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"I woke up at three in the morning and found the murderer washing dishes in the kitchen"
It was a routine Saturday for the Almakis family from Beersheba, until there was a knock on the door and, threatening with a pistol, Herzl Avitan, a convicted murderer who escaped from prison, entered the house. The podcast "Digging Journalism" returns to 1988 and the family that "hosted" for the Sabbath one of the most dangerous criminals in the country.

Transport giant heads south: starting at 1.1 shekels per minute, 500 vehicles to be deployed
Lime is expanding its operations and will deploy about 500 electric bicycles and scooters in the capital of the Negev, in cooperation with the municipality and the municipal company "Yaadim". Mayor Danilovich: "A new chapter in urban transport"

Beersheba resident arrested for attempted re-kidnapping of young woman
A 24-year-old Beersheba resident has been detained on suspicion of attempting to kidnap a young woman from a hostel, ten days after she was rescued from Hebron. The court extended his detention by two days, despite defense arguments regarding the release of other suspects in the case.

In which city was a 3-room private house sold for a million shekels?
Also: how much was a 2.5-room apartment sold for in Bat Yam and how much was paid for a 4-room apartment in Kiryat Gat? Making a deal.

Almost 7% of deals cancelled: Why are apartment buyers in the south breaking first?
The south was a key region for 10/90 and 20/80 financing campaigns, allowing buyers to enter the market with low initial capital. As large payments fall due, the combination of high interest rates, repayment capacity issues, and eroding apartment prices in some projects is forcing a recalculation. In the Beersheba area, the cancellation rate for 2023 deals approached 7%, significantly higher than...

Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related
An employee of Soroka Hospital injured his back while lifting laundry bags, but the National Insurance Institute claimed it was a routine action. The Labor Court accepted his claim, recognized the injury as a work-related injury, and ordered the institution to pay him 4,000 shekels in expenses.

The neighborhood in Tel Aviv where you will pay less than 5,000 shekels in rent
New data reveals which neighborhoods are seeing a decline in rental prices for 3-room apartments. Where can you find apartments below the average price, and how is it that apartments with a rent of 2,600 shekels are being rented out for even lower amounts?

Beersheba prepares for a glowing night: The Light Run night race returns in September
Beersheba's traditional Light Run event returns on September 9, and this year it is expected to be especially large and impressive. Under the title "Saluting the Runners," the night race will be held in honor and tribute to IDF soldiers, security forces, and reservists.

Two hours of sexual abuse at knifepoint: A case that shocks police investigators
A severe indictment has been filed against three teenagers aged 13–14 from Beersheba who forced two 14-year-olds to perform sexual acts on each other at knifepoint while filming the incident. Chief Warrant Officer Miri Talshir of the 'Beit Lin' center warns that this case represents a 'quantum leap' in youth violence.

Suspected Ebola in Israel: Traveler from Congo hospitalized in isolation
A person who returned in recent days from the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to Soroka Hospital after developing a fever. The Ministry of Health emphasizes that at this stage it is only a suspicion, and that test results are expected within the next 24 hours.

Economic Dispute: Lawsuits Between Ben-Gurion University and Barbershop Owner
The owner of the "BARBER 7" chain claims that Ben-Gurion University breached a lease agreement, sabotaging the opening of his flagship branch. The university has filed a counterclaim for 500,000 shekels.
"Let him die, it's not a big deal": The transport of illegal aliens that ended in a vehicular assault
A transport driver who brought Palestinians into Israeli territory is accused of chasing them with his vehicle after a confrontation with his passengers, running one of them over to death, and attempting to harm others. The prosecution claims he used the vehicle as a weapon.

A year later: Yinon Levi, who shot and killed a Palestinian teacher, is charged with manslaughter
According to the indictment, the contractor ordered a new road to be broken through on private land, which led to a confrontation with the village residents. The teacher, Ouda Muhammad Khalil al-Hadalin, documented the confrontation that broke out - as well as the moment he was shot to death.

Construction of the Shimon Peres Medical Center: A New Landmark in Israeli Healthcare
Margolin Engineering and Consulting and Foren Sherim have been selected to manage the planning and construction of the Shimon Peres Medical Center in Beersheba. Phase A includes 200,000 square meters of facilities and 600 inpatient beds, with construction expected to begin around 2028.
Suspicion: 24-year-old man smuggled illegal immigrants into Israel and ran them over - one died
A 24-year-old suspect was located in Beersheba after allegedly smuggling three illegal immigrants into Israel, running them over, and causing the death of one of them. Police officers located his vehicle under a water conduit, and after the suspect was found, he was taken for interrogation.
Pedophilia epidemic in the Negev: Severe indictments against two residents of the south
Severe indictments were filed at the District Court in Beersheba against a 23-year-old man from Rahat and a 17-year-old teenager from the Negev, for committing severe sexual offenses against minors from their family and environment.

Grenade attack on a residential complex: How family feuds are settled
According to the indictment, a Rahat resident and three accomplices threw a grenade into a residential complex while family members were inside. The suspect's defense attorney claims the police have identified the wrong person.

A year after the Iranian missile hit: Bank Jerusalem will donate hundreds of thousands of shekels to Soroka
A year after the direct hit of an Iranian missile disabled large parts of the hospital, a partnership was signed that will double the rehabilitation response in the south and, for the first time, provide inpatient rehabilitation for children as well.

National Insurance Institute underpaid benefits to eligible recipients
An insured person who received a reduced benefit dragged the institute to the labor court, where it turned out that he was paid thousands of shekels less than the official tables without any explanation for the worrying gap. This is what the court determined, and the great concern of benefit recipients following the exceptional case.

Doctor Recognized as Work-Injury Victim After Rescuing Pregnant Patient
A family physician in southern Israel has been recognized as a victim of a work-related accident after suffering a herniated disc while carrying an unconscious pregnant patient from a car to his clinic. The Labor Court ruled in his favor, citing credible testimony and medical evidence.

More than a million shekels per room: where was a 4-room apartment sold for 5.2 million shekels?
And also: how much did a 5-room apartment in Beersheba cost, how much was a 4-room apartment sold for in the center of Netanya, and for what amount was a 5-room apartment purchased in Haifa? A review of second-hand transactions.

Real Estate in the Center: Where to Find an Apartment with a Protected Room for 1.89 Million Shekels
Purchasing an apartment in the center of Israel is challenging, but moving outside the Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan-Givatayim circle reveals more affordable options. Recent deals in Lod and Ramle show apartments with protected rooms (MAMAD) selling for under 1.9 million shekels.

From Beersheba to European stages: The choreographer who turned a fall into renewal
Adi Boutrous has become one of the most prominent Israeli dance creators on the international scene. On August 7, the Israel Festival in Jerusalem will present his new co-production, "Portraits of a Fall."