Protection Racket

Double murder case that shocked the north solved

Three suspects face indictment for the double murder in Buq'ata after police uncovered an alleged hit squad targeting a man over protection money.

Dozens arrested

Police launch major counter-racketeering operation

Lachish Central Unit detectives, Border Police National Guardsmen, and police officers raid dozens of homes in Ashdod, Kiryat Gat, and other locations in fight against protection rackets.

Footage from arrests

Undercover agent takes down protection racket

A months-long undercover operation ended with the arrest of dozens of suspects who allegedly extorted business owners out of thousands of shekels in protection money.

Millions of shekels set aside to compensate victims of rackets

The government is expected to approve a plan by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to compensate business owners who were harmed by protection rackets, in the tens of millions of shekels.

Upper Galilee:

Ben-Gvir joins Border Police, clashes with residents

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured anti-racketeering operations in Tuba-Zangariyye amid heated exchanges with residents.

'We're done talking':

Ad Kan founder's call to action against protection rackets

After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.

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.

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YAMAM raids and arrests a protection gang

A wide-ranging nighttime operation by the Northern District special forces raided targets in Jenin and villages in northern Israel to arrest five suspects who extorted a businessman.

If Ben Gvir succeeds, he will be the Arab Israelis' hero

Feared by the elitist Left, if he succeeds in deploying a National Guard, he will be a hero to farmers and Arab Israelis alike.Op-ed

Arabs Busted over 'Protection' Scheme for Kotel Visitors

Just like in old Chicago, Israelis visiting the Kotel have been forced in recent months to pay up, or risk damage to their cars, or persons.