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


Israeli forces arrest five terror suspects in overnight West Bank raid

All of the suspects were transferred to Israel Police custody for further questioning.

 Border Police Undercover Unit officer.

Protester allegedly commits indecent act against Border Police officer in Jerusalem protest

The alleged act occurred while a female police officer was attempting to forcibly remove protesters who were blocking the road by sitting on the floor.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Israel Police rescue another lion cub stranded in Israel’s Negev

In total, Negev District police, the Southern Command, and the Israel Nature and Parks Authority have rescued three lion cubs and seven monkeys.

 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

Nearly 600 illegal residents arrested since start of Ramadan, police say

Currently, only men age 55 and older, women age 50 and older, and children up to age 12 are allowed to visit the Temple Mount.

 Israel Police officers.

WATCH: Police rescue lion cub, two monkeys held illegally in Israel's South

The animals were transferred to inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority for further care.

 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

IDF West Bank operations: Over 90 terrorists apprehended over the last week

Border Police officers from Jerusalem operated in Ramallah to arrest a wanted terrorist. And the Egoz Unit located a rigged vehicle and dismantled it.

 Israeli security forces seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, February 11, 2025

Border police officers arrest suspects who flew Hamas flag during prisoners' release

The three also voiced their support for the terrorists and disrupted the order, the police said.

 Border police officers operate in the West Bank. February 5, 2025.

Border Police reservist: Unit left without any combat gear on Oct 7

The soldiers, who were eager to protect their people, were then left with nothing to do for two days after being prohibited to going South.

NIREL ZINI and Niv Raviv, who were planning to marry, were murdered in this Kibbutz Kfar Aza home on October 7, 2023. The writer condemns reporter Charita Goshay for depicting Hamas as thwarted peace activists forced into violence by Israel.

Yamam Dep.-Ch: Deal better than 'dangerous' hostage rescue operation - N12

"While fighters are ready and prepared for rescue operations, if there is a possibility of a release in a deal, it will do everyone good."

 Yamam fighters recount the moment that they rescued Noa Argamani from Hamas captivity during Operation Arnon, June 15, 2024.

Shin Bet checked Tel Aviv terrorist twice before allowing him into Israel- report

The terrorist passed checks both when applying for his visa and in Ben-Gurion Airport after being blocked by an immigrations officer.

 Neutralized attacker in central Tel Aviv, January 21, 2025.