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"Persecution": Indictment filed against Tal Dardik hours after his arrest
The legal drama surrounding Tal Inon Dardik, a farmer and father of four from Samaria, continues. This Friday morning, shortly after his arrest in the north of the country, the prosecution unit of the Judea and Samaria District Police filed an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court.

Yavne'el resident suspected of marrying off minor daughter: "I am fighting against this - so they are taking revenge on me"
Sara Maimoni, who was forced into marriage at 15, was arrested during a police raid on targets linked to the ultra-Orthodox sect she publicly opposes. She is suspected of organizing a wedding for her 16-year-old daughter, but denies the allegations, claiming they are retaliation by sect leaders.

Suspicion of underage marriages in Yavne'el: 16 detained for questioning
Dozens of Northern District police officers raided several locations in Yavne'el, detaining 16 minors and adults suspected of involvement in illegal underage marriages.

Suspected double murder in Nazareth: 2 men shot to death
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.

Attempted murder on the way to Selichot: Suspect disguised himself as a secular man
A 39-year-old Afula resident has been arrested for stabbing a 66-year-old man on his way to Selichot prayers. The suspect, an Ultra-Orthodox follower of a convicted sex-offender rabbi, allegedly disguised himself to carry out the attack as an act of revenge related to the rabbi's past conviction.

22-year-old driver arrested for severe drunk driving on Highway 85
The driver stopped in the middle of the lane on a highway near the Rama junction. A test revealed that his body contained 972 micrograms of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, more than four times the legal limit. He was arrested, his vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and an indictment was subsequently filed against him.

Following the complaint: Brigadier General Abudraham to be discharged from the police "due to his health condition"
Police Commissioner Dani Levy has approved the retirement of Brigadier General Lior Abudraham due to health issues. The move follows an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against a senior officer.

"One message - and the account is hacked: this is how millions were stolen from dozens of elderly people"
Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

Man arrested for setting fire to kindergarten after wife was denied a job
A kindergarten in Lakiya was set on fire just before the start of the school year. A resident of Tel Sheva was arrested on suspicion of committing the act because his wife was not hired. Officials condemned the attempt to turn the education system into an arena for personal conflicts.

Instead of dads: Police commanders accompanied the children of fallen officers on the first day of school
The first day of school is usually a day for photos with a new backpack and great excitement. But for the families of police officers who fell on October 7, this morning also carries the memory of those who were supposed to be there. In the Southern District of the Israel Police, commanders decided to make accompanying these children part of their mission, personally attending school events across...

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.

Suspicions against the head of the Tel Sheva council and new details from the investigation
Amar Al-Aasam was arrested on suspicion of bribery, fraud, money laundering, breach of trust, and bid rigging, and his detention was extended by eight days. The investigation was conducted covertly in recent months, and in its framework, additional suspects were arrested and others were detained for questioning.

"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.

A tent for settling clan disputes — and an arms cache: The state of crime in Arara
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.

Well-known journalist received a call in the middle of the night: "Your car is being stolen right now"
Political commentator Nechama Duek received a dramatic message from the Ituran company while on vacation abroad, and realized that a frantic police chase was underway for her property just minutes before it would have disappeared.

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...

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.

"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.

"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.

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.

Contrary to orders: The political event attended by the officer at the center of the Ben Gvir associates affair
First publication: The former commander of the Judea and Samaria Central Unit, Colonel Avishai Mualem, the main suspect in the affair, participated in an event attended by the Prime Minister and ministers, where political messages were heard - in complete contradiction to orders. Other police officers, including district commanders, were invited to the event, but they chose not to attend due to...

Police Reveal Identity of Suspect in Online Sexual Offenses Against Minors
Fadi Azar is suspected of impersonating a 16-year-old on TikTok and Instagram to target minors aged 11-15. Unit 105 has identified over 20 victims and urges others to come forward.

