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Five suspects arrested for involvement in murder in Lower Galilee | Watch the footage
The police announced today that they have arrested suspects in the murder of Farid Mazlavat in the city of Maghar in June, following a two-month investigation. The suspects, residents of Maghar, Arraba, and Wadi Salama, were taken for questioning and will be brought to court for a remand hearing. The court has issued a gag order on their names.

Suspect arrested with M16 rifle after high-speed chase on northern highway
A 29-year-old resident of Rahat was arrested following a police pursuit on Highway 77. The suspect attempted to flee, rammed a patrol car, and discarded a bag containing weapons before officers neutralized his vehicle by firing at the tires.

Tragedy on vacation: Influencer killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
17-year-old Sofia Murillo perished alongside her mother, grandmother, and the pilot during a sightseeing tour over Rio de Janeiro. Her family members, waiting on the ground, discovered through news sites and social media that the helicopter had crashed in a wooded area and caught fire.

New York rabbis met with Adams: "The way he disparages Israel is truly causing damage"
Rabbis emphasized that the mayor's statements against Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are harming the city's Jews, and requested increased police presence around synagogues amid rising hate crimes. One participant described the meeting as a "significant step in the right direction," while the mayor's office characterized the conversation as "open, positive, and constructive."

Fists in the studio and an ambush outside: American activist lunges at Yoseph Haddad | Watch
A heated argument between the Israeli advocacy activist and the American content creator escalated into violence in front of the cameras. In additional footage, Dennis Feitosa is seen lunging at Yoseph Haddad from behind. Production staff and those present separated the two.

At the peak of antisemitism: Stanford University opens its doors to Israeli doctors
34 doctors and researchers from Ichilov and other Israeli institutions will undergo a two-year fellowship at Stanford's prestigious medical school. The program focuses on clinical training and joint research. Ichilov's CEO calls it a "huge badge of honor for Israeli medicine."

Spending 5 hours a day on social media? The expert's alarming warning
A study conducted among half a million teenagers found a worrying link between prolonged use of social media and depressive symptoms. Professor Gil Zalsman explains how screens affect the brain and what parents can do to protect their children. "The brain is a muscle, and if you don't train it, it atrophies."

They thought they found a body in a suitcase — and then came the surprising twist
Travelers who found a suitcase in a wooded area in Australia called the police, who opened a murder investigation. A forensic examination revealed that the "body" is actually an extremely realistic sex doll.

Shooting from Barta'a again? Bullet found on a house roof in the community of Mitzpe Ilan
Army and police forces were summoned to the community in the Menashe Regional Council after the discovery of the bullet, which caused no injuries. The security establishment is investigating when the bullet was fired and estimates that it was not a deliberate shooting. Residents warn of a life-threatening danger and claim it is a test of the security forces' alertness.

The grenade did not explode, the suspect picked it up by hand: footage from the grenade throwing at Japanika
Two Bat Yam residents were filmed throwing a fragmentation grenade at a Japanika branch in Kiryat Ono, but it did not explode on the first two attempts. One of the suspects picked up the grenade by hand and threw it again, and on the third attempt, the explosion occurred. On Thursday, an indictment will be filed against the two.

Haredi family from the USA donates tefillin sets to IDF soldiers in honor of son's Bar Mitzvah
A family visiting from the US to celebrate their son's Bar Mitzvah donated 25 sets of tefillin to soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade. During the ceremony, they expressed that it was a great privilege to support the soldiers and uphold the tradition.

Bloody struggle between criminal organizations in the north: 17-year-old arrested with his brother on suspicion of murder
After about 40 days of detention, during which YAHBAL officers conducted a complex investigation, the police managed to establish an evidentiary basis against four suspects.

The Admor defending Mamdani: "It is a provocation — they are labeling him an antisemite"
The Satmar Admor of Williamsburg spoke out last night at the central tish in New York against the protests by ultra-Orthodox Jews against the Mayor of New York. Unlike most of the Jewish community, the Satmar Hasidic sect hosted Mamdani, and parts of it even supported him in the elections.

