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Israeli Arabs protest against violence, organized crime and recent killings in their communities in the town of Majd al-Krum, northen Israel, October 3, 2019. (David Cohen/FLASH90)
October 6, 2019, 10:22 am
As Arab leaders slam police ‘neglect,’ officers report fear for their own safety
While political leaders blame each other for failure to rein in deadly violence in Arab Israeli towns, law enforcement agencies call for more manpower, harsher prosecution
By TOI staff
People hiding under tables during a shooting at a cafe in Mexico City, July 24, 2019. (screen capture: YouTube)
July 25, 2019, 5:38 pm
Israeli shot dead by female assassin in Mexico was prominent underworld figure
Police said to suspect killing wasn’t a crime of passion, as the shooter claims, but a hit commissioned by Israeli mob bosses
By TOI staff
Israeli DJ Ronen Dahan, also known as DJ Perplex. (Photo via Dahan's Facebook profile)
July 9, 2019, 9:07 am
Suspect arrested in murder of Israeli DJ during show in Mexico
Ronen Dahan was shot dead in June in a nightclub; suspect reportedly linked to drug cartels in San Luis Potosi
By TOI staff
Israeli DJ Ronen Dahan, also known as DJ Perplex. (Photo via Dahan's Facebook profile)
June 29, 2019, 9:43 pm
Israeli DJ shot to death while playing show in Mexico
Ronen Dahan, 45, killed in attack by assailants thought linked to drug cartels in San Luis Potosi; had earned worldwide following as DJ Perplex
By TOI staff
Wreckage of a car after a suspected mob-related bombing in Hadera, May 15, 2019 (Israel Police)
May 16, 2019, 9:13 am
Man killed in suspected gang-related bombing in Hadera
Police reportedly investigating if blast was so-called ‘work accident’ that took place while explosives were being transported; dead man said to be associate of known criminals
By TOI staff
The scene of an apparent gang-related car bomb in Haifa on May 3, 2019. (Israel police)
May 3, 2019, 4:10 pm
2 seriously injured in suspected gang-related car bombing in Haifa
Police open investigation but believe it is not terror; 1 victim reportedly known criminal, who survived previous attempt to bomb his car last month
By TOI staff
Illustrative: A police cruiser in the Israeli coastal town of Bat Yam on February 27, 2017. (Moti Karelitz/Flash90)
March 16, 2019, 2:59 am
Man shot dead in suspected gang-related hit in Jaffa
Police searching for assailant, who fled after firing at 26-year-old over 10 times; victim was reportedly involved in dispute with local crime family
By TOI staff
Stabbing victim in the city of Lod is evacuated by a Magen David Adom ambulance, January 24, 2019. (MDA)
January 24, 2019, 10:30 pm
Man stabbed to death in Lod; second knifed in Petah Tikva
36-year-old man pronounced dead after evacuation to hospital, was apparently attacked during brawl
By TOI staff
Scene of a truck explosion on Highway 5 close to Rosh Ha'ayin, December 12, 2018 (Screen grab via Youtube)
December 12, 2018, 10:32 pm
Man killed as truck explodes on highway in suspected criminal hit
Force of explosion reportedly throws driver from vehicle, which then continues to travel down road for some 500 meters
By TOI staff
Ras al-Amoud in East Jerusalem, on October 21, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 9, 2018, 10:26 am
East Jerusalem man killed in brawl between two families
Another man killed in shooting in Jaffa amid spate of street violence nationwide
By TOI staff
Screenshot from CCTV footage of security guards being assaulted at Ichilov Hospital, in Tel Aviv, September 2017
January 17, 2018, 2:09 pm
Five jailed for assaulting Ichilov Hospital guards
Gang leader David Amoyal to go to prison for 25 months, four others to serve 17 to 22 months each
By TOI staff
Essex Police Detective Sergeant Richard Burgess (courtesy)
From the WebJuly 12, 2017, 10:41 pm
After saving Israeli from armed gang, UK policeman up for bravery award
Jewish News: Off-duty detective sergeant Richard Burgess nearly killed in Israel while halting an assault against a Jew by 3 Arab men
By Jenni Frazer
The Old Town Hall in the center of the Swedish city of Malmo. (Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons)
September 25, 2016, 11:50 pm
4 wounded in shooting in Swedish city of Malmo
Local police say a recent surge in violence could be linked to a crackdown on organized crime in the city
By AP
President of the Russian Olympic Committee Alexander Zhukov poses in front of a matryoshka doll at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 4, 2016. (AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev)
August 5, 2016, 11:37 am
Russia denies diplomat had deadly fight with Rio mugger
Embassy in Brazil says there is ‘misunderstanding’ by police, who claim ‘vice consul got into physical confrontation with aggressor’
By AP
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (L) and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein in the Knesset during a special plenum session marking the 50th birthday of the parliament building, January 19, 2016. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 19, 2016, 1:52 pm
In about-turn, Trump pledges to move US Embassy to Jerusalem
Republican front-runner says he is ‘100 percent’ in favor of the change; Netanyahu, Shapiro meet after public spat over West Bank ‘double standards’ comments
By Raoul Wootliff
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