year pilot for a system that detects pedestrians and activates a green light without the need to press a button. Following the experiment's success and Ministry of Transport approval, the system will be expanded to additional city intersections.

A new study from Newcastle University found that incorporating a glass of natural fruit juice or a fruit smoothie as part of the daily diet may lead to a decrease in depression scores. The researchers explain: the vitamins and antioxidants in the fruit provide a concentrated source that positively affects brain function.

Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, Yehuda Avidan, issued a warning after Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein blocked the transfer of 33 million shekels intended for site security, maintenance, and utilities. If no solution is reached by the end of August, operations at the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites will stop in early September.

A large-scale review of more than 350 studies found that for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, reduced protein consumption may improve metabolism and reduce cellular damage. The researchers also point to a hormone whose level rises when consuming less protein and is linked to longevity. However, they emphasize that athletes, pregnant women, and certain older adults may actually need more...

The prosecution filed a serious indictment against a 22-year-old from Lod who threatened a 60-year-old Holon resident over a 3,000 NIS loan. Despite the debt being repaid with interest, the suspect and his accomplices broke into the apartment, used tear gas, stabbed the woman's son, and threatened to burn the home down.

The Ministry of Education paid 49,000 shekels to a strategy and consulting firm for a pedagogical project. However, even after the official engagement ended, the firm continues to operate and promote interviews and op-eds by Inna Zaltsman, a senior Deputy Director General at the ministry.

The defendant is suspected of committing indecent acts while at a club on Allenby Street in Tel Aviv. He was arrested immediately after the incident. According to the indictment, after the first victim moved away from him, he targeted a second woman, who responded by cursing at him.

A 56-year-old Bat Yam resident is accused of masturbating in a public park in front of a young woman who reprimanded him for his actions. After she called the police, he threatened her and later escalated his remarks at the station. In an additional charge, he is accused of committing an indecent act against a 19-year-old woman at a McDonald's branch in the city.

Police forces arrested two suspects last week, including an illegal resident, who loaded over a ton of watermelons into their vehicle from an agricultural field near Ein HaMifratz. A herd of about 300 sheep was also brought onto the site, causing heavy damage to the crops. Indictments were filed against the two this morning.

Northern District police officers arrested three residents of Tuba-Zangariyye, aged 19, 20, and 23, on suspicion of carrying out a shooting and throwing a grenade at a shopping complex near Migdal. The grenade failed to explode, and the suspects fled the scene before being apprehended.