Israel Police

Ben-Gvir:

'I want to stop the Police Commissioner from wasting money'

According to the designated National Security Minister, Shabtai demanded four Black Hawk helicopters, among other things.

Former Police commissioner:

'Ben Gvir leading us to a dangerous place'

Former commissioner criticizes "Ben Gvir Law", says that if it had been passed during his term, he would have resigned.

Labor leader attacks proposed police reforms

Labor leader Merav Michaeli has published a scathing critique of reforms that would give politicians unprecedented power over police.

Pressure within police for commissioner Shabtai to resign

Current, former senior police officials demand commissioner resign in protest against Ben-Gvir's reforms.

Former police commissioners publish letter against Ben-Gvir

A forum of former police commissioners has published a letter opposing planned reforms that would take power away from the police.

The bill which would revolutionize the Israel Police

2-page bill would take authority to determine police authority from the commissioner and give it to the National Security Minister.

Safer driving in any situation

Israel Police introduces a new light armored jeep

The new vehicle features a riot dispersal system, options for safer and easier driving in any given situation, and more.

ZAKA: Will decades of holy work come to a halt?

Israel Police demands volunteers be subordinate to police regulations rather than Jewish Law in ongoing impasse.

Police commissioner:

'Terrorist is dead - this is what I want to see'

Commissioner Kobi Shabtai praises officers who responded to ramming attack and elminated the terrorist in Binyamin.

Israel Dog Unit honored in police ceremony

A special ceremony was held by the Asher regional police to recognize a nonprofit organization for helping locate missing people.

Bnei Brak terror attack:

Officer who killed the terrorist is revealed

For the first time Israel Police reveals that Amos Bashiri was the partner of the late officer Amir Houri who killed the terrorist in March

Police divided on Ben-Gvir as Public Security Minister

While one police commissioner said that the force needs to pray that he takes the job, others in the organization are less enthusiastic.

Due to murder of new immigrant

Kiryat Shmona police commander dismissed

Due to serious inadequacies in the handling of Yoel Lahangahel's murder district commander recommends the dismissal of station commander

IDF soldier arrested for Samaria attack on troops

The Samaria resident was arrested for allegedly being involved in the attack, police continue to search for additional suspects

Minor questioned over threats to Netanyahu

Israel Police says minor threatened Netanyahu during a live broadcast on Instagram.

27 sheep discovered in trailer

Police officers stop vehicle driving in southern Israel, discover sheep in trailer.

Officer injured as Arab terrorist rams security forces near Ofra

Terrorist rams security forces who stopped him for a routine inspection, injuring one officer. The forces open fire at the terrorist.

Murder in a gas station:

Four suspects arrested in murder of criminal Benny Shlomo

Police arrest four in connection with killing of Benny Shlomo, the head of a major crime family, who was shot dead at a gas station in Azor.

Meretz MK:

'Put an end to the violent use of water cannons'

MK Mossi Raz responds to disturbing incident in which elderly couple was thrown to the ground by a police riot-dispersal water cannon.

Arabs Riot in Jerusalem, two arrested

After two days of unrest, Arabs in southern Jerusalem continue to riot. No injuries or damage were reported

Murder in Holon:

Terrorism suspected in brutal killing of 84-year-old woman

Footage from scene of Holon murder shows man in dark clothes attack elderly woman from behind. Police searching for suspect.

War against illegal weapons

Police uncover submachine gun, grenades and ammo in Umm al-Fahm

The weapons were found during planned raids on multiple homes in the Arab town, they were sent for examination by the police forensics lab

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Violent arrest at outpost in Binyamin region

Security forces raid Oz Zion, arrest two residents. Footage of the arrest shows officer forcefully pulling the sidelock of one of them.

Israel Dog Unit hosts Israel Police's Intelligence Department

A delegation of officers from the Israel Police's national headquarters traveled from Jerusalem to Samaria to meet with the Israel Dog Unit.

Emergency services hold Israel's 9th National Emergency Summit

A gathering of Israel's emergency services in the South Sharon cultural hall explores how ready the country is for a disaster.

Police officers discover 11 sheep in trunk of vehicle

Traffic police notice vehicle swaying from side to side, nearly overturning - and discover 11 live sheep in its trunk.

'You saved many lives'

Lapid meets officers who arrested terrorist in Jaffa

Police officers who prevented terror attack will receive a certificate of appreciation for their activities from the Prime Minister.

Victims of deadly Lod shooting identified

Lapid vows to step up law enforcement in Lod after mother and daughter killed in shooting.

Vehicle shot at in Lod:

Woman and her daughter killed, another daughter wounded

Unknown person opens fire on vehicle in which three females were traveling, killing two and wounding another.

String of break-ins reported in Beit Shemesh

The suspect, a local resident, broke into at least eight houses and was arrested over the weekend

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Arab merchant assaults American tourist in Jerusalem

After an argument broke out over the price of ice cream the merchant attacked the tourist, hitting him over the head with a glass mug

Security forces thwart smuggling attempt near Dead Sea

IDF, Israel Police, foil attempt to smuggle 400,000 NIS worth of weapons near Dead Sea.

New police commander cancels Temple Mount restraining orders

In his first week on the job, commander Avi Cohn cancels restraining orders for those who will follow discriminatory rules at the holy site.

Yamam dog killed in Shechem trapped terror victim's murderer

Police Commissioner Shabtai praises Yamam activities in Shechem, eulogizes dog Zili, a 'real fighter on four legs.'

Israel Dog Unit responds to increase in terrorist activity

A week of violent riots on the highways of the Samaria region has the Israel Dog Unit stepping in to help protect Israeli citizens.

The unusual letter of the Police Chief Rabbi and Homesh dean

Rosh yeshiva meets Chief Rabbi of the Israel Police after police raid Homesh yeshiva on Shabbat,

Comm. of Inquiry: Claims of illegal police wiretapping false

Investigation into claims of police misuse of Pegasus spyware finds allegations untrue, but there are issues with police use of technology.

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Police reconstruct hit-and-run in which officer was killed

TV report shows footage from scene of incident in which police officer Barak Meshulam was run over by a Palestinian Arab.

Counterterrorism operation:

IDF arrests 11 wanted terror suspects

Terrorists hurl firebombs, rocks, and explosives at Israeli security forces. No injuries were reported.

Major Barak Meshulam OBM

Police officer killed in hit-and-run

Major Barak Meshulam was run over by an Arab from Ramallah who was driving a stolen vehicle.

110 days later, missing teen nowhere to be found

Avraham Moshe Klinerman has been missing for 110 days. Police Commissioner: 'We will not let this case go.'

PM Lapid:

US President saw the professionalism of Israel's Pollice

Lapid thanked Israel Police for "intensive and successful work on Operation Blue Shield 3 to secure the visit of US President Joe Biden".

Mayor of central Israeli city suspected of extortion

Mayor of central Israeli city who was detained for questioning, other suspects in the affair released under restrictive conditions.

Boy finds stun grenades under stairwell of building

Weapons likely were stored by neighborhood criminals for future use, report says.

Police commissioner warns: Police force stretched to the limit

'We're nearing the day when there will be an emergency, and we won't be able to come at all,' Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai warns.

Man suspected of killing Arab speaks up: 'I defended myself'

The suspect, a 44-year-old Jewish resident of Samaria, tells his version of events to Shabak, police: 'I was defending myself and the boys.'

Hundreds march in Samaria: Free the hero who saved the children

Hundreds join march demanding freedom for Jewish man who saved a group of children from Arab rioters' lynch attempt.

Four terror suspects apprehended in overnight operation

Four wanted terrorists arrested, no IDF forces injured.

Nine suspects apprehended in counterterror activity

Arab rioters hurl firebombs at Jewish community, IDF responds with live fire.

War on Terror

11 suspected terrorists rounded up in counterterror operation

Weapons parts, ammunition, vests, and a helmet confiscated in counterterror operation in Judea and Samaria.

Data shows over 400 police officers resigned since January

New data shows around 1,000 police officers expected to resign by the year's end.

Dozens of gas balloons confiscated in central Israel

Police, Energy Ministry, confiscate dozens of gas balloons stored in residential area in Ramle.

He planned a terror attack on the light rail - and was arrested

Arab from Shu'afat neighborhood is arrested for planning to carry out terror attack on light rain train.

Israel Police:

'Rioters took journalist's casket against her family's wishes'

Israel Police explains what led to violent clashes at funeral of Shireen Abu Aqleh: Mob seized her coffin, then refused to return it.

Police seeking probe against MKs who attacked officers

Police to present legal officials with opinion that criminal investigation should be launched against MKs Ofer Cassif and Ahmed Tibi.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF and Israel Police foil attempt to smuggle weapons worth a quarter of a million shekel into Israel.

Police detain four minors for destroying Israeli flags

Police arrest four minors in two cities for tearing down, destroying, Israeli flags.

Police officer arrested for growing marijuana

Police arrest six others suspected of connection with two marijuana labs.

Police official on Lag Ba'omer: 'We're stretched to the limit'

'We'll know about every bus that leaves & comes, we'll prevent those who shouldn't be there from reaching Mt. Meron,' police official says.

Massive IDF, Police exercise to be held this week

Exercise will simulate simultaneous attacks from Lebanon, Gaza, Judea & Samaria, and Arabs in Israel's mixed cities.