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Reform rabbi arrested in US on charges of attempting to meet a minor
Rabbi Peter Schaktman, 66, was arrested in New York State during a sting operation targeting online sex offenders. Authorities allege he corresponded with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and arrived at a meeting spot. Schaktman, who previously lived in Kafr Qara, denies the charges and has been suspended from his synagogue.

"Police beat me up": A burglary defendant's complaint and the court's criticism
An illegal resident is accused of breaking into a Tel Aviv wine bar and stealing equipment worth 4,000 shekels. Following his arrest, he was hospitalized with facial injuries and required a liquid-only diet for six weeks. The judge noted a significant discrepancy between police accounts and medical reports, subsequently ordering the defendant's release on bail.

The white pickup trucks affair in Qusra: 19-year-old arrested on suspicion of involvement
The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the police and the Shin Bet and was transferred for interrogation. The police continue to collect evidence and make efforts to locate additional suspects who participated in the riots in the village. Later, the police are expected to request an extension of his detention.

Caught on security cameras: Serial 'butt sniffer' arrested in California
A 39-year-old man was arrested in California after being filmed in stores bending down behind customers and attempting to sniff them. It has emerged that he is a serial offender with a history of similar incidents. The suspect is currently in custody without the possibility of bail.

Half a ton of cannabis: Police raided a warehouse and arrested a suspect
Proactive activity by detectives from the Tel Aviv station and intelligence information led to a raid in the Hevel Modi'in region. In addition, cocaine and 21,000 shekels in cash were seized. A 30-year-old suspect was taken for questioning and will be brought for a remand hearing.

Crime and punishment: Business owners locked a man in a warehouse
Police in Hura rescued a man who had been tied up, handcuffed, and locked in a business warehouse by owners who suspected him of theft. Five suspects have been arrested.

5-year-old found dead in water — parents arrested
5-year-old Saylor Hayes, a nonverbal child with autism, disappeared from a vacation home in South Carolina and was found the next day without signs of life in nearby water. Her parents have been arrested, as investigators claim they left her unsupervised near the water and went on vacation without the child's tracking device.

Suspicion: Senior official in the Palestinian Authority apparatus was involved in transferring weapons to a family member
Two Palestinians, including a senior official in the Preventive Security Service, were arrested overnight in the Hebron area. According to the suspicion, the two transferred pistols to their family member, and the police are investigating whether the weapons were intended for criminal or security-related purposes. Another suspect was arrested last week.

Transfer of an object between vehicles exposed a drug deal: two suspects arrested
A young man passed items to a passenger in a vehicle in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, and a police search uncovered various types of drugs, a folding knife, and evidence allegedly linking the two suspects to drug trafficking.

Stabbed a minor and fled to the airport: Holon resident arrested at Ben Gurion Airport
Following a violent incident in which a minor was wounded by a penetrating injury in Holon, police officers from the Holon station and the Ben Gurion Airport district located the suspect at the airport on his way to a flight abroad. The police are expected to request an extension of his detention for the purpose of continuing the investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

"I placed an explosive device near Netanyahu's house": The calls that kept the police on alert all night
Mahmoud Abd al-Majid from Iksal made 14 calls to the 100 emergency center, threatening to carry out attacks and claiming he had planted an explosive device near the Prime Minister's house. Additionally, he attacked two passengers on the Metronit in Haifa. He faces 14 counts of threats and assault.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Far-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos arrested in the US
The British activist, who was close to Steve Bannon and previously served as Kanye West's campaign manager, was arrested at an airport in Louisiana and is being held at an immigration facility. The circumstances remain unclear.

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.

Knives, arrests – and a surprising weapon: The wedding that spiraled out of control
A violent and uncontrollable brawl broke out last Friday at a banquet hall in Ohio, USA, turning a happy wedding into a battlefield. The incident began when a group of brothers stormed the reception and attacked one of the guests, leading to a mass riot between two rival families with a history of conflict.

On the 30th day since her mother's death: Woman arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder her son
The police arrested the woman after she had consumed alcohol and requested to extend her detention and send her for a psychiatric evaluation. After it became clear in court that the son does not wish to file a complaint and said he does not feel threatened, the woman was released.

