18-Year-Old Murdered as Wave of Israeli-Arab Homicides Continues
Wave of Israeli-Arab homicides continues as 18-year-old murdered in Lower Galilee. Police investigating. 214 Arab-Israelis killed in 2025.
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Israeli Authorities Trace Hospital Cyberattack to Iran
Israeli authorities confirm Iran behind cyberattack on hospital, part of broader wave targeting infrastructure. No medical harm, breach contained swiftly. Iran
Double murder attempt in Haifa solved On April 18, 2026, a report was received of a shooting incident on Ben Gurion Boulevard in Haifa, during which two men (aged 32 and 33) were seriously and lightly injured.
Haifa police solved a double murder attempt from April 2026, arresting a suspect and filing charges for attempted murder following a prior dispute.
During the night, a report was received of an explosion at a business on Nitzan Street in Or Yehuda.
Fragmentation grenade attack in Or Yehuda injures four; criminal background suspected, investigation ongoing.
Enforcement activity on Highway 6 – National Traffic Police officers arrested a semi-trailer truck driver (35, Ashkelon) who was driving under the influence for the third time.
National Traffic Police arrested a 35-year-old Ashkelon man for his third DUI offense on Highway 6, extending his detention.
An investigation was opened following a report received about three men who were allegedly injured in a shooting incident in the town of Tel Sheva. The three injured individuals were brought for medical treatment to Soroka Hospital.
Israel Police investigate a shooting in Tel Sheva where three men were injured, with suspicion pointing to a criminal motive.
Following an investigation by the Judea and Samaria District, a suspect was arrested for involvement in the abandonment of a baby in January in Hadera. In January 2026, an eight-day-old baby was found in a stairwell in a building in Hadera.
Israel Police arrested a Tulkarm resident suspected of abandoning an 8-day-old baby in a Hadera stairwell in January.
Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters are currently operating against rioters in Paris Square. Two individuals were arrested. The incident began as a protest march and escalated into a disturbance that included attempts to block routes.
Jerusalem police & Border Police arrest two individuals for rioting and blocking traffic routes in Paris Square after protest turned violent.
Further to the documentation circulating online showing a suspect brutally beating an animal in the village of Atara in the Samaria region, an investigation was opened by the Judea and Samaria District Police. As part of this investigation,
Israel Police investigate animal cruelty in Atara village after disturbing video surfaces; suspect sought.
National Police Week is a time to celebrate the brave men and women who keep our communities safe,
National Police Week is a time to celebrate the brave men and women who keep our communities safe,
If you commit fraud against taxpayers, we’re coming for you.
If you commit fraud against taxpayers, we're coming for you.
Police preparedness for the football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, which will take place tomorrow at Bloomfield Stadium. Hundreds of police officers,
Police preparedness for the football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem, which will take place tomorrow at Bloomfield Stadium. Hundreds of police officers,
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