Military Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Military Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
IDF Confirms Jewish Rioters Besieged Palestinian Homes in West Bank, Barrier Removed
The IDF confirmed that Jewish rioters besieged Palestinian homes in Kusra, West Bank, but removed the blockade. Residents faced a harsh lockdown, and there are allegations of army…
Israeli Police Clarify Soldier Suspected of Espionage Was Detained as Suspect, Not Complainant
Israeli police clarified that Moshe Steiner, a soldier suspected of espionage for Iran, was arrested as a suspect after being summoned to Lahav 433, not as a complainant. He was t…
MK Moshe Abutbul Urges Minister Ben Gvir to Intervene in Controversial Arrest of Witness
MK Moshe Abutbul called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to intervene after Moshe Steiner was arrested by military police following testimony at Lahav 433. Abutbul wa…
Haredi IDF Absconder Detained in Lod Freed After Residents Protest
Police in Lod detained a Haredi IDF absconder early Sunday, but released him after local residents protested, fearing violent unrest.
Police Release Draft Dodger After Protesters Block Arrest in Lod Neighborhood
Police attempted to arrest a draft dodger in Lod's Ahisamach neighborhood early Monday, but released him after local residents gathered to block the arrest, leading to street cele…
Palestinians Smuggle New ATVs into Gaza Under IDF Watch, Prompting Military Probe
Palestinians smuggled new ATVs into Gaza through border fence gaps, bypassing official crossings, leading the IDF to launch an