Maariv

The mental distress of Israeli students has worsened following the pandemic and the war, but the system warns that the responses are far from sufficient: one psychologist per thousand students, one counselor per hundred kindergartens, and waiting lists for treatment that last up to a year.

Residents and bathers at the Haifa beach are complaining about a harsh smell and a large accumulation of seaweed that has been going on for over a week. One resident: "It's impossible to sit on the balcony, we are suffocating." The municipality: "These are seaweed that washed up on the shore naturally."

Beets are a healthy vegetable rich in pigments, but for some people, they can turn urine or stool red. This phenomenon is called beeturia, and it is usually not dangerous. It is important to know when you can relax and when you must get checked.

Investigators from the Hof District Central Unit (YAMAR) estimate that the assassination of Yanis Yeshubayev could ignite a wave of revenge in the Hadera area. Police are examining whether it was a contract killer acting on precise intelligence and are also raising the possibility of a 'red kippah' setup.

According to the "Israeli Society Barometer" survey, 52% of Israelis are afraid to identify themselves abroad, and 41% have changed their behavior since October 7. While 73% believe in the possibility of a cohesive society, trust in coexistence between Jews and Arabs remains low.

The full report from the Institute of Forensic Medicine states that due to the condition of the late Eldar Dayan's remains, it was impossible to determine the cause of death. Sources familiar with the details estimate that this finding may significantly complicate the substantiation of the murder suspicion.

Six suspects were arrested after a man was attacked outside a supermarket in Eilat, in an incident documented by security cameras. The police claim that everyone participated in the assault, while defense attorneys raise other versions; the detention of four of them was extended.

A revolution in the Ketubah: The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has for the first time set a uniform threshold for amounts recorded at wedding ceremonies — between 36,000 and 360,000 shekels, addressing cases of excessive sums that grooms cannot realistically meet.

Police suspect that the struggle between the Musli and Jarushi organizations has turned into cross-sector alliances: the son of Yusef Hariri was arrested on suspicion of supplying grenades, and the Tel Aviv Central Unit claims that evidence has been gathered linking the involved parties.

A review of nearly 1,900 studies and data analysis of more than 480,000 people showed: one simple daily activity that you can do at home, at work, and in public places can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

An import company attempted to ship 12 containers from Egypt to Israel, declared as sunflower and soybean oil. However, a random inspection by customs officials at Ashdod port revealed that the containers were actually filled with large quantities of smuggled cigarettes.

Three teachers who left the education system and returned to teaching years later, even to the same school where they worked in the past, explain what caused them to leave, what brought them back, and how much they are looking forward to the start of the upcoming school year.

Folic acid is one of the most important supplements in preventive medicine, especially for women before and during early pregnancy, because it reduces the risk of neural tube defects. But for specific people, uncontrolled intake can hide an important deficiency.

A new study by Harvard researchers, which examined nearly 13 million death certificates and over 500 professions, found that pilots and flight attendants stood out in mortality rates from radiation-related cancers. The researchers emphasize: no causal link has been proven.

Arie Gottlieb, 76, who was convicted of severe sex offenses against a complainant who was 11 years old at the time of the acts, died at the "Magan Nitzan" detention center. The Israel Prison Service (IPS) stated that a team has been appointed to examine the circumstances of his death.

A young man in his 20s was shot at a gas station near Kibbutz Magen and arrived independently at Soroka Hospital in light condition. Police estimate the background is criminal, and the Eshkol Regional Council was quick to reassure: this is not a security incident.

Get in the car and drive on Highway 40 towards the Negev. You won't believe what awaits you in this perfect region: hospitality tents, hiking trails, family farms, and off-road tours that will remind you that it's worth stopping a bit on the way to Eilat.

He smashed windows of newsrooms, left threatening letters in the style of "eventually someone will die," and claimed during interrogation that "demons and spirits" controlled him. A dive into the criminal past and motives of Avraham Hadi — the man who decided to settle scores with the media.

Tiberias is already looking towards 2030 and preparing for the possibility of a visit by the Pope and millions of pilgrims, but Mayor Yossi Nabaa knows that before the grand vision, he faces a city that is still struggling to regain its tourist status.

Police investigators already knew who the "authority man" was who was murdering elderly people in the Krayot, but they lacked the golden evidence to arrest him. In a nerve-wracking race against the clock, they concocted a daring psychological trap inside the police station.

It has become known to Maariv that the association for Haymanot has launched a crowdfunding campaign titled "Bringing Haymanot Home." According to the campaign page, the funds are intended to finance the continuation of the searches, increase the monetary reward, and continue the public struggle.

More than 900 days after Haymonot Kassau disappeared in Safed, her father and sister break their silence, harshly criticizing the authorities and claiming that if she were a white girl, the state would have turned the world upside down to find her.

Three families from the Syrian-Jewish community in the United States landed this morning in Israel and immigrated together as a group of 17, including 11 children; the families will settle in Ra'anana, and additional families from the community are expected to arrive next week.

About two weeks after being questioned following a complaint by his former partner, the police announced that the investigation file against Ofek Adank will be transferred to the State Attorney's Office. The singer denied violence, and his former partner replied: "The truth does not need noise."

Four military stun grenades and various types of drugs were discovered in a Ramat HaSharon apartment. A 43-year-old resident has been arrested, his detention extended until August 23, and the premises closed by administrative order for 30 days.

Ombudsman for the Judiciary Asher Cola found complaints against Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen justified due to her activity in the 'Israel Women's Network' WhatsApp forum and her recommendation of a lawyer appearing before her, but determined that there was no room for disciplinary proceedings.

After being denied exit to Jordan at the Rabin crossing, Yuri Komer from Ashdod entered the sea and swam to Aqaba, evading Israeli surveillance. He was found with a large sum of cash, though he claims he was swept away by the current.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against 51-year-old Rafael Shraga from Bat Yam for rape and sexual offenses against a 19-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities. According to the indictment, he presented himself with a false name and age, took her to a hotel, and exploited her condition to commit the acts.

Police and IDF forces raided three vehicle chop shops in the Dahariya area overnight. Two were destroyed, and vehicle parts and chassis suspected of being stolen were found on site; an administrative procedure has been initiated against a third.

Tiberias Mayor Yossi Naveh revealed in an interview with "Maariv" that the city has begun preparations for the Pope's visit, expected in 2030, and for the anticipated arrival of hundreds of thousands to millions of pilgrims to the North.

The "Adam Ve'Adama" network will open a new agricultural boarding school in the upcoming school year at Kibbutz Matzuva, near the Lebanese border. Students will combine studies for a matriculation certificate, preparation for the IDF, and work with local farmers.

One of the actions to increase governance is carried out by destroying pirate greenhouses for the illegal cultivation of cannabis. This is a Sisyphus-like activity because after the destruction, the growers find a way to set up more greenhouses. We joined an operation to destroy greenhouses.

After his aunt's death, Meir found a land purchase contract from the 1930s without a block or parcel number. An investigator followed the documents, located the lost land, and discovered why the "gold mine" is worth nothing.

Ahead of the new school year, the chairman of the National Student and Youth Council, Rotem Getraida, discusses the challenges facing youth, the importance of teacher status, and his advocacy work in the Knesset.

Back pain is one of the most common complaints - but not every pain in the area comes from the spine. Pain originating in the kidneys, heart, aorta, pancreas, or lungs can radiate to the back - and that is where you will need an investigation.

During a police confrontation between Agam Tsarfi and Linor Sasson, the main suspects in the murder of Binyahu Razi (RIP), the two blamed each other. While one claimed that her friend managed the event and tampered with evidence, the other denied it and accused her in return.

According to Oz Berlovich, the delays stem from operational problems at Ben Gurion Airport - "but we take responsibility"; on flights on Shabbat: "There is a business justification for this"

According to the ministry's spokesperson, since the beginning of the West Nile fever activity season to date, 17 patients have been diagnosed, one of whom is still hospitalized and one has passed away. It is now reported that infected mosquitoes have been detected in Petah Tikva, Kafr Qasim, and Ben Gurion Airport.

Prof. Nitzan Pekin, Deputy Director of the Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa, explained the lawsuit against Meta, which centers on the question of whether the company used data it collected on minors to design its products and increase screen time.

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of "Ta'am Tavin" in Ashdod following inspections that found sanitary violations and production without licenses. Among the findings: a freezer at 9 degrees, lack of laboratory tests, and deficiencies in food control.