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Palestinian man indicted as accomplice in botched bus bombings

Nablus resident, brother of key suspect, accused of helping to prepare bombs that destroyed a number of vehicles in February in Bat Yam and Holon

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Police send ‘findings’ from hunt for shark attack victim for forensic examination

Israel Police spokesman says efforts will continue until we can ‘bring relief to the family’; eyewitness says man shouted...

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2 arrested, several hurt by cops at rally against PM after Shin Bet head’s court filing

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv, say Netanyahu ‘unfit’ to serve after Bar said premier urged him to curb protesters; mounted police whip...

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Diver missing, feared dead, after rare shark attack off the coast of Hadera

‘They’re eating him,’ witnesses shout. ‘Nobody’s coming to save him’. Recent fish die-offs have attracted dusky...

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Man shot dead in central town of Tira as Arab community crime wave continues unabated

Victim, named as Sabri Mazen Mardi, 24, shot by unknown assailant in early morning, a month before he was due to get married; no arrests made

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Police ban photos of hostages and Gaza children at anti-war protest, then backtrack

In unusual letter to organizers, officials briefly try to hinge approval for scheduled rally on absence of ‘incendiary’ slogans and...

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Ben Gvir vows ‘full backing’ to cops who fatally shoot civilians in self-defense

Far-right minister touts laws championed by his party that drastically expand police powers, says ‘there would be the death penalty’ if he...

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Protesters in Jerusalem demand deal to free hostages, end ‘Netanyahu’s war’

Protesters in Jerusalem demand deal to free hostages, end ‘Netanyahu’s war’

Democrats head vows to fight government ‘with all the power at our disposal’; ex-captive’s relative says PM will stand trial for...

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Critics cry foul as police use noxious Skunk liquid to disperse anti-government protests

Critics cry foul as police use noxious Skunk liquid to disperse anti-government protests

Authorities have sprayed the putrid substance out of water cannons at Palestinian and Haredi demonstrators for years. Now they’re turning it...

17.04.2025 20

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Iran insists military capabilities and proxy groups are ‘red lines’ in talks with US

Iran insists military capabilities and proxy groups are ‘red lines’ in talks with US

Khamenei lauds first meeting in Oman but says he’s ‘very pessimistic about the other side’; Revolutionary Guard spokesman says Tehran’s...

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After eight weekend murders in Arab community, Ben Gvir demands police crackdown

After eight weekend murders in Arab community, Ben Gvir demands police crackdown

Minister in charge of police force said to scold senior officers, urge they make use of new law allowing the use of administrative orders against...

15.04.2025 30

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Five killed in 48 hours amid rampant Arab sector crime wave

Houses set aflame in Bedouin village after police fatally shoot resident; 61-year-old man murdered in Shfaram, just two years after his son was killed...

11.04.2025 10

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6 Arab Israelis charged with funneling money from Turkey to West Bank terror groups

Separately, 2 residents of the Galilee are arrested for planning attacks in coordination with the Tulkarem Brigades terror group

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Daughter of senior public figure accuses parents of sexual abuse; gag order on case

Media permitted to publicize existence of complaint to police, but barred from sharing further details

10.04.2025 10

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Ben Gvir cuts off police chief after he vows to enforce court ruling on Bar’s dismissal

In rare public spat, national security minister laughs as Levy pledges to ‘protect democracy’, interrupts police chief mid-sentence by...

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West Bank cousins handed life in prison for deadly 2024 terror spree in Ra’anana

West Bank cousins handed life in prison for deadly 2024 terror spree in Ra’anana

Ahmed Zidat, 25, and Mahmoud Zidat, 44, jailed for life plus 60 years after killing Edna Bluestein, 70, and injuring 17 others in ramming and stabbing...

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Police arrest 6 over gangland shootout in Afula that some mistook for terror assault

Police arrest 6 over gangland shootout in Afula that some mistook for terror assault

One resident of northern city says they sat in bomb shelter for an hour, fearing what was happening outside as gunmen roamed streets firing at each...

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Wife of cop under probe arrested after saying she threw his phone into the sea

Wife of cop under probe arrested after saying she threw his phone into the sea

Shlomit Pollak detained and ordered to house arrest for allegedly destroying evidence, as DIPI looks into Ben Gvir-backed officer accused of...

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12 arrested during Jerusalem protests for hostage deal and against government

12 arrested during Jerusalem protests for hostage deal and against government

Some 2,000 gather in capital as Qatargate scandal escalates and Gaza fighting expands; video shows cops rough-handling Democrats MK Naama Lazimi; her...

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Teen arrested on suspicion of planning terror attack after swearing loyalty to ISIS

Police say 17-year-old Arab-Israeli had documents detailing explosives production in his possession at the time of his arrest

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Police clash with judicial chiefs over Sde Teiman prison abuse probe, then back down

Walking back claim that Baharav-Miara and Aisman failed to notify them of probe into far-right politicians, police say they have ‘excellent working...

27.03.2025 10

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‘The State of Israel has to save them’: Thousands rally in Jerusalem for hostage deal

In the capital, protesters gather in anger and despair, beseeching the PM to reach an agreement; outside Knesset, cops shove, forcibly remove several...

26.03.2025 40

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Protesters arrested for blocking roads to Knesset as government passes 2025 budget

Otzma Yehudit MK claims he faced ‘severe violence’; Speaker Ohana demands anti-government activists be ‘brought to justice’; lawyers accuse...

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Police employ controversial National Guard to disperse anti-government protesters

Force championed by far-right police minister Ben Gvir was initially formed to quell riots in Arab locales and mixed cities

24.03.2025 30

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Elderly man killed as terrorist rams bus stop, opens fire on cars in north

Knife-wielding assailant crashes car into bus shelter, seriously injures soldier and steals his gun before being shot dead by Border Police officers...

