Israel Police

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


Unnamed Prime Minister's Office official accused of 'inapropriate conduct' with a woman - KAN

According to the KAN report, police have been in contact with the alleged victim of the conduct to file a complaint against the unnamed official.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a government meeting in Kiryat Shmona.

Police seize guns, explosive device at Bedouin school amid Negev crackdown on illegal weapons

Police also seized M16 magazines and a hydraulic switch used as a breaching tool, suspected to have been stolen from the Fire and Rescue Service. 

Two handguns, an explosive device, ammunition, and magazines seized from a school compound in Lakiya, Feb 4, 2026.

Three men found murdered in their car, bringing 2026 Arab-Israeli death toll to 32

The killing on Tuesday night marks the third fatal shooting in less than 48 hours. Critics argue the crime wave has worsened since Itamar Ben-Gvir became National Security Minister in 2022.

United Hatzalah respond to a call about three men who were shot and killed in the Sharon region on February 3, 2026.

Israel Police arrest individual suspected of preparing explosives, planning attack on IDF soldiers

The terrorist had "extensive knowledge in preparing explosives and various weapons," according to N12, and had been involved in other attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the area.

Border Police operate  against illegal Palestinians on the Palestinian side of the separation barrier in the town of Bir Nabala, January 18, 2026.

Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

David Zini's father, Rabbi Yosef Zini, claimed that authorities' true target is not brother Bezalel, but the Shin Bet chief himself: "Most of the public understands this well."

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief David Zini, suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, February 3, 2026.

Second deadly shooting in 24 hours raises 2026 Israeli-Arab death toll to 29

Emergency services said the victim was found with critical gunshot wounds and was evacuated for hospitalization, where doctors pronounced him dead shortly afterward.

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

Police seize hundreds of ancient, counterfeit coins in east Jerusalem antiquities raid

The collection, hidden in a flowerpot on the suspect's balcony, included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian, and Roman periods, the IAA said.

Ancient and counterfeit coins seized by Israel Antiquities Authority in East Jeruusalem raid, February 2, 2026.

Israel Police detain local authority head, senior officials over alleged wartime donations fraud

According to police, an undercover investigation into alleged diversion of wartime donations led to searches at homes and offices and to the detainees being taken for questioning.

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Hadera woman fires handgun at husband after catching him mid-sex act with coworker

On Saturday night, police brought the suspect to the Haifa Magistrate’s Court, where the woman's defense attorney said she, a mother of two, discovered her husband mid-sex act with a coworker.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Police spokesman barred from commissioner's office, excluded from meetings amid rift

Coalition sources told Walla the commissioner is “susceptible to pressure,” which is why he has not dismissed Doron.

Police Spokesperson Aryeh Doron visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, March 7, 2025.