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Shehadeh Abu Alqian, 25, who is charged with spying for a Gaza-based terror group, is seen wearing an Israeli military uniform in May 2022. (Courtesy)
Bedouin man sentenced to 24.5 years for joining IDF to spy for Gazan terror group
By Noam Lehmann and Emanuel Fabian
Shehadeh Abu Alqian stole rifle from soldier he later passed to Mujahideen Brigades, which abducted Shiri Bibas and her two young sons on October 7, 2023
Illustrative: The Ketziot Detention Camp in the Negev desert on September 13, 2022. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
September 1, 2026, 8:19 pm
12 guards charged with reckless homicide for fatally beating Palestinian security prisoner
Thaer Abu Asab, jailed since 2005 over terror attack, died in Ketziot Prison in November 2023; senior officer accused of ordering violent assault that caused cardiac arrest
By Jeremy Sharon
The Judicial Selection Committee meets for the first time in over 18 months in Jerusalem, on November 16, 2023. (GPO)
June 28, 2026, 10:55 pm
After 18-month hiatus, Judicial Selection Committee finally appoints new judges
Following legal pressure through the High Court on Justice Minister Levin, judges appointed to magistrate, family, traffic and youth courts
By Jeremy Sharon
Destao Tzakul, a 19-year-old from Beersheba, who was killed in a stabbing outside his home on April 24, 2026. (Facebook)
June 5, 2026, 8:39 am
Four minors charged over killing of 19-year-old Destao Tzakul in Beersheba in April
Suspects aged 15 to 17 allegedly hit victim with an iron rod until he fell, stabbed him while he was down, then tried to remove the evidence
By ToI Staff
Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul (Courtesy)
June 4, 2026, 1:56 pm
Hamas operative indicted for allegedly holding Oron Shaul’s body in fridge in Gaza
Ibrahim Hilu said to have hidden remains of the 20-year-old IDF soldier, killed in 2014 war, until they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025
By Charlie Summers
The High Court holds a hearing on a petition requesting the convening of the Judicial Selection Committee to appoint judges, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 3, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 3, 2026, 4:59 pm
Citing ‘rampant’ crime, High Court expresses dismay at Levin’s refusal to appoint judges
Justice minister’s lawyer refuses to give timetable for judicial appointments, despite court’s urging; ‘If this is not an acute situation let the minister say so,’ demands judge
By Jeremy Sharon
A truck loaded with humanitarian aid travels along Salah al-Din Road in the central Gaza Strip, near Deir al-Balah, on November 9, 2025. (Eyad Baba/AFP)
February 4, 2026, 4:22 pm
Charges filed against 12 suspects in Gaza smuggling case
Prosecutors say Bezalel Zini, Shin Bet chief’s brother, who is slated to also be indicted, took NIS 15,000 to transfer goods to Gaza in his vehicle during IDF reserve duty
By Charlie Summers and Emanuel Fabian
Bezalel Zini. (Facebook, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 3, 2026, 11:10 pm
Shin Bet chief’s brother named as suspect in Gaza smuggling case
Court permits revealing identity of Bezalel Zini, who allegedly helped traffic cigarettes into Strip; family insists accusations fabricated to bring down security agency chief David Zini
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Judge Benny Sagi, late president of the Be'ersheva District Court, who was killed in a traffic accident on January 4, 2026. (Courtesy of the Judicial Authority)
January 4, 2026, 9:15 pm
Beersheba District Court President Benny Sagi killed in ‘shocking’ crash on Route 6
President Herzog, Supreme Court chief, justice minister lament untimely death of judge who was ‘beloved by all,’ ‘extraordinary talented,’ and ‘a wonderful family man’
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: Police officers in Jerusalem on October 11, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 2, 2025, 11:56 am
Dead Sea hotel worker charged with spying for Iran; was asked for intel on Ben Gvir
Man is accused of sending photos of tourist sites to Iranian agents, who also allegedly asked for info on crime families and IDF soldiers
By Charlie Summers
Moti Maman, accused of being recruited by Iran to advance an assassination plot of the prime minister, defense minister, or the head of the Shin Bet, is seen in a court in Beersheba on September 19, 2024. (Dudu Greenspan/Flash90)
April 29, 2025, 2:39 pm
Israeli convicted of plotting assassinations for Iran sentenced to 10 years
Court notes Moti Maman twice traveled to Iran while Israel was fighting Iranian proxies; defense says it will appeal ‘disproportionate’ sentence
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Rescue forces near the scene where young Israelis were swept away in the flooding of the Tzafit riverbed near the Dead Sea in southern Israel, on April 26, 2018. (Maor Kinsbursky/Flash90)
April 22, 2025, 12:07 pm
Educators sentenced to 7 years over deaths of 10 students in flash flood disaster
Judge links 2018 Tzafit riverbed incident to Oct. 7 massacre, saying those responsible must shoulder the blame for such disasters; father of victim says prison terms too lenient
By Jeremy Sharon
Rescue forces near the scene where young Israelis were swept away in the flooding of the Tzafit riverbed near the Dead Sea in southern Israel, on April 26, 2018. (Maor Kinsbursky/Flash90)
November 17, 2024, 2:11 pm
Former academy head, counselor found guilty in flash-flood deaths of 10 students
Parents dismayed at verdict of negligent manslaughter rather than more severe charge over 2018 Tzafit riverbed disaster
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Bikers at the Hefer Lake park, near Kibbutz Ein HaHoresh, January 23, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
July 4, 2024, 7:44 pm
Drunk driver who killed top cyclist charged with homicide in Beersheba court
Nachman Khoury allegedly hit Guy Timor — a member of Israel’s national team who was training for European championship — during police chase while driving under the influence
By ToI Staff
Murder and rape suspect Sami Abu Al-Asal, left, in 2023, and right in 2002. (Israel Police)
June 27, 2024, 2:56 pm
After forensic breakthrough, man convicted of murdering woman in Eilat 21 years ago
Sami Abu Al-Asal sentenced to 23 years behind bars, ordered to pay NIS 100,000 in damages for 2003 murder of 21-year-old Margarita Levy
By ToI Staff
Eilat's Red Sea Hotel, where an alleged gang rape took place in mid-August 2020. (Channel 12 screenshot)
February 19, 2024, 6:29 pm
Pair sentenced to prison over 2020 gang rape of 16-year-old girl in Eilat
Beersheba District Court sentences primary convicts to 22 years and 14 years, respectively, for role in shocking incident; others awaiting sentencing
By ToI Staff
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