Jerusalem Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Jerusalem Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Jerusalem Man Arrested for Murder Six Days After Prison Release
A 31-year-old man from Eilat was arrested and indicted for murdering a foreign worker in Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood just six days after his release from prison. Police and f…
Former Inmate Arrested for Murder of Foreign Worker in Jerusalem Six Days After Release
A 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 severe violence…
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…
Protests Continue Over Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat with Support from Yair Golan
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox protesters have demonstrated for six weeks against the Basemta cafe's operation on Shabbat, while hundreds, including Democratic Party leader Yair Gol…
Young Man Crushed to Death by Rolling Car in Jerusalem Accident
A man in his 30s was crushed to death by his own car rolling backward in Jerusalem. Despite emergency efforts, he died at Hadassah Hospital. Police are investigating the cause of…
30-Year-Old Man Critically Injured After Car Crashes Into Fence in Jerusalem
A 30-year-old man was critically injured after his car crashed into a fence in Jerusalem. Emergency teams performed extensive resuscitation and transported him to Hadassah Hospita…
Jerusalem Police Arrest Taxi Driver Driving Without License for 20 Years
Jerusalem traffic police arrested a Maale Adumim taxi driver who had been driving without a license for 20 years and caught eight times, filing charges to stop him from endangerin…
Seven Charged in Preplanned Killing of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem
Seven suspects, including minors, were indicted for the premeditated murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem on July 11. Razi was lured into an apartment, surrounded, and fatally stab…
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…
Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Sent Message Claiming Partner Was Seriously Ill Before Deadly Attack
Agam Tzarfati, suspected of ordering the murder of her ex-partner Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, sent a message claiming he was seriously ill before he was fatally stabbed. The invest…
Mother Confronts Suspect in Court Over Benyahu Razi Murder Case in Jerusalem
Abior Shashon, a minor suspect in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, faced the victim's mother in court. Police are preparing to file indictments against…
Illegal Resident Caught With Car Theft Equipment in Jerusalem, Arrest Extended
Jerusalem police arrested a 19-year-old illegal West Bank resident caught with advanced car theft equipment after a foot chase. His detention was extended until August 5, 2026. Th…
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 Assaulted by Settlers While Driving to Western Wall
A Jerusalem bus driver, Muathas Kaq, was assaulted by a group of settlers while driving to the Western Wall, suffering serious injuries including four broken teeth. Police have la…
Jerusalem Cafe Owner Vows to Stay Open Amid Violent Ultra-Orthodox Protests
Yoel Ben David, owner of a Jerusalem cafe targeted by ultra-Orthodox protests, refuses to close despite violent attacks, framing his stand as a fight for societal values amid ongo…
Suspect Steals Car, Rams Police Vehicles, and Is Arrested After Chase in Jerusalem Area
A suspect driving a stolen car rammed two police vehicles near Kiryat Yearim and fled on foot before being arrested with minor injuries after police fired shots. A policewoman and…
Jerusalem Court Extends Detention in Benyahu Razi Murder Case Amid New Arrests and Revealing Messages
Jerusalem police extended detentions and made new arrests in the Benyahu Razi murder case, revealing threatening messages and uncovering a prison officer's role in aiding a suspec…
Israeli Prison Officer Arrested for Obstructing Murder Investigation in Jerusalem
A female Israeli prison officer was arrested for allegedly obstructing the murder investigation of Benyahu Razi by aiding a suspect's relative. The suspect remains on the run as a…
Jerusalem Police Arrest Haredi Journalist on Suspicion of Possessing Illegal Child-Related Materials
Jerusalem police arrested a 58-year-old Haredi journalist from Kiryat Ye'arim for allegedly possessing illegal child-related materials, seizing his electronic devices for investig…
Jewish Teen Arrested After Jerusalem Old City Clash While Arab Attacker Remains Free
A 16-year-old Jewish boy was arrested after a violent incident in Jerusalem's Old City, while the Arab attacker was not detained. The boy's family and lawyer claim he acted in sel…
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Mother Suspected of Kidnapping Her Two Children Missing Nearly a Year
Israeli police are searching for Aliya Joy Hirschberg and her two children, missing since August 2025 amid a custody dispute, and have asked the public for help locating them in J…
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…
Fire in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina Residential Building Rescues Four, One Critically Injured
A fire in a residential building in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina led to the rescue of four people, with one critically injured and others hospitalized. Police and firefighters are mana…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash Over Cafe Opening on Shabbat in Jerusalem
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem continue weekly demonstrations against a cafe open on Shabbat, blaming it for social unrest, while city officials and supporters defend the…
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 Detained Over Alleged Abuse of Minors During Outings
