Organized Crime

Tragedy in Ramla:

Mother, 2 children, and young relative murdered in car explosion

According to the police, the explosion was a result of a criminal dispute between Arab crime families in the city.

IDF fears:

Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

Suspected assassination attempt:

1 killed in Petah Tikva car explosion

30-year-old man has succumbed to his wounds after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva.

Smotrich rolls out new oversight plan

The Finance Ministry will work with a series of other authorities to prevent government money from going to organized crime.

Police uncover mafia tunnel in northern Israel

The tunnel was apparently used by the Samir Bakri crime organization as a hideout during police raids and pursuits after criminals.

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Police catch three suspects on their way to an assassination

The three were allegedly on their way to carry out an assassination as part of a violent conflict between Arab crime families.

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Assassins open fire in broad daylight in central Jaffa

Abed Qazaz was murdered by several masked assailants in 2021 at the Jaffa Port as part of a conflict between Arab crime organizations.

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Hit squad arrested outside of hospital

Three armed men were caught outside a Nazareth hospital, minutes before a presumed assassination.

Suspects in stabbing death of Israeli man in Dubai named

Dubai police say all 8 suspects have Israeli citizenship, belong to Acre crime family.

Dubai police arrest 8 Israelis in compatriot murder

Dubai police arrested eight members of an Israeli crime family for the murder of an Israeli citizen at a local restaurant.

A new memoir details a Jewish family’s crime ties

New book explores how Jewish mobsters fought antisemitism, beat up Nazis and helped a fledgling Israel acquire arms for War of Independence.

Israel Dog Unit pits canines against criminals in the Negev

The Israel Dog Unit has joined with Hashomer Hachadash to provide its unique answer to agricultural terror in Israel's south.

Minister announces indictment of Arab organized crime kingpin

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev has announced the indictment of the head of the notorious Hariri organized crime family.

Soft on crime politicians in a panic

Soft on crime leaders…now they’re sorry for their catastrophic mistakes. Quite a reversal. Op-ed.

Organized attack last night on Mount of Olives residents

"What seemed like celebratory fireworks turned out to be an organized attack." Resident recounts frightful events of last night.

Israel's Shabak to crack down on illegal weapons in Arab sector

"Violence & crime in the Arab sector has soared," says PM Bennett. "We're going to deal with it, however long it takes."

Lod mayor: Jewish criminals have some compassion, the Arabs none

Mayor accuses gov't of failure to deal with Arab organized crime as violence spirals out of control.

Special police video: Arresting Arab crime syndicate members

After month of investigation, Border Police arrest 4 suspects in burglaries and thefts in Harish, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.

Massive crackdown on organized crime amid threats to jailers

Israel's Prison Service calls in special forces amid mafia campaign to terrorize jailers. Scare campaign includes shooting, grenades.

Western solution to Islamic terror - promote 'lawful culture'?

Video highlighting 'new way' to combat terror groups blurs distinction between Islam and organized crime; omits Israel.

Israeli crime lord nabbed in South America

Jerusalem mobster captured in Argentina after international arrest warrant issued for attempted murder, conspiracy.

Major Underworld Hit Busted in Ashdod, Ashkelon

Three men arrested with pipe bomb, set to be planted in the Ashkelon National Park, in special bust by the Lachish police and IDF.

Mobster's Car Explodes Killing 1 in Netanya

A known criminal's car was blown up on Geva Street in Netanya. Emergency medics arrived on the scene and determined the death of the driver.

Israeli Teen Under Arrest for Bomb Plot

A Bat Yam youth is in custody for setting a bomb that was to take out one of his brother's 'enemies.'

Crime Boss Found Dead in Netanya Home, Suicide Suspected

Charlie Abutbul found shot in head while on house arrest before 16-month jail term, reportedly was depressed over son's life-sentence.

Suspect Arrested in Petah Tikva Grenade Attack

Leader of a criminal organization arrested on suspicion of involvement in grenade attack in the Petah Tikva open air market.

4 Questioned in Tel Aviv Shooting

Police investigate criminal underworld murder that took place in broad daylight in downtown Tel Aviv.

Are ‘Administrative Orders’ Coming to Tel Aviv?

MK confirms: Security Minister wants to bring no-trial arrest to Israeli cities.

Australian Money-Laundering Scam Funding Hezbollah

Australian paper reveals how Lebanese terrorist group working with organized criminals, as authorities launch largest-ever operation.

'We Are Relating to Organized Crime As Terror Organizations'

Police Commissioner Yohanan Danino vows to continue fight against organized crime, at Eilat journalism conference.

Tel Aviv: Crime Organizations Bomb Prosecutor's Car

Car of senior prosecutor who managed cases against crime organizations bombed Thursday amid recent string of crime world murders.

Wave of Mob Violence Continues in Southern Israel

Despite police efforts, Ashkelon and Gan Yavne are the scene of two new mob assassination attempts.

Descent from Olympus

Scandal in Blue Chip Japanese Company is Salt to Economic Wounds

After firing CEO who questioned inexplicable payments to financial advisers, Olympus is target of probes.

'Avenging Officer' Shot; MK Blames Police

A former police officer who attempted a revenge attack on a criminal kingpin is shot. MK Bibi: Police have failed.

Israel Police Bust Major Extortion Syndicate

Israel Police in Tel Aviv have busted "one of the largest and most violent" organized crime groups exposed to date.