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Beat, choked and threatened with a stick: elderly man robbed in central Tel Aviv
A resident of Kiryat Gat in his 30s was arrested near the scene, in possession of the mobile phone he allegedly robbed from the 66-year-old. The victim suffered an injury to his nose. Today, the police will request to extend his detention.

"Brother, I think this is the building": A case of mistaken identity ends with a fragmentation grenade and gunfire at a balcony
The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced four defendants to prison terms ranging from 32 to 50 months after they confessed and were convicted following a dispute that led to the throwing of a fragmentation grenade at an innocent person's apartment and subsequent gunfire. The judge rejected the defense's attempts to downplay the severity of the actions.

After attempting to flee: Police arrested two suspects for arson of vehicles in Akko
Officers from the Akko station opened an investigation over the weekend following a report of two vehicles that caught fire in the city. Forces identified the suspects' getaway vehicle, blocked their path, and arrested them. The detention of the two was extended at the Magistrate's Court in Haifa until tomorrow.

Dramatic footage from Rahat: attempted murder at point-blank range
A 25-year-old man was seriously wounded in an attempted murder in Rahat. Surveillance footage shows masked gunmen opening the victim's car door and shooting at point-blank range. The incident is linked to an ongoing criminal conflict.

Fatal multi-vehicle accident on the Coastal Highway: one woman killed, 6 injured
The woman's death in the accident near Atlit was declared at the scene. A man was seriously injured and five others were evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in light condition. The paramedic and medic described a difficult scene: "One of the vehicles was crushed, another overturned." In less than 24 hours: five dead in traffic accidents.

Masked men with sticks and stones: settlers attacked an NBC crew in Samaria
The network's crew was interviewing a Palestinian woman when, according to the report, at least four masked men exited a vehicle and beat them. The reporter, producer, and cameraman were injured and filming equipment was damaged. Eid: "We didn't expect them to come and attack - we were in the heart of a Palestinian area, near Palestinian homes."

European left-wing activist arrested on suspicion of harassing a child; 'Breaking the Silence' claimed: 'He was kidnapped'
The European left-wing activist was filmed during a confrontation in the southern Hebron Hills after allegedly pressing himself against a 10-year-old child. The child's father filed a complaint, and the suspect was detained until police arrived and was arrested for questioning. At the same time, the CEO of 'Breaking the Silence' claimed it was a 'kidnapping' by settlers.

A debt of over 200 thousand shekels, the surprise party and the ultra-orthodox son: new details on the escape of Meli and Liel Yahalomi
The tearful phone call from Argentina, the birthday party that gave no hint of anything, and Meli Yahalomi's debt that accumulated to more than 200 thousand shekels. Sources familiar with the investigation tell about the weeks that preceded the disappearance and what has happened since.

Renowned Musician Questioned Over Threats to Guy Peleg: "I Intend to File a Lawsuit as Well"
Drummer Lior Shulman was questioned by police following harsh remarks against Channel 12 journalist Guy Peleg. Shulman claims the comments were made in jest, while Peleg insists on pursuing full criminal and civil charges.

Security cameras and a loaded pistol in a sock: two arrested in a raid in Bnei Brak
Police conducted searches in several apartments in the neighborhood and found, alongside the weapon, dozens of bullets, 11 surveillance accessories, and recording devices indicating prior preparation. The suspects were transferred for interrogation and their detention was extended in court until tomorrow.

Stole a key — and emptied the room: the sophisticated scam at a hotel in the center
A resident of Ramat Gan, aged about 50, is suspected of stealing hotel room cards from guests and emptying their rooms of jewelry and money. The police claimed she was dangerous: "The method is sophisticated" — but the court decided to release her to house arrest.

Suspicion: Ramle man pressured witnesses to give false testimony in security case and attacked a witness
Taleb Abu Ghanem is suspected of pressuring 15 and 16-year-old teenagers to provide false testimony to establish an alibi for defendants in a security case. According to police, he also harassed witnesses and attacked a woman by running her over with a bicycle. His detention has been extended by five days.

