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Driver Who Killed Two in 2019 Crash to Be Released After 11 MonthsSecurity · 55m agoElection Day in Israel: Your Rights and Obligations as an EmployeePolitics · 1h agoRaz Hershko Returns With Bronze Medal From World ChampionshipsSports · 1h agoBig stories Ynet skipped
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World · 5m agoFlydubai Extends Flight Cancellations to and From Israel Through OctoberFlydubai has extended its cancellation of flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai until the end of October, affecting travel from October 16 to October 31. Passengers can rebook or receive a refund for canceled flights. The extended cancellations are a result of an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight in late September.Security · 12m ago · also in 14 newsroomsIsrael's Privacy Authority Orders Police Probe into Leaked Personal Data of Two WomenIsrael's Privacy Protection Authority has ordered the police to investigate potential privacy breaches concerning Mali and Lial Yahalomi. The probe was triggered by the release of personal details and recordings of the two women, including sensitive financial and location data. The Authority indicated that the Israeli police may be the source of some of the leaked information.Security · 21m ago · also in 4 newsroomsElderly Driver Crashes Car Into Ashdod Store, Minor Injuries ReportedA 71-year-old man drove his car into the "Autodif" store in Ashdod's "Star Center" commercial complex on Tuesday afternoon. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Assuta Hospital, while two others were treated for shock. Paramedics described the incident as rare and potentially dangerous.Security · 25m ago · also in 2 newsroomsMotorcyclist Critically Injured in Tel Aviv CollisionA motorcyclist around 30 years old sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on Ben Tzvi Road in Tel Aviv. Paramedics treated and transported the rider to Ichilov Hospital. The extent of the injuries is severe.Security · 27m ago · also in 1 newsroomBus Inspector Attacked During Routine Check in NetanyaA bus inspector in Netanya was assaulted and injured during a routine check on an Egged bus. The inspector was allegedly attacked by a passenger who had not paid his fare. The bus company condemned the violence, and the inspector has filed a police report.Politics · 32m ago · also in 8 newsroomsShas and UTJ Sign Surplus Vote Agreement Ahead of ElectionsShas and United Torah Judaism signed a surplus vote agreement for the 26th Knesset elections. Party leaders Aryeh Deri and Yaakov Asher stated the deal reflects ongoing cooperation based on religious guidance. They pledged to continue working together on issues related to Torah study and yeshiva students in the next Knesset.Security · 36m ago · also in 1 newsroomRocks Thrown at Cars on Ayalon Highway Near Ha'Nechama InterchangeAn unknown assailant hurled rocks from a bridge onto vehicles traveling on the northbound Ayalon Highway near the Ha'Nechama Interchange on Monday morning. The incident, which occurred near the Ha'Nechama Interchange, damaged several cars, including a Tesla and a taxi. Police have opened an investigation into the event, which was captured on the Tesla's cameras.Security · 38m ago · also in 3 newsroomsJordan Valley Bus Attack Terrorist Sentenced to 45 YearsA terrorist received a 45-year prison sentence for a 2022 attack on a bus carrying Israeli soldiers in the Jordan Valley. Mohammad Walid Ahmed Saeed was convicted of attempted murder and arson after blocking the bus, dousing it with flammable liquid, and shooting at it. The attack injured the driver and two soldiers. He was also fined and ordered to pay significant compensation to the victims, while his accomplices' cases are still pending.Security · 47m ago · also in 3 newsroomsJordan Valley Terrorist Sentenced to 45 Years for 2022 AttackA military court sentenced terrorist Mohammed Walid Ahmed Saeed to 45 years in prison for a September 2022 attack on a bus carrying soldiers in the Jordan Valley. Saeed and accomplices blocked the bus, poured flammable liquid on it, and shot at it with an M-16. He confessed to attempted joint causing of death and was also fined and ordered to pay NIS 700,000 in compensation. Legal proceedings against his accomplices are ongoing.General · 51m ago · also in 4 newsroomsElderly Driver Collides With Ashdod Auto Depot Store, Minor Injuries ReportedAn approximately 70-year-old man was lightly injured after crashing his car into an Auto Depot store in Ashdod's Star Center. Paramedics treated him and evacuated him to Assuta Hospital. Two other individuals at the scene were treated for shock.Security · 55m agoDriver Who Killed Two in 2019 Crash to Be Released After 11 MonthsKhaled bin