News and updates about Holon

Samaria Council Head:

'We could have prevented the murderous attack in Holon'

Samaria Council Head says that 'red flags mentioned in the latest State Comptroller's report are a danger to public safety and probably enabled the murderous attack in Holon, as terrorists can travel around Judea and Samaria without being stopped.'

'We could have prevented the murderous attack in Holon'

Avraham Somechi named as second victim of Holon stabbing

Avraham Somechi, an elderly man in his 80s, is survived by his wife, two children, and five grandchildren.

Avraham Somechi named as second victim of Holon stabbing

Murdered woman's husband brought to funeral by ambulance

Condition of Shimon, husband of Rina, who was murdered today in Holon terrorist attack, improves and he is brought to her funeral from hospital by ambulance.

Murdered woman's husband brought to funeral by ambulance

New details on Holon attack:

Terrorist entered Israel three days ago without permit

Omar Razak Kamel Odeh was a resident of Salfit and entered Israel even though he did not hold a work permit. Suspicions that he worked with accomplices.

Terrorist entered Israel three days ago without permit

Haredi Rabbi on Holon attack: 'The Sabbath has been desecrated'

Leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, calls on the public to strengthen their Sabbath observance, after murderous attack, which is 'close to a place of Sabbath desecration.'

Haredi Rabbi on Holon attack: 'The Sabbath has been desecrated'

Holon stabbing attack

Footage from EMT's helmet-cam shows aftermath

A MDA motorcycle unit EMT who arrived at the scene filmed the first moments after the attack with a camera strapped to his helmet.

Footage from EMT's helmet-cam shows aftermath

Rina Daniv, 66, murdered in stabbing attack in Holon

Terrorist neutralized after stabbing 4 people in Holon, murdering an elderly woman and an elderly man. Attack occurred at 3 locations

Rina Daniv, 66, murdered in stabbing attack in Holon

Deadly Holon attack:

Herzog: 'World can't turn blind eye to repeated attacks on us'

Israeli President reacts to stabbing attack in which an elderly man and woman were murdered and 2 others wounded in Holon this morning.

Herzog: 'World can't turn blind eye to repeated attacks on us'

Holon:

Mayor clashes with mother of hostage over Yom Haatzmaut parties

Holon Municipality decided to hold the Yom Haatzmaut celebrations in the city almost without changes, despite the anguish of the family of hostage Agam Berger.

Mayor clashes with mother of hostage over Yom Haatzmaut parties

Palestinian Arab pretends to be Israeli, works as security guard

Police arrest Palestinian Arab who pretended to Israeli and was employed as an armed security guard in a shopping mall in Holon.

Palestinian Arab pretends to be Israeli, works as security guard

Holon:

Suspected car thieves run over 60-year-old and kill him

Police arrest two suspected car thieves who, while trying to flee the police, hit a motorcyclist who was critically injured - and died.

Suspected car thieves run over 60-year-old and kill him

Night of violence: Four murders in four hours

Three men and one woman murdered Wednesday night in cities across Israel; National Security minister to hold special assessment.

Night of violence: Four murders in four hours

Daughter of Holon stabbing victim:

'Murder should lead to life sentence'

Daria, daughter of Holon stabbing victim, says she does not believe suspect's apology, does not believe in the court.

'Murder should lead to life sentence'

Hundreds attend funeral of man killed in road rage incident

Ben-Gvir tells family of slain hospital worker Yuri Volkov he will do everything he can to stop such violence as National Security Minister

Hundreds attend funeral of man killed in road rage incident

New details emerge about Holon murder

Adi Mizachi, suspect in Holon stabbing attack, planned to hide motorcycle, escape Israel, after murdering Yuri Wolkov, report says.

New details emerge about Holon murder

Dog bites police during arrest of stabbing murder suspect

22-year-old man arrested in road-rage stabbing of Yuri Volkov, dog bites 2 detectives during arrest.

Dog bites police during arrest of stabbing murder suspect

Holon stabbing victim succumbs to his wounds

Yuri Wolkov identified as victim of Holon stabbing attack.

