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When individual acts become a national indictment - analysis

When one man drills a hole, the danger is real, but it is still only one man drilling. The rest of the passengers are not holding the drill. In Israel’s case, that distinction frequently collapses.

IDF soldiers stand behind a masked man swinging a slingshot while hurling stones at Palestinians who had gathered for the annual olive harvest season, during an attack by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian village of Beita, south of Nablus in the West Bank, on October 10, 2025.
Right-wing activist Mordechai David protests against demonstrators during an anti-government and anti-war protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 28, 2026.

Israel Police arrest twenty-one as anti-war protests grow despite broad support for Iran war

LATIN PATRIARCH of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, shakes hands with a person, as he passes through an Israeli checkpoint to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

Police reach agreement with Latin Patriarchate to allow limited groups in Church of Holy Sepulchre

Some of the bags seized, including the Gundelia tournefortii - which is in danger of extinction due to over-harvesting.

Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan


Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online

The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

WATCH: Nine Palestinians arrested for stone-throwing incidents in West Bank

In a separate incident, the Palestinian Health Ministry claimed that a Palestinian was killed by settler gunfire in the village of al-Mikhmas area near Ramallah.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

A cautious Ramadan: Balancing security, rights, and common sense for a peaceful month - editorial

As Ramadan begins, Israel takes a cautious approach, managing security without escalating tensions, hoping for a month of prayer and peace.

Israel Police officers patrol in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

Jaffa resident arrested after search of compound uncovers cocaine

The arrest occured one day after an undercover investigation foiled a drug smuggling attempt along the Jordanian border.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society launches to tackle rising violence

The headquarters was created in response to what its founder described as “deliberate state failure” in the government and police’s handling of the wave of crime.

Thousands attend a protest against the violence in the Arab community, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026.

Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances

The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli's entry to Kalkilya are under investigation.

IDF, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025.

Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.

Ultra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police

The suspects' arrests were extended until Wednesday, and one additional suspect, aged 12, was granted conditional release, the statement added. 

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police following an assault on two female Israeli soldiers in Bnei Brak, central Israel, February 15, 2026.

Dozens of sheep dead after pen burns in West Bank, electrical short circuit confirmed

According to the police statement and Fire and Rescue investigators, an electrical failure was responsible for the ignition and the fire, which led to the death of the sheep.

 A veterinarian tends to a wounded sheep after settlers attacked a Bedouin community in the Jordan valley, in the West Bank, July 18, 2025.

Watch: Kfar Saba police arrest Gaza resident, terrorist released from the Schalit deal

A security guard reported a suspect attempting to enter the mall. Officers from the Sharon area responded quickly, apprehending the Gaza resident, who was in Israel illegally.

 Israel Police officer in a police car