Israel Police

Demo Outside Jerusalem Police HQ Demands End to Arab Violence

Protesters call on officials to stop 'tying the hands of the police' as 'silent intifada' continues to rage in Jerusalem.

Frustrated MKs Say 'Lawlessness Must End' After J'lem Attack

Politicians and officials begin to react after terror attack in Jerusalem. Blame focused on Aharonovich, Danino - and political apathy.

Details Emerge on 'Comprehensive Plan' to Make Jerusalem Safer

Police staff, special forces to work together to quell the capital's 'silent intifada,' Jerusalem Police Cmmdr. reveals.

Close Call: Police Find Toddler Wandering in Jerusalem

Toddler, estimated to be about 2, evidently wandered off during daycare trip to park; she has been safely returned to her parents.

First Female Druze Officer in Israel Police

Faten Nassraldin, 34, first female Druze to become a platoon commander and receive an officer's rank.

Aharonovich, Danino Meet to Dispel Frenzy over Police Scandals

Reconciliation between feuding minister, police chief comes after police warn the public that fascination with scandals 'harming the force.'

Watch: Israeli Police Forces vs. Temple Mount Rioters

Shocking footage of Monday's riots shows full extent of chaos on Temple Mount.

Public Feud Between Danino, Aharonovich Exasperates Police

Senior officer says spat over succession is 'unnecessary,' exacerbates media rumormongering.

New Jerusalem District Commander: Maj. Gen. Moshe Edri

Maj. Gen. Motti Cohen also appointed as Central District Commander, as attempts to clean up Israel's police force continue.

Police Commissioner Vows Crackdown on Scandal in the Force

Danino thunders threats of accountability at rogue officers, as measures to control flood of rumors regarding dismissals continue.

Aharonovitch Vows to Instill 'New Spirit' in Scandal-Hit Police

Yitzhak Aharonovitch issues sharp warning to rogue policemen, as series of odd announcements in police force continue.

New Recruits to Take Lie Detector Test, Rules Police Chief

Potential police candidates to require polygraph exams, ruled police chief Danino, as another top officer leaves the force.

Police: Fireworks Are the New Weapon of Choice for Rioters

Jerusalem police spokesman says Muslim Ramadan holiday began wave of riots, arrests; 130 policemen injured since June.

Two Terrorists Arrested for Rock-Throwing Attacks

Terrorists suspected responsible for attack which seriously injured father, husband in Samaria; rock attacks on the rise.

Police on High Alert After Hamas Breaches Truce

Rocket fire, calls for terror war prompt emergency deployment of thousands of police officers.

Police Crack Down on Anti-Israel Incitement After Protests

Zero-tolerance policy instituted for incitement, after violent demonstrations between leftists, nationalists see a wave of arrests.

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Six 'Jewish Extremists' Arrested over Murder of Arab Teen

Arrests come as police sources say murder of Mohammed Abu-Khder almost certainly 'nationalistic' in nature.

Police Deny Hiding Incriminating Evidence Against Top Official

Israeli media rushed to report rumors of a major shake-up in internal police affairs, prompting sharp criticism from the police itself.

Police Reject Claims of Leaking Teen's Call to Save Face

Call from Gilad Sha'ar leaked without police knowledge, Israel Police states, condemning 'insensitivity' to bereaved families.

Police: Criticism is Legitimate but Some of it is Disparaging

Police officially respond to criticism over their inaction after the phone call made by one of the kidnapped teenagers.

Police Findings Blame Top Officials for First Hours in Abduction

Top police officials ultimately dismissed one of the kidnapped teen's call as a prank - not first-responders at call center 100.

MK Calls to Wait on Police Inquiry Until After Boys are Found

Yoni Chetboun encourages end to 'public assault' on police, says investigation hinders resources necessary for search.

Israeli Police Officers to Mark Yom Hashoah in Europe

185 Israeli police officers visiting the concentration camps in Europe and will also participate in the March of the Living.

Child ‘Commander’ to Police, ‘Deal with the Bad Guys’

Children ‘take over’ top police command in Purim swap, order officers to deal with ‘bad guys.’

Police Officers Arrested for Stealing, Selling Weapons

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

Police to Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount on Friday

Israeli police will limit access for Muslim men to Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes.

Mob Now Has Military-Grade Weapons, Police Warn

Poor security at military bases means criminals get their hands on nearly 1,000 IDF grenades a year, and more, police say.

Arab Terrorists Sentenced Over Temple Mount Firebombing

Shua'fat residents sentenced to prison time for firebombing Mount, wounding police officer.

Police Shut Down WhatsApp Drug Ring

Israeli police said that they had arrested three youths who were the brains behind a drug ring that used WhatsApp to distribute drugs.

Report: Case Against Suspected Gay Club Shooter Falling Apart

Police reportedly on the verge of releasing main suspect in 2009 shooting at gay youth group.

