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Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel

The suspect is expected to appear before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Friday, where police will request his detention be extended to facilitate the ongoing investigation into the incidents.

JULY 17, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN, ESTHER DAVIS

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.

Chaim Rotter, arrested on suspicion of numerous sex offenses arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on July 2, 2025.

Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors

The decision came after a Tel Aviv District Court ruled on Sunday that Rotter could be released to house arrest with electronic monitoring in Safed, a move the prosecution opposed.

JULY 15, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

IDF, Israel Police arrest five suspects in major Palestinian gang running forgery ring, May 12, 2026.

Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel.

MAY 12, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.

Police transfer Zalka murder case to district attorney, family pushes for 'harshest punishment'

Three of the teenagers have already been released to house arrest, while prosecutors are expected to request that 10 others remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

MAY 8, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

Sex offense charges dropped against rabbi

Rabbi David Harrison has had all charges against him dropped by the State Attorney’s Office for his alleged involvement in sex offenses

NOVEMBER 13, 2017ByJEREMY SHARON

New court rulings could have ramifications in Israel.

Israeli Police to implement body cameras

35% drop in complaints at participating police stations.

JUNE 8, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER

Business license revoked for large strip club following prostitution allegations

NGO plans to oppose efforts to renew the Pussycat club’s license.

MAY 21, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER

A prostitute waits for customers along a road.

Mother, 3 children found dead near Tiberas in 'shocking' suspected murder scene

An additional child was found near the scene in serious but stable condition.

JANUARY 28, 2017ByDANIEL J. ROTH

Mother, three children found dead in suspected murder in North

PMO employees get email reminding them of gift-taking prohibitions

“Please read carefully the attached circulars and make sure to act in accordance with them,” she wrote.

JANUARY 11, 2017ByHERB KEINON

Haifa: Two shootings within an hour

The incidents occurred within the same hour at different locations, criminal motivations are suspected and police are investigating if there is a connection between the two incidents.

JANUARY 3, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER