Israel police scandal

Israel Police 'in uproar' as high-ranking officer interrogated over severe abuse of power suspicion

Questioning lasted over seven hours. The officer was released under condition of not entering police facilities or contacting anyone involved for at least nine days. Details remain under a gag order.

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 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen outside the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Police captain probed for abuse of power against protesters, Ben-Gvir hits out

 AMITAI ABOUDI, who was allegedly attacked by Tel Aviv district police Special Patrol Unit head Yair Hanuna during a protest against the government’s judicial overhaul, arrives for questioning at the Jaffa Police Station, this week.

How Amitai Aboudi became the poster boy for Israeli police brutality

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem April 20, 2023.

Justice reform? Police and prosecutors need to regain public trust - analysis


Arab and Jewish NGOs express solidarity with injured protester Farah

Groups demand an independent probe into incidents surrounding the protest.

A protest in Haifa on May 20, 2018, against Israeli actions on the Gaza border and alleged police brutality.

Netanyahu, police chief spar over alleged investigation leaks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly blasted the police chief for leaking info on upcoming interrogations in corruption probes.

Israel's Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (3rd L) and police commissioner Roni Alsheich (3rd R) speak to members of the media at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City

Netanyahu slams police, says leaks have become tsunami

Netanyahu has rejected all allegations against him.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the site of the shooting on Dizengoff, January 2. 2016.

Disabled protesters blocking highway traffic fined for first time

Police now bar illegal demonstrations from all major roadways.

Meretz MK addresses minimum wage protestors

Haredi leadership furious over police behavior during enlistment demonstration

Video footage emerged of police personnel dragging haredi men by their peot, or sidelocks, shoving them to the ground seemingly unprovoked.

Israeli police breaking up an ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem, September 17, 2017.

Police suspect officer sexually assaulted six-year-old girl

The suspect was brought to the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for a remand hearing.

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State Comptroller: Thousands of complaints against police mishandled

In 2015 approximately 90% of cases opened into officers’ conduct were closed; and only approximately 4% resulted in an indictment.

Israel Police patrol car [File]

Two border policemen indicted for assaulting suspected terrorist

Muslim clerics arrested in investigation of Saturday stabbings.

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Officer who attacked Arab driver on video expected to be indicted

Footage of the incident emerged on Thursday morning of a Cohen violently confronting 50-year-old Mazen Shwiki.

Israeli police officer violently confronts truck driver‏

Jewish cop allegedly attacked Arab colleague at Purim party

The incident at an event hall is now under investigation by the Ministry of Justice Police Internal Investigations Unit, which declined to comment.

Israel Police patrol car [File]