The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kafr-qasim/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:57:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kafr Qasim | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kafr-qasim/ 32 32 Two Arab citizens, including young mother, killed in separate shootings https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-arab-citizens-including-young-mother-killed-in-separate-shootings/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806654 Police nab brother of 27-year-old woman in south after paramedics find her with gunshot wound to the head; hours later, man killed in Kafr Qasim in suspected 'blood feud'

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]]> 9 injured as Iran fires 7 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads https://www.timesofisrael.com/9-injured-as-iran-fires-7-missile-salvos-at-israel-within-hours-many-with-cluster-warheads/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787759 2 killed by intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi; homes, vehicles damaged in central, north Israel; Israeli Air Force carries out 'extensive' strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure

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]]> Shin Bet says it foiled Hamas plot to smuggle arms into West Bank using Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-says-it-foiled-hamas-plot-to-smuggle-arms-into-west-bank-using-israelis/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3699036 Residents of Kafr Qasim and Rahat arrested on suspicion of working for Israeli man in Turkey who was operating on behalf of the Palestinian terror group

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]]> Foreign national found decapitated in Tel Aviv; woman shot dead near Kafr Qasim https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-national-found-decapitated-in-tel-aviv-woman-shot-dead-near-kafr-qasim/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:05:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3688535 Police arrest suspect in connection with killing of man in south Tel Aviv; four brothers of Tahlil Amer, 30, also detained in connection with her murder but later released

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]]> Mosaics, mikvehs and oil lamps found at grand estate shed new light on ancient Samaritans https://www.timesofisrael.com/mosaics-mikvehs-and-oil-lamps-found-at-grand-estate-shed-new-light-on-ancient-samaritans/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:18:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632683 Unprecedented 4th century site recently uncovered by archaeologists in central Israel offers insights into the life of the Israelite sect -- and opens many new questions

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]]> Two bodies found inside a burnt car near Kafr Qasim, police investigating https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-bodies-found-inside-a-burnt-car-near-kafr-qasim-police-investigating/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:12:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3626353 Law enforcement believe men were shot dead in the vehicle before it was set alight; killing thought to be related to a fatal shooting that took place in the city in July

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]]> As violent crime soars, Arabs see jobs, training as key to getting youth off streets https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-violent-crime-soars-arabs-see-jobs-training-as-key-to-getting-youth-off-streets/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:49:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3609637 Seeking ways to tamp down on mounting lawlessness and skyrocketing murders, program takes young people heading into life of crime and prepares them to enter job market instead

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]]> 14-year-old shot dead, relative injured in Negev town as murders continue to spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-year-old-shot-dead-relative-injured-in-negev-town-as-murders-continue-to-spike/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:06:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3565260 Hours earlier, Issa Frija, 38, shot dead outside his Kafr Qasim home; killings are 9th and 10th homicides in under a week, 105 killings in Arab community so far this year

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]]> 2 killed in Kafr Qasim criminal shooting, taking year’s Arab violent death toll to 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-killed-in-kafr-qasim-criminal-shooting-taking-annual-arab-violent-death-toll-to-100/ Sat, 31 May 2025 09:10:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3562285 One of the victims was son of man killed in 2016 terror attack; suspect arrested, motive said to be family feud; video shows diners taking cover in central city as gunman opens fire nearby

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]]> Teen dies, 2 others critical after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning from hookah https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-dies-2-others-critical-after-apparent-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-from-hookah/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:21:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3513039 The three were found unconscious in a small room in Kafr Qasim, having seemingly fallen asleep while smoking, with charcoal still burning

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]]> Police rescue lion cub, monkey from illegal animal traders https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-rescue-lion-cub-monkey-amid-growing-number-of-incidents/ Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:58:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3503309 Authorities believe cub was smuggled into Israel, say anyone who came near the animals must be tested for diseases; another cub and monkeys recovered in ops earlier in the week

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]]> Two killed, including 10-year-old girl, in criminal shooting in Kafr Qasim https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-killed-including-10-year-old-girl-in-criminal-shooting-in-kafr-qasim/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:06:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3402604 Police investigating the possibility that the incident, which left victim's 17-year-old brother in critical condition, is retribution for deadly car explosion in Ramle last month

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]]> Kafr Qasim couple, 6-month-old daughter killed in car crash in Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/kafr-qasim-couple-6-month-old-daughter-killed-in-car-crash-in-sinai/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3312170 Ussayd, Jumana and Julia Amar were reportedly on way to Eid el-Adha celebrations after vacationing at Red Sea resort; two children survive with moderate-to-severe injuries

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]]> 4 soldiers arrested on suspicion of beating 3 Arab Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-soldiers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-beating-3-arab-israelis/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:41:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3108040 Troops allegedly carried out unauthorized stop of vehicle near Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, attacked car's occupants

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]]> IDF soldiers enter Arab Israeli city against regulations, clash with locals; 5 hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldiers-enter-arab-israeli-city-against-regulations-clash-with-locals-5-hurt/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3092252 Military says troops were chasing after Palestinians who infiltrated Israel via West Bank security barrier; incident under investigation

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