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Aug 31, 2026
Suspected of assaulting a minor: European left-wing activist to face deportation from Israel
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Suspected of assaulting a minor: European left-wing activist to face deportation from Israel

The police announced that an evidentiary basis has been established against the activist who was arrested near the settlement of Carmel. The investigation materials were transferred to the Population and Immigration Authority, which will hold a hearing and decide whether to remove him from the country.

Suspect arrested for stabbing a man in Tel Aviv after fleeing police
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Suspect arrested for stabbing a man in Tel Aviv after fleeing police

A 57-year-old resident of south Tel Aviv was arrested on suspicion of stabbing another foreign worker. The suspect discarded a knife while fleeing from police, which was later recovered. Police will request an extension of his detention in court this morning.

Dresses and jewelry as bait: how the courier robbers operated in Lod and Ramle
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Dresses and jewelry as bait: how the courier robbers operated in Lod and Ramle

The suspects ordered deliveries under fake names and coordinated meetings, after which masked men waited for the couriers with hammers, knives, and pepper spray. In four recorded cases, couriers were robbed of money, jewelry, and merchandise, and in one incident, a courier was beaten with a hammer and 8,100 shekels were stolen.

Ahead of the school year: 16 illegal residents arrested near educational institutions in central Israel
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Ahead of the school year: 16 illegal residents arrested near educational institutions in central Israel

In a police operation in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, three residents of Jenin were located in a school undergoing renovations and six others at a construction site near a study center. Seven additional illegal residents were arrested and two employers were detained for questioning.

10:20Walla
Explosion in Ashdod: Oven incident causes panic in neighborhood
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Explosion in Ashdod: Oven incident causes panic in neighborhood

Police officers dispatched to a home in Ashdod following reports of gunfire were surprised to discover the true cause: a woman had turned on her oven, unaware that her partner had hidden a handgun and ammunition inside, which subsequently exploded. The Israel Police has opened an investigation.

09:12Ynet
"The girl stopped talking": Parents of toddlers from the "nursery of horrors" left alone with the consequences
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"The girl stopped talking": Parents of toddlers from the "nursery of horrors" left alone with the consequences

Even after the abuse of 14 toddlers was exposed and the caregivers were sent to prison, the parents still cannot breathe a sigh of relief. "The girl was beaten and suddenly there is screaming at night. She cuts off contact with her surroundings," said the father of four-year-old M., who is forced to pay for her treatment out of his own pocket: "Chabad disconnected the phone, they didn't even ask...

Grandmother from Rishon LeZion charged with assaulting 9-year-old for refusing to wish her grandson a happy birthday
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Grandmother from Rishon LeZion charged with assaulting 9-year-old for refusing to wish her grandson a happy birthday

The birthday party was interrupted by an air raid siren, but inside the safe room, the drama had only just begun. According to the indictment, the 64-year-old grandmother grabbed the 9-year-old boy by the ear, pressed his head against the wall, and threatened to hit him. As a result of the incident, he fell and sustained injuries.

Enforcement ahead of the school year in the center: 3 illegal residents and their employers arrested
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Enforcement ahead of the school year in the center: 3 illegal residents and their employers arrested

Ahead of the start of the school year and as part of increased security preparations, police officers from the Holon station, together with municipal officials, carried out a combined enforcement operation to locate illegal residents. The activity included inspections at food establishments and construction sites, and ended with the arrest of three illegal residents from the Nablus area and their...

07:40N12
Now permitted for publication: incumbent head of a municipal council in the south arrested on suspicion of bribery and fraud
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Now permitted for publication: incumbent head of a municipal council in the south arrested on suspicion of bribery and fraud

Following a covert investigation that lasted for months, large forces raided the local council offices. The suspicion: the council head facilitated the rigging of tenders and the employment of fictitious workers. The alleged attempts to transfer funds from the authority's coffers to their private pockets, and the concern in the police: "They are trying to turn official law enforcement authorities...

07:28Now14
Massive raid: Negev local council head arrested on corruption charges
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Massive raid: Negev local council head arrested on corruption charges

A new corruption case in a southern local authority was exposed today (Monday). Officers from the Lahav 433 unit arrested a sitting council head in the Negev, his family members, and other senior officials on suspicion of bribery, bid-rigging, and fraud.

