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An Israeli singer has sparked widespread attention after claiming that he won the grand prize in Israel’s latest lottery drawing and then shared the news directly with his followers on social media.

According to posts published overnight, singer Osher Biton said he was the sole winner of the 40 million shekel jackpot awarded in the lottery drawing held on Motzoei Shabbos.

The drawing generated enormous interest because the jackpot had reached the maximum amount allowed by law—40 million shekels in the regular lottery and up to 80 million shekels through the Double Lotto option.

Lottery kiosks across the country reportedly saw a surge of customers as tens of thousands of Israelis tried their luck in hopes of winning the record prize. In the end, however, only one ticket matched all of the winning numbers.

Biton, who first gained national recognition through his participation in Eurovision-related competitions and later built a successful music career, chose not to keep the news private.

Sharing a photo of what appeared to be the winning ticket on Instagram, he wrote: “Turns out I’m a millionaire—I didn’t realize it.”

The surprising announcement quickly spread across social media, with thousands of users sharing the post and flooding the singer with congratulatory messages.

The story also brought renewed attention to other notable lottery winners in Israel who publicly disclosed their winnings. Among them were a soldier who won 15 million shekels after serving months in reserve duty in Gaza and another individual who reportedly won 24 million shekels two years after a missile struck his home.

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In remarks that have sparked intense discussion throughout Israel’s medical community, Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein sharply criticized the country’s health funds for spending vast sums on advertising and public relations campaigns while, he argued, making it difficult for elderly patients to obtain subsidized life-saving treatments.

The comments were delivered during the Rav’s weekly shiur for physicians and rabbanim at the shul of Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center. For nearly five decades, the gathering has served as a forum where complex questions at the intersection of halachah and medicine are discussed and analyzed.

Doctors who regularly travel from across the country to attend the lectures were taken aback by the unusually forceful criticism directed at the health funds. Rav Zilberstein argued that instead of expanding access to life-saving medications, the organizations are spending excessive amounts on large-scale advertising campaigns and public relations efforts.

The discussion arose from a complicated question involving an expensive medical treatment that a health fund subsidizes only under highly specific circumstances. A patient sought guidance regarding whether he could take certain steps to obtain coverage for a treatment that doctors deemed medically necessary, even though he did not technically meet the required eligibility criteria.

While Rav Zilberstein devoted much of the shiur to analyzing the halachic dimensions of the case, he used the opportunity to address what he described as a broader and troubling reality affecting many patients.

“In my opinion, the doctor is correct,” Rav Zilberstein said. “A health fund may be jointly owned by its members, but that would apply only if the members were consulted regarding all expenditures. Yet these health funds are pouring out money—yes, pouring it out. You ask why I used that expression? Because when an institution spends money on enormous newspaper advertisements, that is called wasting money.”

“Have you seen these advertisements?” he continued. “Entire pages. What is that? A full page costs a fortune. So I wrote that they are ‘pouring out’ money. They are spending it without justification on things that the public clearly would not approve of, such as massive advertising campaigns, public relations efforts, and other activities unrelated to actual medical care.”

Rav Zilberstein also criticized what he described as the approval of numerous prenatal tests that are often unnecessary and extremely costly.

“They act with excessive generosity and without proportion when it comes to these tests,” he said. “Therefore, there is no justification for the claims they make, and one cannot simply accept their position as binding when they themselves are spending money in this manner.”

Turning to the issue of medication coverage, Rav Zilberstein expressed frustration with what he characterized as inflexible eligibility requirements.

“But when it comes to elderly people who need life-saving medications, suddenly they become inexplicably stingy,” he said. “What do they say? ‘You’re missing this requirement. You’re missing a few points.’ That is stinginess. They have rigid rules. If someone’s protein level is 195, is he not in danger? Why must it be exactly 200 before he qualifies for assistance? These numbers can change within a month. They are constantly changing. Therefore, I say that fairness dictates that one should not automatically accept their position.”

Rav Zilberstein argued that the public would overwhelmingly prefer that health fund resources be directed first and foremost toward life-saving treatments.

