Monday, 17 August 2026

Crime

Latest Israel.com reporting in Crime — headlines, updates, and analysis from our newsroom.

Fire incident at a factory in the Sha’ar HaNegev industrial zone – A situation assessment is currently underway, led by the commander of the Be’er Sheva station, Superintendent Kfir Solomon, with the participation of all emergency and rescue forces.

Fire at Sha'ar HaNegev factory, commander leading situation assessment with all emergency forces; traffic blocked on Rd 232 and to Sderot.

By Israel Police 3 weeks ago

Murder of the deceased Obanach Dinko in Afula solved – indictment to be filed against a resident of Migdal HaEmek. In May, a report was received regarding a vehicle that exploded in the heart of a residential neighborhood in the city of Afula.

Israel Police 3 weeks ago

As part of an operational activity by police officers and volunteers of the Etgar unit in Lahav 433, two suspects were arrested overnight on suspicion of vehicle theft.

Israel Police 3 weeks ago

Crime August 10, 2026 at 2:40 pm 1 week ago

Police officers from the Acre District and Border Police fighters conducted an operation to seize weapons, during which they raided the village of Julis weapons, an Israeli fragmentation grenade, and ammunition were seized.

Acre District Police and Border Police seized weapons, a fragmentation grenade, and ammunition in Julis, arresting a local resident.

Crime August 10, 2026 at 1:02 pm 1 week ago

The Central Unit of the Tel Aviv District has solved the incident of a fragmentation grenade being thrown at the “Japanika” business in Kiryat Ono – a statement of claim has been filed against two suspects.

Israel Police arrest two Bat Yam residents for a grenade attack on a Kiryat Ono business; statements of claim filed.

Crime August 10, 2026 at 12:29 pm 1 week ago

During an operational activity by the Etgar unit near the Rantis checkpoint, two suspects (East Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria) were arrested for vehicle theft.

Etgar unit arrests two suspects near Rantis checkpoint for vehicle theft.

Crime August 10, 2026 at 11:54 am 1 week ago

Suspected fraud of approximately NIS 5 million at the Electric Company – a central suspect was arrested. Over the past few months, a covert investigation was opened in which suspicions of fraud at the Electric Company were investigated.

Israel Police arrested a central suspect in an alleged NIS 5 million fraud scheme at the Electric Company, involving employees unlawfully paying others' debts.

Crime August 10, 2026 at 11:22 am 1 week ago

During the morning, a report was received about the discovery of a fragmentation grenade, which had not yet detonated, in a residential complex in northern Tel Aviv. Officers from the Tel Aviv North station and district bomb disposal technicians arrived at the scene and began

Unexploded fragmentation grenade found in Tel Aviv residential complex; police neutralized and removed device.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 9:49 pm 1 week ago

An investigation into the circumstances of a road accident, apparently a hit-and-run, on Highway 4 near Pardesiya Junction has been opened. Traffic investigators in the Sharon region have opened an investigation into the circumstances of a fatal road accident.

Israel Police investigate fatal hit-and-run accident on Highway 4 near Pardesiya Junction, confirming scooter rider's death.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 9:16 pm 1 week ago

Ashkelon police officers arrested a suspect shortly after a stabbing incident in the city. This evening, a report was received about a stabbing incident in Ashkelon.

Ashkelon police swiftly arrested a suspect shortly after a stabbing incident, locating the Ashdod resident for investigation.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 8:44 pm 1 week ago

Documentation from the arrest – Yamam Shfela fighters arrested a suspect armed with a loaded pistol on Highway 44 near Ramla. As part of an initiative by Yamam Shfela fighters on Highway 44 near the Nesher factory,

Israel Police Yamam Shfela fighters arrested a suspect armed with a loaded pistol on Highway 44 near Ramla, extending his detention.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 7:04 pm 1 week ago

Nahariya police at Keshet Cave for fall

Nahariya police and rescue forces responded to an incident at Keshet Cave, with an IDF helicopter assisting the emergency operation.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 5:27 pm 1 week ago

Following the report of the missing 12-year-old boy in the Jordan River, a short while ago, volunteers from the Golan Rescue Unit of the Israel Police located the boy, deceased.

Israel Police's Golan Rescue Unit located a missing 12-year-old boy deceased in the Jordan River; family notified.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Israeli Counter-Drone Firm D-Fend for $1.5B

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Digital Determinism in Youth Sports May Shape Careers Too Early

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Preparations for the Knesset Elections The Commissioner Met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee Commissioner R.N.C. Dani Levy met today with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee,

Our heroic reservists give their all to the country, and they deserve everything. Today, we bring them tremendous news in the field of housing. Approximately 20,000 opportunities to purchase an apartment or land.

The headline in the British Telegraph today quotes the words of Yair Golan, Eisenkot’s partner: “Israel kills children as a hobby.”

My wife Sara and I are pained by the passing of Zahava Shaul, may her memory be a blessing, mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, may his memory be a blessing. For over a decade, we have maintained a personal and close relationship with the Shaul family.

Shortly after hearing gunfire from the village: IDF forces apprehended suspects and confiscated weapons in the village of Al-Ram in the Binyamin Brigade. During the night (Sh.), forces from the 7114 Reserve Battalion,

IDF forces destroyed a bomb-making laboratory in the Tulkarm camp.

Watch the paratroopers’ documentation from combat in southern Lebanon

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

The government today approved our new five-year plan for the development of Eilat and the Eilat region, amounting to approximately NIS 360 million. Eilat and the Eilat region are the southern pearl of the State of Israel,

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Forex Amid Shekel Volatility

Committee Discusses Fund’s 2025 Financial Reports | Reports Show Fund Achieved Impressive 18.4% Return in 2025 and Fund Assets Stood at $2.8 Billion at Year-End

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation

During a joint operation by police officers from the Haifa and Tirat Carmel stations along the coastline, forces were deployed at key locations and worked to prevent juvenile delinquency and violence.

PLO flag, weapons found near Mount David outpost

Searches for missing person on the surfers’ beach in Rishon LeZion Police officers from the Central District, with the assistance of the Maritime Police, the Air Unit, and additional rescue forces,

Acre police search property in money laundering operation

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

Israelis Show Growing Interest in Learning Persian, School Says

Between Sirens and Coffee Cups, Jerusalem Refuses to Stop

IDF Force Conduct During Securing the Area During the Evacuation of an Illegal Outpost in Area A of Judea and Samaria

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