24.03.2025 20

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Police clash with protesters in Jerusalem as thousands march against government

As cabinet votes no confidence in Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, thousands march across the capital towards Netanyahu’s private house, where...

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Arab resident deported back to Gaza, leaving family behind, after over a decade in Israel

Gaza-born Basel al-Qur’an fears for his life after being sent to Strip for failing to renew his ‘stay permit’ while in jail; Israeli...

21.03.2025 30

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‘War of survival’: Thousands rally in rain as cabinet meets to oust Shin Bet head

Police smash windows of cars blocking entrance to PM’s office while passengers inside; former Likud minister says Netanyahu has ‘brought...

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Jerusalem protests rage for 2nd day as cabinet set to vote to fire Shin Bet head Bar

Police shove Democrats chair Yair Golan to the ground outside Netanyahu’s home, use water cannons to disperse demonstrators; cops tow cars after...

20.03.2025 20

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Police detain, grill 2 suspects as part of probe into Qatari payments to PM’s aides

Hebrew media reports say the pair are suspected of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and money laundering, describe them as ‘central...

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Driver rams anti-government protester in Jerusalem, drags him for 50 meters

Activist hospitalized after incident, waiting for diagnosis; Democrats party chief Golan labels incident ‘a terrorist attack,’ blames...

20.03.2025 20

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Major protests in Jerusalem as Netanyahu seeks to fire Shin Bet chief, renews Gaza war

At least 4 arrested as protesters clash with police, block roads; activists demand return of hostages, rage against plans to renew judicial overhaul...

19.03.2025 20

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Police grill Shas minister for alleged funneling of taxpayer money to party paper

Officers interrogate Haim Biton, arrest four others in connection to alleged transfer of public funds to pay employees’ salaries while minister...

18.03.2025 20

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Assailants beat Haredi minister’s son, try to snatch his infant grandson

Attackers accuse Meir Porush of harming Gur Hasidic rebbe, vow to ‘avenge him’; attack seen as related to inter-party squabbles concerning...

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Smugglers using drones to spirit lion cubs and monkeys into Israel, police say

Officers locate two more monkeys as they probe wildlife trafficking ring suspected of using heavy-duty drones to fly animals across border from Egypt,...

16.03.2025 20

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Security forces foil plot by Arab Israeli to carry out Jerusalem Old City shooting attack

Uday Mobarsham. 24, said to have consumed Hamas, ISIS content online; suspect bought rifle, began training; Shin Bet says thwarted attack could have...

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Man shot dead while on way to work in northern Arab town

Nour al-Din Abdelqader, 27, declared dead by paramedics at scene; Arab community death toll reaches 54 since start of year

16.03.2025 20

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Police raid leading Palestinian bookstore in East Jerusalem for 2nd time in a month

Cops take the keys to the Educational Bookshop, seize several books and briefly detain 61-year-old owner without a warrant

12.03.2025 10

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Northern mayor’s aide arrested for scuffling with education minister’s guards

Adviser to Kiryat Shmona’s Avichai Stern says he wanted to speak to Yoav Kisch about safety risks at schools that require repairs

09.03.2025 20

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Swastikas sprayed over Israeli flag logo on ambulances in Haredi Jerusalem neighborhood

After responding to call in Mea Shearim, paramedics return to vehicle to find graffiti; Magen David Adom head decries ‘shocking incident that has no...

09.03.2025 20

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Two men killed in separate shooting incidents overnight in Arab towns

One man shot dead at cafe in Zemer, another while driving to work, raising community’s 2025 death toll to 50

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90,000 Muslim worshipers pray peacefully at Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan

Old City under heavy police presence with some 3,000 cops and border guards deployed in Jerusalem; Israel limited entry of West Bank Palestinians

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Settler extremists said to shatter house windows, cars in West Bank Palestinian village

Footage from Sunday night shows one of a dozen masked assailants shouting ‘Ramadan Kareem’ while hurling rock at a house; residents file police...

06.03.2025 20

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Man stabbed to death in suspected terror attack at Haifa bus terminal

Four others hospitalized with moderate to severe injuries; assailant identified as Israeli citizen from Druze community in Shfar’am, reportedly held...

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Teen in critical condition after terror suspect plows car into bus stop, injuring 13

Attacker identified as Jamil Zayoud, a 53-year-old Palestinian from the Jenin area of the West Bank who had been living illegally in Israel with his...

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Israeli man indicted for carrying out activities on behalf of Iranian agents

26-year-old resident of Petah Tikva graffitied Hamas inverted red triangle and pro-Iranian messages for pay; agents sought photos of Shin Bet...

27.02.2025 10

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Palestinian prisoners freed after days-long delay as Hamas hands over slain hostages

Dozens of detainees released to West Bank, Jerusalem before forensic experts verify IDs of the remains; 97 prisoners slated for deportation, among...

27.02.2025 60

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Three people shot dead in two separate incidents overnight in Ramle, Nazareth

Nazareth shooting victim’s two brothers also killed in similar incidents, connected to dispute between rival crime families; 45 Arab Israeli murder...

26.02.2025 10

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Terrorist behind deadly bombing falls to his death a week after release under Gaza deal

Hamas’s Nael Obeid helped plan the 2003 Cafe Hillel bombing in Jerusalem, which killed 7 people and injured over 50, in one of the most gruesome...

23.02.2025 40

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Israel delays release of Palestinian security prisoners after Gaza hostages freed

Numerous notorious Hamas terrorists slated to be let go, alongside 445 Palestinians detained in Gaza after October 7; longest-serving inmate to be...

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