Lod
Lod is an important city in central Israel near Tel Aviv.
The city has a vast history and has been mentioned in the Bible and maintained a degree of importance for many years.
Today, Lod serves as one of Israel's most important transportation hubs, being home to Ben-Gurion Airport, the country's sole international airport.
Demographically, Lod is characterized by its heavily mixed population, home to Jewish and Arab Israelis alike.
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.
Israeli, Palestinian youths suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS, planning terror attack
Two Hebron men receive life in prison for 2024 Ra’anana terror attack
'I give candy to children to make them happy': Police arrest Lod man for sexually assaulting child
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.
Bridging gaps: Bamizrach! 'In the East' festival offers the interface for healing
The last day of the four-dayer includes the annual gathering of the World Federation of Tunisian Jewry and the community’s Eid al-Banat festivities.
Police commissioner holds situational assessment following four crime-related deaths in Arab cities
Additionally, the commissioner instructed the implementation of controlled entry and exit checkpoints in communities to enhance residents' security and continue enforcement against crime.
Aura develops new military residential neighborhood in Lod for IDF officers
Aura Investments sold 60 units to the IDF's Housing Directorate as part of the Narkissim project, which includes two 24-story towers with 220 units, offices, and green spaces.
Ben-Gvir leads mass raid on crime following deadly attack in Ramle
“The task here isn’t easy; there are layer upon layer of crime hubs. Our mission is to simply cut off its head," Ben Gvir said.
Police investigate 89th murders in Arab community since beginning of 2024
Evidence collection continued using all available means and capabilities to examine the background and circumstances in the expedited investigation.
Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt
The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.
Lod's Mayor expresses concern over terrorism in neglected mix Arab-Israeli city amid rising tension
The mayor of Lod, Israel, raises alarm over escalating crime and gang influence, warning of national security threats posed by armed gangs.
Three injured in various conditions in shooting in Lod
Police are still searching for the perpetrators of the shooting.
Two killed, one injured in Lod shooting, police launch probe
Israel Police launched an investigation into the incident and began searching for the perpetrator of the crime.
Why did 'Fauda' Star Join real-life police operation in Arab city?
Forces conducted a search of a residential complex in the city, during which weapons were located.
