Safety

Wolt risks being shut down as Road Safety Authority files police complaint over courier violations

In a letter to the head of Israel Police Traffic Division, Assistant-Chief Haim Shmueli, Edrei called for a criminal investigation into the company and its CEO, and immediate enforcement measures.

WOLT delivery man on a scooter, in downtown Jerusalem
 Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture

Meta, Tiktok, X lose legal challenge against UK regulator Ofcom over online safety demands

Community reviews and transparent dispute systems help hold online service providers accountable.

How community review systems drive operational transparency in online services

Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President, speaks during the 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2026.

'Milk faces more regulation than AI,' emergency brakes must be implemented, says Microsoft pres.


We all share responsibility to report cases of domestic, sexual violence - opinion

We cannot leave the detection of distress and the act of helping solely to the authorities or professionals. Each of us carries the ability – and the obligation – to pay attention, ask, and report.

Women block King George St. in Tel Aviv in protest against government inaction concerning domestic violence

Critical timing: Why the first and last minutes of a flight are the most dangerous

Studies show that 80% of air accidents occur during the first and last 11 minutes of a flight, meaning pilots must maintain absolute focus during this critical window.

 An Iberojet airplane, to be operated by Arkia for the TechAir round-trip flights to and from Tel Aviv and New York.

After three children die in 24 hours, child welfare organization advises caution this summer

Over the past five years, some 236 children were killed in traffic accidents and another 79 from drowning, according to data collected by Beterem.

 Ramot residents are locked in an ongoing struggle over the public swimming pool

Council of Europe: United to keep Europe a safe home for the Jewish people, now and in the future


Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu offered him position of foreign minister, but he refused

“The PM offered me the position of foreign minister—but I refused,” Ben-Gvir said during a visit to the town of Omer.

 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 10, 2024.

New in the construction industry: Smart safety videos for foreign workers – powered by AI

The Ministry of Labor is launching an innovative initiative: Videos based on artificial intelligence and digital avatars aiming to combat fatal work accidents in the construction industry.

 A safety helmet at a construction site

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

 Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Preventing the next tragedy: Lessons to learn on cable car safety

Some have called for the establishment of an international regulatory body—similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization—to oversee cable car operations worldwide.

 The scene of the cable car crash in Naples, Italy.

Going on a trip? Here's how to protect your home from break-ins

Passover is the holiday of trips, but how can you travel with peace of mind?

 A burglarized house

One in six Israelis faces crime in 2024, CBS report finds

The survey revealed that 15% of adults experienced some form of harm, ranging from sexual harassment to online offenses.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative