Israeli police

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


Ben-Gvir's police chief announcement is a veiled political threat - analysis

This time around, Ben-Gvir may condition his remaining in the government after a hostage deal on a commitment by Netanyahu to push through Peled's appointment regardless of the National Unity veto.

 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen outside the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Israeli sexually abused children at hotel for displaced families, arrested

Police uncovered footage from within the hotel showing the suspect entering and exiting elevators on several occasions with different children.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Protesters complain of police brutality at demonstration demanding election

Videos from bystanders and Israeli media showed police forces whipping protesters as well as other forms of force.

   Police use a water cannon to disperse protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024

Suspect arrested for smuggling cannabis in Valentine Day's teddy bears

What alerted the forces were the Valentine's Day teddy bears that were in his luggage and were particularly  heavy. 

What alerted the forces were the Valentine's Day teddy bear dolls that were in his luggage and were particularly unusual in weight.

Smuggling operation foiled on Jordanian border

It was the largest thwarting of a smuggling operation on the Jordanian border, with 137 weapons and 250 ammunition cartridges seized.

 Illegal weapons are displayed during a ceremony in Ma'ale Adumim, after a large police operation against illegal gun dealers, September 7, 2022.

Meet the policewoman who fought terrorists for hours on a roof in Sderot

Corporal Mali Shoshana had volunteered for an extra shift on Saturday, October 7 and found herself at the heart of the battle.


'Never again’: Tel Aviv's controversial billboard campaign

The billboards feature images of the leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah being held captive by Israeli security forces.

 A large billboard with the words "Never Again" above the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023.

Israel: 100 already arrested for supporting Hamas, zero tolerance for incitement

Israel Police have initiated investigations into nearly 100 suspects, with some already apprehended and set to be held in detention while investigations take place.

 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Israel Police, Interior Ministry clash over municipal elections safety

The disagreement comes as local candidates feel unsafe as four local politicians in the Arab sector have been targeted in the past couple of weeks.

   Demonstrators protest against the violence in the Israeli Arab Community and the government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, on August 26, 2023.

Police: Increase in investigations into protection rackets, sexual assault

There was an increase in solved extortion cases and suspects arrested compared to the same period last year, Israeli police said.

 Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai and Head of Jerusalem police district Doron Turgeman National Security Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 22, 2023.