Israel crime
Netanyahu’s Lawyers Ask AG to Put Off Hearing for at Least One Year
The attorney general is expected to demand a hearing by the end of September
Arab Communities Protest Failure of Israeli Police to Fight Organized Crime
Community leaders point finger at 'racist Netanyahu government' ■ 24 Arab citizens have been killed in Israel since the beginning of the year
After 24th Arab Israeli Falls Victim to Gun Violence, His Town Set to Protest Police Neglect
Baka al-Garbiyeh resident Ahmad Mazen Dra'ima, 35, died of gunshot wounds Sunday overnight ■ Residents and officials charge that 'the police needs to function, not just as lip service'
Analysis Netanyahu Is Seeking a Free Hand to Commit Crimes
If Netanyahu succeeds, the Knesset will become an institution that obstructs justice, like a crime organization
Amending Immunity Law Won’t Be Part of Coalition Deal, Netanyahu's Party Says
The amendment could help not only the prime minister, but also additional coalition members who face possible prosecution on corruption charges
Israeli Health Czar Methodically Aided ultra-Orthodox Sex Offenders, Investigation Reveals
A Channel 13 investigation reports that United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Litzman pressured mental health officials into granting furloughs, lightening risk assessments for convicted ultra-Orthodox sex criminals
Palestinian Teen Attacked in East Jerusalem by Jewish Teens Yelling 'Death to Arabs'
Ibrahim Sawilam, 16, says he was attacked by group of religious Jewish teens who shouted 'death to Arabs.' Family says that though they filed a complaint, police have yet to investigate
Analysis Four Lawmakers Stand Between Israel and a Banana Republic
Unless they betray their public mandate, Knesset members can foil a plan to make parliament an asylum for suspected criminals
Vulture Severely Hurt in Golan Poisoning Released Back to Nature
Eight vultures, two jackals and a fox were found dead in the Golan Heights after eating poison spread illegally over the weekend. Only 12 vultures remain in the Golan
Netanyahu to Push Immunity Law 'With Full Force,' Report Says
Netanyahu is facing possible criminal indictment in three separate corruption cases and is pushing a bill that would grant him immunity from criminal prosecution while he is prime minister
Analysis Enabling Netanyahu's Government Could Be Bribe-taking
Two prior court rulings have invalidated coalition agreements and it could happen again given the offers being made over the table
Israel Dismisses Complaint Against Lawmaker Who Called to Ban Arabs From Highway
Deputy state prosecutor noted that co-leader of far-right party made the statement last December, after attacks against Jewish settlers in the West Bank
Netanyahu Asked Tycoon for Cigars on Memorial Day, New Materials Show
According to a Channel 13 report, the Prime Minister asked moguls for favors during the national holiday and during conflict with Gaza
Petition to Revoke NSO License as WhatsApp Warns About Israeli Firm's Cyber-weapon Exploit
The Financial Times reports that a vulnerability in the chat app allowed attackers to inject spyware developed by NSO Group into phones
In Murder Trial of Palestinian Woman, Forensic Experts Disagree on Cause of Death
Top doctor believes Aisha Rabi's wounds could not have been caused by a stone, but others disagree; court orders release of Israeli minor, whose DNA was found on the stone that hit her car, to house arrest
Netanyahu Pays One Lawyer, Rest of Legal Team Mulls Resignation Over Pending Fees
Attorney collects evidence material against prime minister in corruption probes after refusing to accept them earlier this week from attorney general, announce intention to set date for hearing
Mentally Ill Man Jailed After Confessing to Female Soldier’s 1974 Murder
In 1976, another man, Amos Baranes, was convicted of 19-year-old Rachel Heller's murder and served eight years in prison before his sentence was commuted - He was exonerated in 2002 and died from cancer a year later
Police Nab Suspect in Poisoning of Golan Vultures, Jackals and Fox
Meanwhile, condition of surviving vulture improves; wildlife groups to lobby for law calling for stiffer punishment in cases of poisoning
Israel: No Link Between Gun Ownership and Domestic Murders
Defending the easing of gun permit criteria, state tells court there is no factual basis for claims that increased rates of Israelis owning guns contribute to domestic violence
Israeli Minor Indicted in Palestinian Family Murder Gets Plea Deal
Court says the minor was involved in planning the crime, which he admits. He won't serve more than five years in prison
Illegal Cuffing and Strip-searches: Israeli Prison Service Blasted in Report
Public Defense decries ‘nation-wide, daily infringement of basic rights and violation of detainees’ human dignity’ in Israeli prisons, some called 'unfit for humans'
Analysis Netanyahu Tries to Buy Time, but Can't Avoid the Court
The real question is what happens first: Will Netanyahu be protected from facing the law or will he be indicted?
Netanyahu's Lawyers Refuse to Accept Evidence Material From Attorney General
In statement, Avichai Mendelblit calls rejection 'odd' and says he will 'consider his options;' Netanyahu's attorney: I was not in the office when the courier arrived
Israel's Attorney General Expected to Agree to Postpone Netanyahu's Pre-indictment Hearing
Avichai Mendelblit is slated to tell Netanyahu's lawyers that he is determined to hold the hearing, but will agree to postpone it from July to the end of September if they collect evidence materials
Three Israeli Prison Guards Suspected of Beating Palestinian Prisoners Out of Revenge
The three are suspected of brutally and unjustifiably assaulting bound Palestinians with clubs after two other Israeli guards were stabbed by a jailed Hamas activist
Netanyahu's Lawyers Ask to Postpone Pre-indictment Hearing Until Fees Settled
May 10 was last date given by attorney general to schedule a date for hearing on the prime minister's corruption and bribery cases