Israel Police

Erdan denies Jewish quota on Temple Mount

Internal Security Minister says there will not be a limit on Jewish visitors to Temple Mount, despite police announcement to the contrary.

Police against initiative to lower jailing age to 12

Police express reservations against jailing teen terrorists, opining it will encourage - not hinder - violent crime amongst minors.

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.

Palestinian arrested for harassing police hotline

Suspect left multiple messages saying he had a bomb and a weapons cache on hand for a major terror attack.

Stabbing in Eilat two weeks ago was terror attack

Israel Security Agency says terrorist was inspired by videos on social media documenting stabbings of Israelis.

Bill: Tougher fines for pranks on emergency hotlines

Terror wave prompting push to enforce laws against false emergency calls; proposals could change entire emergency hotline system.

Police defend wrongful deaths in terror attack misfires

Police officers of past and present note the occasional misstep is inevitable after deaths of Jewish man, Eritrean migrant this week.

Four arrested for beating Eritrean mistaken for terrorist

Four suspects in beating of Eritrean migrant in aftermath of Be'er Sheva attack to be formally charged on Thursday, Israel Police reveals.

New Police Chief Launches Plan to Reform the Force

Roni Alsheich, fresh in his new post, to appoint two deputies tasked with operational and managerial duties so as to let him restructure.

Police Hotline Overwhelmed with 30,000 Calls Daily

Tel Aviv District police hotline commander warns Israelis to stay on alert - but also not to believe rumors on WhatsApp.

Watch: Police Storm Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Police forces search Central Bus Station following reports of second armed terrorist in Wednesday night's stabbing attack.

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in Jerusalem

Security cabinet proposes new measures to crack down on terror after three Israelis killed in attacks in Jerusalem.

Police Official: Recent Attacks Not 'Spontaneous'

Head of Israel Police's Operations Unit asserts Islamic Movement a 'guiding hand' behind recent wave of terror in Israel.

Police Bust Terror Cell With 13 Pipe Bombs for Temple Mount

Cleared for publication: two Arabs brought explosive parts to Jerusalem, where a minor assembled them for Temple Mount riots.

Police Limit Old City Access after Terror Attacks

Jerusalem's Old City to remain partially shuttered over Simchat Torah; Muslims over 50 can still visit Temple Mount.

Video: Police Battle Temple Mount Rioters in Al Aqsa Mosque

Armed with a simple but ingenious new contraption, police face onslaught of firebombs, fireworks and boulders from Muslim extremists.

New Temple Mount Police Tactic: Mobile Barricade

InnovativeJerusalem police erect rolling barricade against mob of Arab terrorists.

Police to Impose Tighter Restrictions on Temple Mount Entry

Due to ongoing riots, police announce that, effective immediately, only Muslim men age 50 and above can enter the Temple Mount.

Erdan Wants to Publish Police Commissioner Nominee's Name

Minister for Public Security asks permission to publicize name of Shin Bet deputy, who was nominated for police commissioner.

Jerusalem Stabbing Victim Named

25 year-old Yaakov Brami died in Thursday night's stabbing; police still unclear whether the incident was crime or terror.

Constant Terror Yields Raise for Jerusalem Police

Cabinet approves 800 shekel per month raise for capital police officers in light of ongoing rock and firebomb attacks.

Gal Hirsch: Israeli Life 'Directed by Unelected Interests'

Retired Brigadier General Gal Hirsch, who withdrew his candidacy for police commissioner, claims he was the victim of a 'smear campaign.'

Scandal-Hit Hirsch Drops Candidacy for Police Commissioner

Retired General Gal Hirsch no longer aiming to be next commissioner due to harsh, lengthy opposition.

Police Ban Yeshiva from Ascending Temple Mount

Annual visit cancelled in light of recent violence - despite security clearance.

Cleared for publication

Mother of Five Arrested for Trying to Join ISIS

Turkish authorities arrest Israeli Arab woman at the border after determining she was en route to Syria.

Watch: Arab Cop Berates Elderly Jew on Waqf's Orders

Activists post video showing Arab officer on Temple Mount threatening to 'kick out' Jewish man if he makes any movements.

Jordan Blasts Israel for 'Attack' on Temple Mount

Jordan and Egypt condemn Jewish state for 'provocations' and 'escalation' in their defense against Arab rioters on Temple Mount.

Traffic Police Deployed En Masse for Rosh Hashanah

Israel will see three major waves of traffic on Rosh Hashanah eve, police say: between 10:30 and 1; 4 and 8; and 10:30 to midnight.

Police Attacked by Arab Rioters on Temple Mount

Clashes come ahead of Rosh Hashanah and follow Yaalon's decision to outlaw two Islamist groups harassing Jews on Mount.

Watch: Preemptive Police Exercise Against Terror in Jerusalem

To ensure residents and visitors' safety during High Holidays, Jerusalem police simulate responding to emergency situations.

