Israel Police

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

'Go shout in the Knesset'

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."

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Arab arrested after admitting to spitting in Jews' ice cream

A man from eastern Jerusalem in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of incitement after appearing in a video in which he claims he contaminates Israeli ice cream by spitting and inserting his fingers into the product.

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Families of the hostages appealed to Police Commissioner Daniel Levi, demanding action against road blockages and disturbances that 'endanger the stability of the state and hinder the return of the hostages'

Police shocked

Preschool teacher caught with pound of cocaine

Jerusalem District Police arrested two suspects in their 30s with half a kilo of cocaine and cash; the suspects, including a preschool teacher, were taken for questioning and face custody hearing.

Western Wall:

Suspect tries to spray paint again: There is a holocaust in Gaza

A 27-year-old Jerusalem resident was arrested today after spray-painting graffiti at a light rail station, shortly after being released from a previous arrest.

Jerusalem fundraising event for Gaza canceled

Following a complaint by the Btsalmo organization, the police deemed an event organized by the far-left Standing Together in central Jerusalem as illegal.

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

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Handguns in freezer, explosive devices found in Arab apartment

A special task force from the Central District uncovered handguns, assault rifles, explosive devices, and ammunition in an Arab household and arrested 11 suspects.

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Police arrested five suspects from eastern Jerusalem, including two hospital employees, accused of preparing Molotov cocktails and setting fires near a Jerusalem hospital with a nationalist motive.

Arab arrested for threatening kidnapping and extortion

An indictment was filed against a young man from Tamra who threatened to kidnap children and harm a family if he did not receive 150,000 shekels.

Tel Aviv:

Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack

ISA, Israel Police, arrest seven illegal Arabs in Tel Aviv for planning terror attack.

Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier

The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.

Central Israel:

Two bodies found in burning vehicle, police investigating

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found in a burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attack in Binyamin arrested

The terrorist, a Palestinian Arab in his 30s from the village of Al Mughayyir, was arrested within less than 24 hours of the attack; the pistol used in the shooting was located during searches.

Shocking:

Police officer stomps on protester's head

A Border Police officer was filmed kicking a haredi anti-draft protester in Bnei Brak in the head. Police: 'The incident has been referred for review.'

Old City residents complain of 'nightmare traffic' every evening

Residents of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City have raised concerns over severe evening traffic congestion caused when Jaffa Gate is opened to all vehicles after 6 p.m.

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Police raid homes of terrorists paid by PA

In a nighttime operation in east Jerusalem, hundreds of thousands of shekels, foreign currency and vehicles were seized from the homes of former security prisoners who received funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Police raid Rabbi Dov Lior's home, two grandchildren arrested

On Thursday morning, police arrested two grandsons of Rabbi Dov Lior at his home in Jerusalem—one of them reportedly around 12 years old.

Tulkarm resident who planned terror attack arrested in Ra'anana

Police arrest Tulkarm resident in Ra’anana on suspicion of planning terror attack.

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Illegal wall demolished for the second time

Police forces carried out an operation Tuesday morning in Kfar Kara to demolish a wall that had been illegally rebuilt by criminal elements. This marks the second demolition of the same wall in recent months.

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42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Officers from the Northern Border Police and the Northern District Police arrested a total of 42 residents of the Gaza Strip who entered Israel illegally.

Three arrested for taking over beach in Jisr az-Zarqa

Three suspects were arrested after allegedly taking over a public beach in a national park and extorting protection fees from its visitors.

Terrorism:

Three arrested for plan to blow up club and murder pilot

Shin Bet and Jerusalem police arrest father, son, and accomplice from eastern Jerusalem accused of planning attacks against security forces, civilians and IAF pilot.

IDF soldier killed in tragic accident near Be’er Sheva

An IDF soldier, about 20 years old, killed in a tragic traffic accident on Route 222, south of Be’er Sheva. The vehicle collided with a safety barrier, MDA medics pronounce the soldier dead at the scene. A joint investigation is underway.

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15-year-old escapes from police station

The youngster was brought to the Zevulun police station after being suspected of theft and participating in a brawl. Police are scanning the area.

Police spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Assistant Commissioner Lior Abudraham tells Arutz Sheva the Israel Police operates professionally and independently, rejects claims of political enforcement.

Woman found dead in Jerusalem apartment

Police and forensic teams have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in an apartment in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Dramatic footage:

Reckless driver flees police in desert pursuit

Yoav Unit halts reckless driver violating parole; Negev resident charged with endangering lives, obstructing officers, and multiple traffic offenses.

Helmet Camera Footage:

YAMAM kills terrorist near Jenin

The Israel Police have released helmet camera footage of the moment Israeli forces encircled the terrorist's hiding spot and eliminated him as he tried to flee.

Chabad bumper stickers tip off police to stolen motorcycle

17-year-old PA resident arrested near Hizma checkpoint; motorcycle stolen from central Israel, suspect lacked entry permit and valid license.

