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Israeli Police arrests five suspects over NIS 500,000 theft in Or Yehuda, near Tel Aviv - report

Investigators from the Mesubim police station received a complaint regarding a break-in incident to a parked vehicle, from which around $100,000 and about NIS 180,000 in cash were allegedly stolen.

Vehicle break-in illustration to represent Or Yehuda theft on January 18.
Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police appeal district court ruling lifting restrictions on Netanyahu adviser in Bild leak case

IDF reservist Sgt. (res.) Aviad Frija, suspected of shooting Israeli civilian Yuval Kestelman.

Frija trial begins: IDF reservist faces manslaughter charges in mistaken shooting

 The Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem. January 15, 2017.

Suspect arrested for indecent acts on patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital


Trust in Israel Police declines, Israelis suspect politicians impact police decisions - IDI

Trust in police spiked to 59% of Jewish Israelis after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, during which Israel Police fought heroically to defend Israeli citizens.

 Israel Police officers inspect remains of a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, near Moshav Kfar Daniel, September 15, 2024

Former police officer indicted for sexual act against two minors

A former police officer was indicted last week for sexual crimes against minors, it was announced on Monday.

 Grindr, same-sex dating app, shown on a phone screen

Israeli government approves Ben-Gvir's police chief appointment Danny Levi

NGOs petitioned for the appointment while calling out Levi's track record.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

Israel Police debut first ever bulletproof ambulances

The initiative was spearheaded by the nonprofits "Israel Friends" and "Let's Do Something," which provided the funding and support necessary for this critical enhancement.

 The new bulletproof ambulances.

Former FM Eli Cohen granted Yair Netanyahu a diplomatic passport, legality in question

Police begin investigation after senior police officials report that Yair Netanyahu does not meet the criteria for a diplomatic passport. Investigation is pending.

 Yair Netanyahu, son of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in defamation lawsuit

Ex-Soccer players under investigation for national insurance fraud

Israeli police are investigating a scheme allegedly involving dozens of former soccer players and millions of shekels.

 Money seized from business in Shfaran suspected of being part of a criminal enterprise. July 27, 2023.

'Police are not a militia': Israel Police's Kobi Shabtai blasts Ben-Gvir

Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023.

Israel Police probe viral photo of Yariv Levin with bullet holes

The cyber unit is checking whether the profiles that uploaded the posts with the same picture are real or fictitious - since in many cases, it has emerged that some profiles are of accounts overseas.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 21, 2024

High Court begins hearing on Ben-Gvir Law, police chief expected to oppose

"The police is effectively a militia at the service of Ben-Gvir, we insist that the amendment be appealed."

(L-R): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (illustrative)

Police Investigation Department appeals acquittal of police officer who killed Solomon Tekah

Beyond the legal error that the PID believes occurred, the PID believes that "the acquittal sets a new norm that contradicts the existing law."

 Family members and supporters of Solomon Tekah peotest while Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Zayed Falah and the the policeman accused of shooting to death Solomon Tekah visit at the scene in Qiryat Haim, northern Israel, December 15, 2022.