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A package containing two liquid substances aroused the suspicion of branch employees after one of them began to leak. Firefighters evacuated the citizens, isolated the scene, and summoned monitoring teams to identify the substances and stop the leak.

24 medals, including nine gold: Israeli students achieved impressive results this year at international science olympiads. So what makes a student an Olympic champion? Dr. Carmel Bar, director of Israel's national teams on behalf of the Future Scientists Center, shares tips that can make the difference.

According to the indictment, a 29-year-old man assaulted a patron following a dispute. After being removed from the club, the suspect struck the victim in the head with a glass bottle, causing a wound that required medical attention. The suspect remains in custody pending the conclusion of legal proceedings.

The teacher shortage is severe and is harming students. Principals unable to find qualified staff are placing teaching students, teacher's aides, and even discharged soldiers in classrooms. Sometimes, one teacher is forced to serve as a homeroom teacher for two classes. Messages in closed forums reveal the depth of a crisis that the Ministry of Education is attempting to hide.

Researchers from Columbia University analyzed data from half a million people and found that sleep habits directly affect the rate at which internal organs age. The study identifies the "golden range" of sleep that helps maintain the body's youth.

An investigation by the Central District's Fraud and Cyber Unit has led to the arrest of a 60-year-old lawyer from Tira. The suspect allegedly forged documents to falsely lead courts, police, and the Licensing Office to believe that disqualified drivers had surrendered their licenses, while they continued to drive.

An injunction issued in 2012 prohibited the use of the only sports court in the moshav Ge'a following residents' complaints. The council claimed it had carried out the adjustments required to reduce noise, and the court accepted its position. Activity will resume during limited hours.

The young man from Eilat is suspected of drug trafficking and possession of 4 grams of cocaine, and after about 20 days in custody, he was released under restrictive conditions. When an additional opinion was received, the police requested to re-arrest him, but the court rejected the request. Despite this, he was arrested, and the judge ordered his immediate release.

Nahorai Yaakov Weizman and a 15-year-old accomplice are accused of attacking three women in Holon over two days to steal their bags. In one instance, a victim was knocked to the ground and injured. The prosecution is requesting that Weizman remain in custody until the end of the trial.

A baby born in good condition at Sheba Tel HaShomer Hospital contracted a deadly bacteria and died a few days later. The court determined that there was a negligent delay in medical treatment and that the hospital failed to prove it took sufficient measures to prevent infection in the ward, and ordered compensation for the parents.

Three family members are suspected of involvement in a violent incident in Isfiya several days ago involving gunfire and a stun grenade. Police have secured the continued detention of all suspects for the duration of the investigation.

A new survey by the organization "Leket Israel" and the "Midgam" institute reveals that almost 50% of parents whose income is below average are forced to give up food items in their children's mid-morning snacks. At the same time, the security emergency routine is causing an increase in snack consumption and a decrease in regular eating, especially among families affected economically. The Leket...

A couple in their 20s contacted numerous citizens from the Arab community and gained their trust using accurate personal details. They convinced them to provide cash withdrawal codes and fled from ATMs on electric scooters. Today, an indictment was filed against them for fraud amounting to hundreds of thousands of shekels.

The train station at Ben Gurion Airport was evacuated and is currently out of operation following an unusual malfunction in which a power cable exploded. The Israel Airports Authority clarifies that despite the station's closure, check-in processes are continuing as usual. This event joins a series of disruptions at the airport, following last week's suspension of luggage acceptance due to massive...

Following the announcement that the circumstances of death could not be determined, the police appealed to the court to release all suspects to two weeks of house arrest. The judge rejected the request and ordered the five young men involved in the fight to be released for only 4 days.

Police are preparing for protests in the Bnei Brak area following the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox deserter. Closures are expected on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Street, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.

Police and Border Police forces raided an unlicensed pirate party over the weekend, dispersed the revelers, and detained several organizers for questioning. The police warn of the safety risks in mass events without supervision: "This is a real life-threatening danger."

A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

It turns out that it is not just the quantity and type that determine the outcome - dietitians say that the body's ability to process sugar decreases as the day progresses. Which meal might spike your blood sugar levels - and how will you know if it is time to lighten your plate?

The suspect, a 32-year-old resident of Yarka who was in the building, was arrested for questioning at the Western Galilee station and was subsequently detained.

Ashdod station detectives conducted a search warrant at a complex in the city, during which a business operating as an illegal gambling house was uncovered. The business owner and several players were located at the scene. During the operation, exhibits suspected of being used for operating and managing illegal gambling were seized, including computers, money, and additional equipment.

