Hodaya Ran

Hodaya Ran is a crime reporter for Walla .

Police and security forces at the scene where two children were stabbed by a man in Beit Shemesh, August 17, 2026.

Israeli child killed, another wounded in suspected stabbing in Beit Shemesh

"The Shadow," Yoav Eliasi outside of the Tel Aviv police station.

Rapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation

Israeli singer Shimon Buskila attends the funeral of Israeli singer Yishai Levi at the cemetery in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, June 7, 2026.

Shimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner


East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

A view of a Jerusalem swimming pool.

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant

According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim

On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

In exchange for their services, the couple allegedly demanded a "fee" ranging from NIS 2,000 to NIS 5,000, and in some cases up to NIS 10,000.

Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.

Three children killed in separate fatal accidents across Israel over one day

Among those killed were a 5-year-old left in the car, a 12-year-old in the Jordan River, and a 16-year-old who fell while rappelling.

Magen David Adom vehicles.

'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case

Adanek, 24, first broke onto the scene in 2017 with his song “Boi Buba” (“Come on, Baby”). A year later, when he was only 16, he participated in the sixth season of The Next Star for Eurovision.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Israel Police probe alleged catfishing of five women by female suspect

Five women said the suspect catfished them by posing as a man while maintaining romantic and sexual relationships with them over several years.

Israel Police car

After another Israeli child dies in hot car, Hatzalah asks parents to 'stop for one second'

23 children died in such incidents between 2021 and 2025, according to data from Beterem, Safe Kids Israel.

 Magen David Adom Ambulance