Muhammad Mahamid, convicted of causing the deaths of two workers in a 2019 road accident, will be released from prison after serving 11 of his 18-month sentence. The parole board cited his positive behavior and remorse, despite prosecution objections. Mahamid was found guilty of negligent driving when his vehicle collided with a stopped truck, killing two passengers and injuring five others. He will be released with restrictive conditions, including a travel ban.Health · 1h ago · also in 3 newsroomsFormer Wolfson Hospital CEO Yitzhak Berlovich Dies on His 77th BirthdayDr. Yitzhak Berlovich, former CEO of Wolfson Medical Center and instrumental in Israel's National Health Insurance Law, died on his 77th birthday. His widow described his death as a shock, noting he had felt unwell but then suddenly collapsed. Berlovich, who immigrated from Lithuania in 1958, also served as Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health. His funeral will be a private family affair.Politics · 1h agoElection Day in Israel: Your Rights and Obligations as an EmployeeElection Day in Israel is a statutory holiday, meaning most employees are not required to work and cannot be forced to. Essential services must operate, and employees in these sectors may be required to work but must be allowed time to vote. Workers who do work on Election Day are entitled to double pay or regular pay plus time off, provided they have at least 14 days of tenure. Working from home is still considered work and does not waive holiday rights or compensation.Security · 1h ago · also in 2 newsroomsCrime Boss Charged With Orchestrating Attacks From PrisonThe head of a crime organization has been indicted for allegedly ordering attacks on associates of another inmate from inside a southern Israeli prison. The investigation revealed the crime boss contacted his outside associates following an internal prison assault. He is accused of instructing them to harm individuals linked to the other prisoner.Economy · 1h ago · also in 3 newsroomsLuxury Hotel to Be Built in Caesarea, First in 60 YearsA new luxury hotel, the first in Caesarea in about 60 years, has received a building permit for construction in the Neot Golf neighborhood. The project, a collaboration between Amram Avraham and Shi Hai groups, will feature 108 rooms and be operated by the Gordonia chain. This development is part of a larger tourism expansion in the Hof HaCarmel region, with six other hotels currently under construction. The hotel is expected to commence construction shortly.Security · 1h ago · also in 6 newsroomsSuspect Arrested for Allegedly Planning Arson Attack Near JerusalemPolice arrested a man in his 20s from Al-Eizariya, near Jerusalem, for allegedly planning an arson attack. Officers found a knife and a glass cup with paper and nails in his possession, believed to be intended for the attack. The suspect was arrested at his home and is under investigation.Sports · 1h agoRaz Hershko Returns With Bronze Medal From World ChampionshipsIsraeli judoka Raz Hershko returned to Israel on Sunday with a bronze medal from the World Championships in Baku. Hershko defeated Helena Vukovic of Croatia to secure her second individual world championship medal. She expressed pride in competing for her country and determination to achieve further titles. This medal adds to her previous successes, including multiple European championships.Security · 1h ago · also in 1 newsroomTruck Collision With Bridge Blocks Lanes on Highway 4 Near Bar Ilan InterchangeTwo lanes on Highway 4 northbound near the Bar Ilan Interchange were blocked after a truck struck a bridge. The closure has led to traffic jams extending to the HaShiva Interchange. Israel's National Roads Company is managing the situation.Security · 2h agoLebanese Report: Strike Hits Village in Southern LebanonLebanese media reported an attack on the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. Details regarding the strike's specifics, such as targets or casualties, were not immediately disclosed. The nature of the attack remains unclear.Economy · 2h agoAirlines Launch New Winter Routes and Budget FlightsBlue Bird Airways will offer direct winter flights to Crete starting at 65 euros, alongside vacation packages. Air Haifa is launching new flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat on October 25, with introductory fares of 79 shekels one-way. These new routes aim to provide more affordable and direct travel options for Israelis. Air Haifa plans to increase flight frequency on the Eilat route in November.Security · 2h agoCourt Rejects Bid by Murder Victim's Children to Block Partner's Compensation ShareAn Israeli court has rejected a bid by the children of a man murdered in 2002 to block their father's partner from receiving millions in