Afula

Soldier charged with premeditated murder after Highway 6 shooting

Prosecutors rejected the soldier’s claim that he acted in self-defense and asked the court to keep him in custody until the legal proceedings are completed.

Magen David Adom paramedics treat a civilian who was shot by an off-duty soldier on Highway 6, January 8, 2026.
 Magen David Adom teams at the scene of the car accident on Route 4 near the Holon Interchange. March 28, 2025.

Two separate vehicle accidents across Israel leave at least one dead, 14 injured

Aviv Maor, one of the victims killed in a terror attack in Israel's north on December 26, 2025.

Father describes discovering daughter dead, 'covered in blood' after deadly Route 71 attack

Israeli security forces at the scene where a Palestinian terrorist was shot after carrying out an attack at several locations near the city of Afula, December 26, 2025.

Terrorist who killed two in Israel's North discharged from hospital, brothers arrested


Palestinian hunger striker reportedly rejects Israeli release offer

Palestinian prisoner commission says Muhammad al Kik turned down offer to end fast and face May 1 release, insisting he be released immediately and unconditionally from administrative detention.

The Palestinian detainee, Mohammad Al-Qeeq,

Afula: Masked men beat security guard, snatch his pistol at local elementary school

The assault was planned well in advance police said.

Crime scene (illustrative)

Nazareth woman who faked stabbing attack in failed suicide attempt released to house arrest

29-year-old released less than a week after she was indicted on charges of carrying a knife and making threats.

Police aim their weapons at a Palestinian woman armed with a knife at the Afula bus station

Nazareth woman indicted for faking stabbing in suicide bid

Nazareth woman indicted after she's shot by police while faking stabbing attack.

Police aim their weapons at a Palestinian woman armed with a knife at the Afula bus station

State prosecutor: Nazareth woman not a terrorist

Police affirm stance that Afula suspect intended to attack.

Police aim their weapons at a Palestinian woman armed with a knife at the Afula bus station

Afula stabber indicted by state for attempted murder

The attack occurred on Arlozorov Street in Afula and a 21-year-old IDF soldier and another person were wounded.

Scene of Afula stabbing attack

WATCH: Police shoot female terrorist in dramatic standoff at Afula bus station

Minutes earlier, the woman attempted to stab a soldier at the bus station.

Police aim their weapons at a Palestinian woman armed with a knife at the Afula bus station

Fourth terror attack of day: Assailant stabs IDF soldier in Afula

A 20-year-old man was moderately wounded from stab wounds to his upper body.

Scene of Afula stabbing attack

Putting his heart into it

It took a cardiac arrest to open up Larry Rich’s eyes to how the Emek Medical Center in Afula is helping Israelis and Arabs work together for the common good of humanity

At the Emek Medical Center, Jewish and Arab staffers and patients interact daily.

A new generation of mature citizens

A young woman dresses up for Independence Day in Jerusalem’s Sacher Park.