Lod

Lod mayor ‘seething’ after Jewish-Arab clashes, right-wing activist summoned for questioning

After clashes in Lod left several wounded and 11 arrested, the mayor said far Right activist Mordechai David should not be allowed in the city. David says his group’s march was non-threatening.

View of the central Israeli city of Lod, on February 24, 2026.
Illustration of arrested suspects on their way to hearing at the DIstrict Court in Jerusalem. August 18, 2026.

Daycare director, two caregivers indicted over 400 alleged abuse incidents involving 17 infants

‘NOW, I realize that even if my sister gets annoyed with me, or I with her ... it’s a way of expressing love. We don’t know how to just say, ‘Hey, I missed you.’ It takes work.’

How 31-year-old rapper Teddy Neguse traded explosive rage for vulnerable truth

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem on October 18, 2026, as he campaigns for the upcoming Oct. 27 Knesset elections.

Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir will be minister in next government during Lod campaign rally


Jason Odeh sentenced to life for murder of Yelena Gerenberg

The two had been friends for about four years. During that time, Odeh repeatedly tried to start a romantic relationship with Gerenberg, but she refused.

 Yelena Gerenberg

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate, US tourist arrested outside IDF's Kirya complex

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot

Trains between Tel Aviv, Lod halted temporarily due to suspicious item found on tracks

Train service will resume once the police approve, the railway said.

A train seen at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, pictured in 2020; illustrative.

Israeli man charged with plotting terrorist attack on data center in Ra’anana

The charges cover preparation for a terrorist act involving explosives, a weapons offense for terrorist purposes, and receiving training or instruction for terrorist purposes.

Border Police officers from the Jerusalem Envelope unit raid the Palestinian village of Bir Nabala, near Ramallah, during an early morning counterterrorism operation to arrest suspects, September 15, 2026.

Netanya daycare worker sentenced to seven years for abusing 12 toddlers

Shenkar was convicted in February of nine counts of abusing a helpless minor as a caregiver, 33 counts of assaulting a helpless minor and causing injury, and two counts of aggravated assault.

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

Anti-tank missile found in Ramle residential compound during police weapons search

Police found a LAW missile in Ramle and ammunition in Lod on Thursday as part of an operation targeting illegal weapons, amid concerns over military arms reaching criminal groups.

Israel Police seize weapons in Ramla.

Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children

The woman, 33, and the man, 43, both from central Israel, are accused of numerous sexual offenses against the four children. The woman’s daughters were between 8 and 12-years-old at the time.

Illustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022.

Three children killed in separate fatal accidents across Israel over one day

Among those killed were a 5-year-old left in the car, a 12-year-old in the Jordan River, and a 16-year-old who fell while rappelling.

Magen David Adom vehicles.

Israel Railways resumes train service between Tel Aviv and Lod after electrical failure

The company said its crews were working to restore normal service as quickly as possible and recommended that passengers still impacted consider using alternative means.

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.

Court blocks planned Likud vote over disputed primary rules

At the center of the dispute was a set of election rules approved by the Likud Constitution Committee, headed by Katz and supported by Netanyahu.

People stand at polling station during the Likud party internal elections, which were halted following a court order, at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, July 16, 2026.