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Charlie Summers

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One suspect in Zelka murder tells cops: ‘Everyone was hitting him, what, should I stop?’

Interrogators confront suspect with video of attack on 21-year-old pizzeria worker as he lay ‘in a pool of blood’; police say 19 suspects arrested

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Haredi masses breach Meron, flouting wartime Lag B’Omer restrictions

Haredi masses breach Meron, flouting wartime Lag B’Omer restrictions

Police deny reports that thousands reached Galilee shrine illegally, even as revelers recount bypassing restrictions with ease; Ben Gvir lauds cops...

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Likud activist, a convicted felon, tells Knesset panel that teens ‘didn’t mean to kill’ pizza worker

Likud activist, a convicted felon, tells Knesset panel that teens ‘didn’t mean to kill’ pizza worker

Rafi Kedoshim sparks outrage while speaking to committee about recent spate of teen violence and report showing surge in number of underage criminal...

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Police brace for unrest at Meron after drastic cutbacks to Lag B’Omer revelry

Police brace for unrest at Meron after drastic cutbacks to Lag B’Omer revelry

Cops block roads, decline to vacate thousands already at site as Haredim called on to arm themselves with pepper spray, tasers; alternate bonfire...

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Four Palestinians charged for planning ISIS-inspired attacks across Israel

Suspects allegedly watched Islamic State videos online, learned how to fire weapons and make bombs; targets included Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate and...

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21 arrested for trying to sacrifice a baby goat on the Temple Mount

21 arrested for trying to sacrifice a baby goat on the Temple Mount

Group is the latest to try, unsuccessfully, to revive animal sacrifice at the site of the ancient Jewish temples

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AG expected to file indictment against PM’s chief of staff in coming weeks – report

AG expected to file indictment against PM’s chief of staff in coming weeks – report

Police said to finish probe of Tzachi Braverman, who’s suspected of interfering with investigation of classified document leak; report says police...

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Two arrested for allegedly shooting at anti-government protesters with airsoft gun

Two arrested for allegedly shooting at anti-government protesters with airsoft gun

Suspects said to have fired from car as they circled Beersheba rally, hitting participants but causing no injuries; in Tel Aviv, protesters demand...

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‘Naftali has no friends’: Ben Gvir, Bennett spar as top cops attend minister’s birthday party

‘Naftali has no friends’: Ben Gvir, Bennett spar as top cops attend minister’s birthday party

Ex-PM again vows to fire officials who politicize roles if he wins election, after police chief lets brass go to party along with far-right activists,...

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Sudden focus on teen violence underscores neglect of record bloodletting in Arab society

Sudden focus on teen violence underscores neglect of record bloodletting in Arab society

As government jumps into action following pair of deadly stabbings in Jewish cities, Arabs ask what it will take for leaders to finally deal with...

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In interview blitz, Bennett vows to fire politicized officials if elected PM

In interview blitz, Bennett vows to fire politicized officials if elected PM

Former premier says he’s seen ‘crazy things’ in ‘political’ Israel Police; urges Eisenkot to ‘display leadership’ and join union; warns...

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Police arrest another teen suspect in Independence Day murder at Petah Tikva pizzeria

Police arrest another teen suspect in Independence Day murder at Petah Tikva pizzeria

Arrest brings number of detained suspects to 11; primary suspect yet to face judge; Pizza Hut reportedly to continue paying victim Yemanu Zelka’s...

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Palestinian couple nabbed on suspicion of living under fake Israeli identity for 20 years

Palestinian couple nabbed on suspicion of living under fake Israeli identity for 20 years

Pair lived double life between West Bank and Rahat after allegedly purchasing Arab Israeli woman’s ID; police say case is longest-lasting identity...

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Crime rampant in Negev due to police lacking manpower, comptroller report says

Crime rampant in Negev due to police lacking manpower, comptroller report says

As extortion spirals and road safety declines despite Ben Gvir’s promises to restore ‘governance,’ investigation finds regional police short 205...

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AG set to indict Israel Prisons chief in probe linked to Ben Gvir

AG set to indict Israel Prisons chief in probe linked to Ben Gvir

Yaakobi allegedly informed colleague Avishai Muallem, who was suspected of papering over Jewish nationalist violence, of a covert probe into the...

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Independence Day killing puts spotlight on youth violence wracking Petah Tikva’s streets

Independence Day killing puts spotlight on youth violence wracking Petah Tikva’s streets

Murder of Pizza Hut employee by gang of teens seen as part of larger trend of delinquent adolescents roving sidewalks and starting fights in central...

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Police launch major operation to combat youth violence after deadly stabbings

Police launch major operation to combat youth violence after deadly stabbings

Law enforcement to increase presence; controversial National Guard to be deployed in Tel Aviv; main suspect in Petah Tikva killing said to be refusing...

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Northern council head, five others arrested on suspicion of bribery

Northern council head, five others arrested on suspicion of bribery

Police allege suspects were part of scam involving computer service contractors who offered kickbacks to secure tenders in several local...

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2 minors arrested for beating girl in south Tel Aviv after assault footage goes viral

2 minors arrested for beating girl in south Tel Aviv after assault footage goes viral

Family of victim says she was targeted in February by African migrant youth gang after her brother complained to police that members had mugged him

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‘A truly good kid’: Independence Day murder victim’s family prays for justice

‘A truly good kid’: Independence Day murder victim’s family prays for justice

Teens who killed Yemanu Zelka for asking not to use party spray in pizzeria are ‘professional criminals’ aided by their parents, says sister; main...

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Father, six-year-old son found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Father, six-year-old son found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Officers suspect man used his father-in-law’s gun; separately, teen stabbed to death in north; police chief says cops can only do so much against...

