Border Police

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.
MANY ILLEGAL weapons in the Arab community are stolen from Israeli army bases, while others are smuggled from the borders with Jordan and Egypt. Here, illegal weapons are displayed after a police operation against illegal gun dealers, in Nazareth in 2021.

Southern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Border Police thwart illegal Palestinian infiltration attempt near Jerusalem

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

WATCH: Nine Palestinians arrested for stone-throwing incidents in West Bank


IDF, Border Police respond to reports of settlers throwing rocks, burning cars in West Bank

The IDF and border police responded to a report of masked Israeli settlers throwing rocks at Palestinian cars and burning tires near the Shilo junction.

A car burns on Route 60 in the West Bank between between Eli and Shiloh.

Dozens in Israel's Abu Latif, Hariri crime families detained in covert police operation

The operation followed an investigation which aimed to combat both extortions and "protection money" paid to these crime families in northern Israel, police explained.

Border Police officers in Jerusalem, March 30, 2025 (illustration).

Ben-Gvir backs, promotes YAMAS West Bank chief while undercover officers face ongoing investigation

The promotion came even as the three soldiers were still giving testimony on the murder of the terrorists who had surrendered.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

UN says Israeli forces' killing of two wanted West Bank Palestinians looks like 'summary execution'

The incident, which occurred during Israeli counterterrorism operations in Jenin, is currently under investigation.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Off-duty IDF soldier fires at Palestinians suspected illegally entering Jerusalem area

Border Police said the shooting occurred during an arrest operation on Route 60, south of Jerusalem.

Border Police officers in Jerusalem, March 30, 2025 (illustration).

Israeli forces kill two wanted Palestinian terrorists after apparent surrender in West Bank

The IDF and Israeli Police announced that the incident, which occured during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank, is under investigation.

Israeli soldiers detain two Palestinians during an operation in Jenin in the West Bank, November 27, 2025

Israeli forces locate terror infrastructure, confiscate funds in northern West Bank operation

During the operation, forces performed searches in dozens of structures and questioned suspects in the area.

IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Tennessee state judge blocks National Guard deployment to Memphis amid 130 arrests in Charlotte

A Tennessee judge has blocked Governor Bill Lee's National Guard deployment to Memphis, citing concerns over its legality under state law.

Memphis Safe Task Force, a multi-agency initiative, with members of the National Guard, and agents from over 13 federal agencies patrol on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, US, October 31, 2025.

Border Police officer, civilians indicted for smuggling illegal residents, bribery, impersonation

Five officers were arrested at the conclusion of an undercover investigation opened following a report from the Border Police. The suspicions attributed to them: receiving bribes and breach of trust.

 Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

WATCH: Hilltop Youth, security forces clash during demolition of illegal settlement extension

Gush Etzion Regional Council reached out to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to request his assistance in dealing with the "anarchy" developing in the area in a letter sent in September.

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