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


Highway 90 crash kills two Border Police officers

Their car was hit by a vehicle on Highway 90 near the Sde Eliezer intersection in the Upper Galilee while riding motorcycles.

Sgt.-Maj. Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, Sgt.-Maj. Gal Yosef.

WATCH: Border police rescue Israeli who mistakenly entered Area A of West Bank

The resident of Gan Yavne was driving from the Binyamin area toward Jerusalem when he entered the village by mistake.

Israeli forces raid Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 11, 2025.

Netanyahu to Border Police haredi unit: Torah study, military service 'not contradictory'

"We are in a process of change. It is very important to show the great contribution of all parts of society, but as far as I am concerned, you are pioneers," Netanyahu told the soldiers.

 THE ENLISTMENT process for the Netzah Yehuda battalion takes place at the Tal Hashomer military base.

Israeli security forces arrest 42 Gazans in Nazareth, northern Israel

Israeli security forces arrested 42 illegal Palestinian residents in Nazareth overnight, Israel Police said on Tuesday morning.

Fourty two illegal residents arrested in Nazarath on August 12, 2025

MDA treats hilltop youth for gunshot wound fired by Border Police officer

The hilltop youth was shot after throwing stones towards the road when the officer felt his life was in danger, according to Army Radio, citing the Border Police spokesperson.

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.

Southern Border Police arrest three in drug-smuggling operation

During the operation, police, in coordination with IDF soldiers, seized several drones and two operational vehicles at the scene.

Southern Border Police officers thwart drug-smuggling operation near the southern border with Jordan.

Israeli security forces arrest terror cell in Bethlehem planning to carry out attack

In the village of Amnun, troops located and seized an M16 rifle along with additional combat gear.

Israeli security forces guard while Israeli bulldozers demolish a Palestinian house in Alwalajeh village, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, February 22, 2023.

Border Police opens investigation into soldiers who appeared at Bar Mitzvah with weapons

The soldiers were filmed masked and wearing sunglasses, and were dancing to music performed by singer Lior Narkis, who was invited as a guest to the event.

 Israeli soldiers dance with weapons drawn at businessman Alon Elgali’s son's Bar Mitzvah

Two police officers, police dog wounded in Jaljulya explosion during search for illegal weapons

Five suspects have been arrested so far as police continue to work to clear the scene.

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

IDF attempts to curb Syrian infiltrations into Israel, return Israelis crossing into Syria

The IDF emphasized that Israel citizens crossing into Syria is a criminal offense that endangers both the public and the IDF.

 Israeli Druze gather at the Syrian border in Golan Heights, July 16 2025