Lahav 433

Qatargate:

Senior journalists summoned to investigation

With the Attorney General's approval, police investigators carried out follow-up inquiries and summoned senior journalists to give open testimony about their ties to Eli Feldstein.

Police bust major protection racket targeting contractors

Undercover Lahav 433 operation exposes widespread extortion scheme using fake 'security services,' leading to arrests and seizure of assets worth millions.

Minister Miki Zohar questioned in Histadrut affair probe

The National Fraud Investigations Unit of Lahav 433 summons Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the Histadrut affair.

Lahav 433 officier investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

A superintendent (Deputy Commissioner-rank) officer in the Lahav 433 unit was questioned under caution by the Department of Internal Police Investigations on suspicion of sexual harassment and committing an indecent act against a female officer.

Watch: Security forces arrest terrorist planning attack

Joint counterterror operation leads to arrest of Tanzim organization terrorist planning attack on local residents.

Major fraud:

Seven detained for allegedly defrauding state war-relief funds

Authorities detain seven over alleged scam targeting state aid emergency grants for war-affected communities.

Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam questioned on suspicion of corruption

Cleared for publication: Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam is the mayor who was arrested on suspicion of corruption and is suspected of using donations intended for soldiers for his personal benefit.

Local leader and senior officials detained

Police detain head of local authority in southern Israel, senior officials, on suspicion of corruption.

After questioning

Restrictive conditions imposed on Tzachi Braverman

Tzachi Braverman questioned for approximately 13 hours at Lahav 433 on suspicion of obstructing investigative proceedings and breaching trust in the classified documents affair.

Netanyahu’s Chief of Staff summoned for questioning by Lahav 433

The Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzachi Braverman, has been summoned for questioning at the Lahav 433 major crimes unit.

Insurance company investigated in Histadrut corruption scandal

Three senior officials at Menorah Insurance interrogated on suspicion of connections with Histadrut corruption scandal suspect Ezra Gabai.

Nearly 2 years later:

Suspect arrested in case of missing girl

Police arrested a suspect following an attempted assault in Be'er Sheva as investigators examine a possible link to the February 2024 disappearance of Hymanut Kassou; a gag order remains in effect.

Watch:

Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Undercover IDF, police, and Shin Bet forces arrested a Fatah-linked suspect tied to terror attacks and IEDs during a precise operation in the Shechem market.

Lawyer of head of Lahav 433:

'Police Internal Investigations Department broke the law'

The investigation against Manny Binyamin, the head of Lahav 433, lasts longer than expected, and he refuses to sign some of the restrictive conditions.

MAG scandal

Attorney General prevented transfer of investigation to Lahav 433

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara prevented transfer of information on the MAG investigation to the Israel Police despite an explicit request from the Chief of Staff.

Soldiers involved

Major arms smuggling ring busted in northern Israel

A month‑long joint operation by Lahav 433, Shin Bet, and the IDF uncovered a major Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling ring involving IDF soldiers and Syrian suspects, with indictments expected.

Extortion, bribery, power games:

Rabbinical court rocked by fraud allegations

Lahav 433 concluded a criminal probe into senior rabbinical officials, including a former Chief Rabbi, over alleged extortion, bribery, and judicial manipulation.

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.

Tiberias man charged with espionage for Iranian intelligence

A 23-year-old Israeli from Tiberias was indicted for spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting IDF sites, hotels, and Minister Ben-Gvir in exchange for payment.

Qatar-Gate

Police return journalist's phones 6 months after they were seized

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein had his phones returned six months after police seized them in the “Qatar-Gate” probe. Klein quipped online: “Keep, sell, or toss?”

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.

'The three are in the truck'

Watch: Two terrorists eliminated in Qalqilya

In a joint nighttime raid in Qalqilya, the IDF, police, and Shin Bet eliminated two terrorist arms dealers, seized a Carlo submachine gun, and arrested two more suspects.

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.

Minister Eli Cohen questioned in diplomatic passport case

Minister Eli Cohen gave testimony to police in the diplomatic passports case, saying that only four passports were issued lawfully and no criminal or administrative offense was committed.

Dressed as customers:

Terrorists arrested at bank in dramatic operation

In special operation, police arrest wanted terrorist responsible for shooting attack at bank near Hebron.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Weapons drawn

Watch: Police bomb material smuggling attempt mid-highway

Security forces uncover smuggling route supplying bomb materials used in 2024 Gush Etzion attacks; four suspects, including Israeli citizen, to be indicted.

