Border Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Border Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Police Foil Last-Minute Attempt to Smuggle 20 Kg of Hashish into Jordan
Israeli police arrested four suspects trying to smuggle 20 kilograms of hashish into Jordan by throwing 36 drug packages over the border fence. The suspects fled but were caught…
Five Arrested in Negev Clan Conflict Amid Gunfire and Molotov Attacks in Ar'ara
Five suspects were arrested in Ar'ara, Negev, following clan violence involving gunfire, stone-throwing, and Molotov cocktails, with weapons seized during police raids.
Three Killed in East Jerusalem Silwan Amid Family Feud and Clashes
A family feud in East Jerusalem's Silwan turned deadly, killing three including a man in his 30s and two suspects shot by Border Police during ensuing clashes.
Israeli Border Police Commando Returns to Combat After Severe Injury and Rehabilitation
An Israeli Border Police commando severely injured in Tulkarm lost his right eye but, after 18 months of rehabilitation at Bnei Zion Medical Center, has regained mobility and aims…
Israeli Authorities Arrest Suspect for Illegal Holding of Protected Gazelle Near Ramallah
Israeli forces found a young protected gazelle held illegally in al-Ram near Ramallah and arrested a 48-year-old suspect from Kafr Aqab for illegal wildlife offenses. The gazelle…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Two Suspects Digging Under Jerusalem Separation Barrier
Israeli Border Police arrested two Kafr Aqab residents caught digging under the Jerusalem separation barrier to create a passage from the West Bank into Israel. The suspects were…
Israeli Police Arrest Two After High-Speed Chase Near Shefa-Amr, Seize Glock Pistol
Two young men from I'billin and Ibtin were arrested after a high-speed chase near Shefa-Amr, during which they drove against traffic and discarded a Glock pistol. They face charge…
Family Feud in East Jerusalem Escalates to Triple Fatality Including Two Shot by Border Police
A family conflict in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood turned deadly with three fatalities, including two suspects shot by Border Police after threatening officers with weapons…
Israeli Police Arrest Three Bedouin Suspects in Shooting at Magen Junction
Israeli police arrested three Bedouin suspects after a shooting from a vehicle at Magen Junction injured a man lightly. The suspects were stopped on Route 80 near Tel Arad, and th…
Two Relatives of Ultra-Orthodox MK Testify in Police Over Violent Clashes Near Gush Etzion Settlement
Two nephews of an ultra-Orthodox MK are testifying after violent clashes near the Mitzad settlement in Gush Etzion, sparked by a group of ultra-Orthodox hikers mistakenly entering…
Violent Clash Erupts Between Palestinians and Settlers in Gush Etzion Amid Rising Tensions
On August 21, 2026, a violent clash between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in Gush Etzion left a Palestinian youth shot and several settlers injured. The IDF and police are inv…
Israeli Institution 'Netivei Noam' Revives Hope for Struggling Youth After Multiple Failures
The Israeli institution 'Netivei Noam' helps boys aged 10 to 18 who have failed in multiple schools due to learning or emotional challenges by providing personalized support and a…
Israeli Police Seize Loaded M-16 and Ammunition in Negev Operations
Israeli police and Border Police seized a loaded M-16 rifle, ammunition, and other weapons in multiple operations in the Negev Bedouin communities, arresting several suspects. The…
IDF Completes Preparations for Potential Mass Casualty Attack in West Bank
The IDF completed exercises simulating a large-scale militant attack in the West Bank, training commanders and forces to respond rapidly to multiple simultaneous incidents with mu…
Israeli Border Police Foil Smuggling of 16 Illegal Palestinians Hidden in Truck at Mazmoria Checkpoint
Israeli Border Police stopped a truck at Mazmoria checkpoint carrying 16 illegal Palestinian migrants hidden in a double wall. The driver and all passengers were arrested and are…
