Crime

A 60-year-old Arab Israeli man was shot dead near Ma'ale Adumim following a suspected family dispute in al-Eizariya. This marks the 174th fatality in the Arab community in 2026.

A fragmentation grenade was thrown on Menachem Begin Street in Tel Aviv for the second time in a week, damaging a bus stop. Police suspect a link to an illegal gambling dispute.

A 43-year-old cleaner was sentenced to seven months of community service for stealing tens of thousands of shekels and valuables from employers while impersonating others.

France reports a surge in crypto-related violent crimes in 2026, with authorities noting dozens of kidnappings, extortions, and robberies targeting digital asset holders and their families.

An indictment was filed against jailed crime boss Suhaib Gubarin for plotting attacks against rivals from prison, using external associates to direct violence.

A wave of criminal violence in central Israel included overnight grenade explosions and gunfire targeting residential buildings in Ness Ziona and Rishon LeZion, prompting extensive police investigations.

An in-depth look at Israel's prisoner rehabilitation efforts, highlighting personal stories of former inmates breaking cycles of crime and domestic violence through specialized hostels and programs.

A 26-year-old man was brutally murdered in Rahat following a parking dispute. This latest killing brings the death toll in Arab society to 177 since the beginning of the year.

Police stated that the Jerusalem assassination attempt on criminal figure Yitzhak Bar Mucha originates from central district disputes rather than local crime rings.

Itzik Bar Mokha, a former Jerusalem crime boss, was critically injured in a car explosion in Jerusalem. His 13-year-old son was also hurt in the blast.

A young man from Tamra was killed in a shooting while on his way to a wedding, marking another tragedy in Arab society as the death toll reaches 176 this year amid growing fears over violent crime.

Israeli police investigate organized crime infiltration into the delivery sector, arresting figures like Shay Bnamu and Eyal Nagar in connection with extortion and takeover attempts.

Police in northern Israel seized two vehicles in Yafa an-Naseriyya near Nazareth, including one with fake plates and an illegal armored car intended for criminal use.

A young man was shot dead in Kabul, a woman died of her wounds in Haifa in a suspected domestic homicide, and dozens were injured in violent incidents during Yom Kippur across Israel.

Brazilian police arrested serial killer Jourlan Lopes de Silva, suspected of 16 recent murders and up to 80 total over two decades, captured disguised as a woman.

Three suspects were indicted in Nazareth for attempting to extort 300,000 shekels in protection money, following an emergency call to police during the incident.

Three men were found dead inside a burning car near Baqa al-Gharbiya overnight. Police suspect a criminal motive as investigations continue into the latest deadly violence.

The Southern District Police's SAAR unit has returned to Rahat and Tarabin to combat violent crime, utilizing a preemptive intervention model that has driven down shooting incidents and property offenses across the region.

The US updated its travel advisory for Peru, maintaining Level 2 overall but warning against travel to high-risk border and remote regions due to crime, terrorism, and dangers surrounding traditional substances like ayahuasca.

Police arrested a 33-year-old Jaffa resident linked to a May grenade attack at an Or Yehuda restaurant that injured five people. Prosecutors plan to indict him soon as part of an ongoing crackdown on central Israel gang violence.

If the current pace continues, the number of murder victims this year could reach about 300 for the fourth consecutive year — and the sense of lawlessness has long ceased to be the lot of the Arab street alone. "We thought his murder was a red warning sign — we were wrong!", wrote attorney Igal Frey, a friend of attorney Arbel Feldman, who was murdered in Rishon LeZion. "There was shooting right...

The operation was launched in an attempt to stop the cycle of murder and shooting that erupted in the city between rival criminal organizations. Some of the criminals tried to escape from the police and were arrested after a foot chase. The previous night, more than 20 suspects were arrested, including the brother of one of the murder victims, whose detention was extended in court.

It was a routine Saturday for the Almakis family from Beersheba, until there was a knock on the door and, threatening with a pistol, Herzl Avitan, a convicted murderer who escaped from prison, entered the house. The podcast "Digging Journalism" returns to 1988 and the family that "hosted" for the Sabbath one of the most dangerous criminals in the country.

