Crime in Israel

Judge cites strong evidence and suspected religious hatred as a man accused of vandalizing a Maronite prayer hall in Nahariya remains in custody.

Prosecutors signaled their intent to indict the 42-year-old suspect, and the court extended his detention until Thursday.

Roy Cohen, a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s with 14 previous convictions, allegedly broke into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard and stole tefillin worth NIS 25,000, cash, and other valuables.

Police arrested a suspect after a man was seriously stabbed in Haifa. In Tel Aviv, a suspect was detained with a flare and a screwdriver ahead of a soccer game.

Prof. Kobi George, head of the hospital's cardiology department, was suspended following the launch of the hospital's internal investigation about two weeks ago.

In September, the Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Levin for raping the mother of a patient, committing sexual offenses against two patients, and abusing his authority in his treatment.

In its sentencing decision, the court sharply criticized the defendant's actions and his exploitation of the age difference and the family's trust.

Roni Oved is charged with an indecent act without consent and sexual harassment.

The statement did not describe a specific planned attack. Its account focused on his alleged allegiance to ISIS, the dissemination of its content, and efforts to encourage support for it.

The indictment lists 21 posts published by the Ein Hahoresh man ahead of the Knesset election, including calls to behead Likud MK Almog Cohen.