Israel Police

Violence in Jerusalem hotel: 'Worker threatened pregnant woman'

Jewish guests say they prevented an Arab hotel employee from stabbing pregnant woman - and were arrested.

Police arrest woman suspected of kidnapping children

Woman who brought children to her home, claiming they were hers, is arrested, report says.

100,000 Muslims promise to give their lives for Al Aqsa

Muslims arriving at Temple Mount to mark Eid al-Adha chant anti-Israel slogans, promise to 'sacrifice their lives' for Al Aqsa Mosque.

Arabs who threw stones at Safed Chief Rabbi arrested

2 teens who attacked car carrying leading rabbi in Jerusalem arrested.

IDF, police thwart weapon smuggling attempt

Forty-three weapons were confiscated near the village of Ghajar, by IDF observation troops and Israel Police forces.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: 14-year-old drowns during school trip

After hours of searching: 14-year-old boy with whom contact was lost pulled from water reservoir near Beit Shemesh.

Police on high alert ahead of Jerusalem parade

Police on high alert, plan for clashes between Jewish marchers and Arab protesters during 'flag parade,' report says.

Ben Gvir to arrive at Damascus Gate despite police ban

MK Ben Gvir will not march in Jerusalem but rather will issue a scathing statement criticizing Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai.

Amir Ohana: 'New policy supports the right to self-defense'

Under new police policy, weapons fired in self-defense can be confiscated for up to 48 hours.

'The judges don't understand the riots'

'The problem is the courts, there has to be much harsher punishment,' senior law enforcement official says.

Police commander rammed in northern Israel

Search for driver continues after police commander is rammed in northern Israel.

French army warns Macron: “Civil war is coming”

In Israel, Muslim violence is met with IDF and police responses. France's citizens, however, feel completely abandoned. Op-ed.

Police commissioner: 'TikTok videos caused incitement'

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai says footage of the attacks on Jews uploaded to TikTok and tweeted caused incitement.

Police find letter at scene of Meshi-Zahav suicide attempt

'I am sorry, try to remember the good I did and what I forgot,' ZAKA founder writes in letter found at scene of suicide attempt.

Arabs attack Jews in Ramla

Jew lightly injured, several others sprayed with pepper spray in Ramla. Police are investigating.

Police officer who 'attacked' MK did not know his identity

Officer suspected of attacking MK Ofer Cassif did not know Cassif was an MK until later. 'When we understood he is an MK we let him go.'

Aliyah and the police state: the misconceptions

Why is Israel often accused of being a ‘police state,’ with this used as a ‘reason’ not to make aliyah?

Police break up illegal 'nature party'

Police officers break up party with over 100 participants, detain one, and fine dozens.

Police officers injured while dispersing mass wedding in Samaria

About 100 people celebrate at wedding near Itamar, none of whom are residents of the community. Three policemen while dispersing the crowd.

Police bloody 14-year-old at Ahuvia Sandak protest

A complaint has been lodged with the Israel Police internal affairs department; police claim no knowledge of the incident

Two Arabs killed from police fire in Lower Galilee

Arabs open fire on police officers in city of Tamra. The officers return fire, killing two and wounding two others.

Teenage girl injured during protest in Jerusalem

Protesters near Chords Bridge in Jerusalem claim police used violence against them. Six boys were arrested for questioning.

Six caught violating quarantine

Six Arab Israelis violate quarantine, are caught by police.

Kobi Shabtai officially named Police Commissioner

After 2 years, Israel finally has a full-time police commissioner following Cabinet approval of Shabtai's appointment.

Son of MK arrested, then released

Son of female Likud MK arrested on suspicion of blocking a road with his vehicle and refusing to remove it while threatening officers.

Ahuvya's mother: Have you no shame?

Police officer summons mother of teen killed during police chase to provide testimony.

Police officers questioned in death of Ahuvya Sandak

Department of Internal Police Investigations opens inquiry into death of teen during police chase.

Clashes with police in front of National Headquarters

About 100 protesters clash with police at entrance to police HQ in protest of police conduct ending in death of Ahuvya Sandak: 'Killer cops'

Teen killed in police chase identified

Police say 16-year-old was part of group which threw stones at Arab vehicles before leading police on deadly chase.

Smotrich: Police may try to cover up teen's death

National Union chairman warns police may prevent proper investigation after teen killed in accident during police chase.

