Central District Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Central District Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Senior Police Investigations Prosecutor Requests Transfer Amid Controversy Over Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Probe
A senior prosecutor overseeing the investigation into associates of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested a transfer from the Police Investigations Depa…
Israeli Police Unveil Exclusive Footage and Indict Suspects in Violent Criminal Feud
Israeli police released exclusive footage and filed indictments against suspects involved in a violent grenade and arson campaign linked to the Mosli-Jerushi crime feud. The suspe…
Lawyer Arrested for Smuggling Heroin and Ecstasy Hidden in Eyelash Remover Bottles
Israeli police and customs agents arrested a lawyer for attempting to smuggle heroin, ecstasy, and GBL hidden in eyelash remover bottles sent from England via Turkey. Additional d…
Suspects Reconstruct Events Leading to Eldar Dayan's Death Near Petah Tikva
Two suspects in Eldar Dayan's death near Petah Tikva reconstructed the events starting from a fight, a hit-and-run escape, and hiding in a tunnel. Dayan's body was found weeks lat…
Israeli Border Police Arrest 22 Illegal Residents in Coordinated Night Raids in Central Israel
Israeli Border Police and district officers conducted coordinated night raids in South Tel Aviv and Yavne, arresting 22 illegal residents hiding in secret housing complexes. The o…
Deputy Mayor of Rishon Lezion Released to House Arrest After Sexual Assault Allegations
The Deputy Mayor of Rishon Lezion was arrested last week on sexual offense suspicions and released to house arrest after a court hearing and police confrontation with the complain…
Police Discover Eldar Dayan’s Body After Bloodied Car Found at Petah Tikva Gas Station
After a bloodied car was found abandoned at a Petah Tikva gas station, police discovered the body of Eldar Dayan nearby. Two suspects, friends of Dayan, were charged with his murd…
Two Friends Suspected of Murder in Disappearance Case of Eldar Dayan in Central Israel
Two friends of Eldar Dayan, missing for two weeks in central Israel, are now suspected of his murder after a decomposed body was found near Petah Tikva. Police extended their dete…
Security Guard Arrested for Assaulting Fan with Metal Rod at Israeli Football Match
A security guard in his 20s from Abu Ghosh was arrested for allegedly assaulting football fans with a metal rod during a violent clash at a Toto Cup match in Petah Tikva. The susp…
Central Unit Takes Over Eldar Dayan Disappearance Case After Dimona Ends Search Efforts
After Dimona police exhausted their search efforts, the investigation into Eldar Dayan's disappearance has been transferred to the Sharon Central Unit, which will now lead the sea…
Lawyer Arbel Feldman Shot Dead in His Office in Rishon LeZion
Arbel Feldman, a lawyer in Rishon LeZion, was shot dead in his office by a former client over a financial dispute. The suspect surrendered after fleeing and admitted to the shooti…
Senior Official in Rishon LeZion Municipality Arrested on Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A senior Rishon LeZion municipality official was arrested on August 5, 2026, following multiple sexual misconduct complaints, with victims previously hesitant to report.
