Kfar-saba

A teacher in his 30s and son of a well-known artist was arrested in Kfar Saba on suspicion of sex offenses against a girl under 10, sparking renewed concern over school safety.

Israeli police detained 42 Chabad ultra-Orthodox men at Ben Gurion Airport for military draft evasion as they returned from New York, while protesters blocked a road in Kfar Saba.

Police are expanding a corruption probe involving Meital Saar, wife of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar, over a suspicious 2.5 million shekel loan. Investigators are set to request an extension of the couple's detention in court.

Kfar Saba struggles with demographic decline and housing shortages, losing its status as a major Israeli city despite a recent surge in housing construction starts.

An indictment was filed against a Kfar Saba resident who allegedly torched his aunt's car in Hod Hasharon following a family dispute over wedding clothes.

Israeli police are investigating the arson of a Nigerian Embassy vehicle in Kfar Saba. Investigators are exploring potential motives, including a personal dispute or a denied visa.

Israeli police arrested a 60-year-old driver on Route 65 traveling at 170 km/h with an astronomical alcohol level of 1,720 micrograms and positive drug tests.