Crime
Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors
The soldier allegedly posed online as a 16-year-old boy to contact girls aged 14 and 15 and persuade them to send him revealing photographs. He allegedly later began extorting and threatening them.
Police arrest suspect in connection to pair of Monticello synagogue break-ins
Tel Aviv psychologist charged over 131 unauthorized assessments, 72 alleged forgeries
US authorities on the hunt for four Pakistanis in $770 million Medicare fraud case
Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant
Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."
Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant
According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.
Two Bat Yam men indicted over grenade attack on Kiryat Ono Japanika
While the motive for the attack remains unknown, the men were charged with aggravated assault, property damage, unlawful possession and transport of a weapon, and obstruction of justice.
In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges
The intelligence-based measure is the first reported use of the 2024 law against a Jewish crime organization.
Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram
Yazan Goaya proposed meeting the minor for sexual activity, offered money, requested photographs, and sent sexually explicit messages to a child under 14 years of age, the indictment alleged.
Trump enlists private sector cyber firms in new offensive against foreign criminal groups
The idea of private sector firms participating in cyber operations against criminal and other targets is not new, and has been controversial in the past.
Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim
On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.
Serial UK sex attacker jailed for life for double murder, rape after police failings
Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty last week of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of Sheryl Wilkins in August 2025, and of the rape and serious assault of a third woman.
Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children
The woman, 33, and the man, 43, both from central Israel, are accused of numerous sexual offenses against the four children. The woman’s daughters were between 8 and 12-years-old at the time.
IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts
Distelfeld and the other officials found a total of 13 ancient bronze coins, three ancient bronze items, two ancient lead items, and another 14 unidentified metal objects in the suspects' possession.
