Rahat


Hamas Hostages
Al Qadi reveals: Murdered hostage is Aryeh Zalmanovich

Former captive's account reveals tragic loss during confinement.

Gila Isaacson | 29.08.24

Rescued Hostage Farhan, Gaza captivity

“I Spent Most of the Day Reading the Quran”: Hostage Farhan Recounts His Days in Captivity

After being rescued by the IDF, Farhan al-Qadi recounted to his friends what happened to him in the tunnels of the terrorist organization that held him captive underground for nearly 11 months.

Eliana Fleming | 28.08.24

Suspected Murder, Domestic violence, Israel

Suspected Murder in Rahat: 27-Year-Old Woman Stabbed to Death, Husband Arrested

A 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death this afternoon (Monday) in an act of violence in Rahat, in the Negev. MDA paramedics who were called to the scene confirmed her death. The woman's husband has been arrested on suspicion of murder and was found in possession of a weapon.

Eliana Fleming | 26.08.24

220th Murder

The 220th Murder in the Arab Sector: a 22-Year-Old was Shot Dead in Rahat

A 22-year-old man was murdered this morning in neighborhood 18 in Rahat. This is the 220th murdered in the Arab sector since the beginning of 2023. The police say that the background to the murder is a criminal conflict between families.

Arye Yoeli, JFeed Staff | 29.11.23

Cache of Weapons Seized

Rahat: A Police Officer Seized a Cache of Weapons Inside a Pizzeria

In the industrial area of ​​the city, improvised explosive devices were seized from a building. 2 pistols and ammunition were caught at the pizzeria in Rahat. The commander of the southern district, Superintendent Amir Cohen, signed a closure order for the place. 7 suspects were arrested.

JFeed | 22.11.23

Incitement 

A Resident of Rahat was Arrested After Posting a Racist Video Against Jews

A resident of Rahat who worked at a hospital in the Sharon region was arrested last night on suspicion of posting a video containing racist expressions. The Commissioner of Police said, "Zero tolerance for blatant incitement to terror, zero tolerance for supporting terrorism and Hamas-ISIS."

Chani Edri, JFeed Staff | 29.10.23

The Struggle Against Arab Crime

The struggle against Arab crime: How the police operate in the south

The police arrested 13 residents of the Bedouin settlement on suspicion of being involved in violent incidents and shootings. Weapons were found at various scenes. All the suspects were taken for further investigation

JFeed | 02.10.23

Murder

shooting incident in Rahat: A husband murdered his wife and tried to commit suicide

A 30-year-old woman was murdered when she was shot to death by her husband, who is suspected to have shot himself afterwards. MDA teams pronounced her dead on the spot and evacuated the husband to the hospital with moderate injuries

JFeed | 11.09.23

7-Year-Old Boy was Shot

The violence is rampant: a 7-year-old boy from Rahat was seriously injured in a shooting incident

A 7-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting incident in the city of Rahat. The child was brought independently to the MDA station in the city and was taken to Soroka Hospital

JFeed | 31.08.23

Rahat: Shooting at the Mayor's House

Shooting at the mayor's house: Suspects were arrested in Rahat

In Rahat, close relatives of the city's mayor were arrested on suspicion of firing shots towards his house. The shooting occurred against the backdrop of a land dispute within the family. Today, a request will be submitted to extend their detention

JFeed | 21.08.23

Gang of Criminals Arrested

A gang of criminals was arrested with a million NIS and weapons

Two suspects, residents of Rahat and Ramla, were apprehended after being found in possession of one million NIS and weapons, including 87 gold coins. They were transferred for further police investigation

JFeed | 01.08.23