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An indictment was filed against a senior criminal operative for throwing a grenade, while intelligence suggests jailed crime boss Kotier Oudeh continues running his syndicate from prison.

A haredi draft dodger allegedly punched an officer in Beitar Illit, sparking a tense standoff and clashes as dozens of yeshiva students barricaded themselves inside.

An Ashkelon cybersecurity manager has been indicted for using AI to plant malware in 26 major Israeli companies, spying on employees through webcams.

An indictment for drug offenses was filed in the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against the son of a well-known singer, after police found over half a kilogram of drugs in his car.

A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack on Yefet Street in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, and rushed to Wolfson Medical Center by MDA medics.

A violent confrontation erupted at Kabri Junction in the Western Galilee during anti-government protests, as dozens of demonstrations take place nationwide.

Arson at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant caused a 30,000 cubic meter raw sewage spill across southern streams, raising environmental and extortion concerns.

Police filed a prosecutor's statement against Eyal Nagar in the Ashkelon court following a major financial investigation into extortion and protection rackets in Ashdod and Kiryat Gat.

Criminals in the Negev suspected of torching a wastewater treatment plant electrical room, causing sewage to flood toward Beersheba amid extortion demands.

The Israel Tax Authority intercepted illegal steroids shipped from abroad and warned against ordering unverified medications. In a separate case, police seized over 2 kg of synthetic drugs from Thailand.

A senior Israeli government company official was detained for questioning over suspected resume forgery, fraud, and breach of trust following a referral from the Government Companies Authority.

Israeli police are investigating the arson of a Nigerian Embassy vehicle in Kfar Saba. Investigators are exploring potential motives, including a personal dispute or a denied visa.

An indictment was filed against Eliyahu Azrad from Bnei Brak for throwing a salt shaker at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a filming session at a restaurant.

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by an aesthetic clinic therapist against a client over an involuntary physiological reaction during intimate hair removal.

Israeli police arrested two suspects and recovered stolen jewelry worth a high amount after a burglary in Beitar Illit, with one suspect leading officers to the hidden loot.

Israeli police solved the murder of 61-year-old Fatima Rajabi from East Jerusalem, whose body was found sealed in a barrel. A financial dispute over tens of thousands of shekels is suspected as the motive.

Reality TV star Yuval Maatuk shared details of a recent police confrontation with a witness to her alleged sexual assault, marking two years since she first filed a formal complaint.

Four teenagers were arrested after vandalizing and burning books at a public community library in Jerusalem's Ramat Denya neighborhood, prompting outrage and calls for increased security.

Israeli police filed prosecutor statements against a woman's ex-fiancé and an accomplice for setting her car on fire after she called off their wedding in Jerusalem.

Israeli police investigate organized crime infiltration into the delivery sector, arresting figures like Shay Bnamu and Eyal Nagar in connection with extortion and takeover attempts.

An in-depth look back at the 2008 Bat Yam beach shooting where Moti Hassin was targeted, resulting in the tragic death of innocent bystander Margarita Lautin while police watched.

A local resident in Shoham was brutally attacked with a helmet by motorcyclists after confronting them over dangerous driving, sparking panic and a police manhunt.

The Zehut party filed an urgent police complaint over a social media video calling for an ambush and physical harm against party chairman Moshe Feiglin following his recent visit to the Temple Mount.

A Jerusalem court sentenced a defendant to 22 months in prison in the crane operators tax fraud and money laundering affair, involving tens of millions of shekels.

An impostor infiltrated a Channel 12 live broadcast with a fake story about a dramatic flight, allegedly orchestrated by a Channel 14 researcher, prompting threats of police action.

Autopsy results strongly reinforce suspicions that Ali Maswadeh stabbed his 31-year-old wife, Yonit, to death in Haifa. The husband claimed suicide, but forensic evidence led the court to extend his remand.

A new Pointer report for the first nine months of 2026 shows a 20% drop in overall vehicle thefts, while electric vehicle thefts rose to 7% and Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva led in incidents.

Israeli police seized over 60 kilograms of drugs and a hydro-marijuana lab in the Krayot area during simultaneous raids, arresting two suspects for distribution.

Eilat police completed an investigation into an attempted murder where a 69-year-old man allegedly attacked his sleeping wife with a hammer and knife. The couple's daughter stated the suspect suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

A new Ithuran study for the first three quarters of 2026 reveals that 56% of car thefts use OBD port hacking. Gush Dan leads thefts, and 367 criminal rings were arrested.

Tel Aviv police arrested a 27-year-old local resident suspected of stealing 50 electric scooters. Prosecutors are set to file an indictment.

Two Tel Sheva residents were arrested at a West Bank checkpoint after allegedly breaking into a Tel Aviv cosmetics store and stealing a large quantity of perfumes.

A Jerusalem resident was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a sukkah on Agrippa Street during Sukkot. Police revealed he has 14 prior convictions, including past arson cases.

An indictment was filed against a Netanya resident caught driving under a license suspension with large drug quantities, including transactions involving a minor.

Content creator Yochanan Twena strongly condemned a violent attack by ultra-Orthodox youths against an elderly Arab man near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, calling it a desecration of Judaism.

A Be'er Sheva court released a suspect in an alleged Negev farm break-in, sharply rebuking police for failing to question armed civilians who shot at and seriously wounded a passenger in the fleeing car.

A Jewish man was recorded urinating on the Saint James Monastery wall in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, highlighting ongoing anti-Christian harassment and vandalism in the Old City.

Notorious Israeli mob boss Riko Shirazi is set to be released from prison after serving a decade behind bars. Law enforcement and underworld figures are bracing for potential shifts in the criminal balance of power.

The Tel Aviv Magistrates' Court extended the remand of Shlomo Bracha, suspected of abduction and assault, until Friday. Bracha claims the incident was a street brawl rather than a kidnapping.

A central Israel resident under prison service surveillance was arrested for violating supervisory orders after authorities found over a thousand prohibited sexual videos and AI-generated media.