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


Rallies planned across Britain against new protest law

In London, police warned, "enforcement action will be taken, if needed, in the interests of public health."

A woman shouts near police members as people gather at a memorial site at the Clapham Common Bandstand, following the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, in London, Britain, March 13, 2021.

Israel's police too quick to shoot first, ask questions later

There have been numerous complaints about police being quick on the trigger, especially regarding the Arab community in Israel.

Israel Police Special Operations Unit

Police commander backs up officer who killed mentally ill Arab-Israeli

The Department for the Investigation of Police (DIP) has opened an investigation into the incident.

Scene where Munir Anabtawi was shot dead by police in Haifa, March 30, 2021

Cases of police brutality closed without investigation - ombudsman

"This factual picture should not have occurred as it did."

Police clash with anti-Netanyahu protesters outside the prime ministerial residence in Jerusalem, December 26, 2020

George Floyd's family receives $27 million settlement over his death

Benjamin Crump, an attorney for the Floyd family, said the agreement was the largest pre-trial settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit in US history.

A mural depicts African-American man George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, at Mauerpark in Berlin, Germany, May 30, 2020.

Umm el-Fahm freezes policing activities after violent weekend

Umm al-Fahm Mayor Dr. Samir Mahamid, who was injured during Friday's protest, has claimed that the police statement was "misleading at best."

Israeli policemen detain a protester during clashes in the Israeli-Arab town of Umm el-Fahm

Buffalo officers cleared of charges on shoving elderly man

The officers remain suspended with pay pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation, Buffalo police spokesman Captain Jeff Rinaldo said by email.

Members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) clash with demonstrators during an Abolish I.C.E. protest in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 27, 2020.

Notable activist injured during 33rd week of anti-Netanyahu protests

While the protests were peaceful for the most part of the evening, it was later reported that Asaf Agmon, a notable activist in the Anti-Netanyahu protests, was injured in Jerusalem.

Anti-Netanyahu protesters in Jerusalem addressed police brutality by erecting a large poster showcasing a water cannon vehicle usually used by police to disperse protests alongside the Hebrew caption: "a water cannon vehicle of hope," Saturday, February 6, 2021.

California opens civil rights probe into Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

"Our department may finally have an impartial, objective assessment of our operations and recommendations on any areas we can improve our service to the community," Villanueva said.

LAPD Officers wear face masks as they patrol Hollywood Blvd during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 18, 2020.

Are the police working for the people? Not currently - opinion

While policing is not an easy job, the number of mistaken identities by the Israel Police seems to be beyond what might be expected.

Anti-Netanyahu protester in Tel Aviv confronts Israel Police