Hodaya Ran

Hodaya Ran is a crime reporter for Walla .

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Israeli teenager arrested for allegedly extorting peers through TikTok for 'protection'

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Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest

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Two stabbing cases in Tel Aviv, Ramle leave three wounded as police arrest suspects in both attacks


'Doesn't close the circle': Victim's sister speaks after IDF kills terrorist father of 2022 shooter

For Tal Morad, Tomer’s sister, his killing does not close a circle. In her eyes, the circle that began on April 7, 2022, cannot be closed as long as her brother is not here.

Tomer Morad and his sister, Tal.

Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community

After inspecting the vehicle, officers found a large quantity of avocados in the trunk that they suspected had been stolen. They also identified a suspect near the vehicle and detained him.

Border Police found 162 kg of stolen avocados in a car in central Israel.

Two more suspects arrested for involvement in fight preceding Eldar Dayan's disappearance, death

The arrests follow those of two other suspects on Monday night on the same suspicion. All four suspects had previously been questioned at the Petah Tikva police station on suspicion of involvement.

Eldar Dayan.

Israeli child killed, another wounded in Beit Shemesh stabbing, man arrested

Paramedics found the children suffering from stab wounds in the pool after emergency services received a report of the incident.

Police and security forces at the scene where two children were stabbed by a man in Beit Shemesh, August 17, 2026.

Rapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation

The move marks the latest development in an affair that began with an investigative report and recordings in which Eliasi was heard boasting about his connections within the Israel Police.

"The Shadow," Yoav Eliasi outside of the Tel Aviv police station.

Shimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner

The investigation began after Buskila's former partner went to the police in the Yarkon District over the weekend and filed a complaint against him.

Israeli singer Shimon Buskila attends the funeral of Israeli singer Yishai Levi at the cemetery in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, June 7, 2026.

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

A view of a Jerusalem swimming pool.

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant

According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.