Israel Police

New details of the rescue from the Supernova festival

The commander of the Ofakim police station recounts how the Israel Police enabled thousands to escape the festival area.

Online incitement:

Arab who impersonated a soldier and slandered Israel was arrested

A 19-year-old Arab from Abu Ghosh posed as an IDF soldier and gave an interview against Israel on social media. The police arrested him.

Watch: Gripping motorcycle chase in Tel Aviv

Police officers pursued and arrested a suspect fleeing the scene of a shooting.

Moments before kidnapping:

The chilling conversation between Eden Yerushalmi and the police

24-year-old Eden Yerushalmi was kidnapped from the Nova Festival in Re'im. In the recording, she can be heard describing her situation to the police while incessant gunfire is heard in the background.

ISIS supporter from Jerusalem area arrested for planning attack

From the suspect's investigation, it emerged that he supports ISIS, and tried to join the ranks of the terrorist organization recently to receive training and guidance for participating in terrorist activities.

Honenu Demands:

End arbitrary detentions around the Pride Parade

Ahead of the Jerusalem Pride Parade, the Honenu legal aid organization demands that the Israel Police cease arbitrarily arresting protesters against the event.

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Hundreds of police officers shut down all highways in the area, detained all residents of the homesteads, destroyed residences and sheepfolds, and confiscated farming equipment.

Rabbi injured in Meron:

'The policeman pushed me forcefully and I fell on my face'

"My entire face hurt and they gave me stitches in the hospital," Rabbi Avraham Kroizer recounted. When asked if he would forgive the policeman, he responded: "If he repents, then by all means."

David Ben-Gurion's stolen glasses found, thief arrested

A pair of glasses belonging to the late first Prime Minister was stolen off a desk in his home in Sde Boker. A quick investigation led police to the thief, an IDF soldier, and to the spectacles.

Police force hundreds out of Meron

Police have stopped buses full of passengers trying to reach Meron and forced dozens of worshipers out of Meron after they began destroying police barricades.

Ben-Gvir planning to recruit haredim into police

In light of the controversy surrounding the question of drafting haredim into the IDF, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the creation of a plan to integrate them into the Israel Police instead.

Attempt to bring a sacrifice

Goat smuggled under activist's dress dies of asphyxiation

Police arrested two activists for actions that could disturb public order and animal abuse after they attempted to smuggle the goat onto the Temple Mount and bring the Passover Sacrifice.

Honenu:

Only haredim charged with illegal assembly

Data revealed in a recent Knesset meeting shows that for all of 2022 and 2023, only haredim were ever charged with illegal assembly during protests.

Relatives of hostages arrested in Tel Aviv protests

Violent confrontations broke out this evening in Tel Aviv between protesters and the police. A water cannon was used. Three protesters were arrested, among them relatives of hostages.

Oct. 7th

'We shouted that we were police and evacuated the residents'

Shani Peretz and her colleagues fought against the terrorist cells in the Re'im sector. 'We drove south with guns drawn out the window. We saw bodies lying on the floor.'

Protesters clash with drivers in Tel Aviv

Family members of hostages and supporters protest in several locations, demanding the release of the abductees. Clashes with police erupt in several locations.

During protest in Tel Aviv:

Police try to detain sister of hostage held in Gaza

Clashes erupt during demonstration for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv. Police try to detain sister of hostage Matan Zangauker, before her mother intervenes.

Police brutality against protesters blocking aid convoys

Severe violence was inflicted last night by the police on youths during the blocking of aid trucks to Gaza on Route 1.

Stabbing attack foiled in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police officers stopped a woman for questioning. She refused to comply with instructions and drew a knife on the officers.

Radio conversation reveals cooperation between Police and Waqf

In a video showing police officers detaining Prof. Aryeh Eldad, a voice on the officer's radio can be heard mentioning instructions received from members of the Jordanian custodianship.

Homebirth death:

Police arrest doula on suspicion of causing death by negligence

Police arrested a woman on suspicion of impersonating a doctor and causing death by negligence after she supervised a home birth in Bat Ayin.

Israelis who searched for murdered teen arrested

Near 4:00 AM, the police raided the homes of eight people who helped search for Binyamin Achimeir. In the last hour, the police started releasing them, some under conditions.

Preparing for war

Security and rescue forces hold massive drill in northern Israel

The 91st Division completed an extensive exercise in the northern arena focused on defensive and offensive scenarios.

'There's been progress made here'

Rabbi Lior visits Temple Mount before grandson's wedding

Rabbi Dov Lior was moved by the fulfillment of the prayers on the Temple Mount and was pleased to see a religious police officer who is a graduate of Elon Moreh Yeshiva.

Officers noticed a crowd in the street and saved a baby's life

Officers in Muqeible were hailed down by a group of people and found a baby who was choking on a piece of chewing gum. Together with MDA volunteers, they managed to remove the gum and save the baby's life.

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has selected the officer to replace Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai at the head of the Israel Police.

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Police target unsafe drivers near Tayibe

Israel Police tactical units and traffic patrols near Tayibe catch dangerous motorcycle and ATV riders.

