Police brutality

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

 Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.
 People react during a protest following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody at the Central Police Station, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9, 2025

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'

 Protests against the judicial reform at Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2023.

Haifa Cop indicted for choking protester in anti-gov't demonstration in Caesarea

 Israelis are seen protesting judicial reform, in Tel Aviv.

Mounted police officer indicted for whipping judicial reform protester


Jewish man detained, severely beaten in Minsk after Belarusian election

Artem Pronin, who has Israeli citizenship, was arbitrarily arrested and severely beaten in detention following the disputed elections in Belarus last week

Police clash with opposition supporters after polls closed at presidential election in Minsk, Belarus

'Kindergarten Cop' pulled from screening for glorifying police in schools

The movie follows a detective, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in arguably one of his most iconic roles, who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, only to quit his job and become a teacher.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is seen in a scene from the 1990 film 'Kindergarten Cop.'

Journalist claims police targeted him at Portland protests - report

The ongoing protests in Portland have been escalating due to backlash against the use of federal agents, which Trump has suggested sending to multiple cities across the US.

Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, July 22, 2020

Rivlin warns: Murder of Netanyahu or protestor no longer imaginary

Caution comes after protesters attacked in Tel Aviv; Lapid: Protesters’ blood is on Netanyahu’s hands

Hundreds of protesters gather in Tel Aviv to protest against police brutality and Amir Ohana, July 28.

NYPD defends arrest of protester by plainclothes cops

The NYPD claimed its officers were assaulted 'with rocks and bottles,' but protesters dispute this account.

NYPD investigate an ultra-orthodox man for abduction.

Ohana to police: Would you react the same to Arab, Ethiopian protesters?

"I am going to ask you a question and I do not expect an answer."

Justice Minister Amir Ohana

Protest organizers call on police to halt use of water cannons

The request comes after police fired water cannons at protesters and injured one of them by hitting him in the face, forcing his head to fly back.

Israeli Police uses water cannon to disperse demonstrators during protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Navy veteran says he beaten 'like a punching bag' in Portland

"I wanted to ask them 'Why are you guys not following the Constitution?' But we never got there," David said in an interview. "They whaled on me like a punching bag."

FILE PHOTO: Seattle police form a line after deploying pepper spray and flash-bang devices during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. May 31, 2020.

Trump to send federal agents to more 'Democrat' cities

"Not only do I believe he is breaking the law, but he is also endangering the lives of Portlanders," the city's mayor, Ted Wheeler, tweeted.

Protesters rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Portland, Oregon, U.S. May 31, 2020.

Former NYPD commissioner warns US Jews: Protect your communities

“We are in a dangerous place in history,” Raymond Kelly warned.

New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly at a press conference, May 24, 2012