Israel Police

Tel Aviv:

Candidate for city chief rabbi receives death threats

Police are investigating death threats against Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, head of the Tel Aviv rabbinate, who is running for the position of city rabbi.

Police Chase:

Robber dies in vehicle rollover

A stolen vehicle with six suspects fled a police patrol after a series of gas-station robberies, struck an electricity pole and overturned. One suspect was killed and five others were taken to Soroka Hospital.

Espionage:

Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.

Hebron:

26,000 Visit Hebron for Chayei Sarah weekend

Judea and Samaria District Police, IDF, and Border Police in Hebron responded to gunfire, arrested two suspects linked to the incident, and detained 13 others for various offenses while conducting extensive preventative measures throughout the area.

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Indictment filed against 52-year-old man from Tirat Carmel for stealing valuable tefillin.

Lahav 433 Chief revealed as officer under internal investigation

Deputy Commissioner Manny Binyamin, head of the elite Lahav 433 Unit, was questioned by the Police Internal Investigations Unit on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office.

Police Scandal:

Ben-Gvir opposes replacing officer under investigation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is backing the senior police commissioner who was questioned by the Police Investigations Department rather than seeking to replace him.

Earthquake in police dept.

Senior police official suspected of breach of trust

The Police Investigations Department at the State Attorney's Office detained for questioning with a warning one of the highest ranking police officials, on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office

Stabbing in Lod

Suspect arrested near Dimona, terror ruled out

Man, 32, moderately to severely injured in Lod stabbing, police arrested a suspect near Dimona.

Attempted terror attack near Hebron

After detectives stopped a suspicious vehicle near Beit Hagai, a terrorist exited and opened fire at them. The officers returned fire and neutralized the suspect.

After officers beat him:

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

National Security Minister Ben‑Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy met with Dovi Yudkin after he was assaulted during a demonstration, reaffirming citizens’ right to protest and pledging accountability.

Bereaved brother beaten near ousted military advocate's home

Police used violence against bereaved brother Maj. Dovi Yudkin, brother of Capt. Israel Yudkin, of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, who was killed in action in Gaza.

Police confirm:

MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it

Police confirm that a phone found off Herzliya belongs to outgoing Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Investigators are extracting data as part of an ongoing probe into the device’s contents.

Is it really the MAG's phone or just an investigation ploy?

Police are examining whether the phone found at beach belongs to ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi, raising questions over its battery life, water damage, and model discrepancy.

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Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

Former Arab party secretary-general arrested for incitement

Awad Abd al-Fattah, who previously served as secretary-general of the Balad party, was arrested by police on suspicion of incitement to terrorism.

Investigator to former MAG:

'It’s all a bluff, you tried to evade arrest'

Investigators tell dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi they do not believe she intended to take her own life.

Officers will not face charges for assaulting haredim in Meron

A year and a half after hharedim were recorded being violently assaulted in Meron, the police officers will not face prosecution for procedural reasons.

Attempted car theft turns deadly on Mount Hebron

An Israeli citizen fatally shot a suspected car thief near Mount Hebron after being assaulted. The thief tried to flee with the car, dragging another victim behind him.

Military Adv. General and ex-Chief Military Prosecutor arrested

Police arrest Military Advocate General, Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with the former Chief Military Prosecutor. Both are being questioned on suspicion of obstruction of investigative proceedings and breach of trust.

Alive And Well:

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.

Search underway for the Military Advocate-General

Police forces launched searches for the Military Advocate-General after she could not be contacted since the morning hours.

Police arrest Ramla resident over imminent terror threat

Police in Ramla arrested a man in his 20s after he posted threats to carry out a terror attack. A second individual was detained after assaulting officers during the arrest.

Wadi Ara chase:

Driver shot by police after injuring motorists during escape

Police identify a suspicious vehicle and order it to stop, but the driver flees, endangering lives. During the chase, he is shot by officers, seriously wounded, and evacuated to hospital. Three other drivers sustain minor injuries.

Former police officer sets himself aflame

Former police officer suffering PTSD sets himself aflame outside home of senior Defense Ministry official.

MAG takes leave as police probe Sde Teiman video leak

Police have launched a criminal investigation into the Sde Teiman video leak, which reportedly involves the involvement of IDF legal officials. Military Advocate General takes leave pending inquiry.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Drone footage shows the moment of the elimination, showing the three terrorists falling next to the cave from which they emerged.

Major road closures:

Police brace for huge rally over haredi draft in Jerusalem

Hundreds of thousands are expected at a massive Jerusalem rally protesting haredi draft arrests. Major roads will close and access will be limited to organized buses.

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Police find large stashes of weapons and ammo in northern Israel

Police and Border Police officers raid several locations in Galilee and Haifa, turning up dozens of weapons and ammunition, and arresting 13.

IDF:

IDF completes major exercise along Lebanon border

The 91st Division completed the largest exercise since the beginning of the war aimed at enhancing operational readiness for defense and offense along the Lebanon border - at sea, in the air, and on land.

Israel Dog Unit holds special exhibition for Samaria school

At the request of the Ariel Police Station, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) conducted a special demonstration on Tuesday for hundreds of students at the Milkin School in the city of Ariel.

