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Turkish Opposition Compares Tear Gas to Nazi Gas Chambers

Leader of Turkish opposition compares use of tear gas by police on demonstrators to Nazi gas chambers.

National Insurance Leads in Public Complaints

Ombudsman reports on 2012 complaints. Bituach Leumi faces most complaints, followed by police.

Arab Cult Leader Beat Children, Women, Stole Money

A Nazareth court on Tuesday extended the remand of the Arab leader of a cult in northern Israel

Police Bar Jews from Temple Mount As Muslims Threaten More Riots

Police barred Jews from entering the Temple Mount after Muslim groups threatened violence over a planned visit by Jewish children.

Pipe Bomb Explodes Near Maale Adumim

An explosion was heard outside Maale Adumim early Wednesday, caused by a pipe bomb thrown by terrorists

Report: Police Taking, Storing DNA of African Illegals

Police in January 2012 began building a database of the DNA of immigrants from Africa who entered Israel illegally, a report said

Two Swastikas, Graffiti Found on NY Sidewalk

Two swastikas and anti-Semitic remarks have been found scrawled on a sidewalk in Nassau County, New York.

Arab on Way to Jail Gives Cops the Slip

An Arab who was illegally in Israel managed to escaped from police custody on his way to Ofer Prison near Jerusalem

Video: 'Project Smooth' Suspects Had 'Capacity, Intent' to Kill

Canada conducted “extensive and complex investigation," which lead to arrest of two men suspected of plotting Al-Qaeda inspired attack.

Police, Shin Bet Solve Terrorist Stabbings

Police and Shin Bet agents solve two terrorist stabbings. One attacker considered bombing Beit Shemesh bus.

Thousands Attend Funeral of Police Officer Who Died on Duty

Thousands of people on Monday attended the funeral of Hani Trudi, a police officer who died chasing thieves in northern Israel

Police: 'Roads Are Like a Battlefield'

Police issued a heartfelt plea to Israelis to drive more safely, after accidents left 7 people dead and 6 children without their mothers

Pres. Obama Arrives, Police Hotline 'Live' for Traffic Updates

US President Barack Obama has arrived, and Israel Police have provided a hotline for real-time information about traffic snarl updates.

Thousands of Cops to Protect Obama, Instead of Citizens

Israel will be dedicating a great deal of its resources to ensuring a successful visit for U.S. President Barack H. Obama

Border Police Sent to Fight South Tel Aviv Crime Wave

A new police unit is sent to south Tel Aviv as crime rate soars among illegal migrants, while a new attack is reported.

Over Half of Israel's Police to Secure Obama Visit

15,000 police out of a 27,000 total will work 12-hour shifts to make sure Obama is safe.

Activist: South Tel Aviv May 'Explode' Over Illegal Alien Attack

Residents of south Tel Aviv are demanding action and protection from police from ongoing attacks on them by illegal aliens.

No Query into Reports Cops Joined Vote Forgery

The Israel Police will not investigate accusations that officers colluded in vote forgery during the elections.

Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount

Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.

Second Test: Ashdod Woman is Not Kidnapped Girl

A second DNA test has shown that a woman from Ashdod is definitely not Alexandra Brandt, who disappeared in 1994.

UK Police Commissioner Resigns Over Hitler Tweet

A deputy police and crime commissioner in Hertfordshire, England resigned Tuesday after retweeting a quote by Adolf Hitler.

Arab Driver Tried to Run Down Cop in Samaria

An Arab tried to jump a police roadblock in Samaria Thursday afternoon, and was shot after he tried to run a police officer down.

Man Dies As Cop Hands Him Traffic Ticket

The death of a resident of northern Israel is being investigated; he died as police handed him a traffic ticket

Turkish Police Arrest 11 Over Murder of American Woman

Turkish police arrested 11 people over the murder of an American woman who disappeared while visiting Istanbul last month.

NYPD to Receive 'T-Ray' Vision to Detect Concealed Firearms

The New York Police Department is testing a new device that can detect firearms concealed beneath layers of clothing.

Jewish Man Beaten By NYPD Files Civil Rights Suit

Ehud Halevy, the 21-year-old Jewish man from Brooklyn whose beating by NYPD was caught on videotape, has filed a civil rights lawsuit.

Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000

A Brooklyn Torah that was reported to be stolen and estimated to be worth around $30,000 was found, according to officials.

Video: Police Manhandle Jew after Arab Threatens Him

An Arab picked up a huge rock to hurl at an unarmed Jew, who made a motion as if pulling a gun. Police clubbed and arrested the Jew.

Police: Indict Feiglin Over Temple Mount Bowing

Report: Police to recommend that Moshe Feiglin be prosecuted over his bowing down during a visit to the Temple Mount.

Police: NY Couple Arrested, Possessed 'Terrorist Encyclopedia'

A New York man and woman were arrested after police found a substance used to make bombs, and papers titled "The Terrorist Encyclopedia."

Turkish Police Raid Dorms, Arrest Marxist Student Protesters

Turkish police raided university dorms and arrested 12 students last week following protests against PM Erdogan at a university event.

Signed Checks Worth a Half a Billion Dollars Found at Kotel

Jerusalem police were left bewildered after finding signed checks worth around half a billion dollars at the Western Wall on Wednesday.

Soldiers, Police Searching for Missing IDF Soldier

Police and the IDF have stepped up their search for Liran Benevisti, a 20 year old IDF soldier who has been missing since Tuesday.

Police: Jihad School Teachings Do Not Warrant Criminal Charges

An Islamic school in Toronto, which had been under investigation for anti-Semitic teachings, will not face criminal charges.

Arab Lynch Organizer Gets Off Nearly Scot-Free

A 17-year old Jerusalem Arab was given just a two month sentence in the attempted lynch murder of a Jewish man

Next Step Approved in Jerusalem Homes for Police, IDF

Israel has taken the next step in building new homes for retired police and IDF troops in outlying areas of Jerusalem, Peace Now says.

Residents: Cops' Rental Decision Puts Us in Danger

Residents of the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood in Jerusalem are up in arms over the rental of an apartment to an Arab family

Swastika Spray Painted Near Home of Jewish Activists in New City

A swastika was found spray-painted Monday in a New York suburb, near the home of a Jewish activist whose parents survived the Holocaust.

Two Men Attempt to Run Down Hassidic Jews Outside NY Bakery

Two men were arrested in New York after they allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd of Hassidic Jews standing outside local bakery.

Police Hand Out Expulsion Orders at Migron

Police handed out expulsion orders to Migron residents Sunday morning, and 16 families already have left voluntarily.

Nine Charged in Attack on Arab

One adult, eight minors charged with ganging up on Jamal Julian in Jerusalem.

Court Rejects Suit over Jerusalem Police Inaction

The Supreme Court has rejected a suit by a Jerusalem homeowner who says police have failed to stop Arab harassment.

Israel Police Fulfill ‘Unwritten Will’ in Auschwitz

Hundreds of officers visit the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps in uniform. ‘Fulfilling our slain brothers’ last command.’

Police Nix ‘The Temple Mount is In Our Hands’

Police bar signs with 1967 commander’s famous cry, ‘The Temple Mount is in our hands!’

Police Commander: Arson is a New Form of Terrorism

Commander of the Coastal District of the Israeli Police, orders the establishment of a special investigative unit to look into recent fires.

Undercover Agents Overthrow Neo-Nazi Gang in Florida

A neo-Nazi motorcycle gang created by undercover law-enforcement agents has helped overthrow terrorist cells Florida.

Lithuanian Fan Performs Nazi Salute During Olympic Games

A Lithuanian basketball fan goaded two African American Olympic stewards with his arm raised in what appeared to be a Nazi salute.

PA Arab Suspect Killed after Speeding Past Checkpoint

Border Police killed one Palestinian Authority Arab and wounded two others after their car sped past a checkpoint near Jerusalem Monday.

2 Illegal Aliens Indicted in Brutal Tel Aviv Rape

Two illegal aliens from Africa were indicted in a Tel Aviv court for the brutal rape of an Israeli woman as politicians wrangle over policy

Forensic Expert Reconstructs Atias Crash

The former head of Israel's traffic accident investigation team spoke with A7 about the circumstances of the tragic crash that killed 8

Yishai Atias: 'We Must Have Strong Faith'

The brother of Rafael Atias, who died with his wife and six of their seven children in a road accident, says even tragedy comes from above

Rachel Atias Struggling With Loss

The seven year old survivor of the tragic accident that claimed 8 members of the Atias family is trying to come to grips with her loss

Police Expanding Investigation of Deadly Crash

Police say 'mechanical failure' caused the crash that claimed 8 members of the Atias family; outside experts to supplement investigation

Bulldozers Roll in Oz Zion, Ramat Migron

The IDF Civil Administration demolished two structures in the nascent communities of Oz Zion and Ramat Migron; six arrested in clashes

Police Chief: Be'er Sheva Crime Sparks Insecurity in Israel

Israelis do not feel secure mostly due to a spate of recently publicized crimes, according to Israel Police Chief Yochanan Danino.

Arabs Who Stabbed Yeshiva Student Admit Racial Motivation

Security officials say two Arabs arrested for stabbing a Jew near the tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik confessed to the crime, targeting Jews

Interpol President: 1,000 Cyber Attacks Per Minute in Israel

Cybercrime a central topic of discussion, as the Israel Police hosts the three-day International Interpol Convention.

Five Suspects Remanded in Yom HaAtzmaut Attack

Arabs brutally attacked a Jewish family in Jerusalem's Ben Hinnom Valley.

MK Danon Visits Mount of Olives Police Station

Police told lawmakers there has been a significant decrease in Jews being harassed in the area since the new station opened

Four Arab Youths Arrested for Yom Haatzmaut Attack

Residents of A-Tur are suspected of attacking a Jewish family with metal bars, wounding three.