Four Teens Indicted for Violent Attack on Cinema Usher in Rehovot
Four teenagers in Rehovot were indicted for violently assaulting a cinema usher after being asked to stop smoking and leave. The usher sustained serious facial injuries and was ho…
IDF Approves Burial of Suspect Who Tried to Stab Officer in Lod Despite Police Opposition
Sami Ben Ahmad Jesus, shot dead in Lod after allegedly trying to stab a police officer, will be buried after IDF approval despite police and Shin Bet objections. The funeral will…
Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Fabricating Evidence in Terror Case in Ramla
Israeli police arrested a lawyer and four others for allegedly coercing minors to give false testimony to exonerate a terror suspect in Ramla. The suspect faces charges of terrori…
Police Find Helmets Linked to Missing Eldar Dayan Amid Ongoing Investigation
Israeli police found two helmets linked to missing Eldar Dayan, who disappeared after a July 18 fight in Hod Hasharon. His friends face assault and conspiracy charges, while polic…
Israeli Police Foil Armed Criminal Attack in Ramla, Seize Explosive Devices
Israeli police in Ramla stopped a planned criminal attack by uncovering three powerful pipe bombs and stolen military ammunition near the train station, neutralizing the devices a…
Israeli Police Believe Missing Dimona Man Eldar Dayan Is Alive and May Soon Emerge
Israeli police believe Eldar Dayan, missing for two weeks after a fight in Hod Hasharon, is alive and may soon emerge. Two friends are detained in connection with a hit-and-run an…
New Footage Shows Missing Eldar Dayan at Gas Station Minutes After Escape Began
New footage shows missing Eldar Dayan at a gas station minutes after fleeing a vehicle in Petah Tikva. Police have arrested suspects and are investigating kidnapping and hit-and-r…
Two More Suspects Arrested in Eldar Dayan Disappearance Case as Investigation Shifts to Central District
The investigation into Eldar Dayan's disappearance has shifted to Israel's Central District, where two more suspects were arrested. Police believe Dayan may still be alive and are…
Israeli Police Arrest Additional Suspect Amid Violent Musli-Jarushi Crime Feud
Israeli police have arrested an additional suspect in the violent feud between the Musli and Jarushi crime families, which has involved grenade attacks and shootings across Israel…
Police Arrest Suspects After Stun Grenade Attack in Ramat Gan Amid Violent Family Feud
Israeli police arrested two suspects in Ramat Gan after a stun grenade was thrown near a residential building, linked to a violent feud between the Musli and Jarushi families. The…
Central District Police Arrest 19 Illegal Residents and 5 Employers in Targeted Operation
Central District Police arrested 19 illegal residents and five employers in Judea, Samaria, Shephelah, and Sharon regions, with some employers indicted and two restaurants closed…
Senior Member of Jeroushi Crime Family Surrenders Amid Escalating Gang Violence in Central Israel
Issa Alhuah, a senior associate of the Jeroushi crime family, surrendered to Israeli police amid an escalating violent feud with the Mosli family. His arrest is part of a broader…
Historic Reconciliation Ends Deadly Family Feuds in Central Israel Towns
A historic reconciliation ceremony in Kafr Qasim ended deadly family feuds that caused over 45 deaths, with similar peace efforts in Tira following years of violence in central Is…
Three Young Men Arrested After Violent Outburst on Flight at Ben Gurion Airport
Three men from Jaffa and Bat Yam were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after violently disrupting a foreign airline flight before takeoff, injuring four police officers. One suspect…
Man Arrested for Threatening Doctor with Toy Gun Over Medical Dispute in Tayibe Clinic
A man in Tayibe threatened a doctor with a toy gun after being unhappy with medical treatment, leading to his arrest and ongoing police investigation.
Thousands of Satmar Hasidim Protest Military Detention Near Kfar Yona Prison
Thousands of Satmar Hasidim are protesting near a military prison in Kfar Yona after two community members were detained for refusing IDF service. The protest is led by the Satmar…
Five Arrested in Yavne on Suspicion of Criminal Kidnapping, Victim Found Safe
Five people were arrested in Yavne on suspicion of criminal kidnapping after the victim was found safe, with police continuing their investigation.
Yavne Resident Arrested for Assaulting Senior City Official During Council Meeting
A Yavne resident was arrested for allegedly assaulting a senior city official during a city council meeting, resulting in minor injuries. Police detained the suspect on-site and p…
Israeli Man Caught Trying to Bypass Exit Ban at Ben Gurion Airport
A northern Israeli man admitted to illegally entering Israel through Ben Gurion Airport by bypassing border control to avoid an exit ban. He was caught after following another pas…
Young Driver Brutally Attacks Another Motorist in Daylight Road Rage Incident in Netanya
In Netanya, Israel, a young man violently attacked another driver during a road rage incident witnessed by the victim's children. The attacker smashed the car window and punctured…
Israeli Border Police Arrest 74 Illegal Residents in Lod Safe House
Israeli Border Police arrested 74 West Bank residents staying illegally in a Lod safe house after a foot chase led to a building search uncovering more suspects.
