Israeli police

Ex-defense officials: IDF W. Bank chief failing to stop Jewish violence; IDF: We need gov't help

Former defense officials urge the IDF to take action against the growing threat of Jewish violence in the West Bank, warning it could undermine national security.

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025
Israeli police investigators from the Lahav 433 unit search a concrete block factory in Kafr Qara suspected of money laundering and tax offenses.

Police and Tax Authority uncover NIS 50 million laundering scheme in Kafr Kara factory

Former President of the Supreme Court Aharon Barak attends the swearing in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the president residence in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025.

Far Right activist barred from contacting Aharon Barak after questioning

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Jerusalem man indicted for premeditated murder, abduction of cousin’s husband


Woman filing rape complaint investigated instead for quarantine violation

Following recent criticism of Israel Police on its handling of reports of violence against women, a woman said police questioned her for violating quarantine instead of taking her rape report.

Israel Police officers enforce lockdown restrictions, January 8, 2020.

Five 'mistakes' Benjamin Netanyahu made as opposition leader

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu is presenting himself as an opposition leader with endless energy, but he is taking risks that could lead to rebellions in Likud.

OPPOSITION LEADER Benjamin Netanyahu with Shas head Arye Deri and UTJ MK Ya’acov Litzman during a meeting with the opposition parties at the Knesset this week.

Police mishandle treatment of sexual offense cases, victims - study

“Too often, we see the police fail to collect evidence, ask questions in a sensitive manner and lack the adequate training needed to deal with someone who survived sexual trauma.”

Israelis protest sexual violence in the country. Photo taken in 2020

Yeshiva teacher arrested for sexually assaulting minors

A yeshiva teacher has been arrested on the grounds of extorting sexual images and videos from minors.

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A-G responds to riots: Police must treat Jews and Arabs equally

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit supports using the IDF in Lod as necessary, as border police have bolstered local police.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Cabinet will meet on Sunday morning to approve new police chief

Israel has not had a permanent police commissioner since December of 2018.

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana with Israel Police chief nominee Kobi Shabtai

Over 1,000 protest death of Hilltop Youth Ahuvia Sandak in Jerusalem

Protesters threw stones, injuring four policemen in the process • Parents placed baby in front of one of the riot vans in protest.

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Mandelblit to Ohana: You have 3 weeks to appoint police chief

A-G letter puts teeth into High Court order.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Seven indicted for sex crimes against minors after undercover operation

Adding Tuesday's indictments, the undercover sting operation has so far resulted in a total of 28 indictments being filed against 28 different defendants.

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Reflections of an Israeli police officer

The terror and carnage I witnessed, as a first responder for such a long time, was something that, at the time was not spoken about at all, not discussed or communicated with work peers or family.

Marc Kahlberg (right), commander of the Tourist Police, with Insp.-Gen. Shlomo Aharonishki (left) and top police officers after the Park Hotel bombing in 2002