Israel Police

Iranian spy cell uncovered in central Israel

Two Israeli civilians from the Jerusalem area were arrested on suspicion of committing serious security offenses while maintaining ongoing contact with hostile elements.

Mob attack:

Students school trip ends in arrest

Yeshiva students from Shiloh on a trip in the north, were attacked by an Arab mob, but the police who were called to the scene arrested the attackers and the yeshiva head, according to Honenu.

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Despite pressure from senior police officials, the Minister of National Security announced he will prevent the use of vehicles that deploy 'skunk' spray and tear gas.

Conflict of interest? ‘The concern has materialized’

Legal adviser to Justice Ministry argues that the very fact that the State Attorney’s Office and the Attorney General were required to give testimony confirms that the concern over a conflict of interest has in fact materialized.

Suspected cigarette smuggling

Police conclude investigation into relative of David Zini

Investigation of Shin Bet chief’s relative suspected of smuggling to Gaza has been completed.

Police refuse to send Military Advocate-General case to AG

The police commissioner has ordered the investigation held for review by a different party due to the sensitivity of the case.

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Doctor from northern Israel arrested for employing inflitrators

Police in Yafia found two Palestinian Arabs who were in Israel without a permit. They were apprehended following a chase. A 69-year-old physician arrested for allegedly employing and housing them.

At Jerusalem's entrance:

Knives and uniforms found in illegal Arab's car

Police examine suspicious vehicle near entrance to Jerusalem, find weapons and military uniforms.

Watch: Dramatic police chase in Nazareth

A motorcycle rider was arrested after a dramatic chase. He allegedly drove an illegal off-road motorcycle, endangered the public, and fled from police before he was ultimately detained.

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Following citizen complaints, Police Commissioner Danny Levi instructed districts to enforce noise laws against mosques using loudspeakers at unlawful volumes.

Former police chief questioned in connection with illegal entrant

Former Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh denied any connection to the illegal infiltrator who claimed he was employed to work at Alsheikh's home.

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Terrorist who planned attack arrested in Tulkarm

Border Police arrested Hadar Shahada based on intelligence that he had planned to carry out an attack in the immediate future.

Relative of Shin Bet director suspected of smuggling into Gaza

A court cleared for publication that a relative of Shin Bet Director David Zini is suspected of smuggling goods into Gaza with possible terror-related use; authorities stress the director is not implicated.

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Shoe rack installed on Temple Mount with police approval

Jerusalem District Commissioner Avshalom Peled approved the placement of an organized shoe rack at the entrance to the Temple Mount, ending the practice of leaving shoes in piles.

Jerusalem Police Chief:

A terrorist must die, there's no other option

Jerusalem police chief Avshalom Peled praised Border Police after a terrorist pulled a knife at the Tunnels Checkpoint and was neutralized.

Police request to tighten conditions for Tzachi Braverman

The police requested that the court tighten the restrictive conditions imposed on Tzachi Braverman in connection with the "Night Meeting" affair.

'Everything's Fine':

Ran's final recording played at funeral procession

Shira Gvili played a voice recording of her brother made while he was alive, reassuring her 'Don't worry, sister, everything's fine.'

Police prepared:

This is how the funeral procession of Ran Gvili will take place

The police are preparing for the state funeral of Ran Gvili, to be held in Meitar on Wednesday. The public is invited to pay their respects along the procession route.

700 Graves Opened:

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

Race Against Time:

Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

'I knew it was Rani':

Dentist recalls identifying final deceased hostage

Dr. Esi Sharon described the emotional identification of Ran Gvili, as police forensic dentists examined hundreds of bodies within 24 hours to confirm the return of fallen hostages.

At police ceremony

Ran's father over his casket: 'Proud of you my son'

Itzik, the father of the last hostage to be returned from Gaza, parted from him at a police ceremony upon his return.

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Police alertness prevents deadly accident

Southern District police arrest heavy truck driver after spotting dangerous driving on two-way road; 61-year-old Palestinian driver was seven times over the legal alcohol limit and was arrested.

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Police arrest the 'Shooting Doctor' in a Ramallah hideout

Med school graduate involved in deadly criminal Negev shooting arrested in Ramallah.

More religious freedoms granted to Jews on Temple Mount

Police will allow Jews to enter their holiest site with approved prayer sheets after years of non-Muslim prayer being prohibited at the site.

New grants for Israel Police officers

Over the past two years there has been a significant rise in police compensation, including salary increases, targeted grants and the halting of cuts.

Precedential Seizure:

Civil Administration confiscates flock in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces have for the first time seized a flock of sheep from an Israeli homestead in Gush Etzion, representing a new degree of escalation in enforcement against the farmers.

Haifa resident:

'Everything is different with the Kaplan protesters'

A Haifa resident talks about the police's indifference towards Kaplan protesters who blocked traffic routes, including the entrance to a hospital, compared to batons used against haredi protesters.

Daycare tragedy

Police representative describes 'appalling' scene

Court agrees to extend detentions of arrested daycare director and caretaker until Thursday, as ZAKA petitions the Supreme Court to block autopsies.