compensation. The children claimed the partner's recognition as their father's common-law wife was fraudulent, but the court cited a 24-year delay and the children's own participation in a later lawsuit acknowledging her inheritance share. The court ruled the children's claim lacked merit and ordered them to pay the partner 15,000 shekels in legal costs.Politics · 2h ago · also in 2 newsroomsAttorney General to Probe Shin Bet Chief's Pre-Election AppointmentsAttorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will investigate the necessity of senior appointments planned by Shin Bet chief David Zini. The review follows a directive against making significant appointments during election campaigns to avoid influencing the next government. The appointments are at high ranks, similar to IDF generals, and their immediate need will be assessed.Security · 2h ago · also in 2 newsroomsIsrael's Attorney General to Review Shin Bet Appointments Amid Election ConcernsIsrael's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will investigate the necessity of senior Shin Bet appointments planned by its chief, David Zin, before the upcoming elections. The review is prompted by guidelines advising against major appointments during election periods to avoid influencing the next government. The planned appointments are at a high level, equivalent to IDF generals, and one reportedly involves an IDF officer without prior intelligence experience. The Shin Bet maintains the appointments are routine and legally conducted.Politics · 2h ago · also in 1 newsroomVinter Party Candidate: Court Not Sole Obstacle to West Bank SovereigntyEran Ben-Ari, a candidate for Ofer Vinter's 'Amcha Israel' party, stated that the court system is not the sole reason preventing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Speaking at a sovereignty movement conference in Jerusalem, he called for reaching understandings with the central political camp. Ben-Ari stressed the need to include all segments of society, including soldiers and taxpayers, in the discussion.General · 2h ago · also in 14 newsroomsAir Haifa Launches Flights Between Ben Airport and EilatThe flights will begin on October 25th and will operate from Terminal 1 using ATR 72-600 aircraft, with a flight time of about an hour. This expansion aims to increase travel options for the Israeli public.Security · 2h ago · also in 5 newsroomsKnesset Member Files Complaint After Alleged Excessive Force IncidentKnesset Member Yitzhak Kroizer filed a complaint with DIPI after alleging excessive force by police during a memorial event in Mitzpe Yericho. Kroizer claims officers used unreasonable force against him and criticized the actions of Investigations Department head Boaz Balat. The review of Kroizer's involvement in the incident, which injured officers, is ongoing.Culture · 2h agoThe Israelis" Sketch Show Returns to TV After 20 YearsThe Israeli sketch comedy show "HaYisre'elim" (The Israelis) by the trio "Ma Kashur" will return to Channel 13 after a 20-year hiatus. The show, known for its memorable sketches and characters, originally aired eight episodes and gained a cult following. Asi Israeloff, Zion Baruch, and Shalom Michaelashvili will star in the revived series, with Israeloff also hosting "Money Taxi."Culture · 2h ago · also in 7 newsroomsIsraeli Sketch Comedy "HaYisre'alim" Returns to Screen After 20 YearsThe Israeli sketch comedy show "HaYisre'alim," created by the "Ma Kashur" trio, will return to Reshet 13 after a 20-year hiatus. The cult-favorite program, known for its memorable sketches and characters, is being revived following Assi Israeloff's signing to host "Money Taxi." Israeloff will be joined by fellow trio members Zion Baruch and Shalom Michaelashvili. A premiere date has not yet been announced.Economy · 2h ago · also in 12 newsroomsOne Zero Bank to Lay Off 7% of Staff Amid Efficiency DriveOne Zero Bank is laying off approximately 25 employees, or 7% of its staff, as part of an efficiency drive. The bank will also cancel hiring for 10 positions, reducing its workforce by 10% from its original plan. This move coincides with the bank's expansion of automation and AI usage, alongside reported growth and improved financial outcomes. CEO Eyal Gafni acknowledged the difficulty of the decision in a letter to employees.Security · 2h ago · also in 3 newsrooms58 Drownings Recorded in Israel During 2026 Swimming SeasonFifty-eight people drowned to death in Israel during the 2026 swimming season, according to Magen David Adom (MDA) data. MDA treated 287 near-drowning victims, a 9% decrease from the previous year. Children under 10 accounted for nearly 24% of these incidents. The majority of drownings occurred in the Mediterranean Sea, with pools and other water bodies also reporting fatalities.More from Ynet