Criminal10/23/2026

Yana Zikova Murdered in Kiryat Haim, Her Partner Arrested

Police are investigating the death of Yana Zikova, 43, in an apartment in Kiryat Haim. Her partner is suspected of stabbing her to death; the deceased’s six-year-old son witnessed the incident.

Key facts

•The deceased: Yana Zikova, 43
•Location: Kiryat Haim, Haifa
•Report to Magen David Adom: 6:45 p.m.
•The suspected partner was arrested
•Publication update: October 23, 2026

What Happened

At 6:45 p.m., Magen David Adom received a report of a woman who had been injured in her home in Haifa. Medical teams that arrived at the scene found Zikova unconscious and treated her, but she was later pronounced dead.

The Arrest and Investigation

According to police, officers from the Zevulun Police Station arrived at the apartment immediately after receiving the report, located the suspect and arrested him. Investigators and members of the mobile forensic identification laboratory are collecting evidence and additional materials at the scene. The source does not report that an indictment has been filed or that a judicial decision has been issued.

The Context of Domestic Violence

According to data from the Israel Women’s Network cited in the article, 14 women have been murdered in the country on gender-related grounds since the beginning of the year. A woman in a violent relationship, or anyone aware of such a situation, can contact the Ministry of Welfare’s emergency hotline at 118.

What this means for you

The arrest means that police regard the partner as a suspect, but it does not in itself establish his guilt. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation, and the source does not report that an indictment has been filed or that a court has issued a final ruling. In cases involving the risk of domestic violence in Israel, the Ministry of Welfare’s emergency hotline can be contacted at 118.

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