Israel Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Unknown Gunmen Fire at Home of Arara Local Council Chief
Unknown assailants shot at the home of Arara local council head Dr. Nazar Abu Aql. No injuries were reported, but property was damaged, and police have opened an investigation.
Man Seriously Wounded in Jisr al-Zarqa Shooting Incident
Israel Police are investigating a shooting in Jisr al-Zarqa that left one man seriously wounded. Officers are at the scene collecting evidence, and the incident is believed to be…
72-Year-Old Man Suspected of Sex Offenses Against Autistic Teen in Central Israel
Police arrested a 72-year-old man from central Israel on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 17-year-old autistic teen. A Tel Aviv court extended his detention by one day, orde…
Exclusive records show Nova Festival files deleted from police systems
Screenshots obtained by Kan News show that many Nova festival licensing files were deleted from Israeli police computer systems, mainly in January 2024. The deleted material inclu…
Police seek missing 25-year-old from Bnei Brak
Israeli police are searching for 25-year-old Israel Mordechai Stern of Bnei Brak, who disappeared after leaving home Thursday morning. Police released his description and asked th…
17-Year-Old Killed in Jaffa Shooting as Police Open Murder Probe
A shooting on Ibn Rashad Street in Jaffa wounded two 17-year-old boys, and one later died. Police opened a murder investigation, assigned it to the Ayalon unit, and said the case…
IDF to Build Haredi Training Base in Jordan Valley Amid Draft Crisis
The IDF will build a Haredi training base in the Jordan Valley for all ultra-Orthodox service tracks, at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The announcement followed mass prot…
PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society
Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frighte…
Two motorcyclists killed in crash near Golani Junction
Two motorcyclists in their 20s died Thursday evening in a collision with a private car on Route 65 near Golani Junction. Police opened an investigation and closed the road in both…
Court Orders House Arrest for Driver Filmed Brandishing Gun at Haredi Protesters
A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a driver accused of pointing a gun at Haredi anti-draft protesters on Route 1. Police said he was arrested after video footage emerged…
Two Motorcycle Riders Killed in Crash on Highway 65 Near Golani Interchange
Two motorcycle riders around age 25 were killed Thursday in a crash on Highway 65 near the Golani Interchange. Police opened an investigation, and the road was closed in both dire…
Kfar Yona mayor demands prison relocation after mass protests disrupt city life
Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb has demanded that Military Prison 10 be moved out of the city after repeated large protests disrupted residents' lives. He says the demonstrations hav…
Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe
Israel’s Health Ministry has temporarily barred two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches from selling food and cosmetics after the Prinek baby puree probe. Investigators found benzodi…
Ola Kravchenko Launches TikTok Account and Denies Involvement in Murder Case
Ola Kravchenko, identified in the Tair Rada case as A.K., says the creators of "Shadow of Truth" framed her for murder. In a TikTok video, she said her 2021 lawsuit is now in the…
Committee chair makes surprise visit to East Jerusalem Palestinian school, alleges incitement
Knesset member and Education Committee chair Zvi Sukkot made a surprise visit Thursday to a Palestinian school in Jerusalem. He said police seized incitement materials there and h…
Afula Car Arson Probe Alleges Revenge Plot Involving Ex-Partner
Israeli prosecutors indicted a 29-year-old Afula man for allegedly setting a car on fire and sought to keep him in custody. Police say messages and other evidence show the arson w…
Pride March in Haifa May Cause Traffic Disruptions
Police warned that Haifa’s Pride march, set to begin within the hour, may disrupt traffic in the city. The route from Carmel French toward Central Carmel will be intermittently cl…
Masked teens disrupt Tel Aviv ninth-grade graduation party, police investigate
Masked teenagers disrupted a ninth-grade graduation party at a central Tel Aviv school, prompting police to open an investigation and arrest a 17-year-old from northern Israel. Th…
Two suspects held after iron-bar assault in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood
Jerusalem police finished investigating two men accused of a violent assault in Geula that began over a business dispute. The victim was beaten with an iron bar and a wooden stick…
Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
A police officer filmed kicking a Haredi protester’s head was questioned by Internal Investigations and released, while another video review found no offense. The case stems from…
Oct. 7 families mark 1,000 days and demand a state inquiry
Families of Oct. 7 victims and hostages held a press conference in Tel Aviv to mark 1,000 days since the attack. They announced nationwide memorial and protest events next Thursda…
Police find hidden gun in sewer line during Ramla raid
Police in Ramla found a pistol and weapon parts hidden in a sewer channel during a targeted raid in the Jawarish neighborhood. Two suspects were arrested and a third man was detai…
Security Camera Footage Shows Repeated Theft Spree at Jewish Businesses in Jerusalem
Security-camera videos show a known suspect repeatedly stealing from Jewish-owned shops in Jerusalem, mostly by scooter and in daylight. Merchants say the thefts have gone on for…
Nova survivor shot in police chase is shackled in hospital, parents barred from visiting
A Nova survivor wounded by police during a Jerusalem chase is shackled to a hospital bed and, according to his lawyer, has been denied family visits. Police say he is a dangerous…
Police raid in Yavne'el exposes suspected child marriage network