Police, Family Concerned Over Fate of Missing Yeshiva Student

Jerusalem police launch citywide search for a yeshiva student who disappeared Sunday night, after he left a 'goodbye note'.

Accounts of Horrific Abuse by Anti-Zionist Cult Shock Canadians

Sensational accounts of the cultlike behavior of the Lev Tahor group published in the Canadian media Sunday include physical, sexual abuse.

Official: More, and More Active, Cops Needed

Avi Noam, head of the Beit Aryeh local council said that the country needed to hire hundreds more police officers.

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Extent of Rabbi's Bribes to Police Revealed

Gag order on Menashe Arbiv corruption case lifted Sunday, reveals extent of bribery from Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto.

Atty. Ben-Gvir: Police Department Only Arrests Jews

Judge orders police to free Beit El Jews accused of rock throwing, community complains of daily attacks by Arabs.

Temple Mount: Police 'Collaborating with Islamists'

Jewish groups slam police for surrendering to terror threats after banning Jews from Temple Mount.

Haunted by Victims' Pain, Traffic Police Officer Takes Own Life

Deputy Transportation Minister Tzipi Hotovely on Sunday expressed her condolences to the family of traffic police officer Yoni Giz

Outrage on Temple Mount: Strip Searches and Arrests

Three Jews arrested for having Israeli flag, another expelled from holiest site in brutal police operation. Others hit by Waqf.

Facebook-Savvy Cops Track Down Graffiti 'Artist' Online

Police on Sunday detained a youth for defacing dozens of walls in Netanya with ugly graffiti – using Facebook to track down the culprit

Gilo Gas Technician to Return to Work

A gas technician who was arrested, then released, for his alleged negligence in the Gilo gas explosion, is returning to his job

'It Wasn't Me!'

Palestinian car thieves, caught red handed, offer 'creative' excuses.

Police Ban Dried Fruit on Temple Mount

Taking anti-Jewish enforcement to new lengths, police decide dried fruit constitute 'forbidden Jewish symbols' on Tu Bishvat.

Rabbi on Mount of Olives Violence: Are We Waiting for a Tragedy?

Rabbi Hillel Horowitz, Jerusalem Director of Cemeteries, steps in to fight Arab violence against mourners, slams helpless police.

US Involvement in Rabbi Pinto Corruption Case Revealed

FBI investigation into Congressman led to corruption allegations against top Israeli officers.

Call to Put Influential Rabbi on Trial

Minister calls to put Rabbi Pinto on trial. Rabbi allegedly tried to bribe top officers. FBI investigating separate charges.

Officer Suspected of Receiving Bribes from Influential Rabbi

A senior police officer is suspected of receiving bribes by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, one of Israel’s most influential rabbis.

Fake Abandoned Car Lures Real Thieves

Palestinian car theft gang nabbed after falling for police lure.

Caught on Tape: Suspect in NY Millionaire's Murder

Security camera footage released by NYPD shows suspect who lurked around Hassidic millionaire Stark's home frequently.

Police Engage in Dramatic Shoot-Out with Galilee Crime Gang

Car of suspected jewelry thieves attempts to break police barrier, runs over two cops. One suspect shot in head, another injured.

Report Slams Police for Corruption, Violence

The latest report from Ometz watchdog group paints a dismal picture of police behavior.

Possible 'Price Tag' Attack After Terrorist Release

Three cars torched overnight in Palestinian Authority settlement in suspected 'price tag' attack, hours after terrorists released.

Court: Protest Outside Terrorist's House Can Proceed

Protesters can demonstrate outside the home of Ahmed Khalaf, who is set to be released as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority

Demonstration at Spot where Cop was Stabbed

Dozens of residents of Adam protested the 'laxity in security' that made it possible to stab policeman Rami Ravid.

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Israeli Officer Injured in Terrorist Attack

An Israeli police officer was moderately injured in a stabbing attack near Jerusalem Monday afternoon.

Danino: Israelis Know They Can Rely on Police

National Police Commander Yohanan Danino attacks critics of his department's performance during the winter storm.

Barkat Asks IDF and Police to Help Stranded Drivers

Jerusalem Mayor enlists IDF and police to help out the many drivers and cars that have been stranded due to the snow.

Kiev: Police Use Chainsaws Against Protest Camp

During coldest night of winter to date, Ukrainian riot police close on Independence Square to dismantle protesters' barricades.

Are Police’s ‘Undercover Arabs’ Harassing Jews?

Israelis in Samaria accuse police of using ‘undercover Arabs’ to entrap Jews, despite promising to stop.

China: 11 Killed in Police-Islamist Clashes

In another example of Islamist clashes with foreign police forces across the globe, Xinjiang assailants attempt to attack police station.

Wave of Mob Violence Continues in Southern Israel

Despite police efforts, Ashkelon and Gan Yavne are the scene of two new mob assassination attempts.