Israel Police

Report: Police Assistant Commissioner to be sacked

Assistant Commissioner Guy Nir is seen as the culprit in a series of damaging leaks.

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Supreme Court

Likud MK demands answers on controversial police investigation, criticizes MK Kish's bill.

Who will be the next Israel Police Chief Rabbi?

Reports suggest Rabbi of Samaria community Talmon to be appointed to currently vacant position, despite haredi opposition.

Police flipflop, re-label 'nationalistic rape' as terror

Bizarre conduct by Israel Police sees terrorism clause leveled, then removed, then re-submitted in rape of mentally disabled girl.

Police: 'Nationalistic' rape was not terror-motivated

Police spokesperson claims three Arabs raping a Jewish woman, spitting racist slurs at her was not an attack based on 'nationalist' motives.

Tel Aviv police accused of unprovoked beating of Arab Israeli

Police say Bedouin Israeli Maysam Abu Alqian violently resisted arrest, but he says he was viciously beaten without provocation.

Leftists demand Jerusalem Day parade avoid Muslim Quarter

Left-wing NGOs want traditional Rikudegalim not to pass through Muslim area due to Ramadan. Petition last year was rejected.

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Police nab 26 year-old serial killer, rapist, arsonist

Moldovan immigrant Fyodor Beizhneri linked to dozens of cases, countless victims.

Temple Mount: 2 Waqf officials arrested for attacking Jews

Police also arrest 9 Jews for 'breaking the peace' on Judaism's holiest site.

Herzog questioned under caution by police

MK suspected of accepting forbidden donations, not reporting the donation and handing in a false declaration, in 2013 labor party primaries.

Israeli-Palestinian meat smuggling ring busted

Police uncover group selling unsafe meat from the Palestinian Authority as certified and kosher in Israeli restaurants.

Source: Herzog probe may become a criminal investigation

Official involved in Herzog probe says police will likely soon announce a criminal investigation.

Purim celebrations to cause road closures Friday

Road closures and traffic jams expected in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday for Purim celebrations

Police: Biden visit 'may have triggered' three attacks

Police say there were no specific warnings about Tuesday's three terror attacks, admit Biden's visit may have triggered them.

Police chief dedicates Torah scroll to fallen officers

Representatives from bereaved families write first letters in Torah scroll dedicated to fallen police, Border Police officers.

Taybeh man attacks cop before being shot and killed

Police try to arrest man suspected of stabbing his wife and another man. Suspect wounds cop, then is shot and killed.

Exposed: Police erase traffic tickets for Palestinians, tourists

State comptroller presents serious failures in traffic cameras, police conduct. Among others, 50,000 serious charges against drivers erased.

Police Commissioner calls on best to join the force

At premiere screening of documentary, Police Commissioner Alsheich calls to recruit police from 'all corners of the population'.

Charges to be dropped against "scissor terrorist" police officer

Finding no reason to indict the officer, Jerusalem District Attorney to close the case opened by previous Attorney General.

Senior cop in spotlight for voicing political opinion

Chief Superintendent Meir Namir has some choice words to say about leftists and Arab MKs.

Israel Police voice 'regret' over detained WaPo journalist

Police force 'regret if any distress was caused' by brief detention of Washington Post Jerusalem Bureau Chief near Old City.

3 Jews detained for 'prayer on Temple Mount'

Police say three Jews are banned from returning to the Temple Mount for 'crime' of prayer; lawyer says two didn't even pray, one moved lips.

Israel makes history with first Muslim police commissioner

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan to set up Arab branches of Israel Police to serve and protect under Arab Deputy Commissioner.

Sexual assault complaint filed with police against Moshe Ivgy

As allegations against renowned Israeli actor mount, one woman agrees to press charges with the police.

Police nab teen terrorist just in time

14-year-old Arab youth arrested in Jerusalem's Old City, after police discover a knife concealed in his clothes.

Watch: Israel's mounted police officers in action

Students join Israel Police for real time riot control exercise in the Galilee.

Police deny wrongdoing in search for Tel Aviv terrorist

Head of police's Operations Unit says outrage over police not following up lead on Milhem's whereabouts is a 'storm in a teacup.'

Police ignored reported spotting of Tel Aviv terrorist

Police reportedly never followed up call from two women who saw Nashat Milhem enter a bus in north Tel Aviv with bloodstains on his shirt.

'Suddenly a man wakes up and learns he's a serial sex offender'

Ex-MK Yinon Magal asserts 'my life has stopped,' despite police's recommendation to close sexual harassment investigation against him.

Hanin Zoabi convicted for insulting public official

Prosecutors demand firebrand MK be held on three years probation for calling Arab policemen 'traitors' in July 2014 demonstration.