The death of a man shot in Nazareth has been confirmed, marking the fourth murder in the city within 24 hours. Previous victims include Nour Nafaa, Nour Khalu, and Mustafa Badra.

The fight against crime in the city of Rahat continues: large quantities of weapons were seized in a butcher shop. Four residents of the city were arrested and taken for questioning. This incident joins a series of weapon seizures in recent days in the south and in Rahat in particular.

Almost 20 months after the violent robbery in Ramat Gan, the prosecution is appealing the sentences of Jassan Rimawi and Mahmoud Al-Masri. The two were sentenced to 71 and 70 months in prison, but the state argues these terms are too lenient given the severity of the crime.

The arrest of Liel Ifargan, suspected of stabbing 7-year-old Hillel Dadon to death and seriously wounding his cousin, has been extended by agreement until mid-September. Investigators continue to try and decipher the motive that led the young man to harm the children while they were playing in a pool in the house's yard.

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.

Two men in their 30s were shot to death inside a vehicle in Nazareth, and MADA teams were forced to pronounce them dead at the scene. The police have launched a search for suspects in the shooting and stated that the background to the incident is criminal and the circumstances are under investigation.

After becoming an international destination for cocaine smugglers, the country is stunned by an unprecedented event: a "commando" of dozens of masked men from Algeria, Belgium, and France raided a house in the village of Overasselt south of Amsterdam and opened fire. A security guard was killed, police officers were wounded, and 35 of the fleeing criminals were caught on roads, at a train station...

A serious criminal case in France is causing a stir after law enforcement authorities discovered a list inside a prison containing dozens of wealthy individuals marked as targets for robbery, including the world-famous football star.

Nora traveled to visit her 75-year-old father, only to discover he had passed away. The situation escalated when she realized the caregiver had obtained power of attorney and transferred the property to her name for a nominal fee. Nora is now fighting in court to void the transaction.

In a targeted operation against violence in the Arab sector, police in Nazareth seized a Kalashnikov assault rifle that was buried near a residential house. The suspect, a 23-year-old resident of the city, was arrested and transferred for questioning. Since the beginning of the year, more than 610 weapons have been seized.

The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, attacked another person before being shot to death by police. Authorities are still investigating the motives behind the attack, which initially appeared to be random.

She ordered deliveries under false names, sent them to pre-arranged addresses, and sometimes even claimed she was "wheelchair-bound." According to the indictment, masked men waited for the couriers, sprayed them with pepper spray, beat them with a hammer and fists, smashed windows, and robbed them of money and jewelry.

An indictment was filed at the Lod District Court against three individuals for a series of violent robberies targeting delivery workers. The group used a scheme involving fake orders to lure victims.

Armed with kitchen knives, near a police station: A mentally ill woman stabbed two people in the central square of New York and was shot to death by police. The death of one of the victims was confirmed later. Police: It was a robbery attempt that went wrong.

The apartment of the late Davar journalist Aliza Valach on Shenkin Street was broken into, her credit card and car were stolen, and an attempt was made to take over the property. Her death does not appear in the records, and the Ministries of Health and Interior are disclaiming responsibility. The case exposes the systemic consequences of a process that opens the door for criminals.

Dozens of suspects have been arrested in recent days, alongside a series of police raids in which significant quantities of weaponry were seized. During one of the operations, an arms cache was found inside a 'shig' — a tent for settling clan disputes. Despite the extensive activity, the struggle against the reality of crime in the Negev is far from over.

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.

A school security guard in Yafa an-Naseriyye is suspected of engaging in a shootout at the school gate due to a personal dispute. After a suspect on a motorcycle fired at the guard post, the guard returned fire using an illegal weapon. The District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

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.

Crime is affecting their functioning and achievements, causing some of them not to show up at school. A document from the Center for the Advancement of Safety in Arab Society warns of severe damage to youth and educational staff in the sector, and claims there is no comprehensive policy on the issue: "Protecting the children and the staff is a condition for the system's ability to protect them."...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.