Jerusalem District Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem District Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Father of Nine Meir Turgeman Dies in Fatal Car Crash Near Beit Shemesh Days After Son's Bar Mitzvah
Meir Turgeman, a 42-year-old father of nine from Beit Shemesh, died in a fatal two-car collision on Road 383 near Zekharia, days after his son's bar mitzvah. Another man also died…
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.
Two Illegal Residents Killed After Driver Flees Jerusalem Checkpoint and Crashes
A driver fleeing a checkpoint in Jerusalem caused a crash that killed two illegal residents and critically injured another. The suspect was arrested and is under investigation.
Jerusalem Man Kills Migrant Worker Six Days After Prison Release, Police Reveal Evidence
A 31-year-old man in Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood murdered a migrant worker six days after his release from prison. Police quickly arrested him and submitted an indictment dec…
Former Inmate Arrested for Killing Foreign Worker in Jerusalem Six Days After Release
A 31-year-old man from Eilat was arrested for murdering a foreign worker in Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood six days after his release from prison. The victim was found with seve…
Israeli Police Arrest 19-Year-Old After Vehicle Theft Attempt and Police Chase in Bnei Brak
A 19-year-old was arrested in Bnei Brak after attempting to steal three vehicles in one day, injuring a police officer by ramming a patrol car during a chase, and trying to flee o…
Man in His 30s Dies After Car Crashes Into Fence in Jerusalem
A man in his 30s died after his car crashed into a fence in Jerusalem on Friday; he was found unconscious with severe injuries and died shortly after hospital arrival. Police are…
Electric Bike Rider Dies in Fatal Crash Near Beit Shemesh Entrance
A man in his 30s riding an electric bike was fatally hit by a private car near Beit Shemesh on Road 3855. Emergency responders confirmed his death at the scene due to severe head…
Police Chase Near Jericho Ends with Three Arrests and Injured Officers
Jerusalem police arrested three suspects after a dangerous car chase near Jericho involving gunfire and attempts to run over officers, resulting in two injured police officers. Th…
Israeli Security Forces Launch Extensive Anti-Terror Operation in Kalandiya Area
Israeli security forces launched a major anti-terror operation in Kalandiya and nearby areas to disrupt terrorist groups and enhance regional security. The operation includes arre…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Suspected Terrorist in East Jerusalem Before Attack
Israeli Border Police arrested a suspected terrorist from Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem before he could carry out an attack, following a raid on his home coordinated with the…
Violent Street Clashes Erupt During Anti-Draft Protests in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh
Anti-draft protests in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Sunday escalated into violent street clashes, blocking major roads and halting light rail service. Police intervened to disper…
Jerusalem Police Cancel Ban on Rabbi Waldman from Temple Mount After Public Outcry
Jerusalem police have revoked a one-month ban on Rabbi Noam Waldman from the Temple Mount after reviewing the case following public criticism. The ban was initially imposed due to…
Jerusalem Bus Driver Attacked by Settler Youths While Driving to Western Wall
Muathasim Kak, a veteran Superbus driver, was attacked by settler youths at a Jerusalem intersection while driving to the Western Wall, suffering serious facial injuries. He manag…
Police Use Force to Disperse Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with police on Agripas Street in Jerusalem while opposing a cafe open on the Sabbath. Police used force to disperse the crowd and pre…
Jerusalem Man Charged with Car Theft Using Vehicle Computer and Break-In Tools
A 27-year-old East Jerusalem man was charged with stealing a car and attempting another theft in Jerusalem using a vehicle computer and break-in tools. He sold one stolen vehicle…
Israeli Police Arrest Car Theft Suspect After High-Speed Chase and Vehicle Ram in Kiryat Yearim
Jerusalem police arrested a car theft suspect in Kiryat Yearim after a dangerous chase involving vehicle ramming, foot pursuit, and gunfire, resulting in minor injuries to the sus…
Jerusalem Construction Site Shut Down for Employing Illegal Workers from West Bank
Israeli police closed a construction site in East Jerusalem for 20 days after finding three West Bank residents working there illegally without permits.
Man Assaults Partner in Jerusalem Home in Front of Their Young Son
A 29-year-old man in East Jerusalem assaulted his partner during a dispute at their home, dragging her by the hair in front of their young son. The woman was injured and hospitali…
Truck Overturns at Shaar HaGai Fuel Station, Injuring MK Ahmad Tibi’s Niece
A truck overturned at the Shaar HaGai gas station on Highway 1, injuring four vehicles and moderately wounding 17-year-old Ahmad Tibi’s niece, who was trapped and hospitalized. Re…
Israeli Police Arrest Main Suspect in Jerusalem Stabbing Murder After Extensive Manhunt
Israeli police arrested 17-year-old Abiyor Sasson, the main suspect in the July 11 stabbing murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, after a two-week manhunt. Sasson's mother is also…
Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Haredi Journalist Suspected of Possessing Illegal Materials
A Jerusalem court extended the detention of a 58-year-old Haredi journalist suspected of possessing illegal materials involving minors, following his arrest and a police search of…
Israeli Haredi Newspaper Journalist Arrested for Possession of Illegal Child Pornography Materials
A journalist from a prominent Haredi newspaper was arrested in Kiryat Yearim for allegedly possessing illegal child pornography materials, with police seizing digital devices for…
Israeli-Canadian Mother Suspected of Kidnapping Children to Jerusalem Amid Custody Dispute
A dual Israeli-Canadian citizen is suspected of abducting her two children from Canada to Jerusalem amid a custody dispute, prompting an active police search in Jerusalem.
