Israel Police

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Police forces demolished a homestead in the Binyamin region during Shabbat. During the demolition, 12 teenagers, some as young as 14, were arrested on suspicion of entering a closed military zone.

6 rare birds and 20 parrots stolen from the Biblical Zoo

Last night, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was broken into, and six rare birds and about twenty parrots were stolen from it. The zoo's management believes that it was a well-planned theft by animal traffickers.

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Police chase and arrest unlicensed driver

Police chased a driver who refused to stop for them in northern Israel. Once catching up to him, the officers learned that he never had a license to drive.

Endangered lemur found being held in private apartment

While searching an apartment in Netanya, law enforcement found an endangered ring-tailed lemur, which was being held in poor conditions, as well as other wild animals.

Search resumes for shark attack victim off Hadera

Navy boats, maritime police, and divers are working in an attempt to locate the victim, a resident of Petah Tikva in his forties.

Dimona:

Suspect who stole ancient artifacts arrested

Police searched the home of a suspected illegal antiquities dealer and found hundreds of ancient coins, arrowheads, pottery, and other artifacts from periods ranging from the Iron Age until the Muslim period.

Protests outside Prime Minister's Mimouna meal

Dozens of protesters demonstrated outside a planned Mimouna meal after Passover for Prime Minister Netanyahu and his family.

Jerusalem busker missing in Tzfat region

Zipora Alexandra, who frequently performed at Zion Square in Jerusalem, has been missing for over eight days.

Suspects arrested for ordering grenade sent to governor

After charges were filed against those who placed the stun grenade near the home of the Merom Galil governor, the police arrested two additional suspects on suspicion of ordering the act.

Officer killed in motorcycle accident saves eyes

Police Sergeant Igor Orelik, 31, passed away after being critically injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work. His wife Tanya agreed to donate his organs.

Near disaster

Watch: Boat sinks in the Sea of Galilee, four rescued

A boat carrying two adults and two children began sinking in the Sea of Galilee, police rescued all onboard.

2 citizens charged with planning terror attack on Temple Mount

Indictment filed against 2 Galilee residents for contact with terrorist elements, planning a stabbing attack on the Temple Mount and attempting to join the Tulkarm Brigades.

6 Israeli Arabs accused of transferring millions to Hamas

Serious indictment charges group of Israeli citizens with transferring millions of shekels from Hamas agents in Turkey to fund terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

Ben-Gvir looks to promote officer who killed criminal gunman

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the police officer who killed a gunman during a gang battle in southern Israel.

Footage from Shechem:

Undercover Israeli forces surprise most wanted terrorist

Dramatic footage shows the moment Israeli forces, disguised as Arabs, arrested Mahmoud al-Bana a senior terrorist in the dismantled 'Lion's Den' terrorist network.

Suspected security incident:

Dramatic police chase ends in arrest of nine illegal infiltrators

Police chased a suspicious vehicle traveling from Jerusalem toward central Israel. The vehicle stopped on Route 6, and nine illegal infiltrators were arrested.

For thousands of shekels

Two IDF reservists sold grenades to criminals

Two IDF reservists were arrested for allegedly selling dozens of grenades they stole from an IDF base to criminals.

Ben-Gvir's chief of staff investigated by the police

The chief of staff for the Minister of National Security was investigated regarding suspicions that she obtained her handgun license illegally.

On Tape:

ISA fears Jews with weapons

Three days after the October 7th massacre, the head of the Jewish Department expressed his concern about Israelis buying handgun ammunition.

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'I wanted to help; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

Nova investigation:

Senior police officer saves hundreds of partygoers

Nova investigation finds Deputy Commissioner Nivi Ohana identified irregular rocket fire, ordered immediate evacuation of the partygoers - preventing another 2,000 victims and hundreds of hostages.

Attempt to smuggle 150 kilograms of drugs from Jordan foiled

IDF and Israel Police forces located 15 sacks that had been hurled toward the border fence with Jordan, containing approximately 150 kilograms of drugs.

NIS 30,000:

Compensation for Jewish resident attacked in Shilo

Jewish resident of Samaria receives 30,000 shekels compensation, after reaching a settlement in case against police officers who violently attacked him near Shilo.

Qatar-Gate

Did PM's Office messages originate in Qatar?

Police are expected to request that Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstien remain in custody for another nine days as the investigation into the 'Qatar-Gate' affair continues.

Former Police Commissioner caught speeding – and not fined

Former Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai caught driving at a speed of 136 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 90 km/h. The policewoman let him go without a fine or points.

ISIS:

Israeli Arab who pledged allegiance to ISIS arrested

Police and Shin Bet arrest 17-year-old Israeli Arab from Jisr az-Zarqa, suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning to carry out a major attack in central Israel.

Guns found in home of protester suspected of sexual harassement

A protester arrested on suspicion of sexually harrassing a Border Police officer was found to have illegal firearms and ammunition in his home and a GPS locator on his person.

Anti-conscription rally:

Haredi rioters attack police with rocks

A rally against haredi conscription turned violent when dozens of rioters blocked roads, shattered the window of a bus, and threw rocks and other projectiles at police.