Advocate Rotem Cohen, who represented Yanis Yushayev, who was assassinated yesterday in Caesarea, in an interview with Reshet Bet: "A family man, father of young children, and a legitimate businessman." Yushayev, about 45, from Or Akiva, was shot to death at point-blank range while leaving a restaurant at a gas station. Police: "He headed a crime organization with blood feuds."

Mahmoud Al-Masri remained in the vehicle while his two partners broke into the home of a 79-year-old woman in Ramat Gan, but the court determined that he was the "driving force, the planning brain, and the director" of the robbery. He instructed the two by phone on how to enter the apartment, where to look for money, and even scolded them for not bringing duct tape to gag her. He was convicted and...

Libkind, 74, managed the Jerusalem yeshiva for about a quarter of a century and worked for the benefit of the needy and at-risk youth. In 1974, he immigrated to Israel alone, served as an officer in the Air Force, and was awarded the 'Yakir Yerushalayim' (Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem) title.

Three brothers, aged 31 to 45, are suspected of extorting a farmer from the Golan Heights. In addition to cash, they seized approximately 1,640 kg of cherries under the guise of a business deal without crediting the victim's "debt." Following an investigation, Northern District police arrested the suspects on August 5.

Police initially believed they could identify the hitman as he did not hide his face. However, after reviewing security footage, investigators now believe he wore a special tight-fitting mask to appear as an elderly person. Authorities suspect a contract killer was brought in from abroad and may have already left the country.

Starting from the upcoming school year, the Ministry of Education will ban the use of smartphones and smartwatches in middle schools to restore focus in classrooms. Students refuse to surrender and are purchasing dummy devices, camouflage covers, and watches to be hidden under pants. Chairman of the Parents' Leadership: "We fear a situation of increased violence in schools."

The baby was born at 35+2 weeks and his condition was defined as good and stable, but at the age of five days he died from an infection. The court determined that the antibiotic treatment was delayed by about two to two and a half hours and that the state did not prove that it took reasonable measures to prevent the infection. Sheba: "The case is exceptional and painful, the lessons learned led to...

Former Haaretz journalist, researcher, and political consultant who worked over the years with Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak, has passed away at the age of 70. In June, she revealed that her cancer was in an advanced stage and wrote that she had begun a "process of parting."

A new animation video by content creator Zack D. Films explained to millions of followers how the Halachic Eruv works in Manhattan. The popular documentation sparked a huge wave of questions, mockery of Jewish law, and even explicit antisemitic responses and calls to damage the wire.

A school principal in Yavne'el was summoned for a hearing following documentation allegedly showing her minor daughter's wedding, yet she continues in her position. MK Merav Michaeli appealed to the Minister of Education demanding his intervention: "It is your responsibility." The principal denies the claims, arguing it was only a henna ceremony.

Have you always wondered why after a long day it is simply impossible to keep your eyes open? A new study has identified groups of cells in the brain that measure the time we are awake - creating pressure - and forcing us to sleep. The researchers: "May reveal ways to provide resistance to sleep deprivation and other physiological challenges."

Yanis Yushbaev, 45, from Or Akiva, was considered one of the most prominent and dangerous intelligence targets of the Hadera Police and the Central Unit of the Coastal District. In recent years, he has been arrested multiple times on suspicion of involvement in grenade attacks, shootings, and vehicle arson.

Six months after the death of Nitzan Goichman in a work accident at the Ashdod refinery, her family claims there is a lack of transparency in the investigation. Despite the file being transferred to the State Attorney's Office, the relatives of the victims continue to demand answers. The police state that they have maintained continuous contact with the family in accordance with the law.

Police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects. MADA teams evacuated the victim to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Data from the education system ahead of the 2026/27 school year reveals that every seventh student is eligible for special services. Many parents are debating which tests are required before moving to school. Experts map out the existing diagnoses and explain who to contact.

Tel Aviv police have arrested a 14-year-old from central Israel suspected of extorting money and clothing from peers on TikTok in exchange for physical "protection". The case came to light after parents of one victim discovered incriminating messages and filed a police report.

According to the indictment, Shaulov drove recklessly while traveling on Herzl Street in Tel Aviv and entered an intersection despite a red light. As a result, he blocked the path of another vehicle, leading to an accident in which the driver of the other vehicle and a passenger with him were injured.

Earlier this month, police arrested a Petah Tikva resident in her 20s on suspicion of impersonating a man, conducting romantic relationships, and committing sex offenses. According to the suspicion, she operated online under the name "Orel Hazan". Police have collected testimonies from five complainants.

A video circulated online shows a Jewish minor hitting an elderly disabled Palestinian, while his friend films. The two, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and interrogated. The police also confiscated the Ranger vehicle seen in the video, in which the teenagers allegedly drove without a license.