Lod

Jason Odeh sentenced to life for murder of Yelena Gerenberg

The two had been friends for about four years. During that time, Odeh repeatedly tried to start a romantic relationship with Gerenberg, but she refused.

 Yelena Gerenberg
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate, US tourist arrested outside IDF's Kirya complex

A train seen at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, pictured in 2020; illustrative.

Trains between Tel Aviv, Lod halted temporarily due to suspicious item found on tracks

Border Police officers from the Jerusalem Envelope unit raid the Palestinian village of Bir Nabala, near Ramallah, during an early morning counterterrorism operation to arrest suspects, September 15, 2026.

Israeli man charged with plotting terrorist attack on data center in Ra’anana


Man in his 30s stabbed in Lod, in serious condition 

The victim was evacuated in serious condition to the Shamir Medical Center in Tzrifin, and authorities opened an investigation into the incident. 

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel

The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.

Lod mosaic.

'Qatargate': Netanyahu confidant Urich investigated by police

Urich's representative, attorney Amit Hadad, is not expected to appeal the court's decision to the Supreme Court. 

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms

The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.

Polio virus ilustration.

Buy an apartment in the new central neighborhood – and receive a NIS 100,000 voucher for furnishing

Ram Aderet has opened the first sales office in the International Quarter in Lod and is offering a unique benefit to buyers. The entire neighborhood is expected to include 50,000 residents.

 Aderet in the International Quarter project in Lod

Arab sector violence: Woman murdered in Lod, 88th crime victim this year

By the tally of the Arabam Initiatives, an NGO that tracks Arab-Israeli crime rates, Sahar is the 88th such victim in 2025, and the fifth woman.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Israeli, Palestinian youths suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS, planning terror attack

Despite the terror attack ultimately failing, the Israeli defendant remained active in ISIS and jihadist social media groups, and publicly expressed a desire to carry out terrorist acts.

A shirt bearing ISIS insignia, found on a terrorist who attempted to carry out a terror attack in Qalandiya, the West Bank, December 7, 2024.

Two Hebron men receive life in prison for 2024 Ra’anana terror attack

The attackers acted "out of deep hatred" and planned additional foiled attacks, including one targeting an IDF spokesperson.

 Ahmed and Mahmoud Zaydat.

'I give candy to children to make them happy': Police arrest Lod man for sexually assaulting child

The police released a series of recommendations to protect children from sexual predators.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Two young Israelis arrested for planning terror attack against IDF soldiers

One of the Israelis that was arrested began associating himself with Hamas after the war began by watching inciting content online and delving in to extremist propaganda.

 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.