Israel Police

Arms smuggling route to Bedouin communities exposed

In a wide-ranging affair that came to be known as the Southern Route, a network of arms dealers was exposed that supplied weapons to the southern communities of Rahat and Segev Shalom.

Ben-Gvir in Bedouin village:

‘Whoever isn’t normative, we will cut them down’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Bedouin village of Tarabin after vehicles were torched in Lehavim, vowing intensified enforcement under Operation 'New Order.'

IDF omits important detail

Smuggling drone only caught after third trip

A police official told the Knesset that a drone smuggling weapons from Egypt crossed the border twice before being intercepted, a detail omitted from the IDF’s official report on the incident.

Ben-Gvir leads large police offensive in Tarabin

The Minister of National Security joined an operation carried out by the police in a Bedouin village in the Negev.

Policeman slaps child, chokes him, and throws him to the ground

Severe clashes recorded at extremist haredi protest near Bnei Brak; footage of police officer acting violently towards young child sparks outrage online.

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13-year-old driver captured after car chase

During a large-scale police operation in the Negev, a 13-year-old was caught driving without a valid license and with his teenage sister in the car.

Former head of Ariel youth movement suffers rock throwing attack

Dvir Amior, former head of the Ariel youth movement, reported that rocks were thrown at his vehicle near Silwan. Police are investigating.

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Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Detectives from the Rahat station arrested several suspects in the arson of vehicles in Givat Bar overnight. It is believed to have been in retaliation for a nearby police operation.

Preferential Treatment:

Worshipper at Western Wall arrested due to Women of the Wall

Liba Center claims worshippers were removed and an unwarranted arrest was made on behalf of the Women of the Wall.

Espionage war continues

Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.

Shepherd released after being attacked and firing his handgun

Police released a shepherd who fired and wounded three Bedouins who attacked him and his companions with stones near Anatot.

Third rescue in 24 hours:

Mother and daughter extracted from PA territory

A young Jewish woman was seen wandering with her son in Bethlehem and were rescued by the IDF. It is the third case of Israelis entering PA territory within 24 hours.

Qatar Gate:

Police reveal correspondence between Eli Feldstein, Yonatan Urich

Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.

'Severe pain':

Rabbi beaten and sent to house arrest - during his son's brit

Rabbi Avraham Idan, head of the Ateret HaLevi yeshiva, was violently arrested during riots in Jerusalem despite saying he did not participate and was later placed under house arrest - during his son’s brit.

Hebron: Dangerous drones seized by police

Judea and Samaria Border Police arrested the owner of a Hebron shop after finding dozens of drones suspected of being intended for use in terrorist attacks.

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Arab blows out menorah in Tel Aviv mall

Hijab-clad woman caught on camera blowing out candles on a menorah in Weizmann City Mall in Tel Aviv as another man applauds her. Police investigating.

Violent clashes in Jerusalem leave 10 police officers injured

Police say 10 officers injured, four rioters arrested, as police use riot dispersal methods on violent crowd protesting ticketing of draft-dodging yeshiva student.

Arab man arrested after posting video of dancing on police car

An eastern Jerusalem resident posted a video on TikTok showing him dancing on the roof of a police vehicle. He was detained yesterday for questioning.

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Fourth Hanukkah Candle Lighting at the Western Wall

The fourth Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony took place at the Western Wall with Rabbis, public figures and representatives of the Israel Police.

Unusual incident in Ashkelon

Teen fires air rifle at kindergarten

Police detain an 18‑year‑old from Ashkelon after he allegedly fired an air rifle toward a kindergarten yard while children were playing there. No injuries were reported.

Five Years Later:

Defamation suit may reveal new details of Sandak case

A defamation suit filed by a Judea and Samaria District police officer against right-wing activists may lead to the disclosure of new evidence in the case of Ahuvya Sandak's death.

Netanyahu:

'Safest place in the world for Jewish people is Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara light first Hanukkah candle with Israel Police officers, family of last remaining hostage Ran Gvili. 'Safest place for Jewish people is where the government, army, & security forces will defend them.'

Amid heavy storm:

Items belonging to missing man found

Police are searching the area surrounding the Yarkon Stream in Ramat Gan for 19-year-old Bnei Brak resident Eliyahu Abba Shaul, who went missing on Wednesday.

Storm Byron:

Search for missing man, residents rescued in Beit Shikma

Police are searching for Eliyahu Aba Shaul, missing from Bnei Brak. Severe flooding in Beit Shikma, with MDA working to evacuate casualties.

Dramatic drone footage:

Officers surprise armed suspect and detain him

Officers in northern Israel use civilian van to approach armed suspect, who tossed away his weapon and attempted to flee.

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Police raid Izz ad-Din al-Qassam grave complex

Law enforcement dismantled a tent that was placed over the terror figure's grave, removed illegally installed security cameras, and removed a propaganda sign designed to commemorate his legacy.

'Money Maze' scandal

Three police officers detained for questioning

The “Money Maze” investigation widened as a police commander and two officers were questioned over alleged ties to the Bakri crime organization and misuse of Nazareth’s financial system.

Suspicions against Lahav 433 commander revealed

The Police Investigation Department has lifted the gag order on the investigation into Commissioner Manny Binyamin on suspicion that he passed sensitive information to figures involved in a major criminal case in the north.

Footage from Tel Sheva:

Arab suspects assault police officers, are arrested

Police arrest two suspects for assaulting officers at a checkpoint set up at the exit from Tel Sheva as part of an enforcement operation. Minister Ben Gvir backs the police: “A new order in the Negev.”

