Israel Police

Protester arrested for breaking flag over officer's head

A protester against the judicial reform smashed a flagpole over a police officer's head and was arrested.

Judicial reform:

Police dismiss anti-reform volunteers who threatened to quit

170 volunteers signed a petition threatening to stop volunteering if the government passes judicial reform.

Ben-Gvir's reform:

1000 NIS raise for police and correctional officers

The Ministry of National Security will pay law enforcement officers approximately 1,000 shekels more per month to swell police ranks.

Right-wing protest moved away from Attorney General's home

Right-wing activists protest near Attorney General Baharav-Miara's home, are distanced from scene by police officers.

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Police officer rescues car thief from burning vehicle

When the stolen vehicle he was chasing hit a monument and burst into flames, a police officer stepped up to save the thief.

Weapons reform:

Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir and Israel Police agree on new policy allowing civilians who neutralize active terrorists to maintain their weapons.

Police seize 100 unsafe cars in Judea and Samaria

Police and IDF forces worked to seize unlicensed cars frequently used for criminal and terrorist groups.

Civilian who shot Tel Aviv terrorist recounts the attack

"I prayed that a bullet would come out of my gun, otherwise I would die."

Weapons and ammunition discovered in Bedouin preschool

Police raid in Bedouin Arab communities unearths weapons, ammunition, hidden in local preschool.

Senior police official:

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

Police preparing for a day of protests and blockades on Monday and are concerned over threats to disrupt operations at Ben Gurion Airport.

Man arrested after robbing yeshiva in Acre

A man who stole property from the Hesder Yeshiva in Acre was caught and arrested during a police operation against theft in the area.

Man arrested for stealing charity boxes during burglary

A man broke into a business in northern Israel. Finding the cash register empty, her instead stole charity boxes kept nearby.

Knesset committee to review police brutality complaints

The National Security committee will review complaints against the Israel Police, including thousands of claims of police brutality.

Knesset Speaker gifts armored cars to elite units

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented several armored vehicles to two elite Israel Police undercover units.

Police discover large quantities of drugs - in air conditioning

Driver arrested after police discover large quantities of drugs in vehicle's air conditioning system.

Police Commissioner to step down in January

Minister Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai agree that the latter will conclude his term in office on January 17, 2024.

Calls for civil disobedience:

Police to examine remarks of Yair Golan and Ehud Barak

Israel Police team charged with dealing with incitement to look into comments that called for civil disobedience against the government.

Five violent incidents in three hours in Arab cities

Police have opened an investigation into two new counts of murder in Arab-majority cities.

'Put a bullet in Bibi's head'

Beit Shemesh man arrested for threatening Prime Minister

The Beit Shemesh resident was arrested for sending threats on a public Whatsapp group and was released on limited terms.

Kiryat Gat security guard arrested for sexual abuse of minors

A security guard in Kiryat Gat was arrested after having sold drugs to and sexually abused minors.

In Depth:

Task Force Tequilla, the ISA's last resort

A look at the elite undercover unit that hunted down the terrorists from the attack at Eli Junction.

Top police chief candidate:

'Whoever attacks police officers attacks the state of Israel'

Deputy Commissioner Yoram Sofer says he will act with a heavy hand against protesters who block roads.

In two weekend operations:

Police work to nab illegal PA Arab infiltrators

According to the police, 284 illegal aliens were arrested over the past week, along with 53 Israeli accomplices.

During police chase:

Six injured in collision on Highway 60

Six injured, including a girl in serious condition, when police vehicle collides with car while pursuing suspected thieves.

Summer fun? Not like this:

Police catch children swimming in the bed of moving pickup truck

Police in central Israel stopped a moving pickup truck that was converted into a makeshift pool.

Ben Gvir:

'Zero tolerance for anyone who attacks police officers'

National Security Minister backs police who arrested leftist demonstrators who disturbed the peace outside PM's home in Caesarea.

During protest:

Violent clashes near Netanyahu's home in Caesarea

At least 14 arrested after demonstrators arrive, unannounced, outside PM's home and protest while making noise.

Holon:

Suspected car thieves run over 60-year-old and kill him

Police arrest two suspected car thieves who, while trying to flee the police, hit a motorcyclist who was critically injured - and died.

Police eavesdropping system bug caused evidence tampering

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir furious that law enforcement establishment failed to report glitches to him.

Suspected of planning attack

Palestinian Arab caught on a bus in Haifa with ammunition

Suspect arrested near Grand Canyon Haifa Mall, transferred to investigation by the police and Shin Bet.

Arabs who attacked Jewish family agree to plea bargain

Police, attorneys for terrorists who attacked Jewish family, reach plea bargain for light sentences - but fail to inform victims' attorney.

