Israel crime rate

Netanya man indicted for alleged series of indecent acts against at least 10 women in one day

According to the indictment, Ganah was questioned, released to house arrest, and then, within a single day, allegedly committed a further series of acts against at least 10 different women.

|ByHODAYA RAN
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An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest

According to police suspicions, the complainants’ consent to the alleged acts was obtained through deception, as they believed the person with whom they were in a relationship was a man.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Sex-trafficking (Illustrative).

Three arrested in suspected international trafficking network

The arrests followed a months-long investigation into suspected human trafficking, pimping, and causing women to leave another country for the purpose of prostitution, according to police.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Border Police found 162 kg of stolen avocados in a car in central Israel.

Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community

After inspecting the vehicle, officers found a large quantity of avocados in the trunk that they suspected had been stolen. They also identified a suspect near the vehicle and detained him.

|ByHODAYA RAN

Israeli Police to implement body cameras

35% drop in complaints at participating police stations.

JUNE 8, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
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Business license revoked for large strip club following prostitution allegations

NGO plans to oppose efforts to renew the Pussycat club’s license.

MAY 21, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
A prostitute waits for customers along a road.

Mother, 3 children found dead near Tiberas in 'shocking' suspected murder scene

An additional child was found near the scene in serious but stable condition.

JANUARY 28, 2017ByDANIEL J. ROTH
Mother, three children found dead in suspected murder in North

PMO employees get email reminding them of gift-taking prohibitions

“Please read carefully the attached circulars and make sure to act in accordance with them,” she wrote.

JANUARY 11, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Benjamin Netanyahu

Haifa: Two shootings within an hour

The incidents occurred within the same hour at different locations, criminal motivations are suspected and police are investigating if there is a connection between the two incidents.

JANUARY 3, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
Shooting on Hagiborim street in Haifa, Jan. 3, 2017

Ongoing mob investigation picks up steam as six arrested

Among those arrested were people associated with the crime organization headed by Israeli mobster Ytizhak Abergil who currently sits in prison.

OCTOBER 25, 2016ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
Scene of car bomb in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Arab mother shot dead in front of her children

Police don’t do enough to stop sharp increase in violence in Arab communities, NGO charges.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016ByELIYAHU KAMISHER, BEN LYNFIELD
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14 arrested for bombing, drugs,weapons, money-laundering ring in Jerusalem

Suspects part of criminal cell operating in Jerusalem.

AUGUST 29, 2016ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Israel Police patrol car [File]

Israeli teen stabbed in back outside Old City’s Damascus Gate

Police searching for suspect, say assault a criminal matter not terrorism.

AUGUST 23, 2016ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
A Border Policeman holds his weapon as he guards the area from above while his comrades patrol at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City

Cousins of murder victim Muhammad Abu Khdeir arrested for litany of violent crimes

Duo accused of throwing firebombs at police, light rail, and shooting automatic weapon at Jewish homes.

AUGUST 1, 2016ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Palestinians carry the body of 16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khdeir during his funeral in Shuafat