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The terrorist was caught by chance, and then the investigator remembered the mysterious unsolved murder: 'There is a match here'
For three and a half years, the murder case of the Kaduri couple in Armon HaNatziv remained a mystery. But then, a completely different murder of a foreign worker changed everything: the full story of the dramatic turn, the investigator who connected the dots, and the tiny drop of blood found in a storage room that led to a cruel ISIS terrorist who had been under the state's nose all along. The...

Forecast: Slight relief from heat loads - which will still be heavy to extreme in most of the country
Temperatures will drop slightly today, mainly in the mountains and inland, but heavy to extreme heat loads will still prevail in most areas. Tomorrow there will be another slight drop in temperatures.

Mother and daughter stabbed outside their home in Ramle, their relative arrested
The two, a woman in her 40s and her 18-year-old daughter, were moderately wounded outside their home in the Juwarish neighborhood. Police arrested a relative: "The background is a family dispute."

"If there is a hell - we are living in it": The blood feud with the Jarushi family that led to 10 murders in one family
He lost his two sons and 8 other family members, including women and a 10-year-old girl, as part of a conflict with the Jarushi family. Today, Ismail Musrati lives with his family outside of Israel for fear of their lives, and in an exclusive interview, he says he couldn't even bury his sons as he wanted: "I begged them to help me, they said they were afraid." Exceptionally, he admits that there...

150 shekels for beach parking: Rishon LeZion plans to restrict access for non-residents
Deputy Mayor of Rishon LeZion Idan Mizrahi has proposed a 150-shekel daily parking fee for non-residents on weekends. The initiative, to be discussed in September, aims to reduce beach congestion and prioritize local residents.

4-year-old boy dies after being left for hours in a locked car in East Jerusalem
Four-year-old Shaker Jindi was found in a locked vehicle. Despite resuscitation efforts, his death was pronounced at Al-Makassed Hospital. The parents and a relative have been detained for questioning. A disturbance broke out outside the hospital as relatives attempted to prevent the transfer of the body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Billionaire who hung giant signs against Zvika Naveh interrogated after ex-wife's complaint
Violetta, ex-wife of businessman Alex Scler and partner of private investigator Zvika Naveh, complained that two Israelis followed them to Europe and planted tracking devices in their luggage. Scler was interrogated under caution and denies the allegations.

Nightmare on vacation: Tourist boasted of violating the "Day of Silence" in Bali – and was sent to a year in prison
On the Indonesian resort island, which is particularly popular among Western tourists, they celebrate "Nyepi" every year, a holy day when beaches are emptied, the internet is disconnected, and everyone is required to stay indoors, keep quiet, and meditate. 26-year-old Lucian Andrin Zgraggen from Switzerland chose to go to the beach, take pictures, and mock the locals on Instagram.

35 years after her father's death: daughter to receive share of partner's apartment
The Tel Aviv Family Court has ordered the enforcement of an agreement entitling the daughter of a deceased man to a share of his former partner's apartment sale proceeds. The judge ruled that the father's investment in renovations created a binding obligation for compensation.

Elderly man injured, and Jerusalem Municipality defended itself: "He wasn't wearing glasses"
An 83-year-old visually impaired man tripped over debris in the Har Homa neighborhood and required surgeries and long rehabilitation. The municipality claimed it was not responsible, but the court ruled: it will compensate him with 350,000 NIS.

A week and a half since Katriel disappeared in Tiberias: "He said he had no battery, every detail will advance us"
A week and a half have passed since the last contact with Katriel Nachman Keenan from Beit Shemesh, and his family is calling for public help in the search: "He sent Mom a message that he had no battery and not to worry," his brother told Ynet. "We are in the field, every piece of information can advance us. The power of the public is immense."

Teenager injured on swing in unfinished park awarded 140,000 shekels in damages
The court ruled that the Julis local council is liable for the accident due to negligence in securing the site. The teenager was assigned 10% contributory negligence for entering the park despite knowing it was under construction.

The death row inmate who was saved 8 times at the 11th hour — and lived to 101
Francis Clifford Smith, convicted in 1950 for the murder of a night watchman, has passed away at the age of 101. During his incarceration, he faced the death penalty eight times, only to have his sentence repeatedly postponed and eventually commuted to life imprisonment. Having served approximately 70 years, he held the record for the longest prison sentence in U.S. history before being...