Terror attack foiled: Armed terrorist arrested in Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of Lahav 433 arrested a terrorist who was on his way to commit a terror attack

Sitting mayor arrested on suspicion of abuse of power

Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet arrested on suspicion of breach of trust, abuse of power; two additional suspects detained for interrogation.

Lahav 433 investigates after MKs received threatening letters

Police investigating threatening letters sent to coalition MKs and their families, details gagged.

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

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.

One detained

Severe incitement against Netanyahu: 'slaughterer and enemy'

A woman from central Israel was detained after she allegedly posted a mock obituary for Prime Minister Netanyahu and wrote: 'This is my dream.'

Cleared for publication:

Netanyahu's Chief of Staff accused of altering records

Tzachi Braverman accused of telling stenographer to alter time of conversation between PM and military secretary from 6:40 to 6:29 on the morning of October 7.

Serious security failure:

Police investigating cases since start of war

Lahav 433 is investigating alleged attempts by PM's Office to falsify war protocols, including transcripts of cabinet meetings.

Police descend on Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem

Following undercover investigation, Lahav 433 police unit raids Foreign Ministry office over diplomatic passports.

Indictment filed against man who threatened to murder Netanyahu

Man arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted and his arrest extended.

Suspect arrested for threatening to murder the Prime Minister

From the suspect's investigation, it appears that he threatened to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu on Telegram. After his arrest, he was brought in for questioning at the Cyber ​​Unit.

Will Yair Netanyahu receive a diplomatic passport?

Police examining whether to approve diplomatic passport for Yair Netanyahu.

Mayor of southern city suspected of bribery

Following an undercover investigation, Mayor of Netivot, Yehiel Zohar, was arrested on suspicions of bribery, together with seven others.

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.

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Resident of central Israel arrested for incitement to terrorism posted on social media.

Chilling survivor testimony:

Hamas terrorists used mass rape as weapon of war

Police collect 700 testimonies from survivors of October 7 massacre, 50,000 videos from attack in biggest investigation in Israeli history.

Cleared for publication:

Terrorist who was planning attack arrested in Jericho

The 21-year-old suspect was arrested along with several other terrorists in his home in Jericho.

Rabbi arrested for embezzling school funds

A Rabbi in southern Israel has been arrested, along with members of his family, for misappropriating public funds intended for schools.

After six hours:

Interrogation of Otzma Yehudit MK ends

MK Tzvika Foghel questioned on suspicion of inciting terrorism after saying that "Huwara should be shuttered and burned."

'Huwara should be burned':

Otzma Yehudit MK summoned for interrogation

Ben-Gvir: 'When Ron Huldai called for bloodshed, A-G protected him. This is why we need judicial reform.'

Released on bail

Attorney, former IAF pilot questioned on suspicion of incitement

Attorney David Hodek questioned after calling for use of firearms, while former pilot Ze'ev Raz questioned over post against PM Netanyahu.

Former pilot detained by police for incitement to murder PM

Ze'ev Raz detained for questioning after writing post applying 'din rodef' against Netanyahu and other ministers.

Three arrested for importing weapons parts hidden in toys

Joint operation reveals: Toys sent in packages from abroad are found to contain weapons parts.

Suspected corruption:

Mayor from central Israel arrested on bribery-related charges

Police arrest mayor and three other suspects on suspicion of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and other tax-related crimes.

Watch: Woman prepares death threats for Prime Minister

New security camera footage shows the woman who sent Prime Minister Naftali Bennett live bullets preparing her ominous messages.

Former Arab MK to be interrogated for incitement

Former MK Heba Yazbak, who has promised to 'divest Israel of its Jewishness,' to be interrogated on suspicion of incitement, report says.

Lahav 433 opens investigation into ZAKA founder

Allegations of sexual assault against Yehuda Meshi Zahav gather steam.

False testimony suspicion:

Investigation of PM's residence head closed

Investigation of false testimony suspicion in Shira Raban's lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu closed.

3 arrested, 3 detained on suspicion of planning warden attack

Suspects planned to harm prison guards in Israel Prison's Service facilities.

Man arrested for incitement against Netanyahu family

Ashkelon man posts message telling police to prepare for funeral of Binyamin Sara, and Yair Netanyahu.

Mayors of two Israeli towns arrested in bribery investigation

10 suspects arrested, 9 more detained in connection with probes into bribery, money laundering, and other corruption allegations.

Public Security Minister: 620 officers to police Arab sector

Minister Gilad Erdan met with leaders of the Joint List to discuss the heightened violence in the Arab sector.