More than 6 kg of hashish and hundreds of ecstasy pills: major drug seizure in Haifa
Over 6 kg of a substance suspected to be hashish and hundreds of ecstasy pills were seized during a police operation at the entrance to Haifa. Three suspects were arrested and their detention was extended until Sunday.

Police re-arrested a young man with no criminal record, the judge ruled: "You acted against my decision"
The young man from Eilat is suspected of drug trafficking and possession of 4 grams of cocaine, and after about 20 days in custody, he was released under restrictive conditions. When an additional opinion was received, the police requested to re-arrest him, but the court rejected the request. Despite this, he was arrested, and the judge ordered his immediate release.

Three Basmat Tab'un Residents Arrested for Shooting and Grenade Attack in Isfiya
Three family members are suspected of involvement in a violent incident in Isfiya several days ago involving gunfire and a stun grenade. Police have secured the continued detention of all suspects for the duration of the investigation.

"Two teenagers are beating a child - maybe there's a knife": The incident in Netanya where a 15-year-old was arrested and claimed discrimination
A citizen who noticed a fight in a Netanya industrial zone called the police, fearing the teenagers might be armed. Officers arrested a 15-year-old who refused to identify himself and accused them of discrimination, though he claimed the fight was just a joke.

Gave the middle finger to a police car — and the police knocked on his door
Following a video circulated on social media, in which a motorcyclist is seen passing a police car at high speed and giving it the middle finger, the suspect was arrested today, Thursday, and brought in for questioning.

With a grenade and weaponry: Suspect in stabbing in Kiryat Bialik arrested after covert ambush
The investigation was opened following a stabbing incident that occurred last night in Kiryat Bialik, during which a 25-year-old local resident was moderately wounded.

Reasonable suspicion of involvement in murder: arrest of Eldar Dayan's two friends extended
Judge Ronen Peleg rejected the defense attorneys' request to release Omri Peretz and Maxim Barberman. The police noted that the two were the last to be with Dayan before his death, and that an opinion from the Institute of Forensic Medicine regarding the cause of death has not yet been received.

Drama in Thailand: Arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in massive raid on Koh Samui
Thai police have launched a wide-ranging operation against companies suspected of disguising foreign ownership using local nominees. Arrest warrants have been issued for 20 Israelis. An Israeli couple is suspected of operating a school for Israeli children without a license, as well as 19 real estate and tourism business promotion companies: "We acted legally, our name will be cleared."
Suspicion: Bag with pistols thrown onto roof during police search in Tayibe
During a police search in Tayibe, a bag containing two Glock pistols, magazines, ammunition, and a black mask was found on the roof of a building. Two young men were arrested, and three other residents were detained for questioning.

District Court Overturns Decision: Yossi Musli's Arrest Extended by 3 Days
The judge determined that new materials strengthen the suspicion that Musli is connected to the assault outside his home in Savyon and accepted the police appeal. His defense attorneys argued that no bloodstains were found on him and that he only went out to offer water to the injured man. Musli himself added during the hearing: "I called a paramedic to come and treat him."

Lawyer from Krayot area arrested for possession of large quantity of drugs
A lawyer from the Krayot area was arrested on suspicion of possessing a significant amount of crystal-type hard drugs following a police raid. After several extensions of his detention, the court ordered his release to house arrest today (Monday).

Brawl at an Eilat hotel: detention of 3 suspects extended
Three guests were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a brawl at an Eilat hotel after, according to testimonies, they mocked a woman and subsequently attacked her husband. The Eilat Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the suspects, residents of Be'er Sheva and Ahisamakh in their 30s, by one day.

Serial burglar of Ashkelon businesses arrested on a bus | Watch the footage
First publication: Following a multi-week investigation, Ashkelon police intercepted a bus and arrested a suspect linked to a series of commercial break-ins in the city.
Police Pursuit in Petah Tikva: Motorcycle Theft Suspect Wounded During Arrest
A police pursuit of a suspected motorcycle thief in Petah Tikva ended in gunfire. The suspect, who endangered others and ignored orders to stop, sustained moderate injuries and was taken into custody.

