Central District
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Central District, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israel’s Housing Market Shows High Inventory but Prices Remain Stable Due to Limited Immediate Supply
Despite 84,000 unsold apartments in Israel, only 16,000 to 25,000 are available for immediate delivery, keeping prices stable. Developer Dvir Dimri warns that a decline in land te…
MK Tzvi Sukkot Threatens Defamation Suit, Yair Golan Deletes Post
MK Tzvi Sukkot threatened defamation legal action against Democratic Party leader Yair Golan over claims that Sukkot caused IDF troop redeployment before October 7. Golan deleted…
Israeli Police Arrest 18 Illegal Residents in Sharon Raid Seizing Weapons and Cash
Israeli police raided multiple sites in Tayibe and Kafr Qasim on August 25, arresting 18 illegal residents and confiscating weapons, ammunition, cash, and suspected drugs. The ope…
Israeli Police Arrest 16 Illegal Residents and Suspect in Jaljulia Housing Case
Israeli police arrested 16 illegal residents and a local suspect in Jaljulia, with one detainee injured while trying to flee. The suspects are under investigation, and authorities…
Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Forging Documents to Enable Driving During License Suspensions
Israeli police arrested a Tira-based lawyer suspected of forging documents to help drivers illegally drive during license suspensions. Searches were conducted at his home and offi…
Suspect to Be Charged Soon in Lawyer Arbel Feldman's Murder in Rishon Lezion
A man in his 20s from Ashdod is set to be charged with the murder of lawyer Arbel Feldman, who was shot dead in his Rishon Lezion office on August 4. The suspect surrendered after…
Suspect Arrested After Lawyer Arbel Feldman Is Fatally Shot in Office
Lawyer Arbel Feldman was fatally shot in his Rishon Lezion office by a client who believed he was owed money. The suspect surrendered and confessed, and police plan to indict him…
Israeli Couple Charged in Sophisticated Scam Draining 97 Bank Accounts
An Israeli couple in their twenties faces serious charges after a cybercrime unit uncovered their scam targeting 97 victims, mainly from the Arab community, by impersonating insur…
Deputy Mayor from Central Israel Faces Sexual Assault Investigation Transferred to Prosecution
A deputy mayor in central Israel is under investigation for alleged sexual offenses against a municipal worker years ago, with the case now sent to prosecution amid conflicting ac…
Luxury Car Dealership Battles Insurance Company Over Arson Damage Payout
After an arson attack destroyed eight luxury cars at Auto Premium dealership in Rishon Lezion, Migdal Insurance refuses to pay damages, citing a missing policy clause. The insurer…
Former Applied Materials Israel CFO Must Pay Up to 50% Tax on Stock Sale Profits
Henry Saul Schwartzbaum, former CFO of Applied Materials Israel, must pay up to 50% income tax on profits from selling company shares granted via stock options, as ruled by the Ce…
Family Dispute Erupts Over Control of Israeli Security Equipment Firm Silynxcom
Three elder siblings of Silynxcom founders sued their younger sister and her husband, the CEO, alleging they were excluded from their inheritance shares in the security equipment…
Flydubai Agrees to Compensate Passengers After Connecting Flight Cancellations
Flydubai settled a class-action suit after passengers with canceled connecting flights were denied full refunds. The airline will identify affected travelers from the past four ye…
Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Road Accident Near Netanya's Ha'ari Interchange
A man in his 20s died after being hit by a vehicle near Netanya's Ha'ari Interchange on August 8, 2026. Emergency teams attempted resuscitation but he succumbed to severe injuries…
Israeli Police Seize Nearly 2 Million Shekels and Uncover Illegal Soda Factory in Tira
Israeli police seized nearly 2 million shekels and uncovered an unlicensed soda factory with severe safety and hygiene violations in Tira, arresting three illegal workers.