Police detained dozens in Yavne'el after raiding a suspected illegal child-wedding event. Investigators say more than 20 similar ceremonies were held over three years, with parent…
Three homes demolished in the Hebron Hills as families are evacuated overnight
Three homes, a synagogue and an observation tower were demolished overnight in Givat Beit Anav near Kiryat Arba. Residents said children were rushed out in blankets, vehicles were…
Court Strikes Hit-and-Run Charges Against Former Minister Limor Livnat
A Tel Aviv traffic court removed four hit-and-run related charges against former public figure Limor Livnat. The judge ruled that she was never questioned about those allegations…
Indictment Filed Against Two Ashdod Men in Extortion Case Linked to Fugitive
Israeli prosecutors indicted two Ashdod residents, Maksim Zaskin and Alexander Lageda, for extortion by force. They are accused of working with fugitive Vladimir Drabkin to threat…
Gur Hasidic leader in Arad urges calm after violent street clash
The Gur Hasidic rabbi in Arad, Mordechai Chaim Volkovitz, urged calm after a violent clash on Wednesday between secular residents and Hasidim. He told followers not to answer insu…
Tel Aviv Court Again Rejects Restrictions on Netanyahu Aide Jonathan Urich
The Tel Aviv District Court again refused to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to keep working in the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Fuel Station Killing of 81-Year-Old Worker
Michael Ben Shimon Cohen, a 55-year-old truck driver from Haifa, was indicted for causing the death of 81-year-old Gabriel Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim on June 5. Police…
Motorcyclist Killed on Ayalon Highway in Second Similar Crash in Four Days
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday after a taxi hit him on Route 20 near the HaShalom Interchange. Police are investigating, while traffic in the area was disrupted an…
20-Year-Old Says Attack by Illegal West Bank Resident Left Her Traumatized
A 20-year-old woman from Azor said a 36-year-old illegal resident from near Hebron attacked her while she walked to national service. Police say security footage helped identify a…
Teen Rider Arrested After Nighttime Highway 40 Chase in Israel
A 17-year-old from Be'er Tuvia was arrested after fleeing police on Route 40 on an unlicensed motorcycle. The chase ended when the bike slid into a ditch, and police later release…
State Prosecutor Warns New Police-Complaints Law Could Undermine Independence
State Attorney Amit Isman criticized the new Police Internal Investigations Department law at the Haifa Conference on Law. He said it could weaken investigative and prosecutorial…
55-Year-Old Man Seriously Hurt in Crash on Route 40 Near Yarkon Interchange
Two vehicles crashed on Route 40 near the Yarkon Interchange on Thursday, leaving a 55-year-old man seriously injured after his car overturned. He was evacuated to Beilinson Hospi…
Israel Flag Torn Down at South Desert Memorial, Nearby Villages Trade Accusations
Unknown suspects tore down an Israeli flag at an October 7 memorial lookout near Retamim in the Negev. Retamim and Bir Hadaj traded accusations of vandalism and provocation, and p…
Nighttime Clash at Route 443 Checkpoint After Yeshiva Student Arrest
Police arrested a yeshiva student near the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443 around 1:00 a.m. Thursday, triggering a protest by hundreds of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators. Police sai…
Jerusalem Caregiver Arrested on Suspicion of Abusing Toddlers
Police opened an investigation into a Jerusalem caregiver suspected of abusing toddlers. The woman was arrested as the inquiry began, but no further details were released.
Pro-Giving-Conscription Groups Threaten to Block Bnei Brak After Mass Haredi Protest
A day after a mass Haredi car protest against arrests of Torah students, Ayelet HaShachar Seydof of Mothers on the Front threatened to block Bnei Brak before Shabbat. The article…
Whispers From the Haredi Political and Social Scene
A Haredi gossip column highlights leaked audio of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky on draft policy, a Torah dedication for Avigdor Liberman, and election-season maneuvering. It also describe…
Israeli Police Seize 12,000 Stolen Army Rounds and an M16 in Rahat Raid
Police and Border Police officers raided several sites in Rahat and seized 12 boxes of stolen IDF ammunition, an M16 rifle, magazines and other military gear. Four suspects were a…
19-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead in Ramla Amid Rising Arab-Community Violence
Asma Abu Ghannam, 19, was shot dead early Thursday in Ramla’s Jawarish neighborhood. Police and Border Police forces searched the scene and launched a manhunt, as violence-related…
IDF Soldier Found Handcuffed in Palestinian Town, Rescued by Police
An active-duty IDF soldier was found handcuffed overnight in Tarqumiya, west of Hebron, and rescued by police. He was handed over to Military Police investigators and said the epi…
Police arrest two suspects after gun drawn at ultra-Orthodox protesters on Route 1
Israeli police arrested two suspects after video appeared to show a driver drawing a handgun at ultra-Orthodox protesters during a convoy protest on Route 1. Authorities are also…
Police arrest two suspects after gun drawn at anti-Haredi protest on Route 1
Police arrested two suspects overnight after video showed gun threats during a protest against Haredim on Route 1. One suspect’s weapon was seized and police will seek to extend h…
Hundreds of Haredi Protesters Riot at Maccabim Checkpoint After False Arrest Rumor
Hundreds of Haredi protesters rioted overnight Wednesday at the Maccabim checkpoint near Modi'in after a false report spread that a draft evader had been arrested. Police said the…
What Drivers in Israel Should Know About Serious Traffic Offenses
An Israeli legal explainer details the penalties for driving while disqualified, drunk driving, and speeding. It says these offenses can bring prison, heavy fines, license suspens…