Crime
US authorities on the hunt for four Pakistanis in $770 million Medicare fraud case
the four allegedly used a call center operated under the name Hello International Marketing Solutions (HIMS) to obtain Medicare beneficiary information, including identification numbers.
Jerusalem man shot during attempted robbery, in serious condition
Jerusalem Rabbi Moshe Yazdi sentenced to 18 years for rape by deception
'I am going to an Arab party, they aren't coming to me': Segalovitz explains Ra'am move - interview
In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges
The intelligence-based measure is the first reported use of the 2024 law against a Jewish crime organization.
Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram
Yazan Goaya proposed meeting the minor for sexual activity, offered money, requested photographs, and sent sexually explicit messages to a child under 14 years of age, the indictment alleged.
Trump enlists private sector cyber firms in new offensive against foreign criminal groups
The idea of private sector firms participating in cyber operations against criminal and other targets is not new, and has been controversial in the past.
Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim
On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.
Serial UK sex attacker jailed for life for double murder, rape after police failings
Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty last week of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of Sheryl Wilkins in August 2025, and of the rape and serious assault of a third woman.
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.
IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts
Distelfeld and the other officials found a total of 13 ancient bronze coins, three ancient bronze items, two ancient lead items, and another 14 unidentified metal objects in the suspects' possession.
WATCH: Police arrest 27 in massive anti-racketeering operation in southern Israel
The operation, dubbed Operation Courier Run, was jointly carried out by the Southern District Israel Police, Border Police, and the Lachish District Central Investigations Unit (YAMAR).
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
WATCH: Two settlers disconnect electricity, destroy property of Palestinian family in West Bank
This comes after an order barring Israeli protective presence activists, who work to protect Palestinian residents within the West Bank, from around the town of Taiba, near Ramallah.
Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75
In exchange for their services, the couple allegedly demanded a "fee" ranging from NIS 2,000 to NIS 5,000, and in some cases up to NIS 10,000.