Holon stabbing victim succumbs to his wounds

Motorcycle rider stabs pedestrian

Man in critical condition after being stabbed by motorcyclist in Holon.

Motorcycle rider stabs pedestrian

Holon Terror Attack:

'She was out shopping for Rosh Hashanah when she was murdered'

Victim was out shopping for Rosh Hashanah when terrorist beat her to death with a metal pipe. 'She was going to have the whole family over.'

'She was out shopping for Rosh Hashanah when she was murdered'

Victim of Holon terrorist attack: Shulamit Rachel Ovadia

Police identify elderly woman murdered in Holon terror attack. Terrorist killed himself, was found by Tel Aviv man en route to synagogue.

Victim of Holon terrorist attack: Shulamit Rachel Ovadia

Five arrested on suspicion of involvement in Holon terror attack

Israeli security forces arrest 11 wanted terror suspects, including five suspected of involvement in the murder of an elderly woman.

Five arrested on suspicion of involvement in Holon terror attack

Holon terrorist found dead in Tel Aviv

After elderly woman brutally beaten to death by Arab terrorist, police find killer's body in Tel Aviv, apparently after committing suicide.

Holon terrorist found dead in Tel Aviv

Photo of terrorist published

Police Commissioner: This was a terrorist attack

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai visits scene of murder of 84-year-old woman in Holon.

Police Commissioner: This was a terrorist attack

Murder in Holon:

Terrorism suspected in brutal killing of 84-year-old woman

Footage from scene of Holon murder shows man in dark clothes attack elderly woman from behind. Police searching for suspect.

Terrorism suspected in brutal killing of 84-year-old woman

Mother: Arab daycare assistants must undergo security check

'I'm not accusing them of being terrorists, but they must undergo a check,' mother of child in Holon daycare says.

Mother: Arab daycare assistants must undergo security check

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Fans of Hapoel Holon attending basketball tournament in Bilbao, Spain attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors following antisemitic chants.

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Suspected food poisoning sends 11 to hospital

Three residents of group home die following suspected food poisoning. Health Ministry investigates.

Suspected food poisoning sends 11 to hospital

Christian Zionist donors help Holon building collapse survivors

Israel365 provides aid to 32 families who lost their homes in Holon building collapse thanks to donations from Evangelical donors.

Christian Zionist donors help Holon building collapse survivors

Watch: Apartment building collapse in central Israel caught live

Tenants had reported a loud blast and cracks in the walls the previous day.

Watch: Apartment building collapse in central Israel caught live

State comptroller promises to help after Holon building collapse

The State Comptroller has promised to help find solutions for residents ordered out of a Holon apartment building that later collapsed.

State comptroller promises to help after Holon building collapse

Holon mayor: It's private property, every building has insurance

'Their world came crashing down on them. But guys, we saved your lives,' says mayor Moti Sasson.

Holon mayor: It's private property, every building has insurance

Miracle in central Israel: '36 families saved from tragedy'

Just a day after authorities evacuated apartment building in central Israel over fears of instability - the building suddenly collapsed.

Miracle in central Israel: '36 families saved from tragedy'

Vandalism at childcare center: 'Burn in hell, monsters'

Suspects brought for extension of arrest as police open investigation into vandalism of childcare site.

Vandalism at childcare center: 'Burn in hell, monsters'

Motorcyclist killed in Bat Yam accident

Motorcyclist hit by car near Komemiyot Interchange in Holon; paramedics tried to perform resuscitation, but were forced to declare death.

Motorcyclist killed in Bat Yam accident

Molotov cocktail thrown at Holon income tax building

Fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system. Graffiti sprayed at scene read "The blood of the independent is not up-for-grabs."

Molotov cocktail thrown at Holon income tax building

Watch: Guards struck by car at hospital

3 hurt when man who parked in front of emergency room parking entrance runs over guards when asked to move.

Watch: Guards struck by car at hospital

Girl who collapsed during siren regains consciousness

Eight-year-old girl from Holon who collapsed while making her way to a protected space regains consciousness.

Girl who collapsed during siren regains consciousness

8-year-old girl collapses while seeking shelter from rockets

Girl in city of Holon in serious but stable condition after collapsing in stairwell while seeking shelter from rocket attack.

