Jerusalem District Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem District Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 29 recent stories.
Jerusalem caregiver arrested over suspected abuse and neglect of toddlers
Jerusalem police arrested a 49-year-old caregiver from Har Homa on suspicion of abusing and neglecting two toddlers under her care. Her detention was extended today by the Jerusal…
Police arrest two suspects after gun threats at ultra-Orthodox protest
Police arrested two suspects overnight after videos showed firearms being used to threaten protesters during a convoy protest on the road to Jerusalem. One suspect’s personal gun…
Police Search for Truck Driver Who Rammed Journalist Yaki Adamkar During Ultra-Orthodox Protest
Jerusalem police are searching for a truck driver accused of deliberately ramming journalist Yaki Adamkar and threatening him with an iron bar during an ultra-Orthodox car protest…
Israel Police Denies Report, Calls It “Complete Fake News”
Israel Police strongly denied a report by Liran Tamari about an allegedly unlawful arrest in Jerusalem. Police said the story omitted a violent chase, injuries to volunteers, the…
Tunnel Dug 25 Meters Deep Near Jerusalem Leads to Two Arrests
Police in East Jerusalem found a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the Az-Za'im checkpoint and arrested two men suspected of involvement. Investigators believe it may have been intended f…
11 undocumented workers found hiding behind drywall at Beit Shemesh construction site
Jerusalem District police arrested 11 undocumented workers hidden behind a drywall wall at a Beit Shemesh construction site. The suspects were questioned and expelled from Israel…
Jerusalem Forces Raid Shuafat, Destroy Illegal Fuel Stations and Seize Drugs
Israeli police and municipal enforcement teams conducted a large operation Tuesday in Shuafat camp in East Jerusalem. They destroyed two illegal fuel stations, handled 128 demolit…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Again Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Works
Ultra-Orthodox extremists disrupted and damaged a Jerusalem light rail construction site near Bar Ilan on Tuesday. Police said they removed the protesters and kept all roads open…
Jerusalem Police Solve Killing of 3-Year-Old, Father to Be Charged
Jerusalem police said they solved the killing of a 3-year-old boy from Ras al-Amud and will file a prosecutor’s statement today against his father. Investigators suspect the fathe…
Indictment Filed Over Fires and Riot Near Beit Shemesh Police Station
Israeli prosecutors charged Yosef Friedman, 46, of Beit Shemesh, with three counts of arson and rioting after fires were lit near the local police station during a protest over a…
Three Minors Arrested Over Attack on Children Praying at the Western Wall Plaza
Jerusalem police arrested three East Jerusalem minors over an attack on children praying at the Kotel HaKatan. The incident was spotted by Mabat 2000 observers, and a court extend…
Jerusalem police stop 14.5-year-old yeshiva student after dangerous e-scooter ride
Jerusalem police detained a 14.5-year-old yeshiva student after he rode an electric scooter dangerously, ran red lights, and nearly hit pedestrians. Police said he tried to flee a…
Health Ministry says baby food jars were tampered with before sale, deepening poisoning probe
Israel’s Health Ministry said five Prinoq baby puree jars were tampered with before purchase, intensifying suspicions of deliberate poisoning. Police in Jerusalem are investigatin…
Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Law Turns Violent After Nationwide Prayer Gatherings
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters gathered at 13 sites across Israel on Friday night, with the main rally in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem demonstration turned violent…
Jerusalem riot at Shabbat Square ends with water cannon use and two arrests
Overnight disturbances at Jerusalem’s Shabbat Square saw protesters block roads, throw objects, and try to damage cars. Police used water cannon and stun grenades, arrested two su…
Jerusalem Protest Over Draft Arrests Turns Violent, Police Detain Two
Police said a violent overnight protest in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim against draft arrest and military prison transfers led to blocked roads, fires, and clashes. Two protesters were…
Two arrested after ultra-Orthodox riot blocks roads in Jerusalem
Two ultra-Orthodox men were arrested in Jerusalem after dozens blocked roads near Shabbat Square and clashed with police. Police used a water cannon and stun grenades to clear the…
Two more fruit puree cases found as police investigate tainted baby food
Police and health officials are investigating a contamination scandal involving baby fruit puree after Klonex and Lorivan were found in Prino jars sold in two Jerusalem stores. Tw…
Jerusalem Police Catch 15-Year-Old Suspected of Car Thefts on Camera
Jerusalem police arrested a 15-year-old suspect minutes after a Toyota was stolen in the city. Investigators later linked him to two more car break-ins and another attempted theft…
Store Managers Summoned in Jerusalem Baby Food Contamination Probe
Jerusalem police have intensified an investigation into foreign substances found in “Prinoq” baby food. Store managers will be questioned Thursday, surveillance footage has been s…
Police Seize Palestinian Authority Flags at East Jerusalem School, Principal Questioned
Jerusalem District police raided a school in Wadi al-Joz, East Jerusalem, after receiving targeted intelligence. Officers seized Palestinian Authority flags and suspected inciting…
74 undocumented residents detained in overnight Jerusalem raid
Police detained 74 undocumented residents and 2 suspected helpers in an overnight operation in Beit Safafa, Jerusalem. The arrests followed intelligence-led searches at a construc…
Prosecutors Delaying Decision in Fatal Jerusalem Bus Death Case
Jerusalem police have recommended indicting the bus driver who killed Yosef Eisental during a January Haredi protest, but prosecutors have not yet decided. The driver remains free…
Police Raid in Shuafat Uncovers Rifles, Weapon Parts and Ammunition
Jerusalem District police and Border Police raided a suspect’s home in Shuafat overnight. They arrested the suspect and seized rifles, weapon parts and ammunition in an operation…
Police and Border Police move to clear Jerusalem protest disruption on Bar Ilan Street
Jerusalem police and Border Police are responding to a protest that turned into disorder on Bar Ilan Street. Dozens of protesters are blocking traffic and buses, while officers wo…
Jerusalem Left-Wing Rally Dispersed After Clashes and Road Blockades
A left-wing protest at Jerusalem’s Paris Square on Saturday evening turned into an unauthorized march, prompting police to disperse the crowd by force. Officers seized loudspeaker…
Exclusive footage shows arson and damage in raid on Beit Shemesh police station
Exclusive footage shows hundreds of ultra-Orthodox extremists breaking into the Beit Shemesh police station during a protest against draft-evader arrests, setting fires and damagi…
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Jerusalem’s Old City Leaves Two Injured
A gas cylinder exploded in an apartment in Jerusalem’s Old City, injuring two people. A woman was seriously hurt and a man was moderately injured. Jerusalem District police and em…
Armed Illegal Resident Arrested Near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem
Jerusalem police arrested a 43-year-old illegal resident from Hebron overnight near Damascus Gate. He was carrying a loaded handgun and was taken to Shalem station for questioning.