Lawsuit: Hospital insisted on vaginal birth — and caused cerebral palsy
Parents of a 3.5-year-old girl allege a chain of medical negligence: according to them, a delay in a cesarean section caused the baby severe brain damage, as well as a uterine rupture and placental abruption for the mother.

Investigation in Australia: Fraud network from Tel Aviv raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from citizens
An investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has exposed an investment fraud network operating from Israel since 2021, which lured over 4,000 Australians, among other things, through fake news articles. The network, which the investigation claims is run by Israeli Shefi Goldberg, is estimated to have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from its victims, which were...

Refusal to pay protection money leads to double murder in the north | Documentation: How the main suspect was caught
Two months after the murder of Saada Saada and Marwan Abu Shahin in the Golan Heights, indictments are being filed against the hit squad. The investigation revealed premeditation, including renting a cabin for the ambush. The main suspect was apprehended in Yarka after a shootout with police and an attempt to flee on a stolen motorcycle.

How artificial intelligence may save on tests for detecting life-threatening antibodies
In a study conducted at Ichilov Hospital, the possibility of using data from two routine coagulation tests was examined to screen early for samples likely to be negative, and to reduce unnecessary tests without forgoing a full investigation in suspicious cases. Dr. Bentzi Katz, who co-led the study, explains how artificial intelligence can find new value in results already obtained in the...

The strangest Jewish legacy in the US is hiding in a warehouse
A 725 kg granite block commemorates Judah Philip Benjamin, the only Jew in the Confederate cabinet and a supporter of slavery. After the Black Lives Matter protests, the monument was removed, and now no one knows whether to display it or leave it in the dark next to a vacuum cleaner in New Orleans.

Surrogate mother refused to terminate pregnancy after fetal heart defect was discovered
A surrogate mother who refused to terminate a pregnancy after a rare heart defect was diagnosed has launched a legal battle. The baby was born in Texas, handed over to his parents, and is receiving medical care. Dr. Assad Khoury, director of the Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Defects Unit at Rambam, explains the syndrome: "Without intervention, mortality is 100%, and the baby could die...

Not just how many years we will live - but how we choose to live them
Life expectancy has increased, and the years after retirement have become a significant chapter in their own right. The concept of the "new age" replaces the outdated image of the "third age" with a life of independence, activity, connections, and action.

Forecast: Temperatures will rise, heat stress in most areas
Temperatures will rise throughout the week, and heat stress will intensify in most areas. On Friday, it will be hotter than usual and dry in the mountains and inland, and humid on the coastal plain. From Saturday, a drop in temperatures will begin, and they will return to being normal for the season.

Green Line to open this weekend in Jerusalem: The stations, the frequency, and the news that will disappoint fans
The new light rail route will be seven kilometers long, include 12 new stations, and intersect with the veteran Red Line. Although fans have been waiting for years, the station next to Teddy Stadium and the Arena will not operate during major events.

Two-year-old girl found injured after going missing; 11-year-old detained
A two-year-old toddler in Jerusalem was found by her parents with injuries half an hour after she went missing. She was hospitalized in light condition. An 11-year-old boy is suspected of attacking her.

Behind the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport: "There is no strike, just a lack of manpower"
While passengers at Ben Gurion Airport face long waits for luggage, employees report extreme workloads and a structural staff shortage. They claim the current employment model forces out experienced workers before they gain tenure. The Israel Airports Authority rejects these claims, citing the seasonal nature of the work and established labor agreements.

Complained about the deputy principal — and was sent to teach at another school
Ilan Tashtash, who coached the women's sailing team for the Olympics, also taught at the School of Maritime Education. According to him, he was transferred because he exposed improper conduct. What did the Labor Court rule?

Palestinian worker claimed 438,000 shekels — court awards only a tenth
A young man employed in electrical work resigned and demanded social benefits for five years of full-time employment. However, the court determined he worked part-time and for a shorter duration.

Infrastructure works: train lines to the north to be suspended over the weekend
Train passengers from Beit She'an, Haifa, and Nahariya will face extensive disruptions from tomorrow morning until Sunday morning, with 12 stations closed. Israel Railways stated that the works are scheduled during a period of lower demand and urged the public to check updated timetables. Additionally, further disruptions are expected in the coming weeks on the line between Modi'in and Ben Gurion...

The IV infusion affair: Ironi Tiberias players reach settlement with Anti-Doping Agency
Guy Hadida, David Keltjens, and Niv Gottlieb have reached a settlement under which each will be suspended for eight months, with the possibility of a five-month reduction subject to full cooperation with the agency.

Like for an explosive, share for a hit: How criminal organizations turned the web into a terror arena
In an era where every person has a smartphone with a camera, shooting, an explosive device, or arson no longer remain at the scene of the event, but are documented and distributed rapidly with the goal of reaching audiences far wider than the direct victims, to increase terror among the public, and to recruit new activists.

After 32 years: Mystery of tourist's murder in German fortress solved as 81-year-old pleads guilty
The defendant, whose identity remains confidential, admitted at the start of his trial to the 1994 murder of 24-year-old American tourist Amy Lopez. He lured her into an isolated room at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz, where he bound, sexually assaulted, and stabbed her to death. The case was solved earlier this year after modern DNA analysis linked him to the crime.

Suspicion: 16-year-old student hits policewoman during unlicensed 'joyride'
A 16-year-old without a driver's license is suspected of hitting a policewoman while driving two friends. The incident occurred in Tiberias when the suspect panicked at a police checkpoint and attempted to flee. He collided with a parked car and struck the officer, who sustained light injuries: "It is a miracle it did not end in a disaster."

Is Scotland the biggest winner of Europe's heatwaves?
As heatwaves burden classic summer destinations in central and southern Europe, Scotland is becoming a sought-after retreat. The trend, dubbed "coolcation," is reshaping travel patterns as tourists prioritize milder weather over traditional sun-soaked getaways.

Negev resident charged with selling stolen cars and then stealing them back
Tarek Al-Abid (31) from Kuseife has been charged with forging documents and impersonating others to sell stolen vehicles as legal. The fraud continued after the sale, as he would arrange for the vehicles to be stolen again and transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

Football Association Disciplinary Court Temporarily Suspends Omer Dahan
The Football Association's Disciplinary Court accepted the prosecutor's demand and ordered the temporary suspension of the striker from all activities for 60 days. Dahan, who was loaned last season to Hapoel Ra'anana and was arrested as part of the case, previously denied: "I have no connection to match-fixing, the truth will come to light."

Lawsuit: 9 doctors failed to warn about dangerous medication during pregnancy
Parents of an 8-year-old boy with developmental delays and epilepsy claim that negligence during pregnancy monitoring caused liver failure in the mother, who gave birth at 30 weeks. They are demanding at least 2.5 million shekels.

Sexual bribes to referees, lies and cover-ups: The scandal rocking South Korea
A major scandal has erupted in South Korea: a government report revealed that in the early 2010s, football association officials bribed foreign referees with visits to brothels. The affair, which has reignited the country's gender war, is causing widespread public outrage.

The battle for the brand: Home Center lost to the Dabah chain in the dispute over the use of the word HOME
Home Center challenged the use of the word HOME by the Dabah chain for a private label of cleaning products, claiming it could mislead the public. However, the court ruled that there is no similarity between the signs that would lead to confusion and rejected the appeal.

President of the Jewish Federations of North America: "Mamdani incites attacks on Jews"
In an interview with Ynet, Eric Fingerhut warns of a sharp rise in the antisemitic threat in the USA: "The Jewish community is on the edge." According to him, alongside Iran and the global situation, American politics is also fueling the violence: "There is a very tense security environment."

"I will cover you with kisses": The women who wrote love and lust letters to Hitler
The "groupies" in Nazi Germany who adored the tyrant were not necessarily attracted to his physical appearance, but desired him because in their eyes he radiated power and control. Particularly persistent women, who obsessively sent him explicit letters, were punished and sent to a concentration camp or labor camp on the grounds that they were "distracting the Führer from his important work."

In the midst of a deep crisis: Trump's choice for FDA Commissioner
Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior health policy advisor at the White House, is expected to lead the FDA. The appointment comes about three months after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary and in the midst of a leadership crisis at the agency, which has lost more than 3,000 employees over the past year.