Crime

Four minors face murder charges in killing of Destao Tzakul, indictment expected soon

19-year-old Destao Tzakul was killed just a week before he was scheduled to enlist in the Golani Brigade.

Protesters gather outside a court in Petah Tikva, holding signs and calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, a Pizza Hut employee who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, May 5, 2026.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, at a hospital in Sydney, Australia, on December 15, 2025.

Bondi Beach mass shooting hero Ahmed al-Ahmed charged with domestic violence, stalking, assault

Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, in Jerusalem, June 1, 2026.

Riot at Justice Sohlberg’s home exposes dangerous double standard on Israeli rule of law - comment

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Three Holon minors arrested on suspicion of assaulting student in school bathroom


Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

Two IDF soldier indicted in string of weapons thefts from bases, selling rifles

The defendants took advantage of their access to steal weapons over the span of several months and resell them for several hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Illustration of a young man wearing legcuffs, at court in Jerusalem. January 21, 2026.

Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

A few months ago, the senior official allegedly locked the door of his office while an employee was inside, confiscated the employee's mobile phone, and attempted to review recordings.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Two Jerusalem residents indicted for allegedly planning terror attack against IDF soldiers

In a separate incident, police found the knife used to kill Destao Tsakol, 19, in Beersheba. A prosecutor's statement was filed against the four minors who are suspects in the case. 

IDF soldiers conduct a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, published April 28, 2026.

Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko

This development came less than a day after the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the main suspect, a 17-year-old resident of Lod.

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

A 9-year-old girl who was shot in the head in Arara was pronounced dead

A 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Arara today in a violent incident. Police have arrested suspects as they investigate what began as a local dispute between neighbors.

A 7-year-old girl was killed after being shot in the head during a dispute in Arara, near Haifa, May 27, 2026.

Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets

In addition, a Tel Aviv resident discovered last week that he had received 63 tickets for riding a scooter without a helmet, none of which had been sent to him.

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

Shin Bet, police bust east Jerusalem terror cell headed by PFLP terrorist in France

Five PFLP-linked east Jerusalem residents were arrested in November and December of 2025 for questioning after they were suspected of having been recruited by Salah Hamouri, a senior PFLP terrorist.

A person wearing the headband of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) attends a march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders

Pistols, M16 assault rifles, and machine guns were among the weapons smuggled from Jordan and Egypt into Israel since 2024.

Humanitarian aid enters Gaza through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 16, 2026.