Society

Rivka Banadi, mother-in-law of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar, was released from police custody early. Her attorney stated that seized funds originated from state hostility compensation.

A Tel Aviv court sentenced a kindergarten assistant to community service for assaulting toddlers. Judge Itai Hermelin noted she lacked training but stressed the need for gentle childcare.

A man injured in a Jerusalem shooting has died, bringing the toll alongside a separate murder in Rahat as police investigate family disputes.

Two Elad residents were arrested for allegedly throwing a stun grenade at the city CEO's home and torching a municipal official's car over enforcement actions.

A Tel Aviv creative director remains in rehabilitation after being struck by a Bolt courier, sparking a fierce showdown between safety authorities and the delivery platform over accountability.

Aerial monitoring reveals illegal residential expansion on agricultural land near Tayibe and Azriel moshav, sparking security concerns over frequent gunfire and inadequate law enforcement response.

A 24-year-old man was shot dead and two others moderately injured in East Jerusalem's Abu Tor neighborhood. Police suspect a long-standing family feud.

Channel 12 legal correspondent Guy Peleg has filed a 440,000 shekel lawsuit against activist Leon Ben Atar for defamation, public spitting, and severe harassment.

Four people were lightly injured when an explosive device detonated in an electric vehicle in Netivot. Police suspect a criminal background and have launched an investigation.

A 42-year-old man from Moshav Taoz was remanded in custody following accusations of domestic violence spanning years against his ex-wife and children, a claim he denies through his defense.

A former Burger Ranch branch manager was indicted in Hadera for stealing thousands of shekels from registers by faking order cancellations.

A young man claims he was brutally attacked and targeted with homophobic slurs by a group of men at the Jaffa Port following a concert. Police are investigating the incident.

An Israeli fan of singer Lehi Toledano was brutally assaulted at Jaffa Port in a suspected homophobic attack following a concert, sparking outrage and widespread condemnation.

A Jaffa resident reported being brutally attacked near the Jaffa Port in a suspected homophobic assault, reigniting concerns over LGBTQ+ safety in the city following previous violent incidents.

A 10-year-old child was critically injured on Wednesday by an object that exploded from a burning recycling dumpster in Beitar Illit. Medics evacuated him to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital while performing CPR.

Nania Kalav, a 38-year-old mother of three, was murdered in Beersheba, allegedly by her husband. Her grieving family revealed a history of unpunished domestic abuse and criticized welfare authorities for failing to act.

The Petah Tikva Magistrates' Court extended the house arrest of three daycare assistants suspected of abusing toddlers in the Sharon region until October 21 as suspicions intensified following security footage review.

Hooded teenagers attempted to pull a driver from his car in a Petah Tikva parking lot on Tuesday evening, prompting the driver to flee and crash into parked vehicles.

Three workers were seriously injured in an explosion at the Intel plant in Kiryat Gat, suspected to be caused by a gas cylinder. Emergency services are probing for hazardous material leaks.

A Tel Aviv court acquitted Sharhabil Odeh of threatening a prosecutor after security footage exposed glaring contradictions in the state indictment, which described an alternative reality.

A powerful explosion rocked a residential building in Bnei Brak early Wednesday after an explosive device was thrown. No injuries were reported, and police launched a criminal investigation.

A 61-year-old bus driver died and 19 others were injured in a collision between a bus and a truck on Route 91 near Mahanayim in the Upper Galilee.

Police have closed the investigation against David Ziton, partner of singer Nasrin Kadri, over the alleged assault of former Hamas hostage Rom Braslavsky.

Two young men from Tira were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a shooting incident. A prosecutor's statement was filed against them ahead of an impending indictment.

A foreign anti-Israel activist was arrested in the West Bank on suspicion of inciting against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and supporting terrorism, facing imminent deportation.

Jerusalem police arrested 28 suspects in a nationwide drug trafficking sweep following a ten-month covert operation led by an undercover agent who infiltrated criminal circles.

The arrest of crime boss Eyal Nagar has left a power vacuum in the Ashdod underworld, prompting turf wars and police crackdowns across the Lachish district, including ongoing feuds involving Matan Aviv and the Domrani family.

Beersheba Magistrates' Court extended the detention of four suspects linked to extortion, arson, and a grenade attack against a local business owner who refused protection fees.

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar was interrogated for hours in a municipal corruption probe, denying tender rigging and involvement in allegations against his wife.

A wedding in Tayibe ended in a mass brawl on Tuesday night, resulting in five arrests and potential closure proceedings for the banquet hall after a guest was injured.

Six people were injured, two seriously, in a shooting in Ba'ina near Karmiel. Meanwhile, the death toll in the Arab community reaches 179 following additional homicides.

A suspect in drug offenses was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after allegedly fleeing Israel using another person's biometric passport in violation of house arrest.

Israeli police arrested a 25-year-old suspect for breaking into the vehicle of Bnei Brak Mayor Hanoch Zeibert and stealing a tablet device.

A violent brawl at a Kiryat Ono high school involving choking and thrown chairs led to police questioning three minors following a formal complaint by the administration.

A 39-year-old man was moderately injured by a large dog in Darom HaSharon on Tuesday evening, shooting the animal dead with his firearm before being evacuated to Meir Medical Center.

The mother-in-law of Kfar Saba's mayor, arrested in a corruption probe, claims seized cash came from state war compensation and domestic work savings, while her lawyer alleges the detention pressures other suspects.

The father of convicted murderer Yosef Haim Ben David has petitioned the court to investigate his death in prison, alleging severe medical neglect and unmonitored psychiatric medication changes.

A Zichron Yaakov resident was indicted for severe animal abuse after repeatedly stabbing his dog. Neighbors intervened, and the dog's life was saved following emergency surgery.

An illegal West Bank resident was arrested in Eilabun after jumping from a garbage truck and fleeing on foot, with his detention extended until Wednesday.

A 37-year-old southern Israel resident filed a complaint with Mahash alleging he was brutally beaten by Yasam tactical officers after a beach dispute in Ashkelon, resulting in facial fractures and hospitalization.