“In my opinion, the public would rather see this money spent on life-saving medications,” he said. “As long as the health funds never ask the public how these funds should be used, it cannot simply be claimed that every expenditure reflects the will of the public. If they consulted their members, who would approve these advertisements? A single full-page ad costs an enormous amount of money. And there are many more advertisements—in newspapers, institutions, and elsewhere. The advertising is excessive and unjustified. It is money that should not be spent this way.”

One participant asked what purpose such advertising serves.

“Why are they advertising?” he asked. “Is it to build their reputation or to attract more clients?”

Rav Zilberstein replied, “To bring in more money and attract clients. But it is not justified. You cannot collect money from poor people who need that money to live and then spend it this way. It is not justified. Much of what we do today is not justified. It is not according to the Torah.”

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The effort to transfer control of Maimonides Medical Center to NYC Health + Hospitals has encountered yet another obstacle, dealing a fresh blow to a transaction that has already faced mounting legal and regulatory challenges.

Sources with knowledge of the process say the New York State Department of Health recently rejected Maimonides’ newest filing seeking approval of the proposed acquisition after determining that the hospital had not submitted a mandatory Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA).

The setback surfaced just as Maimonides officials were anticipating review of the transaction by the Establishment and Project Review Committee of the Public Health and Health Planning Council. When the committee’s agenda for its June 10 meeting was published, however, the proposed takeover was notably absent.

The latest development comes on the heels of a major legal ruling issued last month that significantly complicated the path forward for both Maimonides and NYC Health + Hospitals.

On May 12, Albany Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman invalidated the Department of Health’s earlier approval of the $2.245 billion deal, finding that regulators allowed the transaction to move ahead without completing the review procedures required under state law.

That court challenge was filed by Refuah Helpline, several Borough Park kehillos, and neighborhood residents who contended that the takeover could materially affect healthcare services relied upon by Brooklyn communities.

A central issue in the current dispute is compliance with the Health Equity Impact Assessment requirement, a provision enacted by New York State in 2023. The law requires a comprehensive independent review of major healthcare transactions to evaluate their potential effects on access to medical care, healthcare disparities, and vulnerable or underserved populations.

Opponents of the transaction maintain that such scrutiny is essential given Maimonides’ role as one of Brooklyn’s most important healthcare institutions, serving hundreds of thousands of patients, including the large Orthodox Jewish population of Borough Park and neighboring communities.

The hospital treats a patient base heavily dependent on Medicare and Medicaid and is home to Brooklyn’s only full-service children’s hospital and Pediatric Trauma Center.

Attorneys representing the petitioners argue that the recent court decision leaves little room for interpretation, making clear that the acquisition cannot move forward unless a HEIA is completed and the proposal undergoes a full review by the Public Health and Health Planning Council.

The latest delay could significantly alter the timetable for the transaction. The Establishment and Project Review Committee is not scheduled to convene again until August 27, and healthcare observers note that conducting a thorough, independent health-equity assessment often requires extensive research, community participation, and detailed analysis.

The proposed acquisition also remains entangled in additional legal disputes.

A separate lawsuit brought by seven members of Maimonides’ board of trustees is still pending in Kings County Supreme Court. The suit alleges that hospital leadership failed to adequately evaluate alternative options before pursuing the transaction.

Meanwhile, the Charities Bureau of the New York Attorney General’s Office has refused to authorize the transfer of Maimonides’ nonprofit assets without judicial oversight, adding another layer of uncertainty to the process.

Hospital officials and NYC Health + Hospitals had originally projected that the transaction would be completed by April 1, 2026, a target date repeatedly cited by leaders of both organizations. More than two months after that deadline, the proposal remains mired in litigation, regulatory scrutiny, and unresolved questions.

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Tensions across the Middle East surged Sunday evening after Iran launched four missiles toward northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens throughout the region. Israeli defense systems successfully intercepted all four projectiles, preventing casualties or damage.

The missile launch came shortly after the IDF warned that retaliatory fire could be directed at Israel following the recent strike in Beirut. Following an updated assessment of the situation, military officials said they were preparing for the possibility of attacks against Israeli territory in the hours ahead.

The military said it had strengthened its defensive deployment and remains fully prepared for a variety of possible developments. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, together with senior military commanders, has been conducting ongoing assessments and closely tracking the rapidly evolving situation.