06:05N12
"She started filming, and I realized they were going to beat me"
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"She started filming, and I realized they were going to beat me"

Israeli society suffers from constant pressure, the public fuse is short, and the discourse on the street has become aggressive - and the youth are the first to absorb and translate this into actions. From the cruel trap that awaited 14-year-old Emily in Ashdod, to the "scooter gangs" and the testimonies of those who were there: a journey into the virtual arena of teenagers.

Aug 30, 2026
23:51Ynet
Bus driver severely beaten after refusing to let passenger off at unauthorized stop
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Bus driver severely beaten after refusing to let passenger off at unauthorized stop

A bus driver on line 2 in Beit Shemesh was attacked and knocked unconscious by a passenger after refusing to open the doors at an illegal stop. The driver, who was struck with a metal object, is calling for justice as labor representatives demand urgent security reforms.

22:11Ynet
Electric vehicle fire in Rishon LeZion underground parking leaves one dead
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Electric vehicle fire in Rishon LeZion underground parking leaves one dead

A fire broke out in the parking lot of a residential building in the Neve Hof neighborhood, engulfing several vehicles. One person was found deceased inside a vehicle after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Police report no suspicion of criminal activity, citing a preliminary assessment of a self-accident. Residents were instructed to shelter in their apartments due to heavy smoke.

21:42Ynet
"What will you give me so I let you go?": The exploits of a traffic cop suspected of sexually harassing female drivers
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"What will you give me so I let you go?": The exploits of a traffic cop suspected of sexually harassing female drivers

Three cases brought to the attention of Commissioner Levy in parallel with an Internal Affairs investigation led to the officer's dismissal. After ordering one of the women to pull over, he asked her to think about how she could "meet him halfway." To another, he said: "If I say I want you, you're single, right?"

21:36Walla
Police arrived to arrest someone else - and uncovered an illegal resident with a Glock and hundreds of bullets
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Police arrived to arrest someone else - and uncovered an illegal resident with a Glock and hundreds of bullets

Qasi Samha, 23, from Jius, worked at a paint shop in Qalansawe using a forged Israeli ID card. According to the indictment, he hid a Glock and hundreds of bullets in a paint bucket and tried to convert the pistol to automatic. When police arrived to arrest another person, he tried to escape with the bucket - and was arrested.

21:15N12
Riots in Qusra: Police issued arrest warrants, suspects are in hiding
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Riots in Qusra: Police issued arrest warrants, suspects are in hiding

More than 70 rioters participated in the raid on the village. Security officials estimate that it was a planned operation involving funding and legal support.

20:13Walla
In a hideout apartment: suspect in assault of his partner arrested after 3 months
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In a hideout apartment: suspect in assault of his partner arrested after 3 months

Shalom (Charlie) Buzaglo, who was wanted for investigation on suspicion of committing severe violent offenses against his partner, was arrested in a hideout apartment in Dimona.

19:34Walla
Due to family feud: two garages closed in Rahat over fears of shooting at innocent people
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Due to family feud: two garages closed in Rahat over fears of shooting at innocent people

The commander of the Rahat police station, Superintendent Yitzhak Yona, signed two administrative closure orders for businesses in the city of Rahat over the weekend, after it was found that the continued operation of the businesses and presence in them could pose a real danger, among other things against the backdrop of shooting incidents within the framework of a criminal conflict between...

19:11Ynet
Jumped from a Moving Car and Escaped Assassination: "He Was Given a New Life, 12 Bullets Fired"
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Jumped from a Moving Car and Escaped Assassination: "He Was Given a New Life, 12 Bullets Fired"

A young man returning from a wedding in northern Israel managed to open the passenger door and escape while an armed assailant on a motorcycle fired at least 12 bullets at him. Footage shows the vehicle continuing to move without a driver as the gunman pursues the victim. Two suspects have been arrested.

Arrived with a knife at his ex-partner's workplace — and was arrested hiding on a bus
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Arrived with a knife at his ex-partner's workplace — and was arrested hiding on a bus

A foreign resident arrived at a factory in Kadima-Zoran where his ex-partner works, refused to leave, and pulled a knife on an employee at the site. After the employee drew his personal weapon, the suspect fled and discarded the knife. Within a short time, he was located on a bus, and an indictment was filed against him.

