News and updates about crime

One dead, three wounded in explosion and shooting near Kiryat Malakhi

Vehicle explosion and shooting take place at two separate but nearby locations, leaving one dead, one critical, and two injured.

One dead, three wounded in explosion and shooting

Murder in northern Israel: 52-year-old shot dead in Kiryat Bialik

Victim evacuated to Rambam Hospital in critical condition where doctors pronounce him dead.

52-year-old shot dead in Kiryat Bialik

4 shot dead in Arab town in Galilee, including former Border Police officer

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to involve Shin Bet in investigation of murder of Arab municipal director-general as criminal violence surges.

4 shot dead in Arab town in Galilee

1 killed, 3 hurt in motorcycle drive-by shooting in north

Teenager killed, father-son previously convicted for manslaughter injured in criminal shooting near Gan Shmuel.

1 killed, 3 hurt in motorcycle drive-by shooting in north

Crime in Arab sector: Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar said that if his agency steps in to fight Arab crime it would come at the expense of stopping terrorism.

Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Amid rise in Arab crime: MK Gantz calls on Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir

National Unity members visit Arab town and call on government to work to fight crime in Arab sector,.

MK Gantz calls on Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu: We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime

PM says crime in Arab sector a 'national calamity,' authorities must strike the 'head of the snake.'

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

How not to fight crime

Poverty doesn’t create crime. Crime creates poverty by destroying morals and economics. Only consequences can stop crime. Op-ed.

How not to fight crime

Ben-Gvir to appoint czar to handle crime in Arab sector

The czar would be responsible for the preparation and execution of operational programs to reduce crime in the Arab sector.

Ben-Gvir to appoint czar to handle crime in Arab sector

Reward offered after men hold Brooklyn kosher pizzeria owner at gunpoint

Suspects wanted for robbery of Crown Heights kosher restaurant in which owner forced to lie on floor while thieves make off with valuables.

Reward offered after men hold kosher pizzeria owner at gunpoint

Six injured in Jerusalem shooting incident

The shooting occurred on Dov Yosef Street in Beit Safafa, near Gilo. MDA attended to the wounded. The shooting was of a criminal nature.

Six injured in Jerusalem shooting incident

5 murders in 10 days: Lod residents protest outside govt.

Lod Mayor Yair Revivo demands government act to combat violence in his city rather than devote all its energy to judicial reforms.

5 murders in 10 days: Lod residents protest outside govt.

Applying the “Broken Windows” doctrine to fight Anti-Semitism

The theory, defined in 1982 by social scientists, used broken windows as a metaphor for disorder within neighborhoods. Op-ed.

Applying the “Broken Windows” doctrine to fight Anti-Semitism

Arab crime in Israel: 47% of murders are committed by Israeli Arabs

Over a third of Israelis fear for their personal security. "Israel is turning into a violent country."

47% of murders committed by Israeli Arabs

Organized crime in Israel: '85 percent of Israel's building contractors pay protection'

"When someone opens a store, he gets a visit warning him of the danger of fires, along with the local boss' calling card."

'85 percent of Israel's building contractors pay protection'

Grenade placed outside door of Israeli crime journalist

IDF training grenade found outside home of Shimon Ifergan, who covers crime, in Be'er Sheva.

Grenade placed outside door of Israeli crime journalist

Perfecting Israel's rules of engagement regarding crime and proto-terrorism.

For decades, Israelis have suffered from a proto-terroristic crime-wave of Arab car, land, and agricultural theft. How to end it. Op-ed.

Israel's rules of engagement re crime and proto-terrorism.

Watch: WH spokeswoman roasted for answer to Fox News

The spokeswoman says crime stats in America's major cities are a 'complicated' issue, completely avoiding a simple question.

Watch: WH spokeswoman roasted for answer to Fox News

Police Chief Avi Biton: 'Guardian of the Walls II' riots only a matter of time

Police Chief Avi Biton: Every day, about 10,000 Palestinians illegally enter Israeli territory within the Green Line.

Police Chief: Repeat of May 2021 riots only a matter of time

String of break-ins reported in Beit Shemesh

The suspect, a local resident, broke into at least eight houses and was arrested over the weekend

String of break-ins reported in Beit Shemesh

Violent crime in NYC surging as shootings, murders decrease

New NYPD data shows major crimes are skyrocketing in NYC even as murders and shootings decrease compared to last year.

Violent crime surging as shootings, murders decrease

'Are you lying or just incompetent?'

The mayor disputed reports of record crime numbers in the city, calling the reporter the 'rudest person I've ever seen.'

'Are you lying or just incompetent?'

Giuliani: NYC mayor’s crime fighting plan is 'idiotic'

Ex-NYC mayor doesn't mince words when asked about the increasingly high crime rate in NYC, calling current mayor's efforts a "clown show."

Giuliani: NYC mayor’s crime fighting plan is 'idiotic'

Black criminality must be recognized and dealt with

Soaring statistics of crimes committed by black youth can be changed, but not by pandering to perpetrators in court. We need a plan. Op-ed.

Black criminality must be recognized and dealt with

Bennett: Arab sector crime a problem for us all

PM Bennett, ministers visit south as part of plan to fight crime in Arab sector.

Bennett: Arab sector crime a problem for us all

Infiltrators: High crime, low deterrence, and no long-term plan

Government data shows 5.3% of Tel Aviv's infiltrators have a criminal record - but police find them harder to track than Israeli citizens.

Infiltrators: High crime, low deterrence, and no long-term plan

Approved: 2.5 billion shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector

Cabinet approves national multi-year plan to fight crime and violence in the Arab sector in 2022-2026.

Approved: 2.5 billion shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked to dry up sources of funding for Arab crime syndicates

State funds will no longer be channeled to Arab crime families who have seized control of municipal services.

Shaked unveils plan to dry up funds reaching Arab criminals

Maine college defaced with anti-Israel hate graffiti

Graffiti and flyers being treated as potential hate crime triggering state investigation.

Maine college defaced with anti-Israel hate graffiti

Western donors have no idea of level of hate in UNRWA textbooks

UNWRA camps also training child soldiers as young as nine – "a war crime in itself."

Western donors blind to level of hate in UNRWA textbooks

Netflix and VRT order Israeli crime drama 'Diamonds' from Keshet and De Mensen

Netflix partners to commission 8-part crime drama set in heart of world’s largest diamond district to be shot in Dutch, English, & Yiddish.

Netflix and VRT order Israeli crime drama 'Diamonds'

Netanyahu: It cannot be that in our state people fear to walk the streets

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Arab sector local council heads to discuss his proposal to defeat violence and crime in Arab society.

'It cannot be that in our state people fear to walk the streets'

Watch: Teacher hailed as 'hero' after helping prevent break-in

CBS Sacramento reported that a teacher was conducting long-distance learning when the home of two of her students was broken into.

Watch: Teacher hailed as 'hero' after helping prevent break-in

'If you scream, we'll kill you'

Elderly couple attacked, threatened in their home by Arab burglars during break-in.

'If you scream, we'll kill you'

Watch: Police arrest suspected arms dealers

Central task force of the Border Police arrest suspects after undercover work

Watch: Police arrest suspected arms dealers

California murder suspects escape jail

2 prisoners escape through 22 inch hole cut in ceiling

California murder suspects escape jail

Doctor suspected of killing his wife regains consciousness

"I don't remember anything" he told police investigators

Doctor suspected of killing his wife regains consciousness

PM chairs special discussion on crime in Arab sector

"We are meeting here in an effort to bring about change," Netanyahu says at meeting to advance a plan to deal with violence in Arab society.

PM chairs special discussion on crime in Arab sector

'Palestinian' flag hung on Petah Tikva building

Fires set near Petah Tikva municipal building, 'Palestinian' flag hung on building's wall.

'Palestinian' flag hung on Petah Tikva building

Terror or crime? Farmer faces foreclosure after flowers poisoned

Reuven Michaeli's fields of flowers were poisoned - but it's not clear how or why.

Terror or crime? Farmer faces foreclosure after flowers poisoned