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Locate Mother Suspected of Kidnapping Her Two Children in Jerusalem
Israeli police are searching for a Jerusalem mother suspected of abducting her two young children, believed to be in the Jerusalem area since August 2025. Authorities urge the pub…
Truck Overturns at Shaar HaGai Gas Station on Route 1, Injuring Two
A truck overturned at the Shaar HaGai gas station on Route 1, hitting multiple vehicles and injuring two people, one seriously. Police and medical teams responded, and investigato…
Jerusalem Man Arrested for Daytime Car Theft Using Advanced Police Technology
Jerusalem police arrested a 26-year-old man from South Jerusalem for stealing a car in the French Hill area, using advanced technology to track and detain him. The suspect remains…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Firing Fireworks at Border Police, Injuring Commander
A 20-year-old Silwan resident was charged for firing fireworks at Border Police during an East Jerusalem patrol, injuring the unit commander. Police investigations led to his arre…
Israeli Police Arrest Two After Fireworks Fired Near Officers in East Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested two East Jerusalem residents for firing fireworks near officers during a Friday operation to prevent disturbances. The police vowed a strict response to su…
Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Katamon Murder Until July 30
Jerusalem police have extended the detention of a suspect arrested shortly after a murder in the Katamon neighborhood until July 30, with investigation details under gag order.
Foreign Worker Found Dead in Jerusalem Apartment, Suspect Arrested for Murder
A 40-year-old Indian foreign worker was found dead in a Jerusalem apartment on Thursday, with police arresting a 31-year-old suspect from Eilat on suspicion of murder. The investi…
Jerusalem Man Arrested for Sexual Offenses Against Minors, Police Seek More Victims
Jerusalem police arrested Eliezer Meshulamson, 63, for sexually abusing minors, releasing his details to find more victims. His detention was extended until July 26 for ongoing in…
Israeli Police Arrest Three Suspects in Half-Billion Shekel Money Laundering Case
Israeli police and tax authorities arrested three suspects in a 500 million shekel money laundering and tax evasion case involving a network of fake companies and complex concealm…
Gur Rebbe Orders Escalation of Haredi Protests to Exhaust Police
The Gur Rebbe ordered an escalation of Haredi protests against military draft enforcement, leading to mass demonstrations and clashes with Israeli police near Prison 10 and the le…
Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh as Protesters Block Roads and Set Fire on Light Rail Tracks
Extremist protests in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over draft evader arrests blocked roads and set fires on light rail tracks, prompting police to use crowd control to restore order.
Balcony Collapse in Jerusalem's Rehavia Leaves One Unconscious and Three Lightly Injured
A balcony collapsed over a business in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood on Monday, leaving one man unconscious and three others lightly injured. Emergency teams are conducting res…
Israeli Police Find Five Illegal Workers at Shuafat Construction Site, Shut It Down
Israeli police found five illegal workers at a Shuafat construction site in East Jerusalem, deported them, and closed the site until 2026.
Jewish Youth Severely Injured in West Bank Attack as Suspect Is Released
Three Jewish youths were violently attacked near Jerusalem's Old City on July 2, with one seriously injured by a concrete block thrown from a rooftop. Despite a police complaint…
26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Near Givat Ze'ev
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a collision with a car near Givat Ze'ev on Road 45 and taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital, while the car driver was lightly injure…
Israeli Paramedic Arrested for Sexual Offenses Against 15-Year-Old Boy in Bnei Brak
A 25-year-old MDA paramedic from Bnei Brak was arrested for sexual offenses against a 15-year-old boy after meeting him via Instagram and committing the acts near the boy's home…
MK Tzvi Sukkot Demands Closure of Hamas-Linked Cafe in Jerusalem's Old City
MK Tzvi Sukkot visited a Hamas-linked cafe in Jerusalem's Old City and urged authorities to close it, citing police recommendations and legal delays. He demanded the Attorney Gene…
Dozens of Haredi Protesters Demand Autonomy Outside Israeli Military Recruitment Offices
Dozens of Haredi protesters demonstrated outside military recruitment offices in Jerusalem and Tel HaShomer, demanding autonomy and opposing conscription. Police intervened to mai…
Extremists Ignite Fires and Disrupt Light Rail Construction in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh
Police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh are managing multiple disturbances involving ultra-Orthodox protesters who blocked roads, set fires, and attempted to damage light rail constr…
Jerusalem Man Murdered After Threatening Messages From Ex-Girlfriend
Beniyahu Razi, 19, was murdered in a Jerusalem Airbnb after receiving threats from his ex-girlfriend, who is now a suspect. Police arrested seven individuals linked to the killing…
Six Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem Nahlaot Neighborhood Murder Investigation
Six suspects were detained overnight in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood following a murder the previous evening, with police continuing their investigation.
19-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem's Nahalat Shiva Neighborhood
A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in an apartment in Jerusalem's Nahalat Shiva neighborhood on Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a possible criminal di…
Violent Clashes Erupt Over Sabbath Cafe Opening in Jerusalem
Violent protests erupted in Jerusalem after the "Basemta" cafe opened on the Sabbath, leading to road blockages and the arrest of a minor who assaulted a policewoman. The conflict…