Galilee kibbutz warns of daily gunfire from nearby Arab villages

A resident of Kibbutz Beit Rimon in the Galilee reported that there is daily gunfire of several kinds of weapons in his region.

Route 443 Assassination:

Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby

An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.

Prisoner who attacked guard removed from release list

A prisoner who was due to be released under the hostage deal attacked a prison guard at Ketziot and was removed from the list of those to be set free.

Public safety:

Hiking during Sukkot holiday? Heed to police warnings

Police warn the public who plan to be out in nature on hikes during the Sukkot holiday against approaching any remains of missiles, rockets, or downed drones.

Haredi draft-dodger arrests continue despite protests,

Despite haredi protests, the IDF and Israel Police have continued to arrest haredi draft dodgers, including at Ben-Gurion airport.

Two years after 10/7:

Hamas cluster grenade found in Kibbutz Be'eri

Ofakim police officers located a grenade in Kibbutz Be'eri, which was apparently used by Hamas terrorists during the October 7th massacre.

Inside the flotilla:

Police spokesperson reveals empty vessel, no humanitarian aid

Watch: Israel Police spokesperson to international media boards one of the vessels from the intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla, revealing there was no aid aboard despite activist claims.

Israel Dog Unit holds special needs exhbition ahead of Yom Kippur

On Tuesday, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in working dogs, organized a heartfelt event for children with special needs in advance of Yom Kippur.

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Police foil massive smuggling attempt disguised as toilet paper

Two residents of the Galilee were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle 80,000 packs of cigarettes from Dubai disguised as paper products.

Holon residents arrested for contact with Iranian intelligence

The Shin Bet and Israel Police arrested two 26-year-old residents of Holon suspected of working for Iranian intelligence, carrying out surveillance missions, and attempting to recruit others. An indictment is expected in the coming days.

Rabbi Mazuz's grave desecrated in act of mischief

Six minors aged 11-14 were detained after damage was found at Bnei Brak Cemetery, including the grave of Rabbi Meir Mazuz. Police said the vandalism followed a brawl.

Attack foiled

Islamic State terrorist planned to detonate bomb at bus stop

Islamic State-affiliated terrorist planned to detonate a bomb at an Akko bus stop to harm IDF soldiers.

Iran tries to recruit Israelis by phone

Israeli police have announced numerous reports of phone calls in broken Hebrew in which Iranian intelligence operatives tried to recruit civilians.

Israeli-American accused of espionage for Iran

While living in Morocco, Yaakov Perl made contact with Iranian intelligence, and even came to Israel to carry out their instructions.

Shocking murder during Rosh Hashanah

A Jerusalem man in his 80's has been arrested for murdering his caretaker and hiding her body in the bathtub of his house.

Another suspect arrested in arson near Prime Minister’s residence

Police detectives arrest seventh suspect involved in setting fire to trash bins and a vehicle in the Rehavia neighborhood a few weeks ago, near the Prime Minister’s official residence.

Inciting terrorism:

Former MK Hanin Zoabi detained for investigation

The police detained former MK Hanin Zoabi for questioning on Sunday morning for inciting terrorism at an anti-Israel conference abroad.

Road rage:

Aerial chase after driver who was driving 233 km/h

The air unit helicopter pilot described the driver, who was traveling at 233 km/h, as a "killer on the road." The vehicle was seized, and the driver's license revoked.

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Samaria emergency services held a special tribute this week for Naveh Winklestein, the son of police officer Elad, who was murdered in a shooting attack.

May Golan affair:

Complications in negotiations for state's witness deal

Police announce the recruitment of a state’s witness in the investigation involving Social Equality Minister May Golan. Another potential witness backed out at the last moment.

Tel Aviv outrage:

Police announcement sparks criticism from community leaders

Tel Aviv community leaders strongly attack police announcement that special requests must be submitted for approval of 'sensitive prayers' over the High Holidays, 'Mayor Huldai has pushed Tel Aviv to the extreme.'

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Unprecedented emergency drill in the south

The Southern District of the police carried out a large-scale security drill this week as part of preparations for the High Holidays.

Police commissioner, Ben-Gvir tout cooperation at toast

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Daniel Levi dismissed reports of tensions between them at a shared Rosh Hashana toast.

Police raid Minister May Golan's office

The office was implicated in a fraud scheme involving fictitious employment and fraudulent tax returns.

Report:

Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

A journalist was summoned for questioning with the permission of the prosecution, allegedly to incriminate journalist Amiel Yarchi and to identify his source for a recording that embarrassed the police leadership.

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Over 80 traffic fines issued in northern Israel

Carmel District police issued dozens of traffic fines, removed unsafe vehicles from the road, and detained drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Terrorist neutralized using a belt and chair

Off-duty police officer and civilians who were guests at a hotel in Tzuba recount how they worked together to neutralize a terrorist who began stabbing guests.

Boy who went missing in Tzfat found in Jerusalem

Young boy from Tzfat found at Western Wall in Jerusalem after Northern District police conduct extensive searches throughout the night.

One year later:

Dramatic development in investigation of hasid's murder

Police arrested an Arab criminal from Ramla on suspicion of murdering Jewish neighbor following a new forensic report.