murder

In front of his son:

Horrific murder in Bnei Brak synagogue

An apparently mentally unwell suspect stabbed a 50-year-old man in front of his son as he studied in a Bnei Brak synagogue. The suspect has been detained.

Indictments reveal the horror

Indictments filed with Lod District Court against 16 teenagers suspected of involvement in the brutal murder of Yamano Binyamin Zalka at a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on the eve of Independence Day.

16 teens to be indicted in Independence Day murder

Family of Yamano Zalka protests outside prosecutor’s office, warning against leniency for suspects accused in allegedly planned killing in Petah Tikva.

Investigation concluded

19 teenagers to be charged over murder of Yamano Zalka

The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.

Murder of Jewish man shocks Toronto

Daniel Stopnicki, a 47-year-old Jewish man from Toronto and a technology lecturer, was shot to death in the northern part of the city while walking his dog.

'They only meant to stab'

Likud activist defends teens who murdered pizza employee

Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.

Police solve 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar

The central unit of the Tel Aviv District solved the 2019 murder of teen Evyatar Azarzar and filed a prosecutor’s statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak.

Petah Tikva murder:

11th suspect arrested

Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.

Netanyahu speaks with families of murder victims

PM speaks with the family of Binyamin Yemanu Zelka, who was murdered in Petah Tikva, and with the family of Destaw Tsakul, who was also murdered in Be’er Sheva.

Moving gesture

Pizza Hut to support the Zalka family

Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.

Ninth suspect arrested in connection to brutal murder

Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.

Tragedy in Colombia:

Hassid murdered by robbers

Following days of searching after contact was lost with him, teams located the body of Nachum Yisrael Eber, a Belzer Hassid, who appears to have been attacked by a local criminal group.

Lod resident accused of murdering his 7-week-old son

Prosecutors describe “unimaginable cruelty" in case of infant allegedly abused and killed by his father in Dimona.

Main suspect in the murder of Yamano Zalka arrested

The 15-year-old suspected of stabbing Yamano Zalka to death was arrested after attempting to flee from police officers who came to detain him.

Independence Day stabbing:

Disturbing footage shows moments of shocking murder

Disturbing footage shows pizzeria employee Yamano Binyamin Zalka's final moments as teens beat and stab him to death for asking them not to spray customers with snow spray.

7 minors arrested on suspicion of murder on Independence Day Eve

The suspects turned off their phones after the killing, were not at their registered addresses, and took other steps that made law enforcement describe them as 'acting like seasoned criminals.'

Petah Tikva:

Tragic end to shocking act of violence

21-year-old murdered after being brutally stabbed by youths is laid to rest. His family, 'We are heartbroken. We still cannot comprehend that he is no longer with us.'

Domestic violence:

Merav Edri stabbed to death in her Be'er Sheva home

Meirav Edri (40) was stabbed to death, suspected to have been by her partner, who also stabbed and seriously injured her 9-year-old son from her previous marriage.

French court: Nanny poisoning case not antisemitic

French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny.

Judge rejects dismissal

Etan Patz murder case heads to third trial

New York judge declines to dismiss charges against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz, paving the way for a third trial.

Breakthrough:

Four arrested in the murder of teenager Evyatar Azarzar

Police arrest four suspects, some known to the police, in the murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar, six years after he was shot and killed.

New development in case of murdered teen

Police reported a development in the investigation into the 2019 murder of 18-year-old Evyatar Azarzar. Azarzar was found dead in a pit in an open area near the Morasha junction.

Jewish journalist kidnapped and murdered in Johannesburg

Steven Gruzd, 53, a senior journalist and researcher, and a well-known figure in Johannesburg's Jewish community, was kidnapped and murdered on Saturday in the city center.

Murder suspect arrested in military base

The Israel Police have solved the murder that took place last month. The suspect, 21, was located in a military base after a complex investigation.

'His eyes will shine':

Sherman family's emotional decision

Yehoshua Sherman, father of Yehuda who was murdered in a terrorist attack near Homesh, said that the family decided to donate his corneas to help others in need.

18 years in prison for killer of elderly Jewish man

A court in France sentenced Rashid Hanish, 55, to 18 years in prison after convicting him of murdering his Jewish neighbor, Rene Hajaj, 89, in Lyon in 2022.

Five men murdered in Arab communities in twelve hours

Five people were murdered in a series of shooting incidents across the Arab sector within a span of just 12 hours, in Segev Shalom, Rahat, Yarka, Lod and Fureidis.

Gag lifted:

Mystery murder case concerns missing soldier Guy Hever

Five suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in IDF soldier Guy Hever's murder, but were later released.

No significant progress in high-profile murder investigation

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

New details on Highway 6 murder

The Magistrate's Court extended the reservist's detention by five days, charging him with, among other offenses, obstruction of investigation proceedings and concealment of evidence.

Nick Reiner’s lawyer quits, arraignment halted in murder case

Nick Reiner’s arraignment on charges of murdering his parents postponed after his lawyer withdraws, while insisting Reiner is “not guilty of murder."

Three men shot dead in northern Israel

Three men critically injured in Shfar'am shooting pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

The safest place on Earth, If you don’t count the murders

There are murders and murders. Opinion.

Authorities confirm:

Brown University shooter also killed MIT professor

Officials confirm the Brown University gunman, Claudio Neves-Valente, also killed MIT professor Nuno Loureiro before taking his own life in a New Hampshire storage facility.

LA authorities:

Rob and Michele Reiner died from 'multiple sharp force injuries'

Rob and Michele Reiner were killed by “multiple sharp force injuries,” the LA Medical Examiner rules. Their son, Nick Reiner, stands accused in the couple’s fatal stabbings.

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police say the case is an active homicide investigation.

Man accused of causing teen girl's death sentenced to 7 years

Edward Kachura, accused of causing death of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik in October 2021, receives seven-year sentence, with just three years left to serve.

Burned car, bloodstains

Man found dead in well near Beit Guvrin

A body was discovered about 10 meters deep in a well near Beit Guvrin. The police are investigating a possible connection between the event and a missing Jerusalem resident in recent days.

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US media reported that a shooting during a child's birthday party in the city of Stockton, California, led to the deaths of at least four people and the injury of ten others.

Prosecutors to retry suspect in 1979 Etan Patz disappearance

Prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz, after his conviction was overturned. Jury selection must begin by June 1 or Hernandez will be released.

'Act with vigor and courage'

Central Command head's message to soldiers and special forces

Following the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry, Central Command head sent a message to the soldiers: 'All murderers in the sector have been arrested or eliminated.'

Inconceivable rise in number of murdered women in Israel

A shocking report presented this morning in the Knesset reveals a bleak picture: in just eight months, the number of women murdered has equaled that in all of 2024, many had previously complained about domestic violence.

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

The Military Prosecutor’s Office has reached a plea bargain with one of the terrorists who carried out the 2021 shooting attack near Homesh. The charges of attempted murder of Dimentman’s friends were removed from the indictment.

On site of murder:

New neighborhood founded in Kiryat Arba

More than 20 years after the murder of Nati Ozeri, a new neighborhood has been inaugurated on the site of the murder in Kiryat Arba. Ten pioneering families have already moved into their homes.

Mysterious murder in Istanbul

Abakar Abakarov, who opposed the Russian authorities, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Route 443 Assassination:

Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby

An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.

Woman murdered in Tel Aviv public park identified

Shirley Yehuda, a mother of three from Tel Aviv, is the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death and whose body was set on fire earlier this week.

Haifa court convicts nurse in death of 17-year-old Lital Melnik

Edward Kachura was convicted of causing death by negligence and engaging in a forbidden relationship after 17-year-old Lital Melnik died in a sand-filled pit, but acquitted of murder due to reasonable doubt.

Shocking murder during Rosh Hashanah

A Jerusalem man in his 80's has been arrested for murdering his caretaker and hiding her body in the bathtub of his house.

Deadly New Hampshire shooting

Shooter shouted 'Free Palestine,' witness says

Man opens fire at golf club in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 1. Witnesses say the shooter shouted pro-Palestinian slogans.

New York:

Holocaust survivor murdered by her roommate

Galina Smirnova, who suffers from dementia, was accused of murdering Nina Kravtsov using a pedal from her wheelchair.

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

Three brothers in their 20s shot dead near Segev Shalom in southern Israel; initial investigations indicate murders were criminal in nature.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect confessed on Discord

Lance Twigs, accomplice of the suspect Taylor Robinson, revealed messages in which Robinson admits to the murder of pro‑Israel right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk

Two residents of Tiberias charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.

Hodaya Fadida is the woman murdered in Jerusalem

Investigation shows that Zalka returned their daughter to Fadida, shot her at point-blank range near their house, and tried to end his own life.

One year later:

Dramatic development in investigation of hasid's murder

Police arrested an Arab criminal from Ramla on suspicion of murdering Jewish neighbor following a new forensic report.

New details:

Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found

Investigators say a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was recovered, as new details on the suspect emerge.

France recognizes Hostagestine

Reecognizing Hostagestine - or should we call it Rapestine? After all, it is murder, rape and hostage taking that is being rewarded by this move. Opinion.

51 years later:

Elderly man who confessed to murdering son, recants confession

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier

The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.