Jew Arrested for Making Blessing over Water on Temple Mount

Young Jewish visitor to Temple Mount detained by police moments after making the ritual blessing before drinking water.

Ethiopian Tasered by Police Sparks Protests Anew

Israel's Ethiopian community will renew protests against police brutality outside national police headquarters in Jerusalem on Monday.

IDF Uniforms, Weapons and 'Poison' Seized in Hevron Raid

Police raids in Hevron area yield ammunition and weapons, while IDF detains three terror suspects.

MK Oren Hazan May Be Prosecuted for Assault

Police recommend the freshman Likud MK be indicted for allegations he assault a municipal worker in Ariel.

Erdan Re-Thinking Police Chief Appointment?

Amid corruption allegations and complaints from bereaved parents, Erdan meets with Maj. Gen. who skewered Hirsch in report on Lebanon war.

Twenty-Year Defense Contract to Boost Israel's Policing

Elbit Systems to provide Israel Police with six new helicopters in $115M contract to boost Israel's defense.

Internal Security Ministry Blasts 'Interfering' Former Cops

Former commissioners protest Gal Hirsch appointment but never held emergency meetings over corruption scandals, source slams.

Former Police Chiefs Mobilize Against New Top Cop

Gal Hirsch 'unsuitable' choice while Gilad Erdan 'has no clue about police,' former police chiefs say in attempt to thwart appointment.

President: Give New Police Commissioner A Chance

Despite backlash over Gal Hirsch's war record, Rivlin urges Israeli public to give their support to a man whose 'success is our success.'

Security Boosted on Major Highway to Prevent Terror

Residents along Route 443 have been so afraid to drive that they have been taking Highway 1 to avoid it, security source reveals.

Israel's New Chief of Police: Gen. Gal Hirsch

Internal Security Minister voices hope officer with distinguished IDF career has what it takes to shakeup police force wracked by scandals.

Jerusalem Police Were Unaware of Gay Pride Stabber's Release

Report on Gay Pride Parade attack suggests Jerusalem police were sorely unaware of Yishai Schlissel's release - until it was too late.

Fourth Jew Arrested for Calling Mohammed a 'Pig'

Israel Police also arrest a 14 year-old boy for unspecified reasons on Sunday, in latest wave of arrests at Judaism's holiest site.

Government Stalls Investigation over Senior Policeman's Death

Justice Ministry stopped committee being formed over alleged suicide of Ephraim Bracha for 'legal reasons.'

Victims of Gay Pride Stabbing Kept in Dark About Investigation

Victims call on police to apologize for their role in allowing the stabber to attend the event and attack again.

Muslim Woman Bites Police at Temple Mount

Chaotic rioting near Temple Mount entrance after police turn away Muslim teens at Gate of the Tribes; eggs also thrown.

Lehava Director Summoned for Police Questioning

Judea-Samaria police succumbs to Vatican pressure, summons anti-assimilation leader over comments regarding burning churches.

Police Top Brass Meet Canceled Due to Internal Tensions

Internal Security Minister will announce the new commissioners of police and Prisons Service in coming days.

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.'

Gay Pride Stabber Had Psychotic Incident in Prison

Yishai Shlissel was declared a paranoid psychotic in 2009 and resisted psychiatric care - but police did nothing about it.

Three Soldiers Banned from Ascending Temple Mount in Uniform

Legal rights group Honenu claims the three soldiers were arrested simply for looking like observant Jews.

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.

Temple Mount: Police Watch as Sheikh Teaches Terror to Children

Border Police spotted standing nonchalantly as Sheikh runs martyrdom 'summer camp.'

Tzfat Rabbi Threatened 'Horrible Things' if Victims Complained

Ezra Sheinberg was a 'demigod' to followers, officer involved in case reveals - and predicted calamity if victims refused, protested.

Woman Arrested for 'Insulting Mohammed': No Regrets

20-year-old Aviah Morris speaks for the first time after she was arrested for responding to Muslim death threats on Temple Mount.

Jerusalem: Woman Arrested for Saying 'Mohammed is a Pig'

Gang of Muslim women follows Jews around shouting 'Allahu Akhbar' near Temple Mount; only the Jews arrested.

Muslim Rioters Attack Israeli Police on Temple Mount

Four policeman injured by Arab rioters who threw stones, wooden planks, cement blocks and firebombs on Israel Police during Tisha B'Av.

Police Ask to Extend Sexual Abuse Rabbi's Detention Until Trial

Request to Nazareth court follows even more accusations of abuse against Rabbi Ezra Sheinberg - now from 13 women.

Gang Indicted for Stealing IDF Soldiers' Weapons

Four men from Wadi Ara accused of following IDF soldiers on trains for months with goal of breaking into their homes and stealing weapons.