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Panda the Therapy Dog Stolen, Quickly Recovered by Police

12/16/2025

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Panda the therapy dog was stolen in central Israel, triggering a police search and later recovery.
The suspect reportedly tried to extort NIS 6,000 from Panda's family for the dog's return.
The ransom demand involved Panda being held near Ramallah in the West Bank, according to authorities.
Israeli police recovered Panda quickly.

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Story summary

Panda the therapy dog was stolen in central Israel, triggering a police search and later recovery.
The suspect reportedly tried to extort NIS 6,000 from Panda's family for the dog's return.
The ransom demand involved Panda being held near Ramallah in the West Bank, according to authorities.
Israeli police recovered Panda quickly.