Israel Hayom

Hikers and travelers seeking to refresh themselves at springs around Jerusalem are encountering a group of men who bathe completely naked, harass others, and in extreme cases, resort to violence. In a social media post, a hiker exposed the phenomenon and accused the police of inaction, noting that officers refused to descend to the spring, claiming they do not control the situation there.

Judge Noam Sohlberg rejected the United Torah Judaism petition and determined that there is no cause for issuing an injunction against the outdoor campaign of the 'HaTzibur HaChareidi' faction. United Torah Judaism claimed that the campaign is misleading and makes illegal use of the letter 'Gimel' and the branding identified with it. 'HaTzibur HaChareidi' stated: "Frivolous lawsuits will not...

A caregiver from Ramat Gan was arrested on suspicion of attacking a 68-year-old helpless patient after footage of the incident reached the police. Despite the demand to extend his detention, the court ordered his release under restrictive conditions, including a 15-day restraining order from the victim. It was also noted that the assault was not of a high threshold.

The toddler was found unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, in a private home pool. Magen David Adom teams performed advanced resuscitation procedures on-site. The child was evacuated by helicopter to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, where he remains in critical condition.

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a 62-year-old Jerusalem resident for indecent acts against minors. The charges include abuse committed during synagogue prayers and on a bus trip to Uman.

A Bat Yam resident is accused of setting fire to the door of a bicycle room in a residential building's parking lot after getting into an argument with a passerby in the lobby. According to the indictment, the fire was set about ten meters away from the building's gas room. The suspect fled the scene on his electric bicycle and smashed his phone before his arrest.

Large forces of the Carmel District police, YASAM, and municipal units conducted a pursuit of a suspect who endangered road users and fled from the police. Following a focused operational effort, he was located and arrested.

Many teachers are moving their arena of activity to social networks and garnering millions of views. Despite the dizzying success of 60-second videos in math and English, "TikTok teachers" and senior Ministry of Education officials agree unanimously: it is an excellent auxiliary tool for making material accessible and reducing anxiety. Nevertheless, it cannot replace in-depth learning in the...

Officers from the Southern Racketeering Division of Lahav 433, together with Border Police, arrested a suspect on suspicion of collecting protection money under the guise of security services in Ashdod. The court extended his detention until August 6, 2026.

A joint investigation by the Northern District of the Israel Police and the MPCID led to indictments against a reservist warrant officer who stole an M16 rifle from a base and a civilian who received the weapon. The investigation uncovered a network for trafficking cocaine and hard drugs inside bases, involving an officer with the rank of major.

Piles of construction waste were discovered in the Nakhshon Forest. KKL-JNF officials warn of soil contamination and wildfire risks. A new waste management law will not take effect for another 18 months, leaving the area vulnerable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Avraham Hadi's detention has been extended by three additional days. Hadi is suspected of a series of offenses including extortion, threats, obstruction of justice, and intentional damage to property.

A teenager from Beitar Illit was captured after being documented knocking down a woman holding her son and striking a dog with a pipe. An indictment is pending, and his parents were questioned for obstructing the investigation.

The defense attorney for the 15-year-old defendant sought to refer the case to mediation to avoid a lengthy evidentiary hearing. The prosecution rejected the request, noting that despite substantial dialogue, the gaps between the parties' positions remain significant and the case requires a full criminal trial.

A boarding school night counselor has been convicted of assaulting a 15-year-old student. Security footage and the defendant's own confessions were central to the court's ruling.

A Magistrate Court judge acquitted a defendant who used his ex-girlfriend's credit card for 33 car rentals, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt.

The court determined that although the policewoman's testimony was reliable, it was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that she identified the correct person. The judge criticized the identification performed in retrospect using a photo in the police system and the investigation's shortcomings.

Recordings and documents obtained by Israel Hayom indicate that MAHAR union chair Alexandra Krushinski ignored sexual harassment complaints and pressured the complainants.

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers demands that the Ministry of Religious Services prohibit minors from entering mikvehs without a responsible adult, following difficult testimonies about abuse of boys in the Haredi sector. Bnei Brak City Council member Yaakov Wieder: "This is a matter of life and death, the functionaries denied it."

A flight from Larnaca to Ben Gurion Airport has been delayed for over two and a half hours following an unusual incident on board. Three passengers refused to cooperate with the crew before takeoff, began shouting, cursing, and hurling homophobic remarks at one of the flight attendants, and were eventually removed from the flight. It turns out that the three had previously confronted the security...

Following a routine inspection in Yokneam Illit, the Ministry of Health has urged the public to avoid the khat-leaf and fruit-based beverage GATRY. The ministry's investigation revealed that the manufacturer is unknown and the product violates Israeli food laws, which permit the consumption of khat leaves only in their natural form.

Following a Haaretz investigation revealing that Yoav Eliasi apparently used his connections to prevent the closure of a club in Tel Aviv, Mahash investigators questioned a police officer of the rank of Rav-Pak under caution. The officer was released under conditions of being barred from police facilities, a week after the Commissioner dismissed Eliasi from commanding the standby squad in the...

Hard to read: A brutal campaign of abuse in Germany was exposed after a 33-year-old woman was located handcuffed to a balcony in critical condition. The investigation reveals that the suspects, including minors, locked her in a basement, drugged her, and documented the acts on camera. The neighbor who called the police recalled: "I initially thought it was a Halloween decoration."

Alexandra Walker and her partner Harrison Simpson were convicted of murdering Walker's daughter, Isabel, after weeks of severe abuse that included 21 broken bones and sexual assault. In a separate case, another couple was imprisoned after causing the death of a baby in a boiling bath.

Two prisoners were found dead with signs indicating hanging following an authorized intimate visit in a Colombian prison. The man was serving time for murder, and the woman for aiding a prison escape. Authorities are investigating the incident, with double suicide being the primary line of inquiry.

Full night closures will take place on major traffic arteries in the Gush Dan area. In the coming nights, sections of the Ayalon lanes northbound and Highway 2 southbound will be closed for the installation of signage on bridges.

A swastika was discovered on Saturday on the base of the statue of the rabbi and philosopher who was born in the city in the 12th century. The deputy mayor called it an "attack on heritage" and the police have opened an investigation.

As part of a large-scale enforcement operation in Rahat that included the seizure of dozens of vehicles, inspectors encountered creative attempts to evade payment. In one bakery, a man was discovered posing as a gas technician while actually running a business without receipts on the premises, while a grocery store owner who hid a phone business claimed in his defense: "These are funds I received...

A brush fire spread rapidly near Zalafa, prompting the deployment of four aircraft to protect nearby homes. In Lachish, firefighters contained a blaze that threatened a local factory. No casualties were reported.

Police have concluded their investigation into a 26-year-old Jaffa resident suspected of raping his former partner in the presence of their minor daughter. Following the collection of evidence, the State Attorney's Office has filed a prosecutor's statement, with a formal indictment expected in the coming days.