Israeli Forces Evict Settlers From Illegal Outposts Including Military Landing Zone in West Bank
Israeli forces have recently removed illegal settler outposts in the West Bank, including one on a critical military landing zone near Yatma. The evictions sparked clashes, arrest…
IDF Conducts Large-Scale Drills in West Bank to Enhance Multi-Front Rapid Response
The IDF conducted large-scale exercises in the West Bank's Menashe and Judea sectors to prepare for multiple simultaneous security incidents, involving coordination with various s…
Israeli Border Police Arrest 18-Year-Old for Smuggling Glock Pistol in Negev Bedouin Community
Israeli Border Police arrested an 18-year-old Bedouin man in Rahat for smuggling a Glock pistol, found wrapped in paper nearby. His detention was extended until August 24, 2026, a…
Israeli Firefighters Rescue Tawny Eagle Trapped on Roof in Hoshaya
Firefighters in northern Israel rescued a tawny eagle trapped in a pigeon net on a roof in Hoshaya, preventing dehydration. The bird was freed and transferred for medical care by…
Israeli Extremists Attack Border Police and Attempt to Set Fire to Palestinian Olive Groves in West Bank
Israeli extremists attacked Border Police and Palestinian vehicles after an outpost evacuation in the West Bank, damaging police vehicles and attempting to burn Palestinian olive…
17-Year-Old Ayelet Shahar Breaks Barriers in Combat Fitness Training and Aims for Elite Unit
Seventeen-year-old Ayelet Shahar went viral after outperforming boys in a combat fitness drill, showcasing women's growing role in the IDF. Praised by her coach and peers, she aim…
Israeli Forces Demolish Memorial Hill and Confiscate Sheep Herd Near Emmanuel Settlement
Israeli Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolished a memorial outpost near Emmanuel and confiscated sheep and equipment, following a military order. The outpost was…
Israeli Forces Destroy Illegal Cannabis Greenhouses in Negev to Combat Drug Trade and Terror Funding
Israeli security forces conducted a major operation in the Negev desert to destroy illegal cannabis greenhouses used for drug production and terror funding. Approximately 25,200 p…
Israeli Police Disclose Extensive Employment of Relatives Among Senior Officers
Documents reveal that senior Israeli police officers employ numerous family members within the force, creating complex conflict of interest situations. Ronen Ovadia, deputy comman…
Two Suspects Detained After Early Morning Brawl in Eilat Center
A brawl in central Eilat early on August 19 resulted in two suspects being detained and later released under restrictions, with no complaints filed yet. Police continue investigat…
Israeli Religious Services Ministry Orders Preparation to Close Cave of the Patriarchs Amid Budget Freeze
The Israeli Ministry of Religious Services has ordered preparations to close the Cave of the Patriarchs within two weeks due to a Supreme Court freeze on budget transfers, leaving…
Israeli Police Raise Alert Level Ahead of 2026 Elections to Prevent Violence
Israel's police have raised their alert level to "Magen 3" ahead of the 2026 elections, preparing for potential disturbances at polling stations and ensuring security on election…
Israeli Border Police Plans to End 24/7 Security in Jerusalem Envelope Settlements by October
The Israeli Border Police plans to end the deployment of reserve soldiers providing 24/7 security in Jerusalem envelope settlements by mid-October, shifting responsibility for loc…
Israeli Border Police Catch Suspect Stealing 162 Kg of Avocados Near Yesodot
Israeli Border Police arrested a suspect near Yesodot for stealing 162 kilograms of avocados from local fields, reflecting ongoing agricultural theft concerns.
Israeli Police Seize Explosives and Four Standard IDF Detonators in Tayibe Operation
Israeli police in Tayibe found explosives and four standard IDF detonators during a search, arresting two brothers for investigation.
