Criminal Activity

Terror scare:

Police summoned after gunshots heard in Jerusalem neighborhood

The incident now appears to be criminal - not a terror attack as initially suspected.

Police fear mafia war as heir to crime family assassinated

Shai Shirazi, known criminal and son of mob boss Rico Shirazi, was assassinated on Saturday night in northern Tel Aviv

Suspected bombing injures three in Kfar Saba

Police believe explosive device planted by criminal elements in quiet neighborhood of Kfar Saba.

Driver asked to 'stop smoking' and was attacked

Two young men attacked a Tel Aviv bus driver and broke the arm of a passenger. The reason: they were asked to stop smoking.

Five Injured in Fire in Ramle Cafe

Five injured as coffee shop in Ramle set on fire. Police say the incident was related to a business dispute.

Police Officers Arrested for Stealing, Selling Weapons

Two brothers serving in the Israel police were arrested on charges of stealing and selling weapons.

Police: Fatal Akko Gas Explosion was Deliberate

Three weeks after five people were killed in an Akko apartment building, police are ready to "definitively" blame criminals.

Victim of Infiltrator Attack: 'Don't Let them Breathe in Israel'

An Israeli attacked and injured by illegal immigrants had some harsh things to say about his attackers.

Crisis Averted: Explosives Discovered Under Afula Building

Afula police uncover weapons stash, explosives and chemicals under building's foundations.

Greek PM Promises to Eradicate Neo-Nazi 'Shame'

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras pledges to fight "shameful" racist violence by neo-Nazi group.