The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/charles-summers/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Charlie Summers | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/charles-summers/ 32 32 Bat Yam man to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/bat-yam-man-to-be-charged-with-working-for-iranian-intelligence/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838578 Police, Shin Bet say suspect in his 30s had been in contact with Iranian agent for five months before his arrest in May; indictment expected in coming days

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]]> Police nab 2 suspects in Huwara settler rampage; IDF yet to identify uniformed assailant https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-nab-2-suspects-in-huwara-settler-rampage-idf-yet-to-identify-uniformed-assailant/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:41:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838211 Cops say suspects both in their 30s, more arrests expected; IDF probing possibility man seen in full army fatigues beating a Palestinian was not a soldier

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]]> Religious Affairs Ministry director questioned in corruption probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/religious-affairs-ministry-director-questioned-in-corruption-probe/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:01:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838199 Yehuda Avidan reportedly suspected of trying to influence decisions of someone connected to the ministry, scuttle justified dismissal of an employee

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]]> Haredim block traffic at south Jerusalem checkpoint after arrest of suspected rioter https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredim-block-traffic-at-south-jerusalem-checkpoint-after-arrest-of-suspected-rioter/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:42:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838072 26-year-old, who allegedly resisted arrest, is one of 65 detained for attack on home of Supreme Court justice who has ordered effective penalties against draft dodgers

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]]> Israeli man killed, five hurt in central Israel terror shooting spree by Arab Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/terrorist-kills-one-wounds-five-in-central-israel-shooting-spree/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837944 Victim ID'd as Haim Kalomiti, member of civil defense squad; PMO says he engaged the terrorist, who rampaged in communities bordering West Bank; two men in serious condition

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]]> ‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride https://www.timesofisrael.com/part-of-a-larger-struggle-as-elections-loom-thousands-march-to-knesset-for-jerusalem-pride/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836755 Marchers chant 'democracy' while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on Oct. 7 says Israel facing 'fateful' vote

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]]> Police backtrack, no longer suspect terror motive in double homicide last month https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-backtrack-no-longer-suspect-terror-motive-in-double-homicide-last-month/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:13:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836651 Ruslan and Olga Prihodko, parents to a teenager, are now said to have been killed by 17-year-old in dispute over ancient coins; four suspects remain in custody

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]]> Hamas operative indicted for allegedly holding Oron Shaul’s body in fridge in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-operative-indicted-for-allegedly-holding-oron-shauls-body-in-fridge-in-gaza/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836419&preview=true&preview_id=3836419 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

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]]> Woman killed by car bomb on Ayalon Highway; police arrest estranged husband https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-killed-in-car-explosion-on-ayalon-highway-near-tel-aviv-terrorism-not-suspected/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:48:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836284 Lia Malka, 35, is survived by couple's 2-year-old daughter; suspect was reportedly questioned recently for threatening her and her family amid messy divorce proceedings

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]]> Hamas operative who allegedly held Oron Shaul’s body in Gaza to be charged this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-operative-who-allegedly-held-oron-shauls-body-in-gaza-to-be-charged-this-week/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835046 Ibrahim Hilu reportedly kept the remains of the 20-year-old soldier, killed in 2014 war, in a fridge under his shop in Gaza City, where they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025

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]]> Nahariya deputy mayor among 14 arrested in corruption scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/nahariya-deputy-mayor-among-14-arrested-in-corruption-scandal/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:07:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834892 Bribed city officials allegedly granted criminals control over bidding process, allowing them to box out competitors; officers also seize real estate, luxury cars

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]]> Two killed by explosive device in car on road near Beersheba https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-killed-by-explosive-device-in-car-on-road-near-beersheba/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834544 Vehicle veers off Route 40; passengers declared dead at scene; police say fire caused by bomb, incident tied to organized crime; man stabbed to death in Ashkelon

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]]> Arab Israeli teen arrested on terror suspicions in killing of married couple https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-israeli-teen-arrested-on-terror-suspicions-in-killing-of-married-couple/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:54:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832734 Police rule out murder-suicide after Olga and Ruslan Prihodko found shot dead in Judean foothills; suspect's brother carried out 2024 ramming attack

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]]> Major crimes detective questioned on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent https://www.timesofisrael.com/major-crimes-detective-questioned-on-suspicion-of-contact-with-iranian-agent/ Wed, 27 May 2026 21:53:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831891 Officer in Lahav 433 unit placed under house arrest following interrogation; suspect insists he reported approach to his superiors after Iranian national reached out to him 6 months ago

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]]> 9-year-old girl shot dead amid family feud in Arara; police arrest father as suspect https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-year-old-girl-shot-dead-in-arara-after-fight-between-kids-escalated-to-involve-parents/ Wed, 27 May 2026 13:09:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831537 Police accuse relatives of destroying evidence after father allegedly shot his own daughter by accident, while aiming for his brothers in argument that erupted at family gathering

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