Arab attacks bus inspectors over wearing a mask

Police arrest 17-year-old from Issawiya on suspicion of attacking inspectors who pointed out to him that he was not wearing a mask.

UN announces biometric digital ID wallet

Recently UN had some big announcements that went largely unnoticed, including rollout of biometric digital wallet.

Arrests made during protests against Netanyahu

Demonstrators arrested after trying to march toward PM's residence in Jerusalem and failing to comply with police request to clear the road.

Watch: Ramming attempt during a demonstration in Tel Aviv

Watch footage of car hitting left-wing demonstrators in Tel Aviv. The police are investigating.

Officer who oversees demonstrations contracts COVID-19

Police Commander who oversees police activities during demonstrations outside PM's home tests positive for coronavirus.

Watch: IDF captures Rosh Ha'ayin terrorist

Police release footage of arrest of terrorist in Jenin who critically wounded Israeli man in stabbing attack in Rosh Ha'Ayin

Hotel warned after minors get drunk in public

Eilat hotel where alleged rape case occurred receives warning after footage shows hotel staff complicit in allowing underage drinking.

Police officer involved in clashes questioned under caution

Daughter of officer defends her father over footage allegedly showing him beating protesters. 'Overwhelmed, shocked and hurt.'

'Illegal demonstration of hate against the police'

Police commander comments on violence during demonstrations in Jerusalem: The demonstrators incite against us and threaten to settle scores.

Citizen living abroad posted call to assassinate Netanyahu

Police identify Facebook post saying 'bullet in the head' is the only way to 'take down' Netanyahu.

Right-wing activists riot in Jerusalem, 8 arrested

Eight members of "La Familia" organization arrested after rioting during anti-Netanyahu protest in Jerusalem.

New anti-Netanyahu protests to begin after fast

Police deploy in larger numbers to prevent conflict as anti-Netanyahu and pro-Netanyahu demonstrations converge in Jerusalem.

Watch: Protester hurls smoke grenade at police

Israel Police: Tuesday night's protesters were allowed to vent their fury, until small number disturbed public order, threw a smoke grenade.

A night of confrontations

13 demonstrators arrested after pepper spray used on police in Tel Aviv. 15 demonstrators arrested in Jerusalem.

Arab suspects arrested for illegal fireworks barrages

Police arrest suspects, confiscate fireworks, in mass operation to stop illegal and dangerous launches.

Police superintendent meets girl who was confronted by police

After video of police confronting young girl sparks outrage across Israel, the girl tours police station with her family.

Police embark on large-scale coronavirus enforcement operation

Due to rise in coronavirus infection rates, police deployed in large numbers to ensure public health.

'Netanyahu harming the law enforcement system'

Senior police officials livid over Netanyahu's attack on the law enforcement system.

Police close Christian prayer gathering

Group of Christians holds mass prayer gathering, police arrive to enforce Health Ministry regulations.

'It felt like my head was burning'

Zissy Margaliot, 9-year-old who was hit by a police stun grenade, speaks about her experience.

In haredi neighborhood, police use stun grenades

Stun grenade thrown by police severely harms young passerby, causing burns to her face.

Assailants opened fire on Israeli Police force in Rahat

2 police officers wounded when assailants open fire on patrol cars.

Coronavirus patient arrested on bus to Jerusalem

Patient arrested on suspicion of maliciously spreading coronavirus to fellow passengers on bus. Driver also detained.

Police close off entrances and exits from Bnei Brak

In effort to contain spread of coronavirus, Israel Police limit entry, exit, from Bnei Brak, other than for specific purposes.

Case against Arab who attacked Jewish teen closed

Teenage yeshiva student says he 'feels like police scorned him' after case against Arab attacker is closed three days after he filed.

On Sunday, 500 soldiers to join lockdown efforts

Soldiers to work together with police officers to enforce coronavirus lockdown rules, close roads.

Police stop protest convoy

Convoy of about 100 cars with Israeli and black flags makes way to Jerusalem in protest of 'attempts to destroy Israeli democracy.'

Police recommend complete closure of Jerusalem-area town

Police recommend closure of haredi community of Kiryat Ye'arim after coronavirus discovered in town, 1,600 residents in home isolation.

Police search Yehuda Glick's home

Former MK says on Twitter that police arrived at his home with a search warrant at 11:30 p.m.

Wounded officer recalls Jerusalem attack

Border Police fighter who was lightly wounded in attack near Lions' Gate recalls: The terrorist pulled out a gun and started firing.