Raid on Atlit beach: Police dispersed a rave and confiscated equipment
Police officers stopped a mass event held without safety permits near the water line with hundreds of people in attendance. The party organizer and the DJ were detained for questioning, and sound equipment worth ten thousand shekels was confiscated.

Shot to death upon arriving at work: 4 suspects arrested in Shfaram murder case
Police have established an evidentiary basis against four suspects involved in the murder of Ali Sawaed, who was shot to death upon arriving at his workplace at a bus terminal in Shfaram. After more than 40 days of investigation, the Lahav 433 serious crimes unit filed a prosecutor's statement and a request to detain the suspects until the end of proceedings.

Following Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Raises Municipal Parking Rates
The Jerusalem Municipality announced an increase in municipal parking prices, which will take effect starting tomorrow morning and will apply to the general public, while for city residents the price remains unchanged. The move is intended to encourage the use of public transport while maintaining the significant benefit for Jerusalem residents.

A blow to Netanyahu: The court rejected the petition — incumbent MKs will not run in the districts
The District Court ruled that the Likud party tribunal exceeded its authority on the fundamental issue, but upheld the decision due to flaws in the voting and counting process.

Benny Ziffer fired from Haaretz newspaper: "They told me goodbye, and not see you later"
The editor of the newspaper's "Culture and Literature" supplement received notice at the end of the week regarding the termination of his employment at Haaretz after 37 years. In an interview with "Gam Ken Tarbut," Ziffer said: "The years have passed and they apparently want to refresh, but a literary supplement will never have traffic." Regarding his relationship with the Netanyahu family: "I do...

Police chase on Highway 6 ends with the seizure of 2 kg of cocaine
A proactive police operation near the Beit Kama junction escalated when a suspect vehicle attempted to flee, colliding with another car. Following a brief pursuit, the suspects were arrested, and authorities recovered a significant quantity of cocaine, ecstasy, and several mobile phones.

Following her refusal to meet: A Ramat Gan resident impersonated another person, returned and attacked her
After the woman canceled a meeting for 5,000 shekels, a 53-year-old man opened a new profile and offered the complainant 10,000 shekels to meet him. When she arrived at the apartment and discovered his identity, he threatened her and attacked her. In another count, he is accused of impersonating a young woman, publishing her photos, and threatening her.

Police raid, Hitler's gun and a massive lawsuit: The mystery shaking Argentina
The rare gun, which allegedly belonged to the Nazi dictator, disappeared after a police raid on its owner's home in Argentina in 2016. Now, he is suing the Buenos Aires provincial Ministry of Security after a court ruled that the state is responsible for its disappearance. The two police officers who led the raid are expected to stand trial.

"The biggest extortion case in history": Complainant in "Social Games" affair files lawsuit
Taisia Zamolotski and her partner Shlomo Cohen have filed a 170,000 shekel lawsuit against a resident of the South for an offensive video posted on social media. The plaintiffs allege the content includes defamation, gender-based harassment, and derogatory comparisons to sex workers.

Rafi Kedoshim refused to fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire — and lost in court
The court rejected the petition of Herzliya city council members Rafi Haim Kedoshim and Eti Nahum. It ruled that the municipality is authorized to suspend from committees and municipal corporations public officials who refuse to fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire. The two were ordered to pay costs of 10,000 shekels.

Wetsuits, police uniforms and skirts from special collections: the story of school uniforms in Israel
Ahead of the start of the school year, school uniforms are returning to the streets - but they don't look the same in every school. From youth villages to Haredi institutions, the uniform has become part of the school identity. Does it reduce gaps - or does it actually cause harm?

Explosion of grenade at Japanika solved; three weapons incidents in the center
Following the throwing of a fragmentation grenade last month at the chain's branch in Kiryat Ono, two suspects from Bat Yam aged 18 and 22 were arrested. Today: three grenades were located in residential complexes in Tel Aviv and Holon, some of which caused explosions. There were no casualties in any of the incidents.

Dramatic footage: Former Thai MP shoots senior politician
The head of a district council near Bangkok was shot to death in his car by a former member of parliament, his long-time political rival. The shooter called a journalist during a live broadcast, told her what he had done, and she instructed him to wait for the police at the scene. The shooting comes three days after a massacre at a school in the same district.