Jerusalem police arrested a 62-year-old man suspected of abusing minors by gaining their trust during outings. His detention was extended until July 26, 2026, as police continue i…
Three Arab Men from Abu Ghosh Arrested for Impersonating Police and Robbing Foreign Workers
Three Arab men from Abu Ghosh were arrested for impersonating police and robbing foreign workers in Jerusalem, with their detention extended until July 27.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Tours East Jerusalem, Emphasizes Jewish Security Presence
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured East Jerusalem with police officials ahead of Tisha B'Av, highlighting increased security measures, reduced terrorism, and expand…
Brisk Yeshiva Students Pray at Western Wall for Detained American Student Accused of Arson
An American student from Jerusalem's Brisk Yeshiva was arrested for allegedly setting fire to light rail equipment, a charge he denies. His family claims he is mistreated in deten…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Light Rail Construction with Midnight Mourning Ceremony
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem residents held a midday mourning ceremony near the light rail construction site to protest its progress in their neighborhoods. The event includ…
80-Year-Old Barry Levitt Dies in Jerusalem Balcony Collapse Near Angel Bakery
Barry Levitt, 80, died after a balcony collapsed onto Angel Bakery in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood. Police are investigating possible criminal negligence after an engineer had…
Balcony Collapse in Jerusalem Injures Several, Rescue Teams Conducting Search and Aid
A balcony collapsed Monday in Jerusalem near Angel Bakery, trapping one unconscious man and injuring three others. Emergency teams are conducting rescue and medical aid while poli…
Jerusalem Police Prepare Road Closures and Security for Tisha B'Av Observances
Jerusalem Police have set up extensive security and traffic restrictions around the Old City and Western Wall for Tisha B'Av on July 22-23, 2026, including road closures during a…
Two Jerusalem Teens Arrested for Spitting Attack on Ultra-Orthodox Man Near Damascus Gate
Two Jerusalem teenagers were arrested for spitting at an ultra-Orthodox man near Damascus Gate and filming the attack to share online. Police quickly identified and detained them…
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat Amid Secular Support
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem have repeatedly demonstrated against the "Basemta" cafe for operating on Shabbat, prompting police intervention and drawing secular supporte…
Israeli Soldier Suspected of Ordering Ex-Boyfriend's Murder in Jerusalem Airbnb
Agam Tzarfati, a 19-year-old soldier, is suspected of ordering the murder of her ex-boyfriend Benyahu Razi in a Jerusalem Airbnb. Razi was killed with a meat tenderizer hammer dur…
Jerusalem Man Arrested for Arson Causing Major Damage to Light Rail Construction Site
A 22-year-old Jerusalem man was charged with arson causing extensive damage to a light rail construction site, identified by his distinctive sidelocks and witness testimony. The f…
Israeli Police Officer Investigated for Obstruction in Benyahu Razi Murder Case in Umm al-Fahm
An Israeli police officer is under investigation for obstructing justice in the murder case of Benyahu Razi in Umm al-Fahm. Two women, including Shilat Huta, were arrested for inv…
Four-Year-Old Girl Frieda Hershkovitz Dies in Jerusalem Car Accident
Four-year-old Frieda Hershkovitz died after being hit by a car in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood. Emergency responders and ZAKA volunteers assisted at the scene and hospital…
MK Tzvi Sukkot Demands Closure of Hamas-Linked Center in Jerusalem's Old City
MK Tzvi Sukkot visited a cafe in Jerusalem's Old City exposed as a Hamas-linked center spreading Islamic proselytizing. Despite police closure orders, legal delays keep it open. S…
Jerusalem Man Arrested After Stealing Cash from Store Register and Fleeing on Scooter
A Jerusalem man was arrested after stealing cash from a store register and fleeing on a scooter; his detention was extended as police continue investigating.
Electric Cable Fire at Jerusalem Light Rail Site Causes Widespread Power Outage
A fire at the Jerusalem light rail construction site caused a major power outage, prompting emergency response and an ongoing police investigation.
Beitar Jerusalem Confirms Four Players Excluded From 2026/27 Squad Ahead of Season Opener
Beitar Jerusalem announced four players are excluded from the 2026/27 squad as the club prepares for the season opener with a festive training session. Uri Dahan, Ravid Abergil, a…
Israeli Government to Approve New Police Facility in East Jerusalem After a Decade
Israel's government will approve a new police facility in East Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter, the first in over ten years, to enhance security and law enforcement presence. The 28 mi…
Jerusalem Bus Driver Assaults Passenger, Police Detain and Mistreat Victim
In Jerusalem, a bus driver assaulted a passenger, but police reportedly mistreated and arrested the victim instead of the driver.
Jerusalem Light Rail Vandalism by Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Causes Over Half a Billion Shekels in Damages
Ultra-Orthodox protests against Jerusalem's Green Line light rail have caused over 500 million shekels in damages and delayed completion to 2027. Security costs and vandalism have…
Brother of Ex-Girlfriend and Friends Suspected in Brutal Killing of Israeli Teen in Jerusalem Airbnb
Benyahu Razi, 19, was stabbed to death in a Jerusalem Airbnb by a group led by his ex-girlfriend's brother, with the attack allegedly broadcast live to accomplices who helped the…