Counterterror sweep:

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

Security forces uncover weapons caches in Anabta, Al-Ram, Odala, and more during week-long operation to dismantle terror infrastructure in Central Command region.

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14 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in Haifa

Demonstrators refused police orders to disperse; arrests made after chants against IDF operations in Gaza.

Yoseph Haddad:

'I was attacked for nationalistic reasons'

Yosef Haddad was summoned for further investigation after firing his gun into the air during a road altercation. He claims it was a nationalistic incident and fired because he felt his life was in danger.

Following shooting incident:

Yoseph Haddad released to house arrest, pistol confiscated

Pro-Israel activist says he acted in self-defense during racially motivated assault; no injuries reported as bullet struck nearby wall.

Police investigating

Woman wounded at Western Wall as bullet lands in Prayer Plaza

Police launch investigation after woman in her 50s injured while sitting in women's section by what is thought to be a stray bullet.

Police impound bus that brought visitors to Joseph's Tomb

The bus was used to transport nearly 50 Hassidic worshippers to the tomb without appropriate security coordination.

Military weapons trafficking ring exposed

Northern District Police and Shin Bet uncover a cell involved in large-scale trafficking of military weapons, transferring arms to criminal and terror elements in Judea and Samaria.

Manhunt continues:

Terrorist who rammed into bus stop identified

Police are searching for 27-year-old Tayibe resident Arkan Khaled, who is suspected of injuring eight soldiers in a ramming attack, and are asking the public for assistance.

Huckabee clarifies:

'I never blamed anyone for Taybeh church fire'

US Ambassador to Israel comments on Israel Police findings of reported arson at Taybeh’s Church of Saint George: I have not attributed the cause of the fire to any person or group. Glad police continue to search for the truth.

'Thousands to the enemy'

Dramatic investigation into political party tied NGOs revealed

Shin Bet, police, and tax authorities investigate United Arab List-linked NGOs Igatha 48 and al-Aqsa over suspected Hamas ties and financial misconduct.

Police

Claims Israelis set fire to Taybeh church completely false

The police investigation into accusations Jewish extremists committed arson at the archaeological site of the Church of Saint George were false and 'mislead the public.'

Teacher arrested for spying for Iran

The ISA and the Israel Police have recently arrested an Israeli citizen, a teacher residing in the Negev, on suspicion of carrying out security missions for Iran.

Searchers hunt through caves to find missing persons near Tzfat

The renewed operation was sparked by new testimony regarding the possible whereabouts of David Fadida, who disappeared near Tzfat on October 15, 2024, at the age of 28.

Haredi family's home burgled while they slept

Video recording on a mobile phone found in a suspect's possession revealed to family members that their home had been broken into while they were asleep.

Far-left provocateur who celebrated soldiers' deaths arrested

Israeli journalist Israel Frey was arrested for incitement after expressing support for the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Gaza, sparking outrage across the political spectrum.

Mother duck and ducklings cause traffic jam on main highway

Traffic on Route 1 towards Jerusalem came to a standstill Tuesday as police temporarily halted vehicles to escort a mother duck and her ducklings across the highway. Watch.

Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced a meeting with senior police officials following complaints about stripping detainees arrested at protests.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

MK Tzvi Succot compensated for unlawful confiscation of firearm

MK Tzvi Succot (Religious Zionism) awarded NIS 7,500 in a legal settlement after police unlawfully confiscated his personal firearm during a 2022 protest action in the Negev.

Family rescued after boat capsizes in Sea of Galilee

Marine police officers rescued a family, after their boat overturned and sank in the Sea of Galilee due to a suspected technical malfunction. Authorities stress the life-saving importance of wearing life vests.

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Motorcyclist flees police and crashes into guardrail

Northern District police chased dirt bikers riding recklessly; one crashed into a railing and was arrested without a driver's license.

Herzliya Pituah:

Police investigate grenade attack on home of businesswoman

A grenade was thrown into the yard of a private the Herzliya Pituah home of businesswoman Nicole Raidman, prompting a police investigation.

Couple from Raanana arrested for spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police have arrested a married couple from Ra’anana on suspicion of espionage against the State of Israel on behalf of Iran.

Court bans publication of security-related police investigation

The Ashkelon Magistrates Court has issued an order forbidding publication of any details of a new security investigation, including anything that might identify the suspects.

Traffic stop turns into life-saving escort

Traffic police volunteers who stopped a man running a red light found he was having a cardiac event and provided him a police escort to the hospital.

Jewish rioters assault soldiers in Binyamin region, 9 arrested

IDF and police disperse a group of Jews who violently attacked soldiers near Kafr Malik, injuring several. Nine arrested. A similar clash occurred Wednesday in al-Mughayyir.

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Protesters attempt to block roads in Tel Aviv, seven arrested

Following a protest in Rabin Square, dozens of demonstrators march through unauthorized routes, attempting to block major roads. Police disperse the crowd and arrest seven for disturbing public order.`

Ben-Gvir orders singing to be allowed on Temple Mount

For the first time in years, Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were allowed to sing and dance freely throughout the holy site, in accordance with a new policy set by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir.