Crime

Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar

In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act. 

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure

Border Police officers arrest a suspect during an operation in the village of al-Jib near Jerusalem, early May 14, 2026.

IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack


Man sets Ramat Gan cafe on fire after threatening owner over Saturday opening

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen condemned the arson, stating that it was not only an attack on the cafe, but a direct attack on “the character of Ramat Gan as a city of liberty for everyone.”

Israeli firefighters applaud medical staff battling coronavirus outside the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2020.

Israeli children's mental health plummets as a result of ongoing war experiences

This year's data points to an increase of tens of percent in diagnoses of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among children aged 6 and 9.

Children play atop a tank, on Israel's Memorial Day, which commemorates fallen soldiers of Israel's wars and Israeli victims of hostile attacks, in Latrun, Israel April 21, 2026.

Suspected drunk driver wounds multiple pedestrians at Beersheba Lag Ba'omer celebration

MDA reported that three individuals were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in light condition.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural area of the town.

IDF troops near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on February 27, 2026.

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Ronny Deila reveals he is suspect in taxi driver sexual harassment case

Deila allegedly made crass comments to the driver upon arriving at his destination after a night out drinking.

 Maccabi Tel Aviv's new head coach Ronny Deila.

Foreign soccer coach in top division questioned over alleged sexual harassment of taxi driver

The coach, a foreign national in his 50s living in Israel, was released under restrictive conditions after questioning at the Lev Tel Aviv police station.

Illustration of a police car in Kiryat Gat.

Police arrest 12-year-old for bringing weapons to school, alleged intent to harm others

In an interview with 103FM’s Nissim Mishal and Anat Davidov, the school’s principal, Amir Les, added that the suspect had been released the same day, but “ won't be returning to the school at all."

Knife, taser, and lighters brought to school by 12-year-old in the Tel Aviv District, May 3, 2026.

Major Israeli gang leader arrested in Thailand, expected to be extradited to Israel

Arviv left Israel several months ago and had reportedly been in Thailand for about three months, amid ongoing speculation about his whereabouts.

Closeup of arrested hands with handcuffs.

Illegal Thai school found to be caring for 89 Israeli children - report

The school, Arki Kid, was licensed to care for up to 18 children of ages 2-5. The 89 Israeli children were found during a raid on the school, and ranged between 2 and 12 years old.

A SCHOOL in Thailand, where Israeli children were illegally being cared for.

Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka

Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.

Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.