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

Searches, gunfire, and arrests in the Negev

During the third weekend of Operation New Order in southern Israel, 45 suspects were arrested, and stolen weapons and drugs were seized.

Terror suspect neutralized as IDF, police sweep Qalqilya

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police forces raided Qalqilya, seizing weapons, arresting terror suspects and weapons dealers, and neutralizing a terrorist who threatened the troops.

Suicide Attack Stopped:

Negev resident indicted for planned bombing inspired by ISIS

A Negev resident is accused of conducting training, preparations, and attempts to obtain weapons as part of planning an attack against soldiers in Be'er Sheva.

645 Days:

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Jerusalem official demands:

Stop using skunk spray in haredi neighborhoods

'Substance has never been tested, is dangerous to health,' Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Yitzhak Brim claims.

Missing teen rescued after intensive search near Elad

A large-scale search for a missing 16-year-old boy came to a successful end on Wednesday evening, after volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) located the teen alive following more than 24 hours of intensive operations in the Elad region.

Father arrested for chambering gun above infant son's head

A resident of Arraba was filmed holding a weapon above his infant son's head, filming himself practicing shooting and bragging. An indictment has been filed against the father.

Three Bedouins arrested for attacking youth councilors

Three Bedouins entered a branch of the Ezra youth movement in Be'er Sheva and attacked the councilors. They were arrested shortly thereafter.

Inconceivable rise in number of murdered women in Israel

A shocking report presented this morning in the Knesset reveals a bleak picture: in just eight months, the number of women murdered has equaled that in all of 2024, many had previously complained about domestic violence.

Escape attempt stopped:

Video shows police fire at suspicious vehicle in Negev

Minister Ben Gvir expresses support after Negev police fire at driver of suspicious vehicle, 17 suspects detained, tire cache intended for arson seized, and more than 138 traffic fines issued.

Bipartisan Knesset delegation joins search for vanished girl

More than 21 months after the disappearance of 9-year-old Hymanut Kassou, Israeli search teams and lawmakers gathered on Sunday for a renewed large-scale operation aimed at finding any trace of the missing child and raising public awareness.

Histadrut corruption scandal

Senior municipal official arrested upon returning from Thailand

A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport from Thailand for questioning in connection with the Histadrut corruption scandal.

'Biased And Fake':

Rare police statement against Mako reporter

In an rare statement, the police attacked a Mako website report that they say attributed arson incidents in Be'er Sheva to local criminals, while according to the police the events stem from a personal dispute between a couple.

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

A former senior official in the health system and the Civil Administration is suspected of forging more than 100 entry permits for Palestinians, accepting bribes and trading in dangerous medicines.

Soldiers involved

Major arms smuggling ring busted in northern Israel

A month‑long joint operation by Lahav 433, Shin Bet, and the IDF uncovered a major Syria-to-Israel weapons smuggling ring involving IDF soldiers and Syrian suspects, with indictments expected.

Tel Aviv:

Candidate for city chief rabbi receives death threats

Police are investigating death threats against Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, head of the Tel Aviv rabbinate, who is running for the position of city rabbi.

Police Chase:

Robber dies in vehicle rollover

A stolen vehicle with six suspects fled a police patrol after a series of gas-station robberies, struck an electricity pole and overturned. One suspect was killed and five others were taken to Soroka Hospital.

Espionage:

Suspect exploits partner's reserve duty service

Shin Bet and police investigation reveals that the suspect sent photos and locations of security sites to Iran and exploited his partner's reserve duty service to obtain confidential information.

Hebron:

26,000 Visit Hebron for Chayei Sarah weekend

Judea and Samaria District Police, IDF, and Border Police in Hebron responded to gunfire, arrested two suspects linked to the incident, and detained 13 others for various offenses while conducting extensive preventative measures throughout the area.

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Indictment filed against 52-year-old man from Tirat Carmel for stealing valuable tefillin.

Lahav 433 Chief revealed as officer under internal investigation

Deputy Commissioner Manny Binyamin, head of the elite Lahav 433 Unit, was questioned by the Police Internal Investigations Unit on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office.

Police Scandal:

Ben-Gvir opposes replacing officer under investigation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is backing the senior police commissioner who was questioned by the Police Investigations Department rather than seeking to replace him.

Earthquake in police dept.

Senior police official suspected of breach of trust

The Police Investigations Department at the State Attorney's Office detained for questioning with a warning one of the highest ranking police officials, on suspicion of breach of trust and abuse of office

Stabbing in Lod

Suspect arrested near Dimona, terror ruled out

Man, 32, moderately to severely injured in Lod stabbing, police arrested a suspect near Dimona.

Attempted terror attack near Hebron

After detectives stopped a suspicious vehicle near Beit Hagai, a terrorist exited and opened fire at them. The officers returned fire and neutralized the suspect.

After officers beat him:

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

National Security Minister Ben‑Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy met with Dovi Yudkin after he was assaulted during a demonstration, reaffirming citizens’ right to protest and pledging accountability.

Bereaved brother beaten near ousted military advocate's home

Police used violence against bereaved brother Maj. Dovi Yudkin, brother of Capt. Israel Yudkin, of the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, who was killed in action in Gaza.

Police confirm:

MAG’s phone recovered from sea, data being extracted from it

Police confirm that a phone found off Herzliya belongs to outgoing Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi. Investigators are extracting data as part of an ongoing probe into the device’s contents.

Is it really the MAG's phone or just an investigation ploy?

Police are examining whether the phone found at beach belongs to ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi, raising questions over its battery life, water damage, and model discrepancy.

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Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.