Negev Raid Nets Weapons, Magazines and Hundreds of Bullets; 8 Suspects Arrested
Eight suspects were arrested in a Negev overnight operation that uncovered firearms, magazines, and hundreds of bullets as part of efforts to combat illegal.
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Imposter Extorts Girls for Intimate Photos, Threatens their Families
A 20-year-old Bat Yam man is suspected of extorting six girls for intimate photos, threatening them and their families, with prosecutors intending to indict.
IDF Completes Yom Kippur Preparations, Ready to Shift Rapidly From Defense to Offense
The IDF has finalized its Yom Kippur security preparations, ensuring forces are deployed and ready to shift from defense to offense against any threats.
89-Year-Old Woman Rescued From 10-Foot-Deep Dumpster, Was Feeding Cats
An 89-year-old woman in Ashdod was rescued after falling 10 feet into a dumpster while trying to feed stray cats, spending hours trapped before being found.
Israel Police: An East Jerusalem resident was arrested on suspicion of murder and involvement in the disappearance of Fatma Rajabi, who has been missing from her home since the beginning of the week. Officers recently located a woman's
East Jerusalem resident arrested for suspected murder and disappearance of Fatma Rajabi; woman's body found and sent for examination.
17-Year-Old Killed in Hadera Shopping Center Ramming, Driver Wounded in Shooting
A 17-year-old boy died after a vehicle ramming and shooting at Hadera's Village shopping complex; the driver was wounded. Police believe it's a criminal.
Israel’s Economy Grew 3.5% in First Half of 2026
Israel's economy saw 3.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2026, with business sector GDP up 4.9% and imports surging.
Israel’s GDP Surges 14.9% Annualized in Second Quarter of 2026
Israel's GDP soared 14.9% annualized in Q2 2026, driven by strong business, public, and private consumption, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Desalination Crisis Could Persist for Several More Weeks
A severe algae bloom is drastically reducing output at Israel's desalination plants, potentially lasting for weeks and impacting water supply.
Israel’s Industrial Producer Prices Jump 2.7% in August Due to Higher Fuel Costs
Israel's industrial producer prices rose 2.7% in August, largely due to a 28.6% jump in fuel costs, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.