Youth Leader Finds Severed Head of 22-Year-Old in Rishon Lezion Sand Dunes
A youth instructor found the severed head of a 22-year-old man in Rishon Lezion on March 11, 2024; police are investigating the case as a tragic incident involving a local residen…
Woman Killed in Suspected Illegal Car Race on Highway 6, Fiancé Injured
Alia Ali Menad, 20, was killed and her fiancé injured in a suspected illegal car race crash on Highway 6 near Tayibe. Emergency services treated multiple injured and police are in…
Israeli Man Charged for Planning Attack on Former Left-Wing MK for Small Payment
Asaf Israel Aryeh, 28, from Beersheba, was indicted for planning a paid violent attack on former MK Mossi Raz and providing information on ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. He was arre…
Man Arrested for Breaking Into Hod Hasharon Synagogue and Stealing Charity Funds
A man from Kfar Saba was arrested for breaking into a Hod Hasharon synagogue, vandalizing it, and stealing charity money. Police quickly apprehended him and filed serious charges…
Israeli Border Police Chase Leads to Arrest of 47 Illegal Residents in Lod
Israeli Border Police in Lod chased a driver who fled, leading to the discovery and arrest of 35 illegal West Bank residents in a hideout. A separate raid found 12 more illegal re…
Israeli Police Detain Groom and Disperse Reckless Wedding Convoy in Lod
Israeli police stopped a reckless wedding convoy in Lod, detaining the groom and removing luxury cars for safety violations as part of a crime-fighting task force.
25-Year-Old Man Drowns at Beach in Rishon Lezion
A 25-year-old man drowned at a Rishon Lezion beach on Friday despite resuscitation efforts, marking the second drowning in Israel that week after a 15-year-old boy died near Palma…
Popular Israeli Social Media Star Arrested at Ben Gurion Airport for Driving with Suspended License
An Israeli social media star was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on July 3, 2026, for driving with a suspended license issued the day before. He was taken for questioning while a p…
Man Arrested for Attempted Abduction of 11-Year-Old Girl in Petah Tikva
Police arrested a man in Petah Tikva for allegedly attempting to abduct an 11-year-old girl, with the suspect now undergoing psychiatric evaluation amid ongoing investigation.
15-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Palmachim Beach After Being Swept Away with Friends
A 15-year-old boy drowned at an unmonitored beach near Kibbutz Palmachim after being swept away with two friends, who were rescued unharmed. Despite an extensive search involving…
Israeli Police Thwart Stabbing Attack in Lod Following Citizen Tip-Off
Israeli police in Lod stopped a stabbing attack after a citizen reported a suspicious man with a knife near a school. The suspect charged at a police officer but was subdued witho…
Thousands Attend Funeral of Rabbi Amos Guetta Murdered in Netanya Home
Thousands attended the funeral of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya after he was brutally murdered at home. The police launched a full investigation and secured the funeral amid heavy…
Israeli Police Shoot and Neutralize Knife Attacker in Lod During Arrest Attempt
In Lod, Israel, police officers shot and neutralized a knife-wielding suspect who attempted to stab a Border Police officer during an arrest. No officers were injured, and the inv…
Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya
Police arrested a local man in his 20s suspected of fatally stabbing Rabbi Amos Guetta at his home in Netanya early Wednesday. The rabbi was rushed to the hospital but died from h…
Israeli Police Neutralize Knife-Wielding Suspect in Lod Attack Attempt
Israeli police in Lod neutralized a knife-wielding suspect who tried to stab an officer during a recent operation. No officers were injured, and investigations are ongoing.