Violence

'Trump promises, does nothing': Iranians fear US may never take action against regime

“I’m angry at the world. I’m angry because nothing is happening. And because Trump promises and then does nothing, I’m angry,” Sara, a resident of Mashhad, told N12.

A man reads a newspaper at a kiosk in Tehran on January 27, 2026.
 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Some 25 Israelis indicted for spying for Iran in 2025, Shin Bet reveals

Naz Gharai, from Tehran, is covered in red paint as protesters call on the United Nations to take action against the treatment of women in Iran, following the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police, during a demonstration near UN headquarters in New York City on November 19

UN Human Rights Council to hold emergency meeting on Iran to discuss 'alarming violence'

A PROTESTER holds a placard using the IDF acronym of Israel Defense Forces instead as ‘Infant Death Force’ in London last month. Today’s ideological manipulation echoes the rhetoric that paved the way for the Holocaust, the writer asserts.

Democracy’s blind spot: Extremism that no longer fears exposure - opinion


Travelers attack bus drivers at Jerusalem CBS, reportedly due to lack of seating

The footage, seen by The Jerusalem Post, shows travelers pushing, kicking, and dragging a bus driver along the floor.

 The assaulted bus driver lays on the floor (blue shirt) as a colleague stands over him and calls for help in Jerusalem's Central Bus Station, April 20, 2025.

Zerat Games pulls rape, incest video game promising to be 'women's worst nightmare' amid backlash

The violent video game was banned in Canada, Australian and the United Kingdom before the developers pulled it from Steam.

 No Mercy video game.

Trial begins for terrorist Atallah for sexual assault of Gilboa female soldier-guards

Indictments were also filed against Gilboa Prison’s former commander and intelligence officer for breach of trust and failure to fulfill official duty, following a 2021 decision to reopen the case.

 View of the Nazareth District Court on December 25, 2019.

Israel's police violence crisis: Responsibility carries accountability - Opinion

Police errors must be investigated; when boundaries are crossed it is important to hold the individual accountable.

 FORMER HEAD of the Israel Police Roni Alsheikh speaks during a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, at Habima Square, last month. Trust in the Israel Police is now near an all-time low, the writer says.

Five minutes of truth: What Netanyahu's Knesset speech revealed, concealed - opinion

If all the factual inaccuracies, deliberate lies, and slips of the tongue were deleted from Benjamin Netanyahu’s 30-minute speech, only five minutes would have remained. 

 DEMONSTRATORS RALLY against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square, Tel Aviv, in March 2025.

52 deaths in 3 months: Gov't must fight bloodshed in Israeli Arab society - opinion

The bloodshed in Arab society must end. This requires responsible and courageous leadership. A broad government initiative is needed.

 CARRYING THE coffins of two of the five men murdered the day before in Yafa an-Naseriyye, June 9.

Attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT Israelis into ambushes

Haifa has seen reports of stabbing and attempted murders as attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT victims into ambushes.

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Family of Druze assailant in Haifa terror attack say he suffers from mental illness

"We strongly condemn the incident that occurred this morning," the head of the Druze community, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, said.

 The scene of a Monday morning attack in Haifa.

Acting civil service chief urges emergency over Arab sector murders

With 46 murders this year in the Arab sector, Israel’s Acting Civil Service Chief demands urgent law enforcement action.

 An Arab Israeli protester breaks the window of a passing car during a protest against a wave of violence in their communities, where they say police have turned a blind eye to crime, in northern town of Umm el Fahm, Israel March 12, 2021.

Tel Aviv man indicted after slashing minor's face, threatening school official

Tel Aviv father charged after stealing a motorcycle, attacking a student with scissors, and threatening a school official.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.