17:07Now14
Arrived with a knife at the factory where his ex-partner works – and was caught on a bus
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Arrived with a knife at the factory where his ex-partner works – and was caught on a bus

Police officers from the Sdot station in the Sharon region arrested a foreign national last week who allegedly arrived at a factory in Kadima-Zoran, where his ex-partner works, armed with a knife. After fleeing the scene, he was located shortly thereafter hiding on a bus.

For 5,000 shekels: Dimona resident accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Jordan
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For 5,000 shekels: Dimona resident accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Jordan

A Dimona resident was arrested at the border crossing with nearly 1.5 kg of methamphetamine. She claimed she suspected the package contained illicit goods but proceeded due to threats against her and her children.

16:27Walla
Alcohol, threats and humiliation: the 'Zubor' tradition of high school seniors is getting out of control
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Alcohol, threats and humiliation: the 'Zubor' tradition of high school seniors is getting out of control

Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

16:11Walla
66-year-old man robbed in Tel Aviv recounts to Walla: 'He choked me with a stick and screamed - I will murder you'
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66-year-old man robbed in Tel Aviv recounts to Walla: 'He choked me with a stick and screamed - I will murder you'

Andy Spitzer has worked for years as a security guard in a building on Yehuda Halevi Street in Tel Aviv, but says he has never encountered such an incident. In his first interview with Walla, he recounted how he heard shouting in the street, went out to check what was happening - and then the suspect lunged at him, choked him, and took his phone. 'I am afraid he will come back to look for me,' he...

15:47Walla
Weapons on the streets: suspect fired in central Jaffa and attempted to flee with a loaded pistol
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Weapons on the streets: suspect fired in central Jaffa and attempted to flee with a loaded pistol

A suspect in his 30s was arrested following a shooting in central Jaffa, found with a loaded pistol, and prosecutors announced today they intend to file charges. In Tayibe, another suspect was arrested after attempting to flee and discarding a bag containing a Glock pistol, two full magazines, and gloves.

Military Grenades and Drugs in Apartment: Indictment to be Filed Against 43-Year-Old Ramat HaSharon Resident
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Military Grenades and Drugs in Apartment: Indictment to be Filed Against 43-Year-Old Ramat HaSharon Resident

During a police raid, four military stun grenades and various types of drugs intended for distribution were seized in an apartment. The prosecution has filed a prosecutor's statement and intends to seek an indictment and detention until the end of proceedings. The apartment has been closed by administrative order for 30 days.

15:08Walla
"I don't trust the police": Crime organization head Eyal Nagar refuses to testify
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"I don't trust the police": Crime organization head Eyal Nagar refuses to testify

A source close to Eyal Nagar stated that he is exercising his right to remain silent and is confident in his innocence. His wife's detention is also set to be extended. Police claim they have evidence linking Nagar to extortion and the takeover of restaurant delivery services in Ashdod.

"The victim underwent three resuscitations": A Dimona man stabbed a person who tried to resolve a conflict
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"The victim underwent three resuscitations": A Dimona man stabbed a person who tried to resolve a conflict

The Southern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment in the Be'er Sheva District Court against 26-year-old Lidor Kamikar, who brutally stabbed a man attempting to mediate a conflict. The victim suffered severe wounds to the heart and lung, required three resuscitations, and was placed on a ventilator, while the defendant attempted to tamper with evidence.

13:22Ynet
Doctor from Rahat arrested after chase and attempt to hide weapons
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Doctor from Rahat arrested after chase and attempt to hide weapons

The Northern District Attorney's Office has indicted a 29-year-old doctor from Rahat who attempted to flee from police in the Lower Galilee. During the pursuit, he collided with a patrol car and discarded a bag containing ammunition, which was later forensically matched to an M-16 rifle found on the road.

"A family man, not a mafia boss": The Yushaev family rejects police claims
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"A family man, not a mafia boss": The Yushaev family rejects police claims

The family rejects the claims that Yushaev headed a criminal organization and argues that the nickname was attached to him due to his origin. According to them, he was a legitimate businessman and may have been murdered due to a case of mistaken identity. The suspect in the assassination denies the allegations against him and his arrest was extended until Wednesday.

