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899 days after Eynat Kasau disappeared from the absorption center in Safed, her family held a protest outside the Shin Bet offices, demanding the agency join the search efforts. Her father addressed a personal letter to the head of the Shin Bet, pleading for assistance.

Data from Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals a troubling trend: about 50% of adults live with overweight or obesity, with 23% classified as obese, while 26% of children also struggle with weight issues.

The Supreme Court rejected the petition in the Military Advocate General affair, ruling that there is no cause to intervene in the conduct of the investigation or to prevent the State Attorney from deciding on the case. It was further determined that Justice Minister Yariv Levin should not be given additional time to appoint an external supervisor.

A couple from Ashdod arrived at the woman's father's house after he stopped answering calls and found him with a man who, according to the indictment, was attempting to defraud him of 80,000 shekels. The investigation uncovered three additional cases, and the prosecution has filed an indictment with a request for detention.

A young woman in her 20s is suspected of impersonating a man named "Orel Hazan" for a prolonged period and conducting romantic and sexual relationships with several women. The police have released the fake identity and are calling on other potential victims to come forward.

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office has indicted a local resident who, following years of threats and domestic violence, attacked his wife with a utility knife, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

A shipment that arrived from England via Turkey aroused the suspicion of customs at Ben Gurion Airport: inside packaging for false eyelash remover, vials containing a substance suspected to be GBL were found. A lawyer was arrested, and ecstasy, heroin, and other drugs were also seized at his home.

The State Attorney's Office has indicted 52-year-old sports instructor Gilboa Dahan from Netanya for committing indecent acts against five vulnerable residents at a care facility. The indictment alleges the acts occurred during exercise sessions, sometimes even in the presence of staff.

The Equal Rights Commission for Persons with Disabilities at the Ministry of Justice has published data on the compliance of major public bodies and large government-owned companies with the adequate representation target — and the continuous increase is clear.

The Minister of Education used the press conference to continue his struggle against Ran Erez and to ignore the problems in the system. Kisch downplays the shortage of teachers and the resignation of principals, claiming: "The numbers circulating are 'fake'. The gap between those leaving and new ones will be only a few hundred."

The State Attorney's Office has indicted Avraham Hadi of Ramat Gan for a series of vandalism acts against Channel 12, Channel 13, Haaretz, and the Ministry of Justice, aimed at intimidating staff and extorting apologies for coverage of the 'Sde Teiman' affair.

A new technology provides a solution to one of the greatest challenges in obstetric medicine: identifying women at risk of preterm birth before warning signs appear.

Merchants and residents warn of theft attempts and a decline in the sense of security in the center of Tiberias. The municipality demands to close the distribution center in the heart of the tourism and business area, and business owners are preparing for a protest: "It cannot continue like this".

Bar-Ilan University is establishing a center for the protection of family ties that will focus on dealing with the challenges facing families in changing life situations — children and the elderly in situations of divorce or inheritance disputes.

Participants in the "Green Network" camp took part in a variety of experiential activities on climate crisis and nutrition, accompanied by a Jewish-Arab camp staff including leading instructors and chefs.

A federal judge in the US has sharply criticized the closure of the criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani, pointing to "disturbing irregularities" in the way the decision was reached.

The Supreme Court criticized the rejection of the arrangement that allowed for polling stations to be placed in nursing homes with 75 or more residents, and warned of harm to the elderly's ability to exercise their right to vote. The Central Elections Committee was required to provide an update by Monday.

About 45 students, 90% of whom are residents of Metula, will return to the "HaNadiv" school after a three-year hiatus. Studies will take place in small classes of 8-10 students using a new educational model.

A major fire broke out early this morning in the Afridar neighborhood of Ashkelon, causing severe damage to the Etz restaurant and nearby businesses. Investigators are currently treating the incident as a suspected arson. The owners stated they are awaiting the results of the investigation.

The Tax Authority is investigating a dentist from Be'er Sheva on suspicion of failing to report income of millions of shekels. According to the suspicion, the gap between deposits and reports exceeded 10 million shekels, real estate assets were omitted from a capital declaration, and a residential address was not updated.

