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Medical graduate accused of wild police chase, ramming patrol car

29-year-old Rahat resident and medical graduate allegedly fled police on Route 77, ramming a patrol car before being stopped. An M16 rifle matching parts found in his vehicle was later recovered.

Medical graduate accused of wild police chase, ramming patrol car

'What is this?'

NIS 1.4 million in suspected terror money found hidden in vehicle entering Jerusalem

Border Police officers discover NIS 1.4 million concealed inside a double wall of a vehicle entering Jerusalem, suspect the cash due to be used as terror money.

NIS 1.4 million in suspected terror money found hidden in vehicle entering Jerusalem

Cameras capture 15-year-old kicking kitten

Police surveillance operators identified an incident of animal abuse near the Lions’ Gate. A 15-year-old minor was arrested.

Cameras capture 15-year-old kicking kitten

All's well that ends well:

Midnight drama in Tekoa; two brothers went missing

Police forces, Search and Rescue Unit volunteers, and hundreds of residents searched throughout the night for two brothers, ages 3 and 7, from Tekoa.

Midnight drama in Tekoa; two brothers went missing

Start of school year

Mohammed tops list of most common names among first graders

The Population and Immigration Authority publishes data on the names of first-grade students for the 2026-2027 school year: Mohammed is the most common boys’ name among the overall population.

Mohammed tops list of most common names among first graders

Indictment

Indictment: 14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent

An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.

Indictment: 14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent

Drama in Tel Aviv:

Yehuda Poliker woken in the night to save man threatening to jump

A Tel Aviv man said Yehuda Poliker was the only person who could convince him not to jump. Police woke the singer in the middle of the night and his intervention succeeded.

Yehuda Poliker woken in the night to save man threatening to jump

Boy locked in his room & falls 4 stories

An 8-year-old boy fell from a height and was evacuated in serious condition with a head injury. According to initial suspicions, the boy was locked in his room on the fourth floor and tried to get out through the balcony.

Boy locked in his room & falls 4 stories

“What chutzpah"

“What chutzpah": Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lashes out at Rabbi Dov Lior

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply attacked Rabbi Dov Lior as part of his remarks opposing visits to the Temple Mount: “He does not come up to the ankles of any of the rabbis I mentioned."

“What chutzpah": Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef lashes out at Rabbi Dov Lior

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

As the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre approaches, the Israeli defense establishment assesses that Hamas is continuing to rebuild its military strength.

Israeli defense establishment prepares for conquest of Gaza City

Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir

The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions

Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir

Courts Jewish Democrats

El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats, apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for controversial remarks as he works to win over skeptical Jewish Democrats ahead of November.

El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats, apologizes for comments on Michigan terror attack

US Embassy:

US Embassy: Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm

US Embassy in Beirut says Hezbollah must disarm, accusing the Iran-backed group of refusing talks because it is taking orders from Tehran.

US Embassy: Hezbollah is taking orders from Iran, it must disarm

Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.

Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy

Yair Netanyahu launches scathing attack on Ben Gvir

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, claiming: “The police have definitively become Kaplan’s enforcement arm."

Yair Netanyahu launches scathing attack on Ben Gvir

'That crazy woman'

'That crazy woman': Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef sharply criticizes the Attorney General over the controversy surrounding a memorial event for his father: “She is going after Maran, and this will not go unanswered."

'That crazy woman': Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches scathing attack on Baharav-Miara

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

New report says Palestinian Authority officials pushed Arab parties to unite against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Likud hits back.

Likud warns: ‘Ramallah wants Netanyahu to lose’

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

Anti-Israel activist targeted one of three children near the Barkai neighborhood; residents detained the suspect until police arrived, Har Hevron Council says.

Anti-Israel activist suspected of sexually assaulting child

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

What started with a polite request to lower the volume allegedly ended with a violent assault, a police investigation, and a shaken guesthouse owner questioning whether he should have called police sooner.

76-year-old attacked over noise complaint

New details emerge:

New details emerge: Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind

More than NIS 200,000 in debt, a surprise 50th birthday party and an apartment left untouched: New details reveal what preceded Mali and Liel Yahalomi’s mysterious departure.

New details emerge: Debts, secrecy and what Mali Yahalomi left behind

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

At least 13 buses from northern Israel stopped as protesters block entrance to Jerusalem over public transportation operating on the Sabbath.

Haredim block Jerusalem entrance over Shabbat buses

Violent clashes in Qusra

Clashes erupt in Qusra, Jalud, after Israelis begin to hit back following rock attack by local Arabs.

Violent clashes in Qusra

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

Hamas commander planning attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of ceasefire, is eliminated while hiding in hospital.

IDF strikes Hamas commander hiding in Gaza hospital

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza

Two Hamas terrorists advancing attacks against troops and Israeli civilians, working to rebuild Hamas capabilities in violation of the ceasefire, are eliminated in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander, sniper in Gaza

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

Amid US economic pressure

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity as US economic pressure intensifies

Closer to a deal?

Closer to a deal? Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting

Gilad Erdan and Benny Gantz meet at Gantz’s home and agree to continue talks. Erdan stresses the need to first establish common principles, while Gantz presents his conditions for the alliance.

Closer to a deal? Gantz and Erdan hold another meeting

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

Likud blasts Ben Gvir:

Likud launches sharp attack on Ben Gvir: Paving the way for a left-wing government

Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.

Likud launches sharp attack on Ben Gvir: Paving the way for a left-wing government

Haredi soldiers to be integrated into intelligence roles in Brigade 146

As part of the "Headstart Intelligence" project, members of the haredi sector were recruited for intelligence research roles in Brigade 146.

Haredi soldiers to be integrated into intelligence roles in Brigade 146

Hamas October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes in Gaza eliminate a Hamas commander who participated in the October 7 massacre and an Islamic Jihad commander accused of continued attacks.

Hamas October 7 terrorist, Islamic Jihad commander eliminated in Gaza

Border Police officer: Kestelman only showed ID after shooting stopped

Border Police officer Adiv Mansour testified that Kestelman only pulled out his wallet after the shooting had ended: 'While his wallet was being checked, there was no gunfire from any party.'

Border Police officer: Kestelman only showed ID after shooting stopped

Smotrich and Feiglin in talks for joint run, Feiglin could take no. 2 spot

Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin are negotiating a joint election run that could give Feiglin the No. 2 spot as Religious Zionism battles the threshold.

Smotrich and Feiglin in talks for joint run, Feiglin could take no. 2 spot

Chaos in Jerusalem:

Chaos in Jerusalem: Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

Hundreds block Bar-Ilan intersection, damage infrastructure, as police deploy stun grenades and water cannons; two arrested.

Chaos in Jerusalem: Rioters torch bins, tear down light rail barriers

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple in France

Irish man who allegedly told Jewish tourists Hitler should have 'finished the job' admits to his actions and will stand trial in October.

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple in France

From Hamas captivity to new life:

From Hamas captivity to new life: Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Less than a year after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rivka celebrate the birth of their daughter.

From Hamas captivity to new life: Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Poll: Center-left bloc drops to 59 seats

New Maariv poll gives Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! 25 seats, while Ofer Winter's Amcha Yisrael crosses the threshold.

Poll: Center-left bloc drops to 59 seats

Watch:

Watch: Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, dances with revelers to the song “He Who Believes."

Watch: Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

'A lie'

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump as a lie

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei calls a report of a plot against Barron Trump a lie after Iranian TV aired a video threatening the president’s son.

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump as a lie