Gila Ivgi hit-and-run in Ma'ale Adumim: Yonatan Avers charged with causing death by negligence
The prosecution has filed an indictment against Yonatan Avers for the fatal hit-and-run of Gila Ivgi in Ma'ale Adumim. The family of the deceased expressed disappointment with the lenient charge and concerns regarding potential police interference, which the Israel Police have officially denied.

Crisis in Tel Aviv District: Ayalon sub-district commander resigns in protest over police officer's dismissal
Brigadier General Daniel Hadad will leave the police in the coming weeks as an "act of support" for the Holon station commander, who was recently dismissed by Tel Aviv District Commander Major General Haim Sargrof.

Locked the door, punched and pulled hair: Border Police commander charged with assaulting a policewoman and indecent assault
Itamar Karko, a squad commander in the Judea and Samaria Border Police, is accused of taking a young policewoman to a club on the Abu Dis base after a joint shift, locking the door and blocking it with a broomstick. According to the indictment, as part of a "hazing game," he repeatedly hit her, pulled her hair, and subsequently brought her face close to his genitals without her consent.

Ramle murder investigation: 4 suspects arrested in connection with Asma Abu Ghanem case
Two months after the murder of 18-year-old Asma Abu Ghanem in Ramle, police have arrested four suspects, including a relative. Authorities believe the incident was rooted in a family dispute.

Itamar Ben Gvir under fire: used police helicopter for private travel
The Minister of National Security was flown in the last two days by a police helicopter from his vacation in the north to events in the center. In the law enforcement system, there is sharp criticism regarding flights costing tens of thousands of shekels: "He is using the operational tool like a private taxi."

Be'er Sheva supermarket stabbing: Attempted murder caught on camera
Maher Al-Gargawi (20) from Segev Shalom has been indicted for the attempted murder of a young man at a supermarket in Be'er Sheva. Alongside an accomplice who remains at large, he stabbed the victim during a violent family feud. The victim identified the defendant during the police investigation.

"We caught the assassin": After the dramatic liquidation - the main suspect in the Caesarea murder was arrested
After a tense manhunt lasting more than a day while waiting for the "golden intelligence," YAMAM fighters raided a warehouse near a residential building in Hadera and arrested the suspect in the murder of the head of the Caucasian mafia. Source in the investigation: the suspect was caught by surprise.

Bored during vacation? Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of breaking into a scooter shop
Four teenagers were arrested after allegedly smashing the entrance door of a shop in Safed, breaking into it, and stealing several scooters, it was learned today (Tuesday). The incident occurred at night in mid-August, when police received a report regarding a break-in at a local scooter shop.

President Isaac Herzog to the Haymanot Kasau family: The Shin Bet is involved in the search
The President met with family members at the President's Residence and updated them on the cooperation between the police and the Israel Security Agency. "Haymanot is a child of the entire nation of Israel," said Herzog. The missing girl's father: "We demand intervention as soon as possible, we fear discrimination."

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.

Fraudulent medical scheme: Beilinson Hospital reports impersonation and extortion
External parties used the name of Beilinson Hospital and the identities of its staff to deceive a patient living abroad. Following an inquiry, the fraud was exposed, and a formal complaint was filed with the police.

Violent assault: Gas station attendant stabbed after asking customer to wait
A serious stabbing incident occurred in Ashkelon: a man is accused of wounding a gas station employee in the stomach with a utility knife after being asked to wait. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

3 burglaries within 5 hours: Indictment filed against Afula resident
The Northern District police have concluded an investigation into a 43-year-old Afula resident who broke into the same business three times in one night. The suspect used an electric bicycle to transport the stolen goods.

97 victims and hundreds of thousands of shekels: Couple from Bat Yam emptied bank accounts
A couple from Bat Yam is accused of posing as insurance company representatives, providing victims with accurate personal details to gain their trust, and then convincing them to provide codes that allowed money to be withdrawn from their bank accounts. According to the indictment, the total amount stolen is 408,400 shekels.

After murder charge dropped: suspects in Eldar Dayan case released to house arrest
Following the announcement that the circumstances of death could not be determined, the police appealed to the court to release all suspects to two weeks of house arrest. The judge rejected the request and ordered the five young men involved in the fight to be released for only 4 days.

