Israel Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Mali and Liel Yahalami Found Healthy After 902 Days, Family Demands Shin Bet Take Over Haimnot Case
Mali and Liel Yahalami were found healthy after days of searching, but their discovery contrasts with the ongoing 902-day disappearance of Haimnot Kasao. Her family accuses the po…
Rare August Rainstorm Hits Eastern Israel, Flood Risks Continue Tomorrow
On August 15, a rare heavy rainstorm hit eastern Israel, notably Maale Adumim, causing flash floods and rescues. Such August rainfall is extremely rare, recorded only three times…
Family of Missing Girl Heymenot Kasao Demands Shin Bet Take Over Investigation
The family of missing girl Heymenot Kasao demands that the Shin Bet take over her kidnapping investigation, criticizing the police for unequal treatment and lack of progress after…
Heavy August Rains Cause Rare Flooding in Jerusalem and West Bank, Authorities Warn of Continued Storms
Heavy rains and flash floods hit Jerusalem and the West Bank, breaking rainfall records in Maale Adumim and causing significant flooding. Firefighters rescued residents from flood…
New Haredi Party 'Black Flag' Emerges to Challenge Shas and United Torah Judaism Over IDF Draft Exemptions
A new Haredi party called Black Flag is forming to challenge Shas and United Torah Judaism by focusing solely on securing IDF draft exemptions for Torah scholars. The party unites…
Three Men Arrested After Violent Fight at King Solomon Hotel in Eilat
Three men were arrested after a violent fight at the King Solomon Hotel in Eilat involving threats and assault. Earlier, 12 suspects were detained following a separate fight at th…
Mali and Liel Yahalomi Found in South America; IDF Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon and Gaza
Mali and Liel Yahalomi, missing from Vienna, were found in Argentina after a month-long planned escape. The IDF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon killing at least seven…
Ayal Nagar Strengthens Control Over Ashdod Crime Scene Despite Rival’s Killing
Following the 2022 killing of crime boss Beni Shlomo, Ayal Nagar strengthened his control over Ashdod’s criminal scene by forming key alliances, including a public peace with the…
Israeli Police Reveal Month-Long Escape Plan of Mally and Liel Yahalomi to Argentina
Israeli police revealed that Mally and Liel Yahalomi planned their escape for a month, erased digital traces, and fled to Argentina. They were tracked and arrested on a bus in Bue…
Yahalomi Family Expresses Immense Relief After Finding Mally and Liel Alive in Buenos Aires
The Yahalomi family feels immense relief after Mally and Liel were found alive in Buenos Aires, thanking Israeli authorities and supporters.
Israeli Mother and Daughter Found in South America After Global Search
Israeli mother Mali Yehalomi and her daughter Liel, missing since last week in Vienna, were found in South America after a global police operation involving Israeli and internatio…
Israeli Police Locate Missing Sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi in South America
Israeli police located the missing Yahalomi sisters in South America after a large-scale international search involving multiple agencies.
IDF General Proposes New Security Division Between Army and Police in West Bank
Major General Yoram Halevi proposed to Defense Minister Israel Katz a new security arrangement in the West Bank, assigning a specialized police force full law enforcement duties t…
Defense Minister Katz Orders Transfer of Civil Enforcement in West Bank from IDF to Police
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the transfer of civil enforcement duties in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police to improve governance amid rising settler numb…
Four Generations of the Safia Family Serve in Israeli Police, Advocating for Community Trust and Change
The Safia family has served in Israeli law enforcement for four generations, starting with Salim Safia in the British Mandate police. His descendants, including Ahmad, Adham, and…
Israeli Woman Allegedly Kidnapped by Family Found in Hebron by Police and IDF
An Israeli woman in her twenties was found in Hebron after allegedly being kidnapped by her family from Gush Dan. Israeli police and IDF forces located her following a rapid joint…
Investigation Files Closed Against Itamar Ben-Gvir's Office Staff in Gun License Case
After nearly two years, Israel Police closed investigations against four employees of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's office over alleged improper gun license distrib…
Israeli Police Seize M-16 Hidden in Rahat Kindergarten Sandbox, Arrest Suspect
Israeli police found an M-16 rifle hidden in a Rahat kindergarten sandbox and arrested a local man suspected of involvement in a shooting and illegal weapons possession.
Israeli Attorney General Recommends Closing Investigations Into Minister Ben Gvir’s Office Over Gun Reform
Israel’s Attorney General Galit Baharav-Miara has recommended closing investigations into Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s office over allegations of improper gun license issuance. The…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Missing in Austria as Search Expands Internationally
Israeli mother Mally Yahilomi and daughter Liel have been missing in Austria for nearly a week, prompting an extensive investigation by Israeli and Austrian authorities. No eviden…
Fans Sue Israeli Football Bodies for Refund After Tel Aviv Derby Cancellation
Two fans sued Israeli football authorities for refunds after the Tel Aviv derby was canceled due to fan violence, leaving thousands evacuated. They paid over 2,700 shekels for tic…
Israeli Election Committee and Police Coordinate to Secure Upcoming Knesset Vote
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, the Central Elections Committee and Israel Police coordinated efforts to combat cyber threats, AI-driven manipulation, and ensure safe, a…
Israeli Police Allow Soldier to Continue Training Amid Investigation of Shooting Near Palestinian Village
Israeli police have allowed an IDF soldier, arrested for suspected involvement in shooting a Palestinian child near Al-Mughayir, to continue his military training with alternative…
Ben Gvir Blocks Palestinian Attendance at East Jerusalem Hospital Event Despite Emirati Pressure
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blocked Palestinian Authority officials from attending a hospital event in East Jerusalem despite pressure from Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Physical Confrontation Between Municipal Inspector and Youth in Ashkelon Sparks Police Search
A physical confrontation between a municipal inspector and a youth in Ashkelon during routine enforcement led to police intervention and a manhunt after the youth fled. The munici…
Tel Aviv's KKL Bridge Closes for Two Weeks of Major Safety Repairs
Tel Aviv's KKL Bridge will close for two weeks starting August 15 for major safety and maintenance work, causing significant traffic disruptions and public transport changes. The…
Israeli Forces Arrest Palestinian Imam Near Cave of the Patriarchs for Incitement to Terror
Israeli forces arrested a 70-year-old Palestinian imam near the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron for inciting terror and encouraging attacks on Israel, seizing his phone and lapto…
Family of Eldar Dayan Vows Justice Amid Police Investigation Controversy
Eldar Dayan's family condemns police for misleading them during the investigation into his death, demanding accountability. Police found Dayan's body after multiple searches and c…
Three Suspects Face Serious Charges for Throwing Stun Grenade in Bat Yam
Three southern Israeli residents, including a minor, are charged with throwing a stun grenade at a Bat Yam residential building. Police arrested them after a vehicle linked to the…
IDF Chief Orders Additional Infantry Battalion to Reinforce Security in Kossara Area
IDF Chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir ordered an additional infantry battalion to reinforce security in the Kossara area amid ongoing settler-Palestinian tensions. The move foll…
Israeli Police Chief Holds Special Briefing on Missing Israeli Women in Vienna
Israeli Police Commissioner Danni Levi held a special briefing on efforts to locate missing Israeli women Mali and Liel Yahalomi in Vienna, Austria. Authorities found no signs of…
Woman Suspected of Long-Term Romantic Fraud Using Alias 'Orel Hazan' in Israel
A young woman in Israel is suspected of impersonating a man named Orel Hazan to conduct long-term romantic fraud with multiple women, prompting police to seek further victims and…
Massive Traffic Disruptions Hit Tel Aviv Area as Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads
Traffic chaos has struck the Tel Aviv area as ultra-Orthodox protesters block major roads following the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of forging driver's licenses. Police…
Massive Traffic Jams Hit Highway 4 Ahead of Ultra-Orthodox Protests Against IDF Draft
Ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF conscription cause major traffic jams on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Road in Bnei Brak, following a draft evader's arrest.
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl from Kiryat Malakhi
Israeli police are searching for 16-year-old Abigail Shalom from Kiryat Malakhi, last seen on July 12 in Bat Yam, and may be in Bat Yam, Netanya, or Hodaya. They ask the public to…
Health Ministry Shuts Down 'Oshi Oshi' Sushi Restaurant in Hadera Over Severe Sanitation Violations
The Israeli Ministry of Health shut down the 'Oshi Oshi' sushi restaurant in Hadera after inspections found severe hygiene violations, including unsafe fish storage temperatures a…
60-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Ongoing Violence in Shfaram
A 60-year-old man was fatally shot in Shfaram amid a violent family feud that has caused 36 deaths since 2023. Police are investigating and recently arrested four suspects linked…
Two Killed and One Injured in Severe Car Crash Near Tel Azeka
Two people died and a woman was moderately injured in a severe two-vehicle crash near Tel Azeka on Road 383. Rescue teams and police investigated the scene overnight.
Two Men Killed in Head-On Collision Near Beit Shemesh on Road 383
Two men in their 40s died in a head-on collision on Road 383 near Beit Shemesh, while a woman was moderately injured and hospitalized. Police are investigating the crash.
Unauthorized Drone Intrusion at Ben Gurion Airport Quickly Detected and Resolved
A civilian drone entered Ben Gurion Airport's airspace on Tuesday, triggering a swift response that led to locating the operator filming a construction video. The airport's securi…
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Opposes New Speed Camera Enforcement Policy
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposes the police's new speed camera enforcement policy that fines minor speed violations. He called for a review and plans to…
Teen Attacked Brutally on Eilat Promenade After Refusing Cigarette Request
A 19-year-old was brutally beaten on Eilat's promenade after refusing a cigarette request from a minor, resulting in hospitalization and police arrests.
Israel Police Redirect Speeding Fine Revenues to State Budget, Not Traffic Safety
Israel Police is adjusting speed camera enforcement thresholds, potentially increasing fines for minor violations. The collected fines do not fund police or road safety directly b…
Israeli Police Arrest Southern Crime Boss in Major Extortion Crackdown
Israeli police arrested a leading southern crime boss and dozens of suspects in a major operation against extortion rackets targeting delivery workers. The arrests occurred early…
Israeli Electricity Company Employees Suspected in Multi-Million Shekel Fraud Case
Israeli police arrested several Electricity Company employees suspected of a 5 million shekel fraud involving illegal payments of electricity debts. The main suspect's detention w…
Family of Missing Girl Heymenot Kasao Demands Shin Bet's Immediate Involvement After 899 Days
Heymenot Kasao's family is protesting near Shin Bet headquarters after 899 days without progress in her disappearance case, urging the agency to use its intelligence resources in…
Temple Mount Activist Sues Israeli Police for Illegal Restraint After Court-Ordered Release
A Temple Mount activist sued Israeli police for illegally handcuffing and detaining him for hours, including after a court ordered his release during Passover in Jerusalem's Old C…
MK Moshe Saada Accuses Yoav Segalovich of Criminal Misconduct Over Media Interference
MK Moshe Saada accused former police investigations chief Yoav Segalovich of criminal misconduct after Segalovich tried to influence media coverage of a complaint against Shelly Y…