Hodaya Ran

Hodaya Ran is a crime reporter for Walla .

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

Petah Tikva names new sports complex after Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, murdered on Independence Day eve

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Suspect in Independence Day murder is son of senior figure in defense establishment

Israel Police detains six minors linked with the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka.

Police detain seven minors for Independence Day stabbing of pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva


Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced

A recent court ruling exposes a covert financial network funneling millions to Hamas via intermediaries in Israel, supporting terrorism in Gaza and the West Bank.

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Case against mohel suspected of causing baby's death reinforced after three doctors testify

According to police, 66-year-old mohel Moshe Drai is now involved in four separate investigations, with evidence from all four suggesting negligence on his part.

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Pizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day

A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.

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

Students produce pornographic video of teacher using artificial intelligence

The individuals who are suspected to be involved are several minors, approximately 14 years old, who used artificial intelligence tools and digital editing to create the footage.

Classroom [Illustrative]

Two Druze Remembrance Day ceremony attendees accuse gov't of 'baseless promises, destroying homes'

“The Druze have fought for the state, and will continue to fight for their rights in their country," Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif said. “The state must carry the burden of proof and action."

 Druze community military ceremony in Usfiya

Third complaint filed against man suspected of causing infant's death after circumcision

This complaint joins three other cases currently under investigation, including the case in which the baby died following the circumcision.

A ‘MOHEL’ holds a scalpel as he performs a circumcision

Statue of Theodor Herzl vandalized in central Israel days before Independence Day

According to findings at the scene, the vandals sawed off the bronze legs of Herzl's statue, which stands about seven meters tall, in an attempt to topple it.

Herzl statue at Mikveh Israel before it was vandalized.

Issachar Dov Spiegel pronounced dead after Netanya drowning, brother still missing

Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.

Zaka volunteers

Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel

Protesters attempted to block vehicles while lying in the road, addressing officers deployed at Tel Hashomer with "hateful chants." 

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators holding a sign reading "Zionism uses Jews as human shields" outside of the IDF's recruitment offices in Jerusalem, April 12, 2026.

Israeli doctor arrested on suspicion of involvement in stabbing

The doctor is suspected of being involved in a violent altercation during which a 34-year-old man from Petah Tikva was stabbed.

ENTERING THE emergency room at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.