Lod

A Lod court ordered the Population and Immigration Authority to re-examine a citizenship request for a great-grandson of a Jewish person wishing to enlist in the IDF, rejecting retroactive visa cancellations.

Two men were indicted in the Central District Court for possessing massive quantities of dangerous drugs, including MDMA, ketamine, and cocaine, stored in a warehouse.

Prosecutors filed an indictment against a 22-year-old man from Lod for aggravated robbery after he targeted a Palestinian family near Hebron, stole a phone, and used pepper spray.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed illegal weapons in Lod following a shooting incident, citing Shin Bet data and proposing emergency legislation and administrative detentions.

A Lod court sentenced a professional truck driver to 10 years in prison for a fatal cannabis-fueled crash on Highway 5 that killed two women, including a pregnant mother.

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.

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.

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.

Train traffic between Tel Aviv HaHagana and Lod was temporarily halted due to a suspicious object near Ganot. Israel Railways also announced upcoming disruptions in the north.

A review of real estate prices around Ben Gurion Airport reveals a 60% gap between Modi'in and Lod. Industry experts weigh in on whether urban renewal and infrastructure projects will close the divide.

A Lod court sentenced a father to 7.5 years in prison for sexually abusing his two young sons and streaming the acts to a man posing online as a woman.

A severe indictment is set for Friday against Inbar Kahlon for the alleged drunk driving hit-and-run death of Amos Guetta near moshav Porat.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a 55-year-old central Israel resident for allegedly raping and abusing his daughter for six years starting at age eight.

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A suspect filmed himself committing dangerous traffic violations near a police car and posted the footage on social media. Border Police and traffic detectives arrested him at his home in Lod.

A serious indictment alleges that a resident of Modi'in Illit offered a ride to a girl who crossed the road and drove her into an isolated area. The prosecution says the accused is charged with an indecent act offense after the girl begged him to take her back home.

She ordered deliveries under false names, sent them to pre-arranged addresses, and sometimes even claimed she was "wheelchair-bound." According to the indictment, masked men waited for the couriers, sprayed them with pepper spray, beat them with a hammer and fists, smashed windows, and robbed them of money and jewelry.

An indictment was filed at the Lod District Court against three individuals for a series of violent robberies targeting delivery workers. The group used a scheme involving fake orders to lure victims.

The suspects ordered deliveries under fake names and coordinated meetings, after which masked men waited for the couriers with hammers, knives, and pepper spray. In four recorded cases, couriers were robbed of money, jewelry, and merchandise, and in one incident, a courier was beaten with a hammer and 8,100 shekels were stolen.

A 75-year-old driver and a 45-year-old attendant are accused of leaving the bus at the end of the route without ensuring all children had disembarked and without scanning the vehicle. According to the indictment, the child was left alone and arrived home on his own about two hours later.

Three brothers, aged 31 to 45, are suspected of extorting a farmer from the Golan Heights. In addition to cash, they seized approximately 1,640 kg of cherries under the guise of a business deal without crediting the victim's "debt." Following an investigation, Northern District police arrested the suspects on August 5.

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Tamir Moshe Levi has been convicted of aggravated assault and extortion by force. Judge Dana Marshak-Marom described the incident as a "planned and calculated event" that began by luring the victim into a trap.

Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against a 30-year-old instructor from a kibbutz in the Shefela region, who, according to the charge, committed indecent acts against six teenagers in 7th-8th grades whom he instructed. The defendant denies the allegations against him and claims it is a fabrication.

The apartment, in a building occupied eight years ago, was sold for 2.2 million shekels. 5-room apartments in the project were sold in 2016 for an average of 910 thousand shekels.

A five-year-old child was found unconscious in a vehicle in Lod after being left inside for several hours. Despite resuscitation efforts by MDA paramedics, the child was later declared dead at the hospital.

The child was evacuated to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) with signs of heatstroke, but doctors were unable to save his life.

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The funeral of Sami Jassous, shot after allegedly attempting to stab a police officer in Lod, will take place tonight. The IDF approved the release of his body for burial, overriding initial recommendations from the police and Shin Bet. The funeral will be held under heavy security.

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against a 27-year-old math teacher from Lod for committing sex offenses against a 12-year-old student at a school in Tel Aviv.

The "Rami Levy Stock" chain is expanding with a massive 3,000-square-meter branch in the Ramle-Lod area, as management pledges to cut prices by half ahead of the late August opening.

Purchasing an apartment in the center of Israel is challenging, but moving outside the Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan-Givatayim circle reveals more affordable options. Recent deals in Lod and Ramle show apartments with protected rooms (MAMAD) selling for under 1.9 million shekels.

The family of a 28-year-old Lod resident, who suffered from mental health issues and was shot by a YASAM officer, has petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of his body. While police initially blocked a demonstration supporting the family, they retracted the decision following legal action. The body has been held at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute for a month.

The "Rami Levy Stock" chain has provided a first look at its upcoming large-scale branch in the Ramle-Lod area. This marks the second location following the successful launch in Pardes Hanna.

Israel Railways reported a halt in train traffic on the Tel Aviv-Lod line due to a power grid malfunction. Normal service resumed after two hours.

Train traffic has been suspended due to a localized fault in the electrification network. Israel Railways crews are working to restore service, and the public is advised to consider alternative means of transportation.