Israeli organized crime

Suspected criminal assassination attempt leaves two wounded after car explosion, fire in Jerusalem

Israeli media has reported the identity of the target, a prominent figure in Jerusalem's criminal underworld, convicted mobster Itzik Bar-Mucha.

Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.
Yanis Yushayev

Killing of mafia head Yushayev leaves Hadera vulnerable to further organized criminal violence

Yanis Yushayev

Police claim to solve murder of Yanis Yushayev, prosecutor's declaration filed against Hazon man

Istanbul police chief, Selami Yildiz, speaks during a press conference Friday, 18th September 2026

'Mossad Network': Turkish media links $3 billion fraud ring to Israel's intelligence agency


14 mobsters suspected in multiple murders arrested

The detainees are suspected of involvement in the assassination of Avi David, shot at point-blank range outside a Bat Yam steakhouse in October 2011, among others.

Police car at crime scene

Controversial Israeli rapper survives assassination attempt

HaTzel is associated with radical right wing groups and has an active social media presence by which he spreads his views, which have been criticized by many as racist and inciting.

Israeli rapper Yoav "HaTzel (The Shadow)" Eliasi

Indictments likely against 3 city leaders

Police recommend charging heads of Ramat Gan, Zichron Yaakov and Hatzor Haglilit.

Handcuffs [Illustrative]

Police chief: We don't want to be like the US, with masses of people in prison

Police chief Alsheich lays out his plan to win back the public's faith in speech to Israel Bar Association.

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich‏

State witness killed in northern Tel Aviv car bomb

Avner Maio was set to testify against eight members of organized crime family

Scene of car bomb in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv: Burglars indicted for heist of 17th Century manuscripts

The burglars may have gotten away with the botched robbery, had they not made a few key mistakes.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Underworld bombing leaves three wounded in Rishon Lezion

The victims include a well-known Netanya underworld figure who survived a number of attempts on his life in the past.

Burnt vehicle in underworld car bombing in Rishon Lezion

Police: Jerusalem man tries to sell his baby for 100,000 shekels

Under questioning the suspect denied actually wanting to sell the baby, and claimed that he was merely in need of money to cover his gambling debts.

Newborn baby [Illustrative]

Two mob figures arrested for 2013 gangland killing

Police said Thursday that evidence against the two men was uncovered as part of Case 512, which has seen more than 20 organized crime figures indicted in recent months.

The christening of a new fleet of traffic police cruisers.

State indicts Abergil brothers, 16 others in large scale crackdown on organized crime

Other top criminals indicted included Avi Ruhan and Moti Hasin in an investigation which has also covered drug trafficking, conspiracy, tax offenses and money-laundering charges.

Meir Abergil