Police Dismantle Surveillance Network Used by Criminals in Ka'abiyya

Police in northern Israel announced on November 11, 2026, the dismantling of a sophisticated surveillance network operated by criminal elements in the Bedouin town of Ka'abiyya. According to a police statement, investigations into violent incidents revealed that criminals in the town had installed cameras to gather intelligence on rivals and monitor police activity. These cameras transmitted footage to a central monitoring room where the perpetrators watched the feeds on large television screens to coordinate their criminal operations in real-time. During a raid on a location identified as a command and control center for a criminal organization from the North, police seized extensive equipment. Officers discovered numerous cameras hidden in public spaces, including on trees along the road to the town, within a communications cabinet, and concealed in a fence. The operation, which involved a crane and lifting basket, focused on areas where cameras were suspected to have been installed. All cameras, recording devices, and related technology were confiscated for further investigation. Police stated the operation aims to enhance the sense of security for Ka'abiyya residents, who felt their privacy was being violated and that they were under constant surveillance. The Northern District Police vowed to continue combating criminal elements with all available means.