As security concerns mounted, the Home Front Command announced a major tightening of civilian restrictions nationwide. Under the revised guidelines, the entire country was placed under a stricter orange alert level, and all school activities were canceled.

Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu convened a high-level security meeting Sunday evening with Defense Minister Yisroel Katz and top defense officials. The consultation followed Israel’s strike in Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood and a series of threats issued afterward by senior Iranian officials.

The emergency discussions took place amid growing fears of a wider regional confrontation. Simultaneously, the U.S. military released footage highlighting its expanded presence throughout the Middle East and emphasized that American forces in the region remain “alert and ready.”

Despite the escalating rhetoric, Israeli security officials indicated that they currently assess the chances of an immediate large-scale Iranian attack as relatively low.

“We are prepared for every scenario, which is why the discussion with the Prime Minister was held,” the official said. “We do not know whether Iran will act on its threats. Our assessment is that it will not, but if it does, it will face a powerful response.”

Later, following another military assessment, the Home Front Command announced that its existing defensive directives would remain in place until Monday at 8:00 p.m. Officials stressed that no additional instructions had been issued to the public at this stage, while promising immediate updates should the situation change.

Israeli decision-makers believe Tehran may ultimately choose to confine its response to threats and public statements, despite repeated warnings from Iranian leaders that Israel would face consequences for the Beirut operation.

Iranian officials continued to escalate their rhetoric throughout the day. Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, posted a warning on social media promising “a painful response” to the attack in Dahieh and added: “Watch the skies of the occupied territories tonight.”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also issued a sharply worded statement, accusing Israel of aggression and asserting that the United States had facilitated the strike. In a social media post, he declared that American and Israeli facilities throughout the region had become “legitimate targets” and warned that Iranian forces “are ready and vigilant.”

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One hundred days after former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated in his office in Tehran, the Islamic Republic has yet to bury the man who ruled the country for more than three decades.

The delay has become one of the most unusual and politically sensitive aspects of Iran’s post-war transition. While senior military commanders and government officials who were killed in the same strike have already been laid to rest, repeated promises of a massive state funeral for Khamenei have yet to materialize.

Officials in Tehran have spoken of plans for a multi-day funeral procession later this month. According to those plans, ceremonies would be held in several cities before Khamenei is ultimately buried in the holy city of Mashhad.

The lengthy delay stands in contrast to Shiite religious tradition, which generally favors prompt burial except under extraordinary circumstances, such as uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of death. Several Shiite clerics have argued that unnecessary delays should be avoided if they risk showing disrespect to the deceased.

The television network Iran International reported that the absence of a funeral has fueled speculation regarding the condition of Khamenei’s remains following the attack in which he was killed. Iranian media reports concerning other officials who died in the same strike described bodies that were recovered only weeks later and identified through DNA testing after suffering extensive damage.

Iranian authorities have released no information regarding the condition or location of Khamenei’s remains. The unanswered questions surrounding his burial have merged with another mystery: the continuing disappearance of his designated successor.

Mojtaba Khamenei, who assumed leadership following his father’s death, has not appeared publicly since the assassination. Officials insist that he survived the attack and suffered only minor injuries, but reports and rumors of more serious wounds have continued to circulate.

If Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and actively governing, he would rank among Israel’s highest-priority targets. Any major public appearance could pose significant security risks.

That reality complicates what would ordinarily be a defining moment for a new leader. The funeral of a supreme leader is not merely a religious ceremony; it is also a powerful display of political continuity. The successor’s absence from such an event would be difficult to explain, while his attendance could expose him to risks that authorities may be unwilling to accept.

For now, 100 days after Khamenei’s death, Iran has officially selected a successor but has yet to present him publicly. It has promised a historic farewell to its longtime leader but has not delivered one. And it continues to grapple with questions that neither official statements nor public ceremonies have been able to answer.

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[Video below.] A tense interview between President Donald Trump and NBC News moderator Kristen Welker came to an abrupt end after a heated exchange over Trump’s continued assertions that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The confrontation escalated during the final minutes of the discussion, with Trump ultimately ending the interview and criticizing the network’s coverage.

The interview, which aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” grew increasingly contentious when Welker challenged Trump over his repeated claims that the 2020 election had been manipulated and questioned his assertions about election practices in California.

As Welker pressed for evidence supporting those allegations, Trump turned his criticism toward NBC itself.

“You’re a one-sided crooked network,” Trump fumed during the interview, which aired Sunday. “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time.”

Welker attempted to persuade the president to continue the conversation, reminding him that she had traveled to Wisconsin to conduct the interview. Trump, however, signaled that he had no interest in continuing.

“I sat in the rain with you for an hour,” he grumbled.

“On and off in the rain, and I’ve given you enough time. You ought to straighten out your press,” he added. “A country can never be great with a dishonest press.”

After broadcasting the exchange, Welker disclosed that she later spoke with Trump and that he agreed to participate in another interview at a future date, though no timetable has been announced.

According to Welker, both she and the president acknowledged that challenging weather conditions had complicated portions of the interview, which was conducted outdoors and included periods of rainfall.

The interview’s tone shifted sharply during its closing minutes when Welker questioned Trump about a proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that had been designed to compensate individuals who claimed they had been harmed by politically motivated federal investigations and prosecutions.

The issue gained renewed attention after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche informed lawmakers last week that the Justice Department had abandoned plans for the controversial fund. Nevertheless, some observers have expressed concern that the proposal could resurface in the future.

Trump voiced support for the concept and indicated that he would like to see it move forward.

Welker then asked whether individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot should be eligible for compensation under such a program.

“Now, I don’t know what’s going to happen with the weaponization fund. I love the idea,” Trump said. “People like stupid [former President Joe] Biden, he’s not smart enough to know what’s going on, but people that surrounded him … what they did to the lives of people, they destroyed people. They sent people to jail who did nothing wrong.”

Welker challenged those remarks, responding that “there’s no evidence of what you’re saying” before attempting to redirect the conversation to questions concerning Blanche and the Justice Department.

Instead, Trump returned to the subject of the 2020 election and reiterated his longstanding allegations regarding the outcome.

“The election was rigged. It was a dirty election,” Trump snapped about the election, which he lost to Biden before winning in 2024 against Democrat Kamala Harris.

Welker noted that Trump has not publicly produced evidence supporting those claims and continued pressing him on the issue. The exchange became increasingly strained, culminating in Trump’s decision to end the interview before its scheduled conclusion.

Despite the contentious ending, NBC indicated that discussions between Welker and the president remained cordial afterward, and both sides have expressed interest in conducting a follow-up interview in the future.

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The IDF has cleared for publication the identity of the reserve soldier killed in Sunday’s deadly shooting attack in the Sharon region. The victim was identified as Master Sergeant (Res.) Chaim Klomity Hy”d, 55, of Tzur Natan, who served as a regional defense fighter in Battalion 8881 of the Ephraim Brigade.

According to the IDF, Klomity was killed during the terror attack near Tzur Natan. Another reserve soldier was seriously wounded in the same incident and was evacuated to a hospital for treatment. His family has been notified.

The attack began at approximately 10:36 a.m., when police received reports of gunfire at a gas station and fast-food restaurant near the entrance to Kochav Yair. Following the initial reports, Central District Commander Amir Cohen declared the incident a terrorist attack and dispatched large numbers of police officers, Border Police personnel, and additional security forces to the area.

Preliminary findings indicate that the terrorist, an Israeli citizen in his 20s from Tayibe, left the city in his vehicle shortly after 10:30 a.m. and embarked on a shooting spree across several locations.

Authorities said the gunman first opened fire at civilians at a gas station in the Tzur Yigal area, wounding two people. He then drove to Tzur Yitzchak, where he fired at a security post at the entrance to the community, injuring another civilian.

The attacker later arrived in Tzur Natan, where he carried out another shooting at a security position, wounding a security guard and a nearby woman. He then continued his rampage, firing at a reserve soldier traveling in his vehicle and fatally wounding him. That victim was later identified as Klomity.

The terrorist subsequently reached the entrance to Sal’it, where he again opened fire toward a security post. The community’s security chief engaged the gunman, returned fire, and exchanged shots with him, forcing the attacker to flee the area.