Israeli Health Ministry Warns Against Consuming Njoy and Joicy Drinks Over Health Risks
The Israeli Health Ministry warns against consuming Njoy and Joicy beverages after a Tira factory was found operating without a license and under hazardous sanitary conditions. Se…
Israeli Court Upholds Detention of Eldar Dayan’s Suspected Killers Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Lod District Court extended the detention of Eldar Dayan’s two suspected killers until August 24, citing solid suspicion despite no final forensic cause of death. The investig…
Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Near Ono Interchange on Road 471
A motorcyclist in his 60s died after a collision with a car on Road 471 near the Ono interchange on August 9, 2026. Despite advanced medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the…
Son Shoots Father in Neck with Improvised Arrow in Family Dispute in Neve Yamin
Moshe Levi shot his father in the neck with an improvised arrow from a fishing spear gun in Neve Yamin after escalating family disputes over drug-related demands. The father was c…
Israeli Police Officer Convicted for Reckless Shooting of Handcuffed Civilian at Gas Station
The Israeli District Court convicted Police Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg of recklessness for accidentally shooting a handcuffed civilian at a gas station, overturning a previous…
Police Find Guns Thrown Onto Roof During Raid in Tayibe, Five Detained
Police in Tayibe found two pistols and ammunition thrown onto a roof during a raid, detaining five residents for questioning.
Israeli Police Seize Drugs Worth 2 Million Shekels in Lod, Arrest Two Suspects
Israeli police seized drugs worth about 2 million shekels, including heroin and ecstasy, in Lod and arrested two local suspects during a targeted operation.
Israeli Police Arrest Four More Suspects in Eldar Dayan Death Investigation
Israeli police have arrested four more suspects linked to a fight before Eldar Dayan's disappearance and death, increasing the total detained to six. Two of Dayan's friends remain…
New Data Reveals Rehovot as Israel’s Electric Vehicle Capital
A new AI-analyzed database reveals Rehovot as a leading city for electric vehicles in Israel, with the Central District holding 39% of the EV fleet. Luxury car imports have surged…
Youth Counselor in Israeli Kibbutz Charged with Sexual Offenses Against Six Minors
Eitan Haim Ben Dror Shahar, a youth counselor in an Israeli kibbutz, is charged with sexually abusing six boys under his care from 2024 to mid-2025. The indictment details multipl…
Average Apartment Prices Rise 7.9% Despite Overall Housing Price Index Decline in Israel
Israel's housing price index fell 1.5% year-over-year in Q2 2026, while the average apartment sale price rose 7.9% to 2.435 million shekels. This gap results from differences in m…
Father Indicted for Sexual Assault of Minor Daughter in Central Israel
A father in central Israel is indicted for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter, committing incestuous rape and indecent acts. The court has imposed a gag order on case de…
Tel Aviv Police Seize Grenades and Pistols in Crime Syndicate Weapons Bust
Tel Aviv police arrested a man and confiscated grenades, pistols, and ammunition intended for a criminal group amid organized crime tensions.
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 18-Year-Old at Rishon Lezion Beach
Israeli police are searching for 18-year-old Sami Shhada, who disappeared after entering the sea at Rishon Lezion's surfers' beach on Sunday morning, and have called on the public…
Israeli Police Shoot and Arrest Suspect in Motorcycle Theft Chase in Petah Tikva
Israeli police shot and arrested a young suspect after a dangerous motorcycle theft chase in Petah Tikva, where he endangered lives by running red lights. The suspect was moderate…
Israeli Journalists Avishai Greenstein and Baruch Kara Clash Over Legal Report on Jonathan Urich Case
Israeli journalists Avishai Greenstein and Baruch Kara engaged in a public and personal dispute over Greenstein's report on a plea deal in the Jonathan Urich case. The disagreemen…
Middle Class Exits Israeli Housing Market as Renters Accept Lower Quality Apartments
In Israel's housing market, renters are settling for lower-quality apartments as rental prices rise, while wealthy buyers dominate home purchases, pushing the middle class out. Go…
Criminal Lawyer Alon Kriti Charged with Extortion and Threats Over Unpaid Loan
Criminal lawyer Alon Kriti was charged with extortion after allegedly threatening a debtor over an unpaid loan of 50,000 shekels. Kriti sent threatening messages and sent people t…
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Inflation Remains Low, Housing Costs Increase Moderately
Israel's consumer prices increased by 0.3% in July 2026, with annual inflation steady at 1.5%. Housing and transportation costs rose moderately, while new apartment prices increas…
Israeli Police Impose Strict Restrictions on Young Crime Boss from Hariri Organization
Israeli police have imposed strict administrative restrictions on 22-year-old Mohad Agbaria Hariri, a senior member of the Hariri crime organization, to curb his involvement in vi…
Importer Recalls Turkish Vanilla Meringue Candy Over Undeclared Allergens
V.I.A.L.I Global Ltd. recalls Turkish vanilla meringue candy due to missing milk and soy allergen warnings, advising allergic consumers to avoid it.