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

Political figures from all parties have denounced the ramming, calling for the public to refrain from violence and urging unity in light of war.

The footage Israel Police is embarrassed of

Two police officers attempted to arrest four suspects on motorcycles in a Herzliya parking lot - but they all escaped, one of them after a struggle with an officer.

Police considering criminal investigation against MK Lazimi

The police plans to open criminal investigation against MK Lazimi, following her participation in disturbances during the demonstration in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.

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How Gan Yavne stabber was neutralized

Police release bodycam footage from officer who eliminated terrorist who stabbed 3 people last night.

Two Bedouins arrested for kidnap and sexual assault of teenager

Two residents of Laqiya were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Dramatic footage:

Car thief hits police officer while attempting to flee

The suspect, a resident of Kfar Qassem, was caught by police in southern Israel driving a car stolen from Raanana.

Sister of Hamas leader arrested in Israel

The sister of Hamas political bureau chairman Ismail Haniyeh, a resident of the southern Israeli town of Tel Sheva was arrested on charges of supporting a terror organization and inciting violence.

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The route taken by terrorist who attacked soldier in Be'er Sheva

The police released footage of the terrorist leaving his home in Rahat and arriving in Be'er Sheva, where he attacked a soldier.

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Man detained for dangerous driving on Purim

A resident of Lod was detained for investigation after being filmed driving on Purim with five children in the trunk of his car while the trunk was open.

Hamas Interrogations:

"Everyone talks, some cry during questioning"

Chief Superintendent Charlie Harden spoke about the investigations of the terrorists who carried out the October 7th massacre and were captured.

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Clashes between police and left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv

Thousands of protesters against the government in Tel Aviv blocked main roads, lit fires, and clashed with police attempting to maintain order in the area.

Ramadan:

Temple Mount closed to Jews

For the third consecutive year, no Jews at all will be allowed to visit the Temple Mount during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Following dawn prayers

Muslims chant Pro-terror slogans on Temple Mount

Afternoon prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan were held without incident. Police arrested 11 suspects in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Activist arrested for requesting to read Esther in Gaza

Police arrested a man who requested that they bring him an answer from the IDF about the possibility of reading the Book of Esther in the ancient synagogue of Gaza City.

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

A resident of Aramsha traveling in Kibbutz Adamit allegedly ignored the soldiers' orders, which pertained to the tense security situation in the area, blocked the entrance to the Kibbutz, and threatened them.

Police enforce Meron ban with fire extinguisher

Several dozen people were forced out of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai after violating the ban on holding celebrationsat the site.

Indictment to be filed against teenage stabber

Police have concluded their investigation into the teen who stabbed a man at a Jerusalem bus stop approximately a week and a half ago.

Police prepare for mass invasion from Jenin region

The Israel Police have been preparing for an event similar to the October 7th massacre to strike other areas in Israel, including the need to evacuate casualties and handle multiple combat zones simultaneously.

Ben-Gvir to Police:

'I will not allow shaming or media to harm you'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote a letter supporting officers of the Israel Police after one of them was placed under investigation for a shooting in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir joins search for missing girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the search for the missing girl Hymanut Kassou, who disappeared from Tzfat sixteen days ago.

Jerusalem police commander:

'Hamas trying to create significant escalation'

Police used a variety of forces and equipment throughout Jerusalem to ensure prayers would go safely and smoothly.

Man arrested for burning Israeli flag in Jerusalem

Police dispersed a protest march in Jerusalem that included burning the Israeli flag and making declarations against Israel.

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Arabs enter Israeli territory using ladders, ropes

Border Police caught infiltrators crossing the security fence and entering a vehicle in southern Israel. Three illegal infiltrators and the driver have been indicted.

Amb. Erdan on Meron disaster

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Israel's ambassador to the UN and former Minister of National Security spoke to Arutz Sheva on the Meron disaster report: ‘I'm sure everyone is doing some soul-searching and drawing conclusions.’

At the Kerem Shalom Crossing:

Police remove protesters - and aid trucks enter Gaza

Dozens of police officers operate at Gaza border crossings, removing protesters who blocked aid trucks from entering Gaza; seven protesters arrested.

Search for missing girl enters eighth day

Thousands of searchers have been working around the clock in the Tzfat region, but have yet to find any trace of the missing 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou.

Cleared for publication:

Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Israeli forces arrested four individuals who had manufactured bombs and procured weapons to attack Israeli forces in the Hebron region.

Ben Gvir:

'We are going back to the same misconception'

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'

Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks

Two men from Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods contacted Hamas for weapons, money, and instructions for carrying out terrorist attacks.

'ISA must join search for missing girl'

One of the organizations searching Tzfat for a missing nine-year-old girl calls for immediate involvement of the ISA to help find her, as long as a terrorist incident cannot be ruled out.

9-year-old girl missing in Tzfat

Widespread search efforts are underway for a girl who disappeared two days ago from her house in southern Tzfat.

Police Commissioner supports Kaplan officers

Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai praised the officers who dispersed the protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday night for their handling of a complex situation.

Police prepare to clear border crossing

The Israel Police have prepared significant additional forces to clear the border crossings for humanitarian aid to Gaza.