"If you don't give me money for drugs - I will kill you": Threatened his father with a knife hours after his release
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"If you don't give me money for drugs - I will kill you": Threatened his father with a knife hours after his release

A 24-year-old resident of Tuba-Zangariyye was released under restrictive conditions, including a restraining order from his father. A few hours later, he returned to the house, broke the door, took a knife, and threatened to kill him if he did not receive money for drugs. According to the indictment, he tried to escape from the police and even threatened an investigator in court.

13:03ICE
Israeli woman sues hotel: 'I was naked and the employee entered, despite the sign'
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Israeli woman sues hotel: 'I was naked and the employee entered, despite the sign'

A guest at a Tel Aviv hotel is threatening a lawsuit following a severe invasion of her privacy: an employee entered the room while she was naked, despite a 'Do Not Disturb' sign. She is now demanding a refund and compensation.

"Soon you won't be a mom": The criminal revenge plan of the ex-husband
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"Soon you won't be a mom": The criminal revenge plan of the ex-husband

According to the charges against three men, the woman's car was vandalized and a stun grenade was thrown at the building where she lives. In addition, the partner allegedly threatened to harm her father and do a "Holon 2" to her, referring to the explosion in which Lia Malka Cohen (of blessed memory) was murdered on the Ayalon highway.

Grenades, SIM cards and firearms: The cell exposed in the Musli-Jarushi conflict
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Grenades, SIM cards and firearms: The cell exposed in the Musli-Jarushi conflict

As part of the escalating struggle between the Musli and Jarushi criminal organizations, the police exposed a cell that the prosecution claims planned to transfer lethal weaponry in the central region. The operation was thwarted when one of the suspects was arrested on Highway 6 in possession of two fragmentation grenades, and the investigation subsequently led to the discovery of an additional...

11:48Walla
Second murder in Jaffa within 48 hours: Resident of Jaljulia shot to death, another young man seriously wounded
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Second murder in Jaffa within 48 hours: Resident of Jaljulia shot to death, another young man seriously wounded

Jaffa ends a bloody weekend with two murders in less than two days. Muhammad Rafat Ahmad Katuan from Jaljulia was shot to death tonight and another young man was seriously wounded. At the same time, the three suspects in the murder of Ahmad Abd Shukra from Friday remain in custody. According to the data, 156 people have been murdered in the Arab sector since the beginning of the year.

11:41ICE
New fines and vehicles taken off the road: drivers in Israel are getting into huge trouble
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New fines and vehicles taken off the road: drivers in Israel are getting into huge trouble

Ayalon District police officers confiscated dozens of vehicles and took cars off the road, but one driver who was stopped at a checkpoint while completely drunk left them stunned due to the exceptional figure discovered in his test.

Observers identified in real time: 15-year-old kicked a kitten in the Old City — and was arrested
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Observers identified in real time: 15-year-old kicked a kitten in the Old City — and was arrested

A 15-year-old teenager was documented hitting and kicking a kitten in the Lions' Gate area of the Old City in Jerusalem. The incident was identified in real time by police cameras, and forces summoned to the scene located the suspect and arrested him. At the end of his interrogation, the court ordered his release to house arrest.

10:24Walla
Monkey found in a cage in a moshav: resident of Barhiya arrested and released under restrictive conditions
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Monkey found in a cage in a moshav: resident of Barhiya arrested and released under restrictive conditions

The monkey, a green monkey, was found being kept in a cage in a house in the moshav of Barhiya. It was rescued and transferred to the Israeli Primate Sanctuary, where it will undergo comprehensive medical examinations. A local resident in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of trafficking and illegal possession of a protected wild animal.

09:41Walla
Broke into an apartment in Tel Aviv - and fell asleep in the living room while the tenants were sleeping at home
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Broke into an apartment in Tel Aviv - and fell asleep in the living room while the tenants were sleeping at home

He entered the apartment at night, while the residents were inside, and instead of fleeing, he simply fell asleep on the sofa. In the morning, police officers found the 29-year-old Tel Aviv resident sleeping in the living room and arrested him. This was just one of seven arrests made by Yarkon District police officers over the weekend, as part of a series of break-in incidents throughout Tel Aviv.

09:15Mako
Bnei Brak: 8-year-old in serious condition after 12-meter fall
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Bnei Brak: 8-year-old in serious condition after 12-meter fall

The child was seriously injured and evacuated to the hospital while unconscious. According to initial reports, he was allegedly locked in his room and attempted to exit via the balcony before falling into the building's parking lot. The incident is under investigation.

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