Teenagers

According to the Police Investigation Department (Mahash), two 17-year-olds arrived at a banquet hall in Jerusalem to receive payment for their work. A confrontation developed with the police officer who was securing an event at the location. He is charged with both a violent assault on one of the teenagers and assaulting his friend.

Students from another school arrived uninvited to a back-to-school party organized by teenagers near the Segula industrial zone in the city. The confrontation at the scene escalated into violence and the injury of three people. The police dispersed the participants and detained two suspects.

"Wait, what did you just say?" If once parents had to know words like "sababa", "achi" and "keta", today the language of teenagers changes at a pace that is hard to keep up with. Glow up, rizz, cringe, pick me, simp, real, and countless other words and abbreviations enter the conversations, messages, and videos they consume daily. So if you also find yourself nodding in front of the kids and...

During summer vacation, many teenagers became accustomed to falling asleep in the early morning hours. Since adolescent biological clocks naturally shift, transitioning back to a school schedule requires a structured approach. Here are several steps to help reset your child's sleep cycle starting tonight.

The Haifa District Attorney's Office has indicted two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, for working for an Iranian intelligence agent. The minors conducted surveillance on shopping malls and attempted to recruit others for high-risk missions, continuing their activities even after realizing they were working for a hostile foreign power.

Program 7, from the "Pitchon Lev" organization, intended for teenagers facing academic, social, and complex socio-economic difficulties, began operating in 2004. According to 2026 figures, 98% of the teenagers participating in the program enlisted in the IDF or national service, and 87% enrolled in academic or vocational studies.

Four teenagers were arrested after allegedly smashing the entrance door of a shop in Safed, breaking into it, and stealing several scooters, it was learned today (Tuesday). The incident occurred at night in mid-August, when police received a report regarding a break-in at a local scooter shop.

According to the indictment, the confrontation ended with a handshake, but the next day the brothers (aged 15 and 16) arrived at the soccer field with a knife, tear gas, and brass knuckles. The 14-year-old, who was beaten and stabbed in the neck and back, now uses a wheelchair and suffers from paralysis on the left side of his body: "It is hard to believe he will return to a normal routine."

"Nitzanim", the stabilization home opened in Netivot, comes against the backdrop of the rise in mental distress among young people aged 12–18, according to Clalit data. The home offers an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization, as data shows an increase of over 30% in the number of patients under 18 who turned to mental health emergency rooms.

What does it really feel like to be a teenager in a closed ward? And how will you know if your child needs urgent mental health help? In an episode of "Open with Efrat Barzel," Hodia tells about the struggle that led her to hospitalization, and Vered Aviad explains why parents must not ignore warning signs.

A citizen who noticed a fight in a Netanya industrial zone called the police, fearing the teenagers might be armed. Officers arrested a 15-year-old who refused to identify himself and accused them of discrimination, though he claimed the fight was just a joke.

Two 15-year-old youths were arrested in India on suspicion of stabbing a 35-year-old principal to death during a robbery that went wrong at her home. In her final moments, she whispered "Babu" to her aunt during a phone call — a common term of endearment for a student — thereby leading police to advance the investigation and arrest the boys.

Two brothers are charged with a severe assault on a teenager at a soccer field in Yafa, near Nazareth. According to the indictment, they arrived equipped with a knife, brass knuckles, and tear gas, and one of them stabbed the teenager in the neck and back. After the attack, the two hid for about two weeks. The teenager currently uses a wheelchair and suffers from paralysis on the left side of his...

OpenAI has launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, featuring parental controls and enhanced security measures to mitigate risks associated with AI-driven chatbots.

OpenAI is launching a dedicated service aimed at a young audience, which includes unprecedented restrictions on sensitive content, advanced learning tools, and special monitoring options for concerned parents.

The summer vacation has become a window of opportunity for teenagers to change their appearance and "refresh" themselves ahead of the next school year. A plastic surgery expert explains the influence of social media, warns against unrealistic expectations, and reveals the most popular procedures, as well as when a surgeon might say "no."

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that 22% of non-religious teenagers pray more and 14% read more Psalms. 46% testify that their friends observe more Jewish customs. Among the "completely secular," the opposite trend is recorded.

Strengthening faith: weekly Torah lessons, separating challah, and tzitzit under school shirts — in recent years, there has been a trend of teenagers from secular or traditional homes moving closer to religion. Principals and teachers in state "secular" schools have found themselves dealing with issues they had not encountered before. Is this related to October 7, and how much have social networks...

Many tend to view mental resilience as an innate character trait. However, a growing body of research proves that resilience is actually a skill that can be developed. A new study conducted over a year among 1,567 high school students in China offers a surprising angle: mental resilience is less related to toughness and more to how we perceive our concept of time.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a 30-year-old instructor from a kibbutz in the Shefela region, who, according to the charge, committed indecent acts against six teenagers in 7th-8th grades whom he instructed. The defendant denies the allegations against him and claims it is a fabrication.

Investigators of the Binyahu Razi murder describe the shocking behavior of the suspects: smiles during interrogations, betting on prison sentences, and a complete lack of empathy. New details have also emerged regarding the interrogation of a policewoman who withheld information about her sister's involvement in the crime.

Meta announced that since the Australian ban took effect in December, 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 have been disabled.

The Southern District Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against two teenagers from Be'er Sheva who allegedly stalked an elderly couple, attacked them, and stole a handbag. The victim was knocked down and dragged along the ground while trying to protect her belongings.

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 happy ending: Two foreign workers agreed to let 6 teenagers ride their electric bicycles, but the latter did not return them - and sold them to a shop in Nazareth. The workers described that one of the teenagers had a 'very unique haircut', which led youth investigators to a breakthrough: 'I know most of the youth in the area. I felt it was a bingo.'

120 teenagers from across the USA are competing in Ohio for scholarships totaling $250,000 in an event supported by the White House. The structure, featuring representatives from every state competing before a national audience, has drawn comparisons to "The Hunger Games," albeit without the lethal stakes. Donald Trump, who conceived the idea, will arrive to watch the final stages.

Teenagers evacuated from their homes during the Iron Swords War reported higher levels of depression and stress compared to their peers who remained in areas under constant security threat. A new study from the University of Haifa, published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology, suggests that the evacuation process itself may contribute to additional emotional distress beyond the impact...

They drink mostly vodka, are evacuated to the emergency room with critical blood alcohol levels, and sometimes lose consciousness. Ichilov Hospital reports dozens of cases of alcohol poisoning among teenagers aged 13-15. "Some are brought to us by ambulance while unconscious. We also saw a teenager with a head injury and another who arrived with a psychotic episode."

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.

A study conducted among half a million teenagers found a worrying link between prolonged use of social media and depressive symptoms. Professor Gil Zalsman explains how screens affect the brain and what parents can do to protect their children. "The brain is a muscle, and if you don't train it, it atrophies."

The young man arrived for a vacation with friends and got into a confrontation with a group of teenagers on the promenade. According to him, about 20 attackers kicked him and one of them held a knife. The victim's father stated: "It could have ended in murder."

Nightmare in the park: the defendants, equipped with a kitchen knife and alcohol, subjected the victims to a series of severe abuses for two hours. The main defendant, who violated house arrest, held the knife to one of the teenagers' necks. "The actions indicate severe cognitive distortions"

The three youths, aged 15 and 16, arrived a few weeks ago at a store on a central street in Holon and vandalized it. The next day, they returned to the scene, demanded money from the business owner, and violently attacked him. The police are now requesting to extend their detention until the end of the proceedings.

This heartwarming incident occurred at the height of the summer vacation, when dozens of free municipal concerts for teenagers often turn from festive events into security chaos on stage.

The Israel Cancer Association has recruited Avigail Wiseman for a special awareness campaign against the rise of smoking and vaping among teenagers, which is now reaching younger ages than ever before.

Families of four teenagers who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The plaintiffs allege that these platforms are knowingly addictive and ignore the harm caused to young users.

Four teenagers aged 15-16 were arrested in Rehovot on suspicion of attacking an usher at the 'Hot Cinema' a week and a half ago. They allegedly smoked an electronic cigarette in the hall, caused a disturbance, and reacted aggressively toward viewers. After the usher reprimanded them, they attacked him.