Man killed by police suffered mental health issues, family says

Michael Hassan, 33, attacked his mother, then attacked police and paramedics with a knife.

Policeman who hit Meron visitor to stand trial

Department for investigating police officers announces decision to try policeman who hit haredi man last Lag Ba'omer.

Clashes at police station:

Dozens of protesters enter police station to protest an arrest

Violent confrontation breaks out at Glilot police station as anti-judicial reform protesters demonstrate following arrest of a friend.

Terror attack foiled:

Arab cook planned Jerusalem knife attack

Police arrested Jersalem Arab for violating restraining order, found he was planning stabbing attack.

Police Commissioner:

'All signs point to Tel Aviv ramming being a terrorist attack'

Kobi Shabtai on dismissal of Tel Aviv District Commander: It was part of a round of appointments that were planned in advance.

Complete the Judicial Reform, PM Netanyahu

The lawlessness of the left-wing rioters and the cowardice of the IDF and police are pushing Israel into crisis.Op-ed.

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Israel Police barring Jews from part of Old City of Jerusalem

Amid Ramadan violence, Israeli authorities reportedly barring Jews from entering Hagai Street in the Old City of Jerusalem.

For the second night in a row:

Violent clashes erupt at Al-Aqsa Mosque

At least 11 arrested as masked youth barricade themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque and police forces work to evacuate them.

Al-Aqsa riots:

UAE criticizes Israeli police but also worshipers

UAE criticizes Israeli police officers for storming Al-Aqsa Mosque and also the worshipers who barricaded themselves inside.

Police chief:

'The Arabs murder one another, that is their mentality'

Channel 12 News publishes recordings of Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai making harsh statements against Israel's Arabs.

Violent clashes:

Dozens injured and arrested at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Violent clashes break out at Al-Aqsa Mosque as police officers attempt to evacuate Muslim worshipers who were holed up in the mosque.

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Drone catches produce thieves red-handed

After a drone caught two suspects illegally picking produce in northern Israel, Border Police officers detain the suspects.

In order to prevent riots:

Police remove worshipers who planned to sleep on Temple Mount

Israel Police evacuate hundreds of worshipers who barricaded themselves on the Temple Mount. No unusual incidents recorded.

Israel Dog Unit holds search and rescue drill for police

The Israel Dog Unit led a simulated search to train a senior officers' course in finding missing people.

Police impartiality?

Pro-reform protest organizers threatened with arrest

Anti-government protesters block roads and ports, while pro-reform protesters are banned from handing out ribbons...

Commissioner blasts Ben Gvir:

'He is driving the system crazy'

Israel Police Commissioner: National Security Minister is trying to be Commissioner but he has no idea what he's doing.

Police commissioner forbids officers from speaking with Ben-Gvir

Commissioner Shabtai tells police chiefs to direct Ben-Gvir to his office if minister or his staff attempt to contact them.

'Left-wing and biased'

A-G freezes dismissal of Tel Aviv District Commander

National Security Minister blasts AG Baharav-Miara after she orders to freeze removal of Tel Aviv District Commander from his position.

Former police chiefs to PM:

'Fire Ben-Gvir or there will be a 3rd Intifada'

5 former Police Commissioners warn PM Netanyahu against National Security Minister's order to demolish homes during Ramadan.

Bnei Brak:

Man caught after trying to set police station on fire

Indictment filed against the suspect, who set fire to vegetation near the fence surrounding the station.

Police commissioner orders special team to deal with incitement

The team will deal with incitement to violence on "social media and any other media and platform".

Police Commissioner:

'I have no intentions of stepping down'

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai: The minister sets the policy, but does not replace the commander in the field.

Gedera rape:

Another suspect arrested, nationalistic motive ruled out

Police summon for questioning a second suspect defined as "significant" in the rape of a mother of three in Gedera.

Combating Arab crime:

Police uncover weapons in Bedouin town

Father and son from Rahat detained after police find guns and ammunition in their home.

Israel Police chief rabbi:

Rabbis should tell congregants to carry firearms on Shabbat

Israel Police Chief Rabbi Rami Brachyahu urges congregants to protect themselves with licensed firearms on Shabbat.

Released on bail

Attorney, former IAF pilot questioned on suspicion of incitement

Attorney David Hodek questioned after calling for use of firearms, while former pilot Ze'ev Raz questioned over post against PM Netanyahu.

'This happened on my watch'

City of Gedera rocked by rape of woman during home invasion

Woman raped in front of her child in Gedera. Police ordered to spare no effort in finding the culprit.

Police recommend:

Investigate lawyer over comments on armed uprising

Israel Police look into comments by attorney David Hodek, who said he would fight judicial reform "even if it means fighting with weapons".

Haifa:

Five detained after waving PLO flags during protest

Police say they ordered the demonstrators to remove the flags, but they refused to do so.