Lod

Lod mayor ‘seething’ after Jewish-Arab clashes, right-wing activist summoned for questioning

After clashes in Lod left several wounded and 11 arrested, the mayor said far Right activist Mordechai David should not be allowed in the city. David says his group’s march was non-threatening.

View of the central Israeli city of Lod, on February 24, 2026.
Illustration of arrested suspects on their way to hearing at the DIstrict Court in Jerusalem. August 18, 2026.

Daycare director, two caregivers indicted over 400 alleged abuse incidents involving 17 infants

‘NOW, I realize that even if my sister gets annoyed with me, or I with her ... it’s a way of expressing love. We don’t know how to just say, ‘Hey, I missed you.’ It takes work.’

How 31-year-old rapper Teddy Neguse traded explosive rage for vulnerable truth

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem on October 18, 2026, as he campaigns for the upcoming Oct. 27 Knesset elections.

Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir will be minister in next government during Lod campaign rally


Israeli, Palestinian youths suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS, planning terror attack

Despite the terror attack ultimately failing, the Israeli defendant remained active in ISIS and jihadist social media groups, and publicly expressed a desire to carry out terrorist acts.

A shirt bearing ISIS insignia, found on a terrorist who attempted to carry out a terror attack in Qalandiya, the West Bank, December 7, 2024.

Two Hebron men receive life in prison for 2024 Ra’anana terror attack

The attackers acted "out of deep hatred" and planned additional foiled attacks, including one targeting an IDF spokesperson.

 Ahmed and Mahmoud Zaydat.

'I give candy to children to make them happy': Police arrest Lod man for sexually assaulting child

The police released a series of recommendations to protect children from sexual predators.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Two young Israelis arrested for planning terror attack against IDF soldiers

One of the Israelis that was arrested began associating himself with Hamas after the war began by watching inciting content online and delving in to extremist propaganda.

 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Bridging gaps: Bamizrach! 'In the East' festival offers the interface for healing

The last day of the four-dayer includes the annual gathering of the World Federation of Tunisian Jewry and the community’s Eid al-Banat festivities.

 GIL RON SHAMA (center) and his Diwan Halev ensemble.

Police commissioner holds situational assessment following four crime-related deaths in Arab cities

Additionally, the commissioner instructed the implementation of controlled entry and exit checkpoints in communities to enhance residents' security and continue enforcement against crime. 

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

Aura develops new military residential neighborhood in Lod for IDF officers

Aura Investments sold 60 units to the IDF's Housing Directorate as part of the Narkissim project, which includes two 24-story towers with 220 units, offices, and green spaces.

 Aura Ben Shemen

Ben-Gvir leads mass raid on crime following deadly attack in Ramle

“The task here isn’t easy; there are layer upon layer of crime hubs. Our mission is to simply cut off its head," Ben Gvir said.

Itamar Ben-Gvir leading an operation on criminal families in the area of Ramle and Lod on September 13, 2024

Police investigate 89th murders in Arab community since beginning of 2024

Evidence collection continued using all available means and capabilities to examine the background and circumstances in the expedited investigation.

 Police tape hangs in the Independence Park where the Jerusalem gay parade began, on July 30, 2015.

Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt

The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced coins had been unearthed under a building in Lod. June 16, 2024.