Criminality

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment

Azaria was not convicted of mere "negligent homicide", but of manslaughter for his actions in 2016.

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.
Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks before students in Davao city in southern Philippines, August 6, 2017

Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election

A closer view of the FBI building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026.

California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction


NSW introduces new laws against neo-Nazi rallies, deports South African protester

Attorney General Michael Daley submitted a bill to the NSW state parliament to amend the 1900 Crimes Act, making it an offense to publicly engage in conduct that indicates support for Nazi ideology.

White nationalists protest in Australia.

Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

A neo Nazi cult leader pleaded guilty to plotting mass killings, including a plan to poison Jewish schoolchildren in Brooklyn, after directing followers toward violence worldwide.

Photo Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.

Israel Police arrest famous model over suspected involvement in Petah Tikva murder

A well-known Israeli model was arrested with three others after a man’s death in Petah Tikva was reclassified from suspected suicide to alleged murder.

Illustration image of cuffs on the feet of an arrested woman

Your Taxes: Rayner affair - avoidance vs evasion

Angela Rayner quits over stamp duty error on second home. Was it a mistake, avoidance, or evasion? Israel faces similar tax dilemmas.

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner arrives for a cabinet meeting at Downing Street in London, Britain, September 2, 2025.

Israel Tax Authority set to publish voluntary disclosure plan including 'crypto' fast track

The voluntary disclosure procedure allows Israelis who have concealed and unreported assets to report them to the state and pay tax with immunity from criminal proceedings.


State attorney opens criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu

MK Naama Lazimi's office was informed that the criminal investigation would be opened after her request to investigate the actions of Sara Netanyahu's "Uvda" program.

 View of Sara Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Key witness fails to come forward in Ayia Napa rape trial in Cyprus

The suspected Israelis, ages 19-20 from Majd el-Khurum, have been detained since last September, and are charged with serious crimes including rape.

 A flag of Cyprus flies on a vessel of the Port and Marine Police in Ayia Napa Marina, Cyprus December 6, 2023.

US VP Harris hosts Kim Kardashian to discuss criminal justice reform

Harris is focused on convincing people of color and young voters to give Biden and her a second, four-year term at a time many voters are dissatisfied with their handling of the war in Gaza.

 Kim Kardashian poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the Time Magazine 100 gala celebrating their list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world in New York City, New York, US, April 26, 2023.

Israel's criminals persist, even in war: Prison drama unfolds

Ohalei Keidar Detention Center activates state of emergency following arson incident involving crime organization leader

 Amos Lavi

Hunter Biden hit with criminal gun charge in US special counsel probe

Prosecutors accused the younger Biden of lying about his use of narcotics when he purchased a Colt Cobra handgun in October 2018.

 Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Delaware, US July 26, 2023.