On the way to another drama in Likud: The contentious clause reaches the court
A week before the primaries, the Tel Aviv District Court is hearing a petition against the cancellation of the option for incumbent Knesset members to run in the districts. The ruling may affect the composition of the Likud list and the candidate selection process. Who was notable by their absence?

Australia: Police launch murder investigation — body turns out to be a sex doll
Travelers opened a suitcase abandoned on the side of the road and discovered what appeared to be a woman's body, and homicide detectives were scrambled from Sydney. Almost a day later, forensic tests determined that it was not a human but a doll. The district commander defended her officers' conduct: "There are no regrets here."

Suspicion: Released from prison — and less than a week later murdered a man in Jerusalem
A 31-year-old resident of Eilat is suspected of murder in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, just six days after his release from prison.

"The ruins were waiting for us": Return to the settlement evacuated during the disengagement
21 years after the evacuation of Ganim, families will return this week to live on the site, continuing the construction process in northern Samaria. The chairman of the reconstruction core stated: "It is exciting and joyful to return to a region that was abandoned."

After the summer: 7 destinations to think twice about before visiting
Closed trails, changes in tax laws, and restrictions due to tourist crowds could ruin the vacation you've been planning for a long time. These are the destinations that tourism experts recommend checking carefully before booking.

Sending a WhatsApp to the teacher in the evening? The new rules that may put an end to it
For the first time, rules regulating the relationship between parents and teaching staff will be anchored in a director-general circular. Kindergarten teachers will be able to choose how and when parents contact them, and schools will publish a code of conduct determining through which platforms and hours parents can ask questions, consult, or complain. Education Minister Kisch: "We are...

Tragedy at Keshet Cave: 16-year-old boy dies after 30-meter fall
A 16-year-old boy died after falling from a height of 30 to 40 meters at Keshet Cave, apparently while rappelling. Due to the complex terrain, a rescue operation was conducted involving fire and rescue forces and Unit 669. After reaching the victim, an MDA paramedic pronounced his death.

Drama in India: Plane dived 100 meters, pilot failed drug test
An Air India captain will undergo further testing after the aircraft he was piloting during a flight from Phuket suddenly lost altitude. The Indian aviation authority has classified the event as a "serious incident."

Because of a cigarette: 19-year-old attacked on the Eilat promenade
The young man was brutally beaten by a group of 20 to 30 youths and taken to the hospital. His family has filed a police complaint. His mother stated: "We must not normalize such events."

Impersonated a man for years: "We were in a romantic relationship - until I discovered it was a woman"
A resident of Petah Tikva in her 20s was arrested on suspicion of conducting romantic and sexual relationships with women using a fake male identity. So far, five complainants have been identified; the police will request to publish her name in order to locate additional victims.

Northern Israel to be cut off from rail network this weekend: list of closed stations
Infrastructure works and track upgrades in the Zevulun area will lead to changes in train traffic in Haifa and the North from August 20 to August 22. Stations including Nahariya, Akko, Karmiel, Afula, and Beit She'an will be temporarily closed, and Israel Railways will operate a free shuttle service.

Horrific neglect and starvation: the shocking story of the horses found in Kiryat Ata
Two horses suffering from extreme hunger, injuries, and appalling conditions were rescued from a closed compound in Kiryat Ata. After their owner ignored inspections and demands to fix the deficiencies, the horses were moved to a protected facility to begin rehabilitation.

Surprise in a Tel Aviv backyard: improvised explosive device found inside a refrigerator, 45-year-old man arrested
Police officers from the Tel Aviv South station arrested a 45-year-old resident of the city after a search of his home revealed an improvised explosive device hidden inside a refrigerator in the yard. Police sappers neutralized the device and removed it from the scene, and the police will request to extend the suspect's detention.

Murder of Eldar Dayan: Police obtained intelligence that led to the discovery of the body
The police received information that Dayan was murdered and his body was hidden near a gas station in Petah Tikva where the vehicle was abandoned. Following the information, the investigation was transferred to the Sharon District Central Unit, and the body was located during targeted searches. Two of his friends began cooperating with investigators, but still deny the allegations against them.