Horrific

Demonstrator commits indecent act on female officer

Footage shows an anti-government protester obscenely clinging to a female Border Police officer during a demonstration in Jerusalem.

Police refuse to carry out AG's investigation

A police statement clarified that the police will not open an investigation into the breach of the Sde Teiman airbase without an official request to the Police Commissioner.

Auto shop owners charged with planting IEDs for insurance agents

Two brothers from Umm al-Fahm were arrested on suspicion of hiding dozens of explosive devices near insurance agencies and the homes of agents.

Attempted ramming attack near Maale Adumim

During a routine inspection of a vehicle, the Palestinian Arab driver attempted to run over one of the officers and fled the scene. He later arrived at a checkpoint and was neutralized.

Three Years Later:

Moishe Kleinerman's family refuses to give up

The family reports that the police have recently stopped all contact, but their son is still missing.

Suspicion of bribery

Mayor from northern Israel and his deputy arrested

Mayor from northern Israel, his deputy, and additional suspects arrested on suspicion of election bribery. According to the police, they operated through vote fixers in exchange for municipal positions.

En route to training:

Border Police officer: 'This is how we eliminated terrorist'

'We arrived with two vehicles and aligned behind them until we killed the terrorist,' officer of team that eliminated terrorist relates.

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

The ISA has been conducting a covert investigation against the police and Minister Ben Gvir over the past few months, on suspicion of subversion of the rule of law.

Firing of ISA Chief:

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.

Watch: Additional monkey rescued from Bedouin settlement

Police and Nature and Parks Authority employees rescue monkey held by Bedouin Arab in homemade cage.

Police refuse gun permits based on opinion that was never read

Police denied two residents of Judea and Samaria a firearms license without reading the legal opinion attached to their request.

Anti-government protest:

Police refrain from towing cars parked in the middle of the road

Several anti-government protesters parked their cars to block several roads in Jerusalem. The police distributed fines, but the cars were not towed.

Temple Mount will close to Jews for over two weeks

Temple Mount to remain closed to Jews for last third of Ramadan, all three days of Eid al-Fitr, police dictate.

Footage: Police officers save monkey held by Negev Bedouin

Police save injured monkey held by Bedouin Arabs, transfer monkey to Nature and Parks Authority for medical treatment.

PA Arab disguises as religious Jew, breaks into Gush Etzion homes

Indictment filed against Palestinian Arab who disguised as a local resident and broke into numerous homes in Gush Etzion

Jerusalem

Shooting suspect to police: 'I prevented a terror attack'

The suspect who allegedly shot and lightly wounded a municipal sanitation worker in central Jerusalem claimed he prevented a terror attack. While searching his house, police found and seized substances suspected to be drugs.

Wanted 'revenge' against Israel

Tayibe resident arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired activities

The investigation found that the suspect, 21-year-old Kamal Nashaf, swore allegiance to the Islamic State and passed information about the security forces' activity to terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

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Lion cub rescued from a pit in the Negev Desert

Police found a lion cub being held in a pit near the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. The cub was handed over to the Nature and Parks Authority.

Jerusalem:

Two dozen infiltrators apprehended in haredi neighborhood

Police stopped two vans transporting 24 Arabs from Judea and Samaria who entered Israeli territory illegally. A day earlier, nine infiltrators were caught in a van in the city.

Operation Wall of Iron in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, senior terrorist arrested

During the exchange of fire, forces eliminated two terrorists. Ten additional terrorists were apprehended by the forces, including Liwaa Jaaz, a senior operative in the terror network in the area of Jenin.

Severe and unusual incident:

Car thief from Jenin flees police, breaks into military base

Police arrested an infiltrator from Jenin who stole a car from Tel Aviv and drove through a checkpoint at the entrance to the Tzrifin military base, injuring a soldier.

Man who stole statue of Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv hotel arrested

The statue, which depicts Israel's first prime minister doing a handstand, was found in the yard of the suspect's home and returned to its owners.

Surprising discovery:

Widow finds old ammunition in her attic

Jerusalem resident, clearing out her apartment after her husband's death, surprised to find old weapons, including a Carl-Gustaf rifle, in her attic.

Expelled student returns with ax, attacks principal's wife

After being expelled from a yeshiva for his behavior, man comes to the principal's home to exact his revenge.

Bus accident in south:

Police officer arrives at scene of accident, finds his son dead

Police officer arrives at scene of bus accident near Kiryat Gat in south, finds his son killed in accident.

Mayor of Arab city in Samaria indicted for incitement

The mayor of the Palestinian Arab city of Biddya in Samaria allegedly published posts that encouraged violence and supported terror.

Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted

Police arrive at Binyamin Jewish town in large numbers, destroy two families' homes.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

Judea and Samaria:

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities on Tuesday night in Judea and Samaria. 19 wanted individuals were apprehended and seven guns were confiscated.

Erez Crossing:

Humanitarian aid truck found to be smuggling contraband in Gaza

An inspection of the truck's contents turned up 650 smartphones, dozens of SIM cards, three projectors, and various spare parts for vehicles. The driver was arrested and taken for questioning.

In complex mission:

Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

The ISA and Police uncovered a substantial smuggling ring from the Negev and Judea and Samaria that would smuggle large sums of weapons from Jordan to Judea and Samaria.