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Group of over 250 Bnei Menashe immigrants from India lands in Israel

Newcomers are first members of the community to immigrate since government decision last year to bring around 4,600 of them to the country

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Man and woman shot dead in suspected double homicide in north

Police search for suspects after pair pronounced dead at the scene of shooting in Druze village of Yarka

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Two Arab citizens, including young mother, killed in separate shootings

Police nab brother of 27-year-old woman in south after paramedics find her with gunshot wound to the head; hours later, man killed in Kafr Qasim in...

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Two young men charged with spying for Iran

19-year-old kept contact with Iranian agent even after ‘threatening messages’ sent to his family members, bought ticket to meet his handler in Dubai

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Police scrap plan for officers to join audience of contentious right-wing talk show

Police renege after first defending sending 70 officers to join studio audience of Channel 14’s ‘The Patriots’; meanwhile, force ordered to...

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Culture Minister Miki Zohar questioned for 11 hours in Histadrut corruption probe

Zohar is the latest member of prime minister’s Likud party to be interrogated as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union,...

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Eric Robic, Tel Aviv hit-and-run perpetrator shot in Paris, had long history of financial crime

Jewish Frenchman who fatally struck Lee Zeitouni was convicted a dozen times since 1994, probed with PM’s associate in prison bribery scheme, but...

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High Court orders AG and Ben Gvir to reach deal on safeguarding police independence

Injunction rejects bulk of demands by petitioners demanding Ben Gvir’s ouster; far-right minister threatens to ‘blow up’ talks if Baharav-Miara...

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At court’s behest, Ben Gvir agrees to reevaluate refusal to promote police detective

Judge gives Ben Gvir another chance to promote Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich as police detective’s attorney accuses him of meddling in appointments to...

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High Court weighs petitions urging Ben Gvir’s ouster, but seems hesitant to back them

Judges indicate preference to recommending reviving compromise deal to curb national security minister’s interference in law enforcement, but AG...

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Judge lifts gag order on names of brothers charged last month in Iran spy case

Meir and Yosef Nahum allegedly gave Iranian agents AI-generated fake army information in exchange for over $32,000

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Arrest made over 2019 shooting death of 18-year-old whose body was found in pit

More suspects expected to be detained over killing of Bnei Brak resident Eviatar Azarzar, who was known to police; his body was found in Ramat...

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PM calls petitions for Ben Gvir’s ouster ‘unconstitutional,’ as minister prays on Temple Mt.

Ahead of High Court hearing, Netanyahu defends Ben Gvir’s influence over police decision-making, demands court reject calls to fire far-right...

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Holy sites reopen in Jerusalem’s Old City after over a month of closure

Muslim worshipers throng Al-Aqsa gates for dawn prayers; extended ‘Ramadan hours’ remain in place for Jewish visitors to Temple Mount; police gear...

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Haifa man suspected of making explosives to ‘harm’ ex-PM Bennett on Iranian orders

22-year-old allegedly created and tested explosives, and recruited three others, in exchange for money

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Jerusalem man arrested, to be charged with spying for Iran

21-year-old reportedly sent to film near ex-PM’s home last year; in separate case, police suspect Israelis manufactured and tested explosives at...

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Man from Bedouin town Segev Shalom stabbed to death in nearby Ofakim; 5 arrested

Marei al-Dabari, 36, killed in suspected clash between families; 83 Arab Israelis killed so far in 2026, 30% more than over same period in 2025

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Package emitting smoke triggers hazardous materials operation at Ben Gurion Airport

No reports of injuries, employees evacuated from area; firefighters identified substance that reportedly caused ‘thick, black’ smoke to rise out...

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IDF Northern Command chief admits Israel overestimated damage to Hezbollah after 2024 war

In recordings, Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo acknowledges ‘gap’ between expectations and Hezbollah’s current capabilities, as officials said to estimate...

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Cops violently disperse protesters at Tel Aviv anti-war rally, after court raised attendance cap

Detained activists say police stopped them from reaching shelter amid missile attack; chief rabbi declares court ‘enemy of Judaism’ after...

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Ex-police interpreter indicted for sharing missile impact info with foreign agent

Miqdad Natur, previously a sign-language interpreter for security services and courts, accused of contact with figure seeking details on impacts,...

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Anti-government protesters boost rallies against war as support for fighting slips

Most still back offensive, but larger protests reflect effort by antiwar groups to garner backing of anti-Netanyahu moderates, even as missile threat...

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Police chief halts incitement department’s operations, complying with High Court

Danny Levy accedes to decision ordering a temporarily halt to ‘proactive’ social media monitoring by fledgling body founded by Ben Gvir, despite...

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High Court orders freeze to proactive monitoring by Ben Gvir’s new ‘anti-incitement’ body

Ruling comes amid reports that new police department established under minister illicitly tracks ordinary citizens’ social media activity without...

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In Arad, missile blast adds fuel to feud over shelters being used as synagogues

Residents of increasingly Haredi city say many public safe spaces are either decrepit or unusable due to renovations for dual-use, as war becomes...

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Two Arab men killed in separate incidents as police fail to rein in soaring crime

Killings of Ibrahim Abu Zayid in Rahat and Taj Nofi in Yafia bring homicide toll among Arab Israelis this year to 77

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21 arrested in Tel Aviv, Haifa during mounting protests against Iran war

Mainstream protest groups offer tentative support to anti-war demonstrations for first time since fighting began; police seen shoving Arab MK,...

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Dimona parents arrested on suspicion of causing death of their weeks-old baby

Baby brought to Soroka Hospital with severe bruising and fractures that medical staff suspect were inflicted intentionally; detained father to undergo...

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Israeli Air Force major charged with using classified info to place bets on Polymarket

The reservist and a civilian accomplice were indicted last month on severe security offenses after allegedly betting on the start and end dates of...

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