Murderer gets life sentence reduced by a third, parents in shock: 'We are going crazy, she was in 11th grade'
About 23 years ago, Mundar Issa murdered his teenage cousin Ruaa in Kafr Qasim in what was determined to be an 'honor killing'. After 22 years in prison, the parole board granted his request for early release under restrictive conditions, despite the opposition of the victim's family.

24 thefts in a month: The suspect who terrorized AM:PM branches has been arrested
Ivan Zlozhin from Tel Aviv was filmed stealing time and again from the chain's branches in the city. His defense attorney argued that he is a homeless person and that his actions do not justify the arrest. His detention was extended until Sunday.

Blackmailed girls who sent him revealing photos - and threatened murder: soldier suspected of sexual harassment
A soldier aged about 20 is suspected of impersonating a 16-year-old boy, causing two girls aged 14 and 15 to send him revealing photos - and then blackmailing them to send him more content and even threatening to murder them and their families. His detention was extended by 4 days.

Murder in Jaffa: Suspects arrested after police pursuit
Ahmad Shakara was shot to death while riding an electric bicycle on Jerusalem Boulevard. Two suspects were arrested in a Holon apartment after attempting to dispose of a weapon. Police also seized the vehicle allegedly used in the crime.

"I will cut off your head": The messages a mother from Ramle sent to her daughter's kindergarten teacher
An indictment was filed against a 48-year-old woman on suspicion of threats and insulting a public servant. The indictment states that the mother's actions included a series of harsh voice messages and threats against the teacher. According to the mother, her actions were carried out following her suspicion that the teacher was abusing her daughter.

On a flight to Israel: The antisemitic note a passenger discovered in her suitcase
An Israeli passenger discovered an antisemitic message in her suitcase this week during a flight from Seattle to Tel Aviv. Noa Savar-Dabouskin, a 48-year-old Los Angeles resident who moved to Israel, found the note last Monday while unpacking her belongings. The note, written in capital letters, contained the slur "F Israel".

Deserter arrested in stolen vehicle at Ofer checkpoint, Haredim protest to prevent handover
Border Police and Judea and Samaria District police are working to restore order and reopen Highway 443. The suspect remains in a police vehicle while protesters block the area.

Deserter's arrest sparks protests on Highway 443
Police arrested an Ashdod resident driving a stolen vehicle who turned out to be a draft evader. In response, ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 443 towards Jerusalem.

Two raids in Haifa: Brothel exposed and illegal worker caught in business
The business where the illegal worker was employed was closed for 21 days, and the place suspected of being used for prostitution was closed for a month. Meanwhile, nine illegal residents were arrested in an apartment in south Tel Aviv after they allegedly threw stones at passersby from it.
Haifa Police Close Two Businesses via Administrative Orders
A suspected brothel in Haifa has been closed for 30 days by administrative order. Additionally, another business in the city was shut down for 21 days after an illegal resident was found employed on the premises.

Smuggling worth millions: 21 kilos of crystal seized at the border with Egypt
Fighters from the Magen unit of the Southern District Police thwarted the activity of a smuggling cell on the western border. During the operation, two suspects were arrested, and 21 kilograms of crystal-type drugs were seized in their possession. According to the suspicion, the two were involved in smuggling drugs across the border.

Weapons cache uncovered in Kafr Kanna, two suspects arrested
Northern District police officers, accompanied by an aerial drone, located a cache of weaponry earlier this week in an agricultural structure in Kafr Kanna. During the search, an improvised pistol, an M16-type weapon, magazines, and a large amount of ammunition were seized.

The handball coach who shocked the authorities: "The 9-year-old couldn't speak. Crying, crying and crying"
26 victims. 38 who did not cooperate. One handball coach, hiding under aliases. Ben Reinhorn knew exactly how to talk to girls, and turned it into a weapon: without leaving his home, he exploited them with empty promises to get intimate photos. "This is one of the most serious cases," says Shiri Marom, Deputy Director of the Cyber Department at the State Attorney's Office. One girl, who testified...

Man about 30 years old critically wounded in violent incident in Jaffa
The man was found unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing, with severe penetrating wounds to his body. MADA teams performed prolonged resuscitation efforts and evacuated him to Wolfson Hospital. The background to the incident is criminal.

Turmoil in Jerusalem: Extremist Haredim storm light rail construction site
Hundreds of extremist Haredim are protesting against the construction works for the Green Line of the light rail in Jerusalem. Rioters uprooted fences surrounding the construction site, and police responded with stun grenades and a water cannon.

450 shekels on the black market: Four hunters arrested moments before slaughtering a porcupine
After being arrested on suspicion of being members of a protection racket, the suspects were found with hunting equipment, porcupine meat, and a live young porcupine that was released back into the wild, "saved moments before the slaughter." A case was opened against all four for suspected illegal hunting of wildlife using prohibited methods and possession of protected natural values.

Eden Ben Zaken's Diamond-Encrusted In-Ear Monitor Stolen
Following a performance, Eden Ben Zaken discovered her custom-made in-ear monitor, valued at 12,000 NIS, had been stolen. The thief remains unidentified, and no police report has been filed.

Watch: Referee pulled out a red card and landed a karate kick to the coach's face
This is something you don't see every day on football pitches. During a Peru Cup match between Sport Huayucachi and Magdalena Sedeck, a highly unusual incident occurred that quickly went viral across the web.

"Leftist Nazi - she forgot who killed her child": abusive responses against the mother of the fallen hostage
Maayan Sherman published the abusive responses she received following her criticism of Eden Ben Zaken, which included harsh statements about her son who was kidnapped and killed: "I don't give a damn that he was kidnapped and murdered." Sherman, who frequently criticizes the government since her son's death, responded: "A reminder for those who forgot - the Netanyahu legacy."

Taxi driver attacked at 100 km/h crashes into barrier to save himself
Three young men are accused of attempting to rob a taxi driver they summoned on Highway 31. While the vehicle was moving at 100 km/h, the suspects beat and choked the driver. To stop the assault and protect other road users, the driver steered the taxi into a concrete barrier.

"Inheritance dispute": 28-year-old from Haifa suspected of shooting a 72-year-old and seriously wounding him
A 28-year-old Haifa resident has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a 72-year-old man. Police investigation suggests the motive was an inheritance dispute.

"Who cursed?": Police officers accused of assaulting young people in the north
The Police Investigation Department (Mahash) filed an indictment at the Nazareth Magistrate's Court against three police officers and a police volunteer. According to the indictment, the four stopped a vehicle in the village of Mashhad after suspecting its occupants had cursed at them, and then violently assaulted three young people, including a minor.

IPS: Disciplinary proceedings against the officer who ordered an attack due to a parking dispute
The Israel Prison Service has launched disciplinary proceedings against an officer suspected of orchestrating a violent attack on a man following a parking dispute. The incident, which resulted in the victim's hospitalization, is also under criminal investigation.

Man acquitted of threatening to murder his wife after she admitted: "I exaggerated"
The woman claimed to the police that her husband threatened to strangle her, burn her, and slit her throat. In the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, she admitted that she had exaggerated in her complaint. The judge refused to accept photographic evidence due to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and ruled for a full acquittal.

Inspector attacked by teenagers after requesting fare payment: bus line suspended today
A group of teenagers attacked a bus inspector who asked them to disembark after discovering they had not paid for their trip. In a show of solidarity, the transport company is suspending service on the line connecting Jerusalem today.

Eran Zahavi on the financial loss: "Several hundred thousand"
The football star broke his silence in a revealing interview, exposing the mental and financial damage from the robbery at his home: hundreds of thousands, a safe they were looking for, and luxury watches: "I was ready to sit in prison for the rest of my life" | All the details

Arms trafficking and attacks on Japanika branches: Prosecutor's statement against the son of a crime family head
Ahmad Hariri, son of the head of the Hariri crime organization, is suspected of arms trafficking and supplying grenades to criminals affiliated with the Musli family, which were allegedly used for attacks on Japanika branches linked to the Jarushi family. A prosecutor's statement has been filed, and an indictment is expected in the coming days.

Suspicion of severe fraud: Accountant from Rosh HaAyin stole money from clients
Ohad Ratzon is suspected of theft from clients, assisting in tax evasion, and money laundering. He was previously investigated for reporting 1.4 million shekels in fictitious expenses. The court has issued a 180-day travel ban.