Crime

Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog

He claimed God came to him, ordering him to kill his friend. He later claimed God instructed him not to kill her, but to offer a sacrifice like the binding of Isaac, which led him to stab his dog.

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.
People vote in the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Election Day at a voting site in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 5, 2024.

Israeli green card holder charged with illegal voting in 2024 US presidential election

Meital Saar, wife of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar, attends a hearing on the extension of her detention in connection with a suspected bribery and corruption investigation, at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court, October 19, 2026.

Kfar Saba mayor, wife suspected of fraud released to house arrest, forbidden to communicate

A shop assistant, who refused to be identified, displays T-shirts presenting the official logotype of radical Islamic Shiite group Hezbollah (L) and another of Lebanese Army´s special forces (R), on sale at an army and navy police supply shop, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 28, 2006.

Hezbollah sends Latin American recruits to Lebanon for training before targeting Jewish communities


Yitzhar man indicted for spitting toward Jerusalem church door

As he passed the church, the indictment alleges, he spat toward its door out of hatred for Christians and Arabs.

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas

US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting spree that he described as retaliation for US wars in the Muslim world.

Nidal Hasan, charged with killing 13 people and wounding 31 in a November 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood, is pictured in an undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on June 29, 2012.

Police arrest three minors over attack on elderly Palestinian man near Damascus Gate

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv described the attack as racist violence and called on police to bring those responsible to justice.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Suspected criminal assassination attempt leaves two wounded after car explosion, fire in Jerusalem

Israeli media has reported the identity of the target, a prominent figure in Jerusalem's criminal underworld, convicted mobster Itzik Bar-Mucha.

Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.

Jerusalem man charged over year-long contact with alleged foreign agent

The indictment alleges that the operative offered the suspect money to photograph Jewish residential neighborhoods and locations used by police and security forces.

Israel Police patrol car [File]

Japanese PM Takaichi protests to US after Marine accused of murder in Okinawa

Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is suspected of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the capital of the southernmost prefecture, on Saturday.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her policy speech at the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, October 5, 2026.

Israeli lecturer indicted for planning mass terror attack against Palestinians, Arab Israelis

The accused, a mathematics lecturer in his 60s at Bar-Ilan University, was charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism, extortion by threats, and obstruction of justice.

Israeli students walk near the entrance to Bar Ilan University, central Israel, November 21, 2024

Up to NIS 2 million: New compensation track launched for protection racket victims

A new pilot will allow business owners who refused to pay protection money and suffered direct property damage to their business or residence to file claims with the Compensation Fund.

New compensation track launched for protection racket victims.

Netivei Ayalon Chairman Idan David identified as suspect detained by Lahav 433 on Thursday

As of the time of writing, David is still listed on the Rishon Lezion-headquartered company's website as "Chairman of the Board of Directors."

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Herzog calls elderly Arab man attacked at Damascus gate, expresses sympathy, support

Herzog told Ahmed al-Husseini, 66, that he was "truly saddened to see what happened to you, and I think the entire people of Israel was deeply pained to see this incident."

President Isaac Herzog visits the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters near the settlement of Beit El in the West Bank, September 30, 2026; Illustrative.