Israeli police

Israel's war within: As murders mount, the Arab sector struggles to escape a cycle of violence

With a record wave of killings, organized crime and fear are tearing at the fabric of Israel’s Arab sector, with critics accusing the government and police of failing to stop the violence

Arab-Israeli protesters hold placards during a demonstration in Tel Aviv to draw attention to the rising crime rates in their community on January 31. Premium
Illustrative: Hand grenade -  A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.

Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Israeli ex-security officials contact Abbas as potential Segalovitz move attracts Jewish candidates

Israel Police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

Police detain two in connection to disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, suspect abduction


Woman filing rape complaint investigated instead for quarantine violation

Following recent criticism of Israel Police on its handling of reports of violence against women, a woman said police questioned her for violating quarantine instead of taking her rape report.

Israel Police officers enforce lockdown restrictions, January 8, 2020.

Five 'mistakes' Benjamin Netanyahu made as opposition leader

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu is presenting himself as an opposition leader with endless energy, but he is taking risks that could lead to rebellions in Likud.

OPPOSITION LEADER Benjamin Netanyahu with Shas head Arye Deri and UTJ MK Ya’acov Litzman during a meeting with the opposition parties at the Knesset this week.

Police mishandle treatment of sexual offense cases, victims - study

“Too often, we see the police fail to collect evidence, ask questions in a sensitive manner and lack the adequate training needed to deal with someone who survived sexual trauma.”

Israelis protest sexual violence in the country. Photo taken in 2020

Yeshiva teacher arrested for sexually assaulting minors

A yeshiva teacher has been arrested on the grounds of extorting sexual images and videos from minors.

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A-G responds to riots: Police must treat Jews and Arabs equally

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit supports using the IDF in Lod as necessary, as border police have bolstered local police.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Cabinet will meet on Sunday morning to approve new police chief

Israel has not had a permanent police commissioner since December of 2018.

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana with Israel Police chief nominee Kobi Shabtai

Over 1,000 protest death of Hilltop Youth Ahuvia Sandak in Jerusalem

Protesters threw stones, injuring four policemen in the process • Parents placed baby in front of one of the riot vans in protest.

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Mandelblit to Ohana: You have 3 weeks to appoint police chief

A-G letter puts teeth into High Court order.

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Seven indicted for sex crimes against minors after undercover operation

Adding Tuesday's indictments, the undercover sting operation has so far resulted in a total of 28 indictments being filed against 28 different defendants.

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Reflections of an Israeli police officer

The terror and carnage I witnessed, as a first responder for such a long time, was something that, at the time was not spoken about at all, not discussed or communicated with work peers or family.

Marc Kahlberg (right), commander of the Tourist Police, with Insp.-Gen. Shlomo Aharonishki (left) and top police officers after the Park Hotel bombing in 2002