Police surprise: Beit She'an shop clerk exposed as head of drug network
A Beit She'an resident in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. While analyzing his phone, police discovered he was using his workplace at a local store to conduct drug deals, viewing the activity as a source of "supplementary income."

13 kg of drugs, cash and counterfeit foreign currency: 'Drug and money warehouse' exposed in Yarka
The suspect, a 32-year-old resident of Yarka who was in the building, was arrested for questioning at the Western Galilee station and was subsequently detained.

Apartment with illegal residents exposed in the heart of Be'er Sheva
During a police enforcement operation in Be'er Sheva, officers discovered a partitioned apartment housing eight illegal residents from the territories. Southern District Police Commander, Nitzav Haim Bublil, has signed an administrative order to close the property for 30 days.

Unusual Accusation in Eilat: "Police Beat Me and Left Me to Die in the Mountains"
A distressing video testimony from a Dimona resident is causing a stir on social media. He claims that police officers in Eilat tackled him, handcuffed him, and abandoned him in a remote area, but the police have strongly denied the allegations.
Following the 'Maariv' exposé in the Eldar Dayan affair - this is the police's direction
The full report from the Institute of Forensic Medicine states that due to the condition of the late Eldar Dayan's remains, it was impossible to determine the cause of death. Sources familiar with the details estimate that this finding may significantly complicate the substantiation of the murder suspicion.

Senior criminal Yanis Yushbaev, head of the Caucasian mafia in the north, eliminated near Caesarea
Yanis Yushbaev, 45, from Or Akiva, was considered one of the most prominent and dangerous intelligence targets of the Hadera Police and the Central Unit of the Coastal District. In recent years, he has been arrested multiple times on suspicion of involvement in grenade attacks, shootings, and vehicle arson.

Hard-to-watch footage: Criminal Yanis Yushabaev murdered at a gas station in Hadera
Police have launched an investigation and are searching for suspects. MADA teams evacuated the victim to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

Changing the trend in a dangerous phenomenon: "Once it was part of the joy, it is possible to celebrate without it"
Shooting at events and weddings in the Arab community has long been considered routine. Recently, increased enforcement and initiatives from within the community have raised awareness, and a decline has been recorded in the phenomenon, which often ended in tragedy: "It is possible to dance and enjoy without hearing gunshots." The police are operating surveillance balloons, and signs are hung at...

Development in the investigation of Eldar Dayan's death: The footage that may clear his friends of murder
New evidence examined by the police shows Eldar Dayan bruised in a convenience store after a fight, and strengthens the claim of his two friends that he died of a brain hemorrhage as a result of the blows he sustained. The findings may lead to a change in the suspicions against the five young men involved in the brawl. The detention of all suspects has been extended until Monday, and any further...

Serious suspicion: Man impersonated a teenager on social media and harmed dozens of minors
Unit 105 of Lahav 433 is investigating a resident of central Israel in his 40s, suspected of committing serious offenses, including rape of a minor, indecent acts, and sexual harassment. The investigation began following a report from a 12-year-old girl, leading to the suspect's arrest and the extension of his detention by the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court.

Found without food and water — Border Police officers rescued a dog for a new life
During operational activity in the village of Al-Eizariya, forces heard whimpering and discovered a neglected dog inside a cage made of wooden planks. She was transferred for treatment, will receive vaccinations, and will stay in isolation to rule out diseases, after which she is expected to be put up for adoption.

Murder in Beit Shemesh: New details on suspect Liel Ifergan
The police investigation, previously under a gag order, reveals that Ifergan arrived at the scene hours before the tragedy. Authorities suspect he stabbed two children playing in a backyard pool. The suspect's detention has been extended by four days.

Suspicion of murder near Arraba: 31-year-old man found dead
MADA teams summoned to the scene found the man unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, and suffering from a penetrating injury. MADA paramedic: "The injury was too critical and we had no choice but to pronounce him dead."