Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears

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A recent murder of a pizzeria worker by teenagers in Petah Tikva has sparked fears of rising lawlessness in Israel, with critics questioning police response and alleging institutional bias. Concurrently, reports highlight an increase in suicides among Israeli security personnel and a mental health crisis affecting the general population.

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Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 15:10 Meanwhile, a sharp rise in suicide among soldiers and police officers is recorded and Israel found to have been buying stolen Ukrainian wheat from Russia A member of the Israeli police speaks to a man during a protest against pressure to conscript the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community into Israel's military, in Bnei Brak, Israel, 15 February 2026 (Reuters/Nir Elias) Off Crime wave on Israel's streets Since last week, Israel has been shocked by

Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears

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