At the same time, police officers, Border Police units, IDF troops, and civilian emergency response teams established roadblocks and launched extensive search operations. A police helicopter assisted in the manhunt from the air.

At approximately 11:03 a.m., officers from the Tayibe police station located the suspect and began pursuing him. The chase ended in an open area near the quarries between Tzur Natan and Tayibe, where the terrorist was neutralized and killed.

The shooting spree left one Israeli dead and several others wounded with varying degrees of injuries.

As part of the ongoing investigation, several members of the terrorist’s family have been arrested and questioned. Investigators from the Sharon Major Crimes Unit, together with officers from the Tira police station, also arrested an additional suspect believed to have assisted the attacker. Authorities said he is expected to be brought before a court for a remand hearing following the completion of initial questioning.

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In a dramatic development just days after the tumultuous protest outside the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Solberg in Alon Shvut, a prominent rav affiliated with the Peleg Yerushalmi has issued an unprecedented public letter calling on the community’s rabbanim not to accord the judge any honors in shul.

Rav Tuvia Halevi Shlesinger, one of the senior rabbanim associated with the Peleg Yerushalmi, sent a sharply worded letter last Thursday to the rabbanim of Alon Shvut. In the letter, he describes Justice Solberg as a “mored b’malchus Shamayim” and rules that he should not receive any kibbudim in shul, including being called up for an aliyah to the Torah.

The letter comes amid escalating tensions surrounding the ongoing arrests of yeshiva bochurim and the fierce opposition within the Peleg Yerushalmi to judicial decisions viewed as facilitating increased enforcement against bnei Torah.

The unusual appeal follows the widely publicized incident outside Justice Solberg’s home, where dozens of chareidi protesters gathered in demonstration. According to reports, windows were broken, property was damaged, and planters near the entrance to the residence were smashed. The situation became serious enough that the Gush Etzion emergency response team was mobilized to protect the home.

While leaders of the Peleg Yerushalmi have denied any involvement in the disturbances, individuals closely involved in the struggle against the arrests of yeshiva bochurim say the letter highlights that the campaign is far from over.

According to sources involved in the effort, “Very dramatic days lie ahead, and the campaign will only intensify if the authorities do not leave the bochurim of Israel alone.”

Following the incident, Israel’s Judicial Authority issued a forceful condemnation of the protest.

The judiciary stated that it “views with great severity the violent demonstration near the home of the Deputy President of the Supreme Court.” The statement further described the episode as “a grave and unacceptable event that crosses the boundaries of legitimate protest, in an attempt to undermine the sense of security of judicial officeholders and their family members.”

The Judicial Authority further stated that it would continue working together with law enforcement and security officials to safeguard members of the judiciary.

“Attempts to exert pressure on, intimidate, or deter judges will not affect the fulfillment of their duties,” the statement said.

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Shas chairman Aryeh Deri visited a group of yeshiva bochurim being held in Prison 10 on Sunday, offering encouragement and expressing solidarity with those detained amid the ongoing dispute over the status of full-time Torah learners. During the visit, Deri strongly criticized what he described as the criminalization of Torah study and pledged continued political efforts on behalf of the detainees.

Speaking during the visit, Deri said, “From here we cry out: Stop treating Torah learners like criminals! Yeshiva bochurim are the pride of the Jewish people and the guardians of our nation’s spiritual heritage. Shas will continue to defend the status of Torah learners with all its strength, and this week we will work to advance the Basic Law: Torah Study, which will enshrine the supreme value of Torah in the State of Israel.”

The visit, which had been scheduled in advance, took place Sunday morning at Prison 10. Accompanying Deri were MK Michael Malchieli and Shas Director-General MK Chaim Biton. The delegation was escorted by prison commander Lt. Col. Shay Ben Baruch, the prison rabbi, and members of the facility’s professional staff.

During the tour, Deri met with approximately ten chareidi detainees, listened to their concerns, and heard firsthand accounts of their experiences behind bars. He distributed copies of Emunah Ubitachon bearing a personal inscription from Rav Dovid Abuchatzeira and promised to send additional religious study materials that the prisoners said they were lacking.