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Haredi protester pushes elderly man into the street

Protesters are blocking roads, throwing stones and objects at officers, and setting trash bins on fire. Police footage shows them attacking an elderly man who tried to move an object out of the road.

The new terror threat in Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Arabs discover way to evade detection, infiltrate any neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Bedouin Negev

Offender overturns vehicle during police chase, killed in crash

Vehicle suspected of transporting weapons identified by MAGEN officers. M16 rifle thrown from the vehicle during the chase. Driver killed in self‑inflicted crash. Ben Gvir backs the officers.

Ben Gvir:

Death penalty for terrorists essential for deterrence and justice

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.

Intense search ongoing for teen lost in Modi'in River

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Driver who rammed teen walks free

Court rejects police request to keep driver who rammed teen Yosef Eisental under house arrest.

Jerusalem: Palestinian Authority flags removed

Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.

Police look to end use of Skunk solution for crowd control

The Israel Police has decided to explore finding alternatives to using the malodorous chemical compound 'Skunk' for dispersing riots.

Bnei Brak residents demand decisive action against burglaries

Following a recent wave of break-ins in Bnei Brak, residents say law enforcement authorities are not doing enough to curb the phenomenon.

Eight detained in counterterror operation

Jerusalem-area security forces carry out widescale raid in Shu'afat, confiscating weapons, ammunition, and drugs.

After questioning

Restrictive conditions imposed on Tzachi Braverman

Tzachi Braverman questioned for approximately 13 hours at Lahav 433 on suspicion of obstructing investigative proceedings and breaching trust in the classified documents affair.

Palestinian arrested after breaching Ben Gurion Airport security

Israel Police officers have arrested the suspect who had fled after breaching security at Ben Gurion Airport several weeks ago.

Tel Aviv:

Woman returns from vacation, finds uninvited guests on her couch

Detectives arrested two illegal entrants after a resident returned from overseas and found that they had broken into her home. They were found with several allegedly stolen items and cash.

Footage from restaurant:

Thief picks up bag of money and leaves; caught on security camera

Northern District police takes swift action after US tourist forgets a bag containing NIS 50,000 in cash at a restaurant in Kfar Tavor.

Ramallah:

Suspect arrested in major fraud case

Police investigation uncovers sophisticated fraud scheme in which a Palestinian Arab swindled dozens of Israeli citizens, amassing a total of approximately three million shekels.

Watch: Dancing at a wedding - with drawn weapons

Security forces raid event hall near Maaleh Adumim, following reports of illegal weapons at an Arab wedding.

Was the shooting suspect armed?

Police officers fire at shooting suspect, family says he was unarmed.

Disturbing:

How a teen fooled a bus company and police

A 16-year-old from Karnei Shomron was indicted after posing as a licensed bus driver using forged documents, driving hundreds of passengers for weeks without a license or insurance.

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Rabbi

The police arrested today (Thursday) a suspect in the attack on Rabbi Netanel Avitan, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Jaffa.

Police raid home of teen shot by officer

The raid was carried out on his home in Samaria despite the case having already been closed.

Police failure leads to release of 26 illegal aliens

The Israel Police and the Prison Service failed to bring the defendants to their remand hearing, forcing the court to release them due to a procedural lapse.

Police backtrack: Bus driver to be charged with manslaughter

Bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, will not be charged with murder, police say.

Ramming at haredi protest:

Bus driver Fakhri Khatib to be charged with aggravated murder

Israel Police charging bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed Yosef Eisental, with aggravated murder.

Police searching for suspects

Man shot dead in Bedouin town in the Negev

Man shot in Ar'arat an-Naqab and evacuated to Soroka Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police forces are on the scene.

Arab MK files complaint against police spokesman

MK Ahmad Tibi filed a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (PID) against the police spokesperson today following a clash on live TV.

Traffic chaos expected as haredi protest planned in Jerusalem

Israeli police announced major traffic closures and heavy deployment ahead of a haredi protest against the conscription bill in Jerusalem this evening.

On‑air clash:

Ahmed Tibi confronts police spokesman during interview

MK Ahmed Tibi clashes with Israel Police spokesman Aryeh Doron after Doron condemns the lawmaker for calling police officers a “mafia." Tibi erupts, and the host struggles to defuse the situation.

What's will be found in the ex-MAG's WhatsApp group?

Police asked the court to determine whether WhatsApp correspondence linked to former Military Advocate General are protected by attorney-client privilege or may be used in the investigation.

'Endangered the force'

'Price‑tag' attack suspect shot dead in police operation

Suspect who endangered police officers shot during an arrest operation in Tarabin targeting suspects involved in recent "price-tag" attacks. Ben Gvir backs the officers.

Weapons cache discovered - while walking a dog

An officer walking his dog this morning followed a suspicious vehicle to a cache of stollen IDF weaponry near Rosh Pina this morning, including grenade launchers, machine guns, and shoulder-fired missiles.