The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/organized-crime/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:53:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png organized crime | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/organized-crime/ 32 32 Norwegian teen who planned UK murder was recruited by Iran-linked Swedish crime group https://www.timesofisrael.com/norwegian-teen-who-planned-uk-murder-was-recruited-by-iran-linked-swedish-crime-group/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:10:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835701 Prosecutors tell court that Johannes Natland was recruited by an organization called the Foxtrot Network, target of plot is unknown

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]]> Man killed in car explosion in central Israel; second apparent bombing in a day https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-killed-in-car-explosion-in-central-israel-second-apparent-bombing-in-a-day/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:42:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831145 Police checking whether explosion was an assassination; medics pronounce victim dead at the scene

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]]> Two men shot dead in apparent underworld hit in central Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-shot-dead-in-apparent-underworld-hit-in-central-israel/ Sat, 02 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814704 Police believe killings are part of a feud between Arab crime families in the cities of Ramle and Lod; in separate incident, man shot dead in Rahat

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]]> Two men killed in car explosion in Arab town, as murders in Israel spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-killed-in-car-explosion-in-arab-town-as-murders-in-israel-spike/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:40:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563585 Number of people killed in violence in Arab community in 2025 rises to 102; National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir remains silent amid sharp rise in lethal violence

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]]> Man injured near Haifa in car explosion tied to criminal underworld https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-injured-near-haifa-in-car-explosion-tied-to-criminal-underworld/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:26:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375850 Victim suffers light to moderate injuries on Route 22, in third such blast linked to feuding gangs within a week

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]]> Man killed in car explosion near Ramle school, motive believed criminal feud https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-killed-in-car-explosion-near-ramle-school-motive-believed-criminal-feud/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:50:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369324 Paramedics declare victim dead at scene; mayor calls on police minister Ben Gvir to do more, involve Shin Bet in combating spiraling crime

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]]> France detains Telegram chief accused of failing to curb use of app for crime, terror https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-detains-telegram-chief-accused-of-failing-to-curb-use-of-app-for-crime-terror/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:17:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3361806 Russian-born founder also suspected of not preventing drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime on platform; Moscow says Paris 'refusing to cooperate' over detention

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]]> How a Jewish German woman in NY became America’s first major crime boss in 1859 https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-jewish-german-woman-in-ny-became-americas-first-major-crime-boss-in-1859/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:24:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3312656 Margalit Fox's new book uncovers the fascinating life and capers of Fredericka Mandelbaum, who fenced stolen property and orchestrated complicated jewel heists and bank robberies

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]]> Man found shot dead in Pardes Hanna in suspected gang killing https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-found-shot-dead-in-pardes-hanna-in-suspected-gang-killing/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:33:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3322413 Unidentified man, around 30 years old, discovered near cemetery; MDA paramedics pronounce him dead at the scene

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]]> Mossad: Iran-backed criminal networks behind attacks on Israeli embassies in Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-iran-backed-criminal-networks-behind-attacks-on-israeli-embassies-in-europe/ Thu, 30 May 2024 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301224 Swedish intelligence agency confirms that Tehran is using local organizations -- including the Foxtrot and Rumba crime rings -- to attack Israeli and Jewish targets

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]]> Israeli alleged mobster arrested in Malaysia with illegal firearms, suspected of spying https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-alleged-mobster-arrested-in-malaysia-with-illegal-firearms-suspected-of-spying/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256814 Shalom Avitan said to be en route to kill rival mob boss, but Malaysian police say he could be an Israeli agent; may face 25 years behind bars; 3 arrested for supplying weapons

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]]> Woman shot dead, two people wounded in suspected Ashdod gangland hit https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-shot-dead-two-people-wounded-in-suspected-ashdod-gangland-hit/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:57:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3252242 Purported criminal figure wounded in attack, as was a female relative -- reportedly an IDF soldier -- who tried to fire back at the gunman before he escaped

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]]> US alleges Japanese crime boss tried to send weapons-grade uranium to Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-alleges-japanese-crime-boss-tried-to-send-weapons-grade-uranium-to-iran/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:43:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3230533 US prosecutors say Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, provided samples of material from Myanmar to undercover agent in belief Iran would use it for a weapons program

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]]> Man shot dead in Bedouin village, third murder in Arab community in past 24 hours https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-shot-dead-in-bedouin-village-third-murder-in-arab-community-in-past-24-hours/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:21:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3165946 Police believe 221st killing in Arab community this year part of ongoing feud between crime families

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]]> Man shot dead in Ashkelon in suspected gang hit https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-shot-dead-in-ashkelon-in-suspected-gang-hit/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:03:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109616 22-year-old said to be associated with Lavi family, some of whose members have been feuding with their ex-partners in Benny Shlomo's organization after he was killed last year

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