Channel 12 Faces Backlash for Misusing Fallen Officer's Photo in Corruption Report
Channel 12 mistakenly used a photo of deceased Border Police officer Eli Alikshvili in a corruption report, causing distress to his family. Channel 14's Oded Menashe criticized Ch…
Israeli Police Seize Two Loaded Guns Hidden Under Motorcycle Seat in Nazareth Chase
Israeli police arrested a 19-year-old in Nazareth after finding two loaded guns hidden under his motorcycle seat during a chase. This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on ill…
Israeli Border Police Raid Warehouse in Mea Shearim Seizing Weapons and Terror Paraphernalia
Israeli Border Police raided two warehouses in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim, seizing anti-Israel propaganda, PLO flags, a Hamas hat, and a paintball rifle, with investigations ongoing.
Israeli Police Seize Stolen Vehicles and Cigarettes in Southern Tarabin Raid
Israeli police raided the southern village of Tarabin, confiscating stolen vehicles, cigarettes, cash, and communication devices, and arrested two suspects. This raid is part of o…
Israeli Police Seize Weapons, Drugs, and Over 200,000 Shekels in Three Separate Raids
Israeli police and military forces arrested four suspects and seized weapons, drugs, and over 200,000 shekels in three raids in Tel Aviv, Ramat Hasharon, and Kafr Qalil near Shech…
Israeli Police Arrest Hebron Woman for Inciting Terrorism and Praising October 7 Hamas Attack
Israeli Border Police arrested a 37-year-old woman in Hebron for inciting terrorism and praising the Hamas attack on October 7, based on intelligence from social media monitoring…
Israeli Police Foil Arson Attack in Jerusalem, Arrest Two Minors with Molotov Cocktails
Israeli police arrested two masked minors in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood carrying Molotov cocktails on the ninth of Av, preventing an arson attack. Following investigation, pr…
Israeli Police Rescue Monkey Held Illegally in Jericho Home
Israeli police and security forces raided a Jericho home and rescued a green guenon monkey held illegally in a cage. A woman from Ramla was arrested and released under restriction…
Legal Group Demands Criminal Probe Into Police Violence During West Bank Outpost Evacuation
Honenu filed a complaint with Israel's Police Investigations Department accusing Border Police of violent assaults and theft during the evacuation of the Givat Tal Talpiot outpost…
Illegal Worker Arrested for Indecent Acts on Woman in Jaffa Apartment
A 32-year-old illegal worker was arrested for indecent acts against a 26-year-old woman in her Jaffa home. The suspect fled but was caught at a construction site. Related investig…
Israeli Police Arrest Six Suspects in Western Galilee Over Alleged Criminal Shooting Plot
Israeli police arrested six men in the Western Galilee suspected of preparing a retaliatory shooting in a criminal dispute after gunfire was reported at a home. Weapons including…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Unveils Post-Transfer Plan for West Bank Policing and Security Measures
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has outlined a detailed plan for West Bank security following the transfer of enforcement powers from the IDF to Israeli police, includi…
Itamar Ben Gvir Supports Transferring West Bank Enforcement Powers from IDF to Police
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir supports Defense Minister Israel Katz's proposal to transfer enforcement powers in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israeli police, dem…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Illegal Resident for Digging Tunnel Near Separation Barrier in Qalandiya
Israeli Border Police arrested a 36-year-old illegal resident from Qalandiya for digging a tunnel near the West Bank separation barrier, aiming to infiltrate Israeli territory. Th…
Israeli Police Seize About 80 Cattle Intruding on Golani Base Firing Zone
Israeli Border Police seized about 80 cattle that entered a live-fire zone at the Golani base, halting IDF training. The animals were quarantined and their owners questioned, with…
Settlers Accuse Authorities of Theft and Vandalism During West Bank Outpost Demolition
Settlers at the Givat Tal Talpiot outpost in the West Bank accused the Civil Administration and Border Police of theft and vandalism during a demolition operation that destroyed h…
Fake Bomb and PLO Flag Found Near Metzad David Farm in West Bank
Israeli police found a fake bomb attached to a PLO flag near Metzad David farm in the West Bank and are investigating the incident.
IDF Central Command Chief Warns Settler Violence Diverts Resources from Counterterrorism
IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that settler violence in the West Bank diverts military resources from counterterrorism. Recent attacks in…