Deri sought to bolster their spirits and assured them that the entire Shas movement stands firmly behind them. He emphasized that the party is actively working to secure their release and resolve their legal status as quickly as possible.

Outside the prison, Deri met with Rabbi Meir Levy, the father of detainee Yosef Levy. For several days, Rabbi Levy has reportedly been learning Torah continuously outside the prison as a protest and a show of solidarity with his son and the other incarcerated yeshiva bochurim.

Deri embraced Rabbi Levy and offered words of support for his efforts. He also met with attorney Itai Cohen, a law partner of attorney Shlomo Chadad, to discuss the legal proceedings currently taking place in military court concerning Yosef Levy’s case and to review possible legal strategies moving forward.

United Torah Judaism chairman MK Rabbi Yitzchok Goldknopf also visited Prison 10 and later issued a statement describing his impressions from the visit.

“I toured Prison 10 again today together with my chief of staff, Moti Babchik, in order to visit the yeshiva bochurim being held there. Meeting the detainees, including those who have been classified as deserters or draft evaders, is deeply troubling. We did not return to the Land of Israel after two thousand years of exile so that our brothers and sons would be arrested because they are studying Torah. This reality must change.”

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A Yerushalayim court on Sunday extended the detention of 52 suspects arrested in connection with last week’s violent disturbance outside the home of Deputy Supreme Court President Justice Noam Solberg, ruling that the alleged actions reflected a significant level of seriousness and danger. At the same time, police arrested an additional suspect in the case, prompting protests that led to major traffic disruptions in the Yerushalayim area.

The Yerushalayim Magistrate’s Court ordered that the 52 suspects remain in custody for four more days, until June 10, as investigators continue examining the events surrounding the riot and the damage caused at Justice Solberg’s residence.

Two additional suspects were released to full house arrest through June 11 under restrictive conditions that include a prohibition on contacting other individuals involved in the case, as well as financial guarantees.

During the hearing, which was conducted by video conference, several of the detainees appeared relaxed and smiling, with some applauding. An Israeli flag was visible on the wall behind them, while several suspects covered the Star of David on the flag with their hats.

A police representative told the court that two detainees attempted to escape while being transported by bus near Hebron on their way to a police station. He also noted that many of the suspects initially refused to identify themselves during questioning. According to the officer, “Only on Friday did a significant number of detainees who had refused to identify themselves finally agree to do so,” and he urged the court to consider that conduct when deciding whether to extend their detention.

Police further argued that the large number of suspects had significantly complicated the investigation, explaining that every investigative action had to be repeated for each individual involved. As a result, authorities maintained that the time already spent in custody had not been sufficient to complete the necessary investigative work or gather additional evidence.

Attorney Roi Politi, who represents some of the suspects, requested that his clients be released to house arrest. He argued that the bus in which the detainees were held after their arrest effectively functioned as a “detention center on wheels.” He also contended that only a minority of the suspects had actually entered the property and that the remaining investigative steps could be carried out without continued detention.

In its decision, the court stated that the suspects were part of “a large group that gathered together with the purpose of reaching the home of the deputy president.” The judge also referenced the reported escape attempts and noted that investigators had thus far been unable to carry out many of the required investigative actions due to the succession of court hearings and the suspects’ observance of Shabbos. The ruling added that “the prior organization, the joint arrival at the scene, and the actions taken there demonstrate the severity and dangerousness” of the alleged conduct.

Meanwhile, police continued their investigation and made another arrest in the case. Detectives from the Judea and Samaria District’s major crimes unit detained a man in his twenties from Beit Shemesh after attempting to question him while he was driving near Beitar Illit.

According to police, the suspect refused to comply with detectives’ instructions and barricaded himself inside his vehicle. Officers eventually forced their way into the car, arrested him, and brought him in for questioning.

The arrest sparked protests that shut down the Tunnels Highway for more than an hour. Demonstrators reportedly blocked the route connecting Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, causing significant traffic disruptions.

Police later reported that the disturbances included road blockages, the obstruction of buses, the placement of rocks and barriers on roadways, and the setting of fires in traffic lanes. Police and Border Police forces were deployed to the area and worked to disperse the demonstrators and restore the flow of traffic.

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