8-year-old girl collapses while seeking shelter from rockets

The Redheaded League: Hundreds gather for 'redhead festival'

Hundreds of Israeli redheads gather for Ginger Festival at opening of '50 Shades of Fire' exposition in central Israel.

The Redheaded League: Hundreds gather for 'redhead festival'

Suspected mob hit in central Israel

Man fatally shot dead in his car in Holon. Police suspect mob behind killing.

Suspected mob hit in central Israel

Watch: Police free toddler who got head stuck in bars

Police in Holon rescue toddler stuck between bars at local nursery.

Watch: Police free toddler who got head stuck in bars

Anger after Yesh Atid candidate releases anti-haredi video

Outrage after Holon municipal releases video warning of haredi turnout. 'Baseless hatred, racism, an embarrassment.'

Anger after Yesh Atid candidate releases anti-haredi video

15-year-old Holon resident saves neighbor’s baby

Baby swallows foreign object that lodged in throat, obstructing airway and causing severe difficulty breathing; EMTs trained son intervenes.

15-year-old Holon resident saves neighbor’s baby

Two children injured in fire in Holon

Two children moderately injured in fire in residential building in Holon.

Two children injured in fire in Holon

Controversial poet's Holon show to go ahead as scheduled

City of Holon rejects demands to cancel Yehonatan Geffen's performance at Yad Labanim building in the city.

Controversial poet's Holon show to go ahead as scheduled

Terrorist given life sentence for killing Jewish girlfriend

Arab terrorist who murdered his married, pregnant Jewish girlfriend for nationalistic reasons sentenced to life in prison.

Terrorist given life sentence for killing Jewish girlfriend

Holon Mayor urged to cancel Yehonatan Geffen show

Jewish Home Holon branch urges mayor to cancel appearance by controversial Israeli poet at an April festival.

Holon Mayor urged to cancel Yehonatan Geffen show

'A special family of Torah and kindness'

Rabbis and family members eulogize Aliza Azan and her three children, who perished when their Flatbush home went up in flames.

'A special family of Torah and kindness'

Victims of Flatbush fire laid to rest in Israel

Watch live: Funeral for Aliza Azan and her three children begins in central city of Holon.

Victims of Flatbush fire laid to rest in Israel

Man critically wounded in Holon shooting

Young adult shot in Holon, police suspect incident is criminal in nature.

Man critically wounded in Holon shooting

Zika case in Israel

Holon resident contracts Zika virus abroad. 20 Israelis have contracted the virus in other countries.

Zika case in Israel

'I can't imagine the suffering she went through'

Friends of woman burned to death in Holon recall her life - and describe her violent death.

'I can't imagine the suffering she went through'

'Thief kicked my baby, knocked him out of the carriage'

Man arrested for violent theft of cell phone, including attack on baby resting in a carriage.

'Thief kicked my baby, knocked him out of the carriage'

61 injured in bus accident

Initial reports indicate that the bus driver lost control of his bus, which hit another bus and a number of other vehicles

61 injured in bus accident

Former Defense Minister laid to rest

Former Labor Party chief and Defense Minister Binyamin 'Fuad' Ben-Eliezer laid to rest in Holon.

Former Defense Minister laid to rest

Holon murder suspect found dead

Alfonso Azariya believed to have committed suicide by jumping from a construction site in Ramat Gan; murder investigation still ongoing.

Holon murder suspect found dead

Police ask for help in finding suspected murderer

Stabbed body found in Holon this morning. Authorities searching for believed assailant.

Police ask for help in finding suspected murderer

Holon stabbing may be a terror attack

Police are investigating whether the stabbing of a 48-year-old this morning was terrorist or criminal in nature.

Holon stabbing may be a terror attack

13-year-old bicyclist killed by a bus

Young boy on his way to soccer practice dies in tragic accident, in one of four total crashes on a very bloody Sunday.

13-year-old bicyclist killed by a bus

Police Officer Who Assaulted IDF Soldier Suspended

Police chief announces suspension of officer caught on camera brutally assaulting uniformed soldier trying to return home.

Police Officer Who Assaulted IDF Soldier Suspended