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8 arrested for arsons in northern Israel

Police nab 8 suspects believed to be responsible for setting fires in northern Israel.

3 alleged members of Israeli organ trafficking ring arrested

Three Israelis, including a doctor, arrested for allegedly running an organ trafficking network.

Watch: Arab suspect nabbed on way to illegal weapons deal

IDF forces and Israeli police catch suspect on way to Halhoul for weapon deal, caught redhanded with sub-machine gun.

Jewish man who rapped Israel at Dennis Ross lecture arrested

Head of Missouri's Kansas City library system slams the arrest of a Jewish patron during a lecture on Israel by Dennis Ross.

Reckless driving towards troops caused friend's death

Shuafat resident arrested for driving drunk in vicinity of Border Policemen, causing them to open defensive fire, killing a passenger.

Phillipines to UN: 'I'd like to box him in the head'

Phillipines president Rodrigo Duterte colorfully rejects UN criticism of his bloody methods, proposes establishing his own UN.

IDF arrests Hamas official in Ramallah

Overnight, the IDF arrested Hussein Muhammed Abu Kawik, a Hamas leader and member of the Palestinian election commision.

Bedouin soldiers nabbed selling stolen IDF weapons

Three Arabs from northern Israel arrested on suspicion they sold stolen IDF weapons.

Cabinet orders counter-terror measures

In 5-hour meeting, National Security Cabinet passes new measures to counter terrorist incitement.

Pot producers busted in Har Nof

Suspected dealers used rented apartments to grow hundreds of marijuana plants.

'Shin Bet used violence, interrogated me on Shabbat'

Court orders release of one of 5 Jews arrested early this month, as he reveals serious abuse suffered in investigation.

Two Jews arrested for 'nationalistic crime'

Two Jews arrested on vague charges of 'nationalistic crime events,' as 5 others wallow in jail without being allowed legal counsel.

Honenu head fears jailed Jews may be tortured

Legal aid director 'fears for well-being' of 5 activists, saying vague charges of 'security crimes' are enough to breach 'basic rights.'

Jailed Jews suspected of 'harming Palestinians'

Court clears for publication that nationalist activists are jailed on suspicions they harmed Arabs, but won't specify details.

Attorney: Shin Bet crackdown 'a tragedy for democracy'

Dozens protest outside Petah Tikva courtroom where three Israeli Jews are being tried for an unknown crime; still denied legal counsel.

Two more Jews, including soldier, arrested in Shin Bet crackdown

Both suspects - including one IDF soldier - denied legal counsel in unusual wave of arrests.

Jewish youths arrested for 'nationalistic crime', denied lawyers

Three youths denied legal access, in case bearing echos of recent wave of arrest of Jewish activists over Duma case.

Egyptian cartoonist who was critical of the government arrested

Egyptian cartoonist Islam Gaweesh to be charged with running an illegal website. His cartoons were at times critical of the government.

Watch: Special forces in daytime arrest

PFLP leader of violent riots near Bethlehem is taken to custody by Duvdevan, Shabak.

German man charged over Nazi tattoo

Far-right politician has tattoo featuring Auschwitz, Buchenwald on his back; could face 5 years in prison.

IDF raids pro-Hamas printing shops in Hevron

War on incitement: printing equipment seized. Eight suspects arrested, weapon confiscated.

Hundreds in Turkey protest arrest of two journalists

300 people in Istanbul protest the arrest of two prominent journalists on charges of spying.

Israel jails Swedish Hezbollah recruiter

Swedish-Lebanese man arrested at Ben-Gurion airport in August had targeted Palestinian Arabs for terror recruiting.

Muslim Arab agent aided Israel Police in major drug bust

38 suspects arrested using the agent's information, after he built rapport with local dealers.

ISA/IDF smash large Hamas infrastructure in Kalkilya

Security forces swoop nets 24 terrorists, who were coordinated from Gaza and Qatar.

Iran arrests Lebanese-American with 'intelligence links'

Iran arrests Lebanese-American on suspicion of having links to the American intelligence community.

Yigal Amir's brother arrested for Facebook post

Haggai Amir, 46, detained for threatening Reuven Rivlin over declaration never to pardon Yigal for Rabin assassination.

Temple Mount: Kid Mumbles Prayer, Gets Arrested With Terrorists

Family of Jewish youth outraged after police arrest him on Temple Mount for silently moving lips and then hold him with Arab terrorists.

IDF Arrests 11 Wanted Suspects Overnight

Five of the fugitives are suspected of 'popular terror' and violence toward civilians and security forces.

'Arrest Netanyahu' Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures

100,000 sign online petition calling for the arrest of Netanyahu in the UK. Petition not expected to be discussed in parliament.

Petition to Arrest PM in London Nearing 80,000 Signatures

British government issues response to petition to arrest Netanyahu, notes visiting heads of state have immunity.