The "The Tree" restaurant in Ashkelon, which opened just a month ago, burned down completely overnight. The fire spread to adjacent businesses, causing significant damage.

The Central Bureau of Statistics' social survey reveals a complex picture: 44% view the police's performance positively and only 38% the courts. Significant gaps were also recorded between different groups in the public regarding the issue of equal treatment.

Data from the 'Or Yarok' association, based on CBS figures, indicates that eight children were killed and 60 seriously injured during the summer months of 2025. Haifa leads in the injury rate, followed by Acre and Hadera.

A space intended for children was used to store illegal weapons during the summer break. Police arrested the building's owner after discovering a pistol hidden in the attic.

The highlight of the wish-granting day took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, where Arbel had the privilege of meeting the President of the State. Later that day, Arbel enjoyed a VIP tour of the Knesset.

The 2026 Galilee Conference, under the title "Restoring security to the North", will take place today at the Culture Hall in Safed.

56 senior citizens, the Association of Organizations for the Elderly, and the Marva organization filed a petition demanding accessible voting for nursing home residents. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said at the hearing: "The previous arrangement worked excellently in the last elections."

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants has filed a petition to the Supreme Court against the Minister of Justice and the Commissioner for Insolvency, claiming that the threshold conditions for the trustees' database discriminate against its members compared to lawyers. The Institute is requesting to freeze the work of the appointments committee.

Mysteries in Time - a new interactive game for the whole family operating in 15 national parks and nature reserves. In August, Maariv and the Nature and Parks Authority present the innovations you didn't know about in popular and forgotten nature reserves and national parks. Second article in the series.

The bereaved parents' choir was established in 2007 at the initiative of Dina Keet, a mother who experienced a double loss. Her partner, who loved to play and sing, stopped engaging with music after the loss of their son. Out of a desire to bring music back into his life, Dina established the choir, which eventually became a place of support for other parents as well.

Teacher burnout, crowded classrooms, lack of training, suppression of critical thinking, and budgetary discrimination: educators point to the deep crisis in the system and propose a series of measures designed to stop the exodus and improve the quality of teaching.

The HaTayasim hub project, with an investment of over 250 million shekels, will be built adjacent to Highway 40. The complex will include 180 electric bus bays, a 1,200-space parking lot, and a direct connection to the Purple Line light rail terminus.

Two years after receiving significant compensation for a severe car accident, a woman is seeking to recover her funds. It emerged that while she was undergoing rehabilitation, her husband was having an affair with her physical therapist.

The Tax and Economic Prosecution Office has notified Yossi Azriel, deputy and acting mayor of Kiryat Bialik, his sons, and several companies that they are considering indicting them, subject to a hearing, on suspicion of bribery, breach of trust, and money laundering.

Omri Peretz, suspected of involvement in the murder of Eldar Dayan, has broken his silence during interrogation and provided his version of events, while denying involvement in the murder. Police are investigating a potential charge of abandoning a wounded person and are awaiting the autopsy report.

Three grenades were discovered in Gush Dan and one in Hadera. In two cases in Tel Aviv, the incidents occurred at addresses that have experienced similar threats in the past.

Changes in children's daily routines during the hot summer months can expose them to more accidents, both minor and severe. Dr. Samir Abu Rabia, a pediatrician at Clalit Health Services, recommends a way that will help parents get through the summer vacation far from the clinic.

A 30-year-old resident of Shuafat is accused of impersonating a person with whom he was in a dispute, sending messages via a fake profile, and threatening MK Zvi Sukkot. The indictment was filed following an investigation conducted by the Lahav 433 unit.

The State Attorney's Office is suing the operator of the crocodile farm in Petza'el for over a million shekels, claiming that safety and maintenance deficiencies forced the authorities to intervene. Among the actions taken by the state: securing the farm and putting down 270 crocodiles due to the danger to human life.

The court approved a mediation agreement that will lead to the upgrade and expansion of the Timarim wastewater treatment plant by 2029. The facility will be able to treat double the amount of sewage, and additional reservoirs will be built. The agreement was signed following a class action lawsuit filed by beachgoers and surfers on Ashdod's beaches.