Israel Police

Official: More, and More Active, Cops Needed

Avi Noam, head of the Beit Aryeh local council said that the country needed to hire hundreds more police officers.

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Extent of Rabbi's Bribes to Police Revealed

Gag order on Menashe Arbiv corruption case lifted Sunday, reveals extent of bribery from Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto.

Atty. Ben-Gvir: Police Department Only Arrests Jews

Judge orders police to free Beit El Jews accused of rock throwing, community complains of daily attacks by Arabs.

Temple Mount: Police 'Collaborating with Islamists'

Jewish groups slam police for surrendering to terror threats after banning Jews from Temple Mount.

Haunted by Victims' Pain, Traffic Police Officer Takes Own Life

Deputy Transportation Minister Tzipi Hotovely on Sunday expressed her condolences to the family of traffic police officer Yoni Giz

Outrage on Temple Mount: Strip Searches and Arrests

Three Jews arrested for having Israeli flag, another expelled from holiest site in brutal police operation. Others hit by Waqf.

Facebook-Savvy Cops Track Down Graffiti 'Artist' Online

Police on Sunday detained a youth for defacing dozens of walls in Netanya with ugly graffiti – using Facebook to track down the culprit

Gilo Gas Technician to Return to Work

A gas technician who was arrested, then released, for his alleged negligence in the Gilo gas explosion, is returning to his job

'It Wasn't Me!'

Palestinian car thieves, caught red handed, offer 'creative' excuses.

Police Ban Dried Fruit on Temple Mount

Taking anti-Jewish enforcement to new lengths, police decide dried fruit constitute 'forbidden Jewish symbols' on Tu Bishvat.

Rabbi on Mount of Olives Violence: Are We Waiting for a Tragedy?

Rabbi Hillel Horowitz, Jerusalem Director of Cemeteries, steps in to fight Arab violence against mourners, slams helpless police.

US Involvement in Rabbi Pinto Corruption Case Revealed

FBI investigation into Congressman led to corruption allegations against top Israeli officers.

Call to Put Influential Rabbi on Trial

Minister calls to put Rabbi Pinto on trial. Rabbi allegedly tried to bribe top officers. FBI investigating separate charges.

Officer Suspected of Receiving Bribes from Influential Rabbi

A senior police officer is suspected of receiving bribes by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, one of Israel’s most influential rabbis.

Fake Abandoned Car Lures Real Thieves

Palestinian car theft gang nabbed after falling for police lure.

Caught on Tape: Suspect in NY Millionaire's Murder

Security camera footage released by NYPD shows suspect who lurked around Hassidic millionaire Stark's home frequently.

Police Engage in Dramatic Shoot-Out with Galilee Crime Gang

Car of suspected jewelry thieves attempts to break police barrier, runs over two cops. One suspect shot in head, another injured.

Report Slams Police for Corruption, Violence

The latest report from Ometz watchdog group paints a dismal picture of police behavior.

Possible 'Price Tag' Attack After Terrorist Release

Three cars torched overnight in Palestinian Authority settlement in suspected 'price tag' attack, hours after terrorists released.

Court: Protest Outside Terrorist's House Can Proceed

Protesters can demonstrate outside the home of Ahmed Khalaf, who is set to be released as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority

Demonstration at Spot where Cop was Stabbed

Dozens of residents of Adam protested the 'laxity in security' that made it possible to stab policeman Rami Ravid.

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Israeli Officer Injured in Terrorist Attack

An Israeli police officer was moderately injured in a stabbing attack near Jerusalem Monday afternoon.

Danino: Israelis Know They Can Rely on Police

National Police Commander Yohanan Danino attacks critics of his department's performance during the winter storm.

Barkat Asks IDF and Police to Help Stranded Drivers

Jerusalem Mayor enlists IDF and police to help out the many drivers and cars that have been stranded due to the snow.

Kiev: Police Use Chainsaws Against Protest Camp

During coldest night of winter to date, Ukrainian riot police close on Independence Square to dismantle protesters' barricades.

Are Police’s ‘Undercover Arabs’ Harassing Jews?

Israelis in Samaria accuse police of using ‘undercover Arabs’ to entrap Jews, despite promising to stop.

China: 11 Killed in Police-Islamist Clashes

In another example of Islamist clashes with foreign police forces across the globe, Xinjiang assailants attempt to attack police station.

Wave of Mob Violence Continues in Southern Israel

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

Thieves Pick Wrong Woman to Mug

A pair of muggers targeted a lone woman in Tel Aviv, only to find out the hard way that she was an undercover cop.

Cops Use 'Hollywood-Style' Trick to Foil Kidnappers

Police indict four people accused of kidnapping a Jerusalem resident, catching with that old Hollywood standby – marked money.