Thousands Sign Petition Calling to Arrest Netanyahu in London

Nearly 35,000 sign online petition calling for the arrest of Israeli PM during visit to London. British Embassy: It won't happen.

Absurd: Security Guard Arrested for Carrying Legal Firearm

Legal rights group Honenu denounces 'scandalous' arrest of emergency response team trainee, says 'incitement' to blame.

Police Release Detainees from Raid on Jewish Villages

Youths arrested during raid on Givat HaBladim and Adei Ad early Sunday morning to be released throughout the day.

Cleared for publication

Hezbollah Recruiter Nabbed at Ben Gurion Airport

Lebanese-Swedish citizen was recruited by Hezbollah in 2009 to lure Palestinian Arabs to join them, gather intelligence.

Security Forces Raid Two Jewish Villages, Reasons Unknown

Adei Ad and Givat HaBladim raided overnight by security forces in latest apparent crackdown on 'Jewish terrorism.'

Video: Gazans Close Tel Aviv Highway in Car Chase

Watch footage of arrest: central highway shuts down at rush hour as Arab man and 2 Gazan women flee police in suspected terror incident.

Murderer of NY Jewish Jeweler Arrested

NYPD nab MTA driver who purposely ran over Aron Aranbayev after getting into an argument.

Police Threatened to 'Burn All Haredim' Before Arrest

'Dozens' of officers arrested a rabbi's wife in connection to the Gay Pride stabbing - without a warrant - and threatened her, husband says.

ISA Reveals Info on Underground Cell Behind Church Arson

Four young adults and a teenager allegedly ran an underground anti-Christian movement and carried out multiple arson attacks.

Again? Third Jew Arrested for Saying 'Mohammed is a Pig'

Crackdown on free speech continues as police turn blind eye to death threats against Jews on the Temple Mount.

Rearrested Terrorist Released a Second Time

Islamic Jihad terrorist Khader Adnan released for the second time in two days, after being detained for entering Old City of Jerusalem.

Israel Rearrests Freed Terrorist - Less Than 24 Hours Later

Islamic Jihad leader Khader Adnan rearrested for violating travel ban on Old City of Jerusalem, after lengthy media circus for his release.

Suspects Arrested over Church Arson

Israel Police, ISA arrest suspects after lengthy joint operation; circumstances still unclear.

Nine Arrested in IDF Ambulance Ambush Investigation

Additional arrests in northern communities as investigation into Druze ambush continues. Police: we're bringing perpetrators to justice.

New Jersey Man Arrested for Supporting ISIS

American authorities arrest 23-year-old New Jersey man on charges of conspiring to provide material support to ISIS.

Gun Thieves Were Smart; Police Were Smarter

After four cases in which guns were stolen from the homes of soldiers, police figured out what was going on.

Three More Druze Arrested for IDF Ambulance 'Lynch'

Overnight raid in Druze villages leads to three more suspects in 'lynch' attack on IDF ambulance, bringing total arrest count to 12.

Two Arrests Made over Tragic Chandelier Death

Police arrest men suspected of being involved in the contracting work after chandelier collapse kills 1.

More Suspects Arrested in Thwarted NY Attack

Third suspect named as 21 year-old Fareed Mumuni.

Pipe Bomb Attacks Against Soldiers Continue

Terrorists threw two pipe bombs at IDF forces Wednesday night. There were no casualties among soldiers.

Israeli Judo Team Detained, Released in Morocco

Israel's judo team was released early Thursday after being detained in Morocco for over 8 hours.

PA Crackdown on Hamas-Aligned Students

Following Fatah loss during student elections at Bizreit University, 25 students have been arrested or questioned by PA security forces.

Arrests Made in Hevron Hills Car Attack

Two Palestinian Arabs arrested in Hevron after being found with damaged vehicle after joint IDF, Police, Shin Bet operation.

Rabbi Involved in 'Cult' Case in Jerusalem Seminary Arrested

Seminary in Sanhedria raided and Rabbi Aharon Ramati arrested amid media storm; since 2014, parents have said he is running a 'cult.'

Two Released in Bat Ayin 'Price Tag' Case

One adult and two minors arrested Friday for alleged 'price tag' and related attacks released; Honenu seeking to ease conditions.

PA Arrests Hamas Supporters After University Vote

Hamas win in Birzeit University vote this month has sparked a wave of arrests, independent PA news agencies say.

Mordechai Vanunu Detained after 'Contacting Foreigners'

30 years after being jailed for revealing Israeli nuclear secrets, Vanunu detained on suspicion of violating terms of release.

Crazy: Woman Sets Car on Fire Over Refused Cigarette

Suspect arrested after video showed her setting a car on fire after its owner refused to give her a cigarette.

Police Detain 82 Year Old for 12 Hours - over a Parking Ticket

Jerusalem police arrested and detained an 82-year-old grandfather - for failing to pay a parking ticket.