Tel Aviv Leads Israel in New Apartment Sales Amid Rising Inventory Backlog
In Q2 2026, Israel sold about 22,640 apartments with new apartment sales rising sharply, led by Tel Aviv, despite a large backlog of unsold units totaling over 84,000 nationwide…
Senior Police Investigations Prosecutor Requests Transfer Amid Controversy Over Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Probe
A senior prosecutor overseeing the investigation into associates of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested a transfer from the Police Investigations Depa…
Prosecutor and Legal Advisor Clash Over Jonathan Orich's Plea Deal in Leak Case
A proposed plea deal for Jonathan Orich in a leak case was blocked by State Attorney Amit Aisman, who demanded prison time, causing negotiations to fail. The Attorney General supp…
Israeli Police Unveil Exclusive Footage and Indict Suspects in Violent Criminal Feud
Israeli police released exclusive footage and filed indictments against suspects involved in a violent grenade and arson campaign linked to the Mosli-Jerushi crime feud. The suspe…
Israeli State Prosecutor Blocks Plea Deal for Jonathan Urich in Bild Case
The Israeli State Prosecutor vetoed a plea deal for Jonathan Urich in the Bild case, rejecting a nine-month community service sentence and demanding a 12-month prison term, which…
Sports Instructor Charged with Sexual Offenses Against Disabled Women During Classes
Gilboa Dahan, a sports instructor from Netanya, is charged with sexually abusing five intellectually disabled women during sports classes at a care facility. The prosecution seeks…
Lawyer Arrested for Smuggling Heroin and Ecstasy Hidden in Eyelash Remover Bottles
Israeli police and customs agents arrested a lawyer for attempting to smuggle heroin, ecstasy, and GBL hidden in eyelash remover bottles sent from England via Turkey. Additional d…
Central District Couple Indicted for Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Minor Daughters and Family Toddlers
A couple from central Israel faces charges for sexually abusing the woman's minor daughters and family toddlers, including producing and sharing exploitative images and engaging i…
Israeli Police Consider Promoting Officer Who Shot Civilian Amid Ongoing Legal Appeal
Israeli police are considering promoting Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg, who shot a civilian during an arrest in December 2023, despite an ongoing appeal by the Police Investigatio…
Suspects Reconstruct Events Leading to Eldar Dayan's Death Near Petah Tikva
Two suspects in Eldar Dayan's death near Petah Tikva reconstructed the events starting from a fight, a hit-and-run escape, and hiding in a tunnel. Dayan's body was found weeks lat…
Firefighters Battle Spreading Blaze Near Haredi Settlement Yesodot
Seventeen firefighting teams and a helicopter are battling a wildfire near the Haredi settlement Yesodot, which has spread to orchards and beehives. Efforts focus on protecting ho…
Former Planning Appeals Committee Chair Sigalit Assayag Tzruya Joins Piron Law Firm as Real Estate Partner
Sigalit Assayag Tzruya, former chair of the Central District Planning Appeals Committee, has joined Piron Law Firm as a partner leading its real estate and planning practice, brin…