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A 9-year-old girl who was shot in the head in Arara was pronounced dead

A 9-year-old girl was shot dead in Arara today in a violent incident. Police have arrested suspects as they investigate what began as a local dispute between neighbors.

A 7-year-old girl was killed after being shot in the head during a dispute in Arara, near Haifa, May 27, 2026.
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish sector has been protesting over the attempts to draft young haredi men into the military.

IDF to step up arresting haredi draft dodgers, requests police's support in operation - report

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

An MDA ambulance is seen near a homicide scene near Daliyat al-Carmel, where a 58-year-old businessman from the Carmel region was shot dead, April 24, 2026.

Couple found shot dead in car near central Israel, murder-suicide suspicion grows


After week of killings, police chief says some murders ‘impossible to prevent’ as anger grows

Danny Levi's remarks came after one of the bloodiest weeks Israel has seen this year, with a string of killings across Jewish and Arab communities.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

Police detain seven minors for Independence Day stabbing of pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva

Recently-released IDF soldier Yemanu Binyamin Zalka was stabbed to death outside the pizzeria after he finished his shift on Independence Day eve.

Israel Police detains six minors linked with the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka.

Case against mohel suspected of causing baby's death reinforced after three doctors testify

According to police, 66-year-old mohel Moshe Drai is now involved in four separate investigations, with evidence from all four suggesting negligence on his part.

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Businessman shot dead in Carmel forest, police suspect criminal motive

The 58-year-old victim, previously targeted in past attempts on his life, was found with gunshot wounds near Daliyat al-Carmel; Police arrest three suspects.

An MDA ambulance is seen near a homicide scene near Daliyat al-Carmel, where a 58-year-old businessman from the Carmel region was shot dead, April 24, 2026.

Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika

A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.

An Israeli flag with a swastika emblazoned on it, waved at police officers during a Jerusalem protest, April 23, 2026.

Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies

The new appointment, George Deek, had previously been Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan. He was also, the Foreign Ministry noted, Israel's first Christian ambassador in history.

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa'ar and new envoy to Christian world George Deek.

Police officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa

Dr. Alex Sinclair, a 53-year-old from Modi'in, wrote in a Facebook post that he was sitting at a café when a religious man began to shout at him that his kippah was "against the law."

DR. ALEX Sinclair's kippah, after police cut off the Palestinian flag.

Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure

The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Superintendent Ruti Hauslich accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Large Iranian missile fragment located in open area in central Israel

Israeli civilians discovered a large missile fragment near Ramat Hasharon, believed to be from Operation Roaring Lion. Police confirmed no danger and urged public vigilance.

A large Iranian missile fragment found in an open area in central Israel, April 22, 2026.

Approximately 40 Israelis attempted to sneak over border into Syria, IDF confirms

Around 40 Israeli civilians from the Habashan Pioneers attempted to cross into Syria from the Golan Heights, leading to their arrest by the IDF and police questioning.

Israel Police arrest civilians who attempted to cross border into Syria, April 22, 2026.