Crime

US court sentences Israeli resident in Scottsdale, Arizona over trade secret conspiracy

US officials said an Israeli citizen working in Arizona received a sentence of time served after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to steal sensitive semiconductor design data.

A close-up of a test sample of a transistor chip under a microscope in the laboratory (illustrative)
Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, June 14, 2026.

IDF soldier rescued after being found handcuffed in West Bank town, incident likely criminal

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Haifa man sentenced to over eight years in prison for providing information to foreign agent

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Head of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption


Three minors arrested for attack on worshippers at Little Western Wall 

The incident was observed by nearby surveillance systems, prompting an arrest operation. The suspects were detained and taken in for questioning, according to a police statement.

A Jewish woman prays at the Little Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, February 18, 2026.

Florida teen arrested for spraying Jewish pedestrians with unknown liquid from a water gun

Authorities arrested the 19-year-old male a week after obtaining a warrant and plan to charge him with two felony counts of battery with prejudice, classifying the incident as a more serious offense.

A Miami-Dade police car is seen outside the Shul of Bal Harbour synagogue in Surfside, Florida, on May 22, 2025.

Final suspect in 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson case indicted by Australian police

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Australian officials have claimed the attack was one of two incidents carried out at Iran’s behest, leading to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.

PEOPLE PASS the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025.

Mangione, accused CEO killer, withdraws mental health defense plans for now

Mangione, 28, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown in December 2024.

Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, US, May 18, 2026.

Police arrest Jaffa shooting suspect as case of influencer’s live-streamed death remains unsolved

On Monday, a Jaffa resident in his 30s lightly injured three in a shooting incident on Shmuel ben Adiya Street. Seperately, Rajed Abd al-Hadi, a 22-year-old influencer, was shot at a hookah lounge.

The suspect in this week's Jaffa shooting which left three injured.

Israeli tourist arrested for attempted murder after triple stabbing outside Ayia Napa nightclub

A local youth and two security guards were stabbed during the brawl, which occured outside of a nightclub on Louka Louka Street in the resort town of Ayia Napa at around 04:30 a.m.

Tourists enjoy at the beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, October 5, 2024.

Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action

Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud

Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted after more than 35 women alleged that they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.

Prof. Menachem Elkalay (C), accused of committing a series of serious sexual offenses during medical treatments he allegedly provided as a gynecologist, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court, June 16, 2026.

Haifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released

Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Jada Basul found there was reasonable suspicion that a crime had been committed, but ruled there was no justification for keeping Amir Maron in custody.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Haifa man indicted on charges of espionage for Iran, revealing sensitive information during war

According to police reports, the man transferred intelligence to Iranian-linked actors from January to March 2025, including during the recent Israeli-US war with Iran.

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.