Greece: Israeli arrested after lighting a barbecue and starting a fire
Media outlets on the island of Crete reported that three Israelis staying at a villa in the west of the island did not heed warnings and lit a fire despite the volatile weather and the forested area where they were staying. About one hundred firefighters struggled for several hours to extinguish the blaze.

Suspicion: Lawyer Smashed Car Windows with a Hammer While His Partner Was Inside
According to investigators, the incident occurred following an argument between the couple. Passersby noticed a woman fleeing the vehicle and alerted the police. Today, authorities are expected to request a further extension of the suspect's detention.

Drama in Haifa: Well-known lawyer handcuffed and shackled, to file a massive lawsuit
Lawyer Khalil Biadi, who specializes in criminal and traffic law, filed a complaint following a public arrest in central Haifa. Biadi intends to simultaneously file a civil lawsuit for false arrest, use of force, and damages caused to him.

Drugs, cash and illegal residents: a night of arrests in south Tel Aviv
Enforcement operation in south Tel Aviv: The police updated today (Wednesday) that they carried out an enforcement operation last night at several locations suspected of illegal drug trafficking, alongside the issuance of numerous traffic tickets. As part of the activity, the forces raided a building on Shoken Street, seized many findings, and arrested a suspect who was transferred for further...

Two suspects arrested in Holon for robbing a 60-year-old woman
Two suspects, aged 15 and 26, were arrested shortly after allegedly stealing a bag from a woman on Dov Hoz Street in Holon. Police recovered evidence linking them to the crime and will request an extension of their detention in court this morning.

Husband arrested, wife fled and threw a pistol out the window: the drama at the police checkpoint
An indictment was filed against a 29-year-old resident of Bi'ina who attacked a police officer and ordered his wife to "run and throw away the weapon." The wife fled in a wild drive and threw a loaded pistol from the vehicle. An indictment was filed against the husband, and the investigation into the wife is ongoing.

22-year-old arrested in the heart of Bat Yam with a stun grenade in hand — moments before a criminal incident
A 22-year-old man was arrested this evening on Balfour Street in Bat Yam, after a report was received by the police about a person seen holding a grenade and suspected of intending to throw it. Police officers who arrived at the scene located him in possession of a stun grenade and arrested him. Police sappers were summoned to the scene to examine the grenade and neutralize it.
Kindergarten in Jisr az-Zarqa Used as Weapons Cache
A space intended for children was used to store illegal weapons during the summer break. Police arrested the building's owner after discovering a pistol hidden in the attic.

Escaped on motorcycles: Cell suspected of shooting and throwing a grenade in the north arrested
Northern District police officers arrested three residents of Tuba-Zangariyye, aged 19, 20, and 23, on suspicion of carrying out a shooting and throwing a grenade at a shopping complex near Migdal. The grenade failed to explode, and the suspects fled the scene before being apprehended.

Suspect arrested with M16 rifle after high-speed chase on northern highway
A 29-year-old resident of Rahat was arrested following a police pursuit on Highway 77. The suspect attempted to flee, rammed a patrol car, and discarded a bag containing weapons before officers neutralized his vehicle by firing at the tires.

"I was never violent": Ofek Adanek responds for the first time to his arrest
Ofek Adanek, who has been under house arrest since Saturday, responds for the first time to the incident involving his former partner after his name was cleared for publication. "Respect for people and women is a supreme value in my life," the singer stated.

Woman in her 20s arrested on suspicion of impersonating a man to engage in relationships with women
Five women claim that the suspect presented herself as a man and maintained romantic and sexual relationships with them, mainly over the phone and online. The suspect was arrested at her apartment in Petah Tikva, and police will request to extend her detention and allow the publication of her name to locate additional victims.

Surprise in a Tel Aviv backyard: improvised explosive device found inside a refrigerator, 45-year-old man arrested
Police officers from the Tel Aviv South station arrested a 45-year-old resident of the city after a search of his home revealed an improvised explosive device hidden inside a refrigerator in the yard. Police sappers neutralized the device and removed it from the scene, and the police will request to extend the suspect's detention.