Israel crime rate

Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel. 

|BySHIR PERETS
IDF, Israel Police arrest five suspects in major Palestinian gang running forgery ring, May 12, 2026.
People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.

Police transfer Zalka murder case to district attorney, family pushes for 'harshest punishment'

Three of the teenagers have already been released to house arrest, while prosecutors are expected to request that 10 others remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

|ByHODAYA RAN
ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel

As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.

|BySHIR PERETS
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich arrives to a conference of the Israeli newspaper Makor Rishon in Jerusalem, December 25, 2025

Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'

In an interview, Smotrich also addressed his comments on crime rates in Arab communities, saying, "There is a culture of murder, killing, and jihad in Arab society."

|By103FM

Man in northern Israel killed by gunshots fired from passing vehicle

The man was evacuated to hospital from the location in which he was shot, on Route 804, where he was found unconscious. He was in critical condition.

AUGUST 5, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
LOWER GALILEE view from Tzipori.

Despite overall drop, violent and cyber crime on the rise in Israel

In 2018 murder was also down, 103 people were murdered compared to 135 in 2017.

MAY 23, 2019ByEZRA TAYLOR
Police at the scene of a crime in Rameh in northern Israel

Police arrest two suspects in shooting at Jisr e-Zarka police station

Attempt to remove Israeli flag leads to banning two from town

AUGUST 15, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Jisr e-Zarka

2 dead in suspected murder at Netanya rehab center

Police suspect that a patient of the center murdered his roommate as well as an employee of the center.

AUGUST 2, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
A suspected double murder in Netanya, August 2, 2018

Brother allegedly murders his two sisters in their family home in Jaffa

Incident comes hours after mother and daughter found dead in suspected murder-suicide

MAY 17, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Police at the scene of a crime in Rameh in northern Israel

Cabinet approves program to rehabilitate convicted minors

75% of convicted minors who are released end up back in jail for other crimes within five years.

MARCH 25, 2018ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Police at the scene of a crime in Rameh in northern Israel

Tough task for police station in violent Arab town

“I want the police to provide security so that we can move around in peace and sleep soundly."

NOVEMBER 21, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD
Jisr e-Zarka

Police, municipality survey area for demolitions in east Jerusalem

Leader in Kafr Akab neighborhood says plans to destroy five illegally built structures were made without cooperation.

NOVEMBER 20, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM
A view of Kafr Akab, one of the neighborhoods behind the security barrier that would be affected by Elkin's plan. (Udi Shaham)

Sex offense charges dropped against rabbi

Rabbi David Harrison has had all charges against him dropped by the State Attorney’s Office for his alleged involvement in sex offenses

NOVEMBER 13, 2017ByJEREMY SHARON
New court rulings could have ramifications in Israel.

Israeli Police to implement body cameras

35% drop in complaints at participating police stations.

JUNE 8, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
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