Israeli police

Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances

During the operation, officers located an apartment suspected of being used for drug cultivation. A search of the premises led to the seizure of cannabis with a total weight of about seven kilograms.

Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions

 Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

Driver rams checkpoint, hits patrol car, then charges IDF soldiers in West Bank

A KIPPAH with both an Israeli and Palestinian flag on it.

The kippah controversy: when Israel's overreach becomes a global issue - editorial


Former police officer indicted for sexual act against two minors

A former police officer was indicted last week for sexual crimes against minors, it was announced on Monday.

 Grindr, same-sex dating app, shown on a phone screen

Israeli government approves Ben-Gvir's police chief appointment Danny Levi

NGOs petitioned for the appointment while calling out Levi's track record.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

Israel Police debut first ever bulletproof ambulances

The initiative was spearheaded by the nonprofits "Israel Friends" and "Let's Do Something," which provided the funding and support necessary for this critical enhancement.

 The new bulletproof ambulances.

Former FM Eli Cohen granted Yair Netanyahu a diplomatic passport, legality in question

Police begin investigation after senior police officials report that Yair Netanyahu does not meet the criteria for a diplomatic passport. Investigation is pending.

 Yair Netanyahu, son of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in defamation lawsuit

Ex-Soccer players under investigation for national insurance fraud

Israeli police are investigating a scheme allegedly involving dozens of former soccer players and millions of shekels.

 Money seized from business in Shfaran suspected of being part of a criminal enterprise. July 27, 2023.

'Police are not a militia': Israel Police's Kobi Shabtai blasts Ben-Gvir

Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023.

Israel Police probe viral photo of Yariv Levin with bullet holes

The cyber unit is checking whether the profiles that uploaded the posts with the same picture are real or fictitious - since in many cases, it has emerged that some profiles are of accounts overseas.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 21, 2024

High Court begins hearing on Ben-Gvir Law, police chief expected to oppose

"The police is effectively a militia at the service of Ben-Gvir, we insist that the amendment be appealed."

(L-R): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (illustrative)

Police Investigation Department appeals acquittal of police officer who killed Solomon Tekah

Beyond the legal error that the PID believes occurred, the PID believes that "the acquittal sets a new norm that contradicts the existing law."

 Family members and supporters of Solomon Tekah peotest while Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Zayed Falah and the the policeman accused of shooting to death Solomon Tekah visit at the scene in Qiryat Haim, northern Israel, December 15, 2022.

Ben-Gvir's police chief announcement is a veiled political threat - analysis

This time around, Ben-Gvir may condition his remaining in the government after a hostage deal on a commitment by Netanyahu to push through Peled's appointment regardless of the National Unity veto.

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