Lod

Lod is an important city in central Israel near Tel Aviv. 

The city has a vast history and has been mentioned in the Bible and maintained a degree of importance for many years.

Today, Lod serves as one of Israel's most important transportation hubs, being home to Ben-Gurion Airport, the country's sole international airport.

Demographically, Lod is characterized by its heavily mixed population, home to Jewish and Arab Israelis alike.

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Police investigate 89th murders in Arab community since beginning of 2024

Evidence collection continued using all available means and capabilities to examine the background and circumstances in the expedited investigation.

By ALON HACHMON
18/06/2024

Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt

The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.

Lod's Mayor expresses concern over terrorism in neglected mix Arab-Israeli city amid rising tension

The mayor of Lod, Israel, raises alarm over escalating crime and gang influence, warning of national security threats posed by armed gangs.

By DARIO SANCHEZ/THE MEDIA LINE , GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
28/04/2024

Three injured in various conditions in shooting in Lod

Police are still searching for the perpetrators of the shooting.

Emergency room at Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov

Two killed, one injured in Lod shooting, police launch probe

Israel Police launched an investigation into the incident and began searching for the perpetrator of the crime.

Why did 'Fauda' Star Join real-life police operation in Arab city?

Forces conducted a search of a residential complex in the city, during which weapons were located.

Shin Bet, IDF arrest Palestinian planning terror attack in Lod

The 16-year-old suspect is a resident of a refugee camp in the West Bank and was found without a residence permit in Lod.

Israelis wear face masks for fear of the coronavirus as they walk through the market in Ramle on May

Israel's mixed cities: Jews still wealthier, but economic gaps may be closing - report

The researchers evaluated migration within Israel between 2017-2020, focusing on eight mixed Arab-Israeli and Jewish-Israeli cities.

One Israeli killed, eight wounded in deadly night of shootings in Lod

25-year-old Hamza Abu Ghanem is the 47th Arab-Israeli murdered since the start of 2023 • Eight wounded, including four children

17 from Jerusalem, Lod, West Bank indicted for gun trafficking

The arms dealers attempted to sell various types of pistols and long guns, as well as stun and smoke grenades. Many of the deals ranged from NIS 20,000 to 40,000.

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