Survey: Most Israelis Feel 'Very Secure'

In a show of resilience, despite threats Israelis more afraid of traffic accidents than terrorism.

Three Egyptian Policemen Gunned Down

Three policemen shot dead at checkpoint in Nile city of Mansoura.

Group: Fewer Tickets Doesn't Mean Fewer Drunk Drivers

Fewer tickets were given out for drunk driving, but that doesn't mean there were fewer drunk drivers, a road safety group said

'Disturbed' Man Steals Bus, Rams Cars

Man uses stolen bus to ram parked cars. Police arrest ‘disturbed’ driver.

8 Arrested following Ashkelon Car Bombing

Eight arrested in police crackdown on crime families following fatal car bombing.

Police Raid Homes in Beit Shemesh, Find 250 Forged ID Cards

Police Chief: Over 700 reports of forgery and public disorder during a busy election day.

Police Assaulted at Rachel's Tomb

Two officers are assaulted by a female worshiper, as they try to keep order at the site.

Court Releases Prime Suspect in Anti-Arab Youth 'Gang' Claim

What was initially said to be a police bust of a “youth gang” that organized to attack Arabs in Jerusalem turned out to be far less.

Ramot Residents: Robbers Making Our Lives Hell

Homes in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood ransacked by gangs of professional thieves; police appeal for help.

Netanyahu: Israel an Island of Tranquility

PM thanks IDF and security forces for quiet holiday, says Israel an ‘island of tranquility’ in stormy Middle East.

Tasers Back in Use

Investigation finds that the problem is the officers, not the equipment.

Police Investigating Galilee Arab's Killing Spree

Police are investigating a killing spree by a Galilee Arab, who murdered his ex-wife, two daughters, and one other person.

Former Police Chief: Tasers Are Good, but Misused, Tool

The cops who repeatedly shocked Boaz Albert were unprofessional, says former Jerusalem police chief Aryeh Amit.

Report: Secular Man on Bus Hit Hareidi Who Asked Woman to Move

Police: a secular man punched a hareidi man who asked a woman to move to the back seats of a Jerusalem bus. Bus company's version differs.

Arab Tries to Stab Cop in Jerusalem

An Arab attempted to stab a police officer near the Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood, the second incident there in the last few days.

Road Terror in Jerusalem’s Old City; Baby Hurt

More terror at the entrance to Jerusalem's Old City, as Arabs hurl large rocks at an Egged bus near the Damascus Gate.

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Jerusalem Stabbing: Man in Serious Condition

A 40-year-old Jerusalem man was stabbed Wednesday in Liberty Bell Party by an unknown attacker. Police threw a dragnet around the area.

Comptroller Slams Poor Law Enforcement in Judea and Samaria

The relevant parties are not doing their job to properly enforce the law in Judea and Samaria, says State Comptroller in annual report.

Car Bomb Outside Police Station Kills 13 Near Damascus

A car bombing outside police headquarters killed 13, including 10 police officers and a child, in a town 50 miles north of Damascus.

Amona Rabbi: Hopeful State Won't Throw Us Out of Our Homes

The rabbi of Amona, Yair Frankel, is hopeful that things will work out and that residents will be able to continue living there.

Why were Officers who Failed in Carmel Fire Promoted?

Bereaved families wonder why officers who made deadly mistakes were promoted, accuse police of cover-up.

NY Rabbi Accused of Posing as Police Officer Following Road Rage

A rabbi in Westchester County has been accused of impersonating a police officer.

Jaffa Youth Had 'No Reason' for Burning Holy Books

Police in Jaffa on patrol late Saturday night were stunned to find a youth setting fire to Jewish holy books

Court: No Law Against Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

A court ordered the release of a Jewish youth who had been arrested on charges of praying on the Temple Mount, saying no crime was committed

Rabbi Metzger Released to House Arrest

The Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel released to house arrest after being questioned for 10 hours by the anti-fraud unit.

Rabbi Metzger Questioned for Fraud, Corruption

The Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, Yonah Metzger, was questioned for several hours by police on corruption charges

Police Visit Expellees in Project to Rebuild Trust

The Israel Police work to rebuild public trust by volunteering with children of families expelled from Gush Katif.

Police Ignore Girl Attacked, Injured By Rock Throwing Arabs

Arab thugs stoned and attacked with bricks and bottles a group of Jewish girls, whose “crime” was walking atop the walls of the Old City

NYPD Chief: Israel Day Parade 'Manifestation of Support'

Chief of NYPD tells Arutz Sheva: Israel Day Parade is “a manifestation of the support that this community has for the State of Israel.”

Police Not Guilty of Shooting Bedouin Man

Report rejects Bedouin man’s claim that he was shot by police, says he was wounded by shooter in Be'er Sheva bank tragedy.