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Israel Police have closed the investigation into the assault of a visually impaired Holon resident who was attacked after failing to pick up after his guide dog.

A Petah Tikva court sentenced former senior tax inspector and CPA Erez Minis to 18 months in prison for orchestrating a systematic tax refund fraud scheme.

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured by gunfire at a wedding near Arad, prompting police to arrest seven suspects, including the groom and an IDF soldier.

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced three family members to heavy prison terms for the 2023 murder of pregnant 26-year-old Aya Abu Hajjaj.

Children aged 10 to 12 were arrested for vandalizing seven buses at the Holon Ice Palace parking lot using emergency hammers stolen from a vehicle.

An indictment was filed against David Don, 49, from Migdal HaEmek, for threatening neighbors with a knife over loud Sukkah music during a holiday celebration.

A motorcycle convoy waving green flags on Negev roads sparked panic among drivers fearing a security breach. Police intercepted the riders, arresting one fleeing suspect.

Tel Aviv police solved a late August murder in Jaffa after arresting a 22-year-old local resident following an extensive investigation.

Residents of Rahat reported continuous gunfire near schools overnight. Police arrested several suspects amid an ongoing feud, while visiting officials condemned the severe security failure.

Retired police commander Avishai Mualem has ended his service and assumed the role of Tiberias Municipality CEO amid an ongoing investigation regarding alleged sensitive leaks to Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Israeli police raided properties in the Krayot area, recovering over one million shekels in stolen jewelry and cash. A Kiryat Yam resident was arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

A minor has been indicted for stabbing an opposing fan in the chest outside a stadium in Ramat HaSharon after a football match between Ramat HaSharon and Sderot.

Relentless gunfire rocked Rahat for three hours early this morning, terrorizing residents, causing children to cry in fear, and disrupting school attendance.

Israeli police located and seized the scooter of a rider filmed driving dangerously on Highway 4 with his feet on the handlebars. He faces reckless driving charges.

The Tel Aviv District Court is set to sentence gynecologist Prof. Menachem Alkalay, convicted of ten counts of rape by deception against nine patients.

Israel Police will resume investigations into the "Company Games" sex abuse case following a Supreme Court petition, with updates due in 45 days.

An eighth-grade student was stabbed in the leg by a classmate at a school and evacuated to Soroka Medical Center in moderate condition. The family sharply criticized the school administration's handling of the incident.

Idan David has resigned from the Sports Betting Council board amid a police fraud investigation over allegations that he systematically falsified his resume for senior public posts.

The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously rejected Daniel Kedar's appeal, upholding his life sentence for the murder of real estate entrepreneur Eldad Peri in 2021.

The Petah Tikva Magistrates' Court ordered the release of Netanya resident Shaul Sassi, who was arrested on suspicion of arson involving a woman's car and her parents' home.

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced Jason Odeh to life imprisonment and 258,000 shekels in compensation for the 2022 preplanned murder of 27-year-old Yelena Granberg in Rehovot after she rejected his romantic advances.

A Be'er Sheva court sentenced Ram Shahin to seven years in prison for looting million-shekel sound equipment from the Nova festival site after October 7, while co-defendant Daniel Hasson received 40 months.

Influencer Michelle Troni launched 'Animal Police' on Instagram, threatening teenagers, parents, and educators over animal abuse with doxxing, protests, and fines.

The Israel Police warned the public against fraudulent text messages and emails falsely sent by the Lahav 433 cyber unit, urging citizens not to respond or click links.

Lahav 433 investigates two senior Ministry of Transport officials over potential criminal conflicts of interest following security lapses regarding an Omani pilot.

Israeli police are investigating senior Ministry of Transport officials over suspected conflicts of interest involving secondary employment with airlines, including Flydubai.

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who mysteriously vanished from Vienna earlier in August, have been detained in Namibia with forged passports. Police confirmed the disappearance was planned in advance for personal reasons.

Residents and business owners in Herzliya face a repeat offender suspected of multiple violent acts and vandalism, yet repeatedly released by court decisions despite police appeals.

A court dismissed a private criminal complaint filed against right-wing activist Mordechai David by Nava Rozilio and Gonen Ben Yitzhak. David announced he will now seek legal costs.

A Lod motorcyclist ran over a police officer during a routine check, sparking a manhunt that ended with his arrest near the Triangle area. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Prosecutors in Be'er Sheva have moved to detain Eyal Nagar, accused of leading a violent criminal syndicate that extorted food delivery businesses and couriers in Ashdod.

An indictment was filed in Ashdod against Eyal Nagar and Maor Azriel for alleged extortion, protection racketeering, and millions in money laundering within the local delivery market.

A joint police and Tax Authority probe led to the arrest of a resident over tens of millions in undeclared digital currency trading, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Five Eilat Yasam police officers were arrested for allegedly abducting and beating a 38-year-old resident. Meanwhile, a separate complaint emerged regarding the alleged humiliating search of a 14-year-old girl.

Police swiftly closed the investigation into the vandalism of Israeli flags at Rawabi Junction within days of a complaint, drawing fierce criticism and an imminent appeal from activists.

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters rioted in a Modiin residential building overnight to block the arrest of a draft dodger, terrifying residents who compared the chaos to a pogrom.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against 25-year-old Eliezer Eliesko from Beit Dagan for online sex offenses against minors aged 10 to 13.

A Jericho resident faces a severe nine-count indictment for years of systematic abuse against his pregnant wife, including strangulation and threats.

Three indictments were filed on Tuesday against suspects who assaulted police officers in Lod following a traffic stop dispute over an electric scooter, injuring two officers.

Police stated that the Jerusalem assassination attempt on criminal figure Yitzhak Bar Mucha originates from central district disputes rather than local crime rings.