Police refuse to release far-left activist

Radical left-wing activist arrested in connection to damning Channel 2 was set to be released, but police intend to hold him pending appeal.

Police arrest second radical leftist activist

Week after far-left activist detained at airport in apparent attempt to flee Israel, another man has been taken into custody.

Criminal ring defrauded elderly immigrants in Israel

Israeli police uncover international fraud scam aimed at immigrants from former Soviet countries living in Israel.

Rivlin: The Islamic State is already here, within Israel

Rivlin addressed the INSS conference stressing the need for law enforcement to isolate and firmly handle violent Arab extremists.

Police: Nahariya terror suspect wasn't planning attack

Police say the female Arab resident of Tayibe arrested following emergency alert in Israel's north had no weapons on her person.

Police: Milhem may have had as many as 20 accomplices

Accomplices include those who actively helped the Tel Aviv shooter as well as those who recognized him but did not alert authorities.

Police to probe extreme leftist who turned Palestinians in to PA

Left-wing extremist Ezra Nawi under police investigation for exposing Palestinians to fate of torture and capital punishment.

Watch: Israeli Police launch major crackdown on illegal weapons

From today's ILTV edition. Nationwide sweep aims to end gun crime in Arab sector.

Tel Aviv gunman disabled cameras in Amit Shaban's cab

No footage of Nashat Milhem's escape exists, leading investigators to believe he disabled cameras sometime before murdering driver.

Police arrest dozens in nationwide illegal weapons sweep

Hundreds of rounds of ammo, illegal firearms and more than 50 suspects rounded up in first day of major nationwide crackdown.

Deputy Police Commissioner Roni Ritman to keep his position

Ritman to remain head of Lehav 433 unit, though Commissioner Alsheich castigates his conduct.

Falafel, fries and a side of weapons

Jerusalem police seize weapons caches hidden in falafel stall, residential courtyard in two Arab neighborhoods.

Police to interrogate Prime Minister's wife under caution

Interrogation of Sara Netanyahu will mark first time a serving prime minister's wife questioned by police.

Demands to punish police who beat journalists at Duma protest

‘It's time for action and results,’ writes chairman of Association of Israeli Journalists following last night’s violence against reporters.

Teen arrested for calling in false terror attack to police

Crackdown on prank calls to emergency hotlines continues after massive police deployment to Beit Shemesh yields nothing at all.

Roni Alshich assumes role as Police Commisioner

After long search process and a broken leg, the Israel Police finally welcome a new leader.

Acting Police Commissioner to resign at end of 2015

Police Commissioner Bentzi Sau to retire after training his replacement, Roni Alsheich; second police shake-up this week.

New police chief 'must change culture of sexual harassment'

After reports fifth police official to be investigated for sexual harassment, former police commander hopes Roni Alshich can effect change.

As terror rages, Judea-Samaria District commander resigns

Commander Shlomi Michael resigns from his post, at the height of a terror war in the region.

Erdan denies Jewish quota on Temple Mount

Internal Security Minister says there will not be a limit on Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, despite police announcement to the contrary.

Police against initiative to lower jailing age to 12

Police express reservations against jailing teen terrorists, opining it will encourage - not hinder - violent crime amongst minors.

Muslim Arab agent aided Israel Police in major drug bust

38 suspects arrested using the agent's information, after he built rapport with local dealers.

Palestinian arrested for harassing police hotline

Suspect left multiple messages saying he had a bomb and a weapons cache on hand for a major terror attack.

Stabbing in Eilat two weeks ago was terror attack

Israel Security Agency says terrorist was inspired by videos on social media documenting stabbings of Israelis.

Bill: Tougher fines for pranks on emergency hotlines

Terror wave prompting push to enforce laws against false emergency calls; proposals could change entire emergency hotline system.

Police defend wrongful deaths in terror attack misfires

Police officers of past and present note the occasional misstep is inevitable after deaths of Jewish man, Eritrean migrant this week.

Four arrested for beating Eritrean mistaken for terrorist

Four suspects in beating of Eritrean migrant in aftermath of Be'er Sheva attack to be formally charged on Thursday, Israel Police reveals.

New Police Chief Launches Plan to Reform the Force

Roni Alsheich, fresh in his new post, to appoint two deputies tasked with operational and managerial duties so as to let him restructure.

Police Hotline Overwhelmed with 30,000 Calls Daily

Tel Aviv District police hotline commander warns Israelis to stay on alert - but also not to believe rumors on WhatsApp.

Watch: Police Storm Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Police forces search Central Bus Station following reports of second armed terrorist in Wednesday night's stabbing attack.