ALON HACHMON

"The Justice Ministry’s Police Internal Investigations Department chose to violate the law, to detain and then even unlawfully arrest Binyamin,” claimed Assistant-Chief Meni Binyamin's attorney.

An initial investigation determined that the incident was likely criminal and involved a 30-year-old (who is the one in more serious condition) and a 24-year-old. The shooter fled the scene.

The men were arrested following a report that they had attacked a man, dragged him into their vehicle, and driven away.

Shimon Azarzar and his girlfriend were arrested in October on suspicion of acting under Iranian direction to gather intelligence and carry out tasks.

Baharav-Miara denounced Justice Minister Yariv Levin's appointment of retired justice Asher Kula to have oversight in the case.

He is one of several dozen key figures detained, along with eight people arrested until now, as part of the two-year-long investigation.

Road closures began at noon, and Israel Police and Netvei Israel have called on the public to avoid driving to the entrance area to Jerusalem throughout the day.

A legal request filed by the victim's father, who is currently in prison for the murder of his wife, revealed details that were previously held under a gag order.

The Hadera city council called an emergency meeting on Wednesday due to the recent and dramatic rise in crime in the city.

Three young men from Beit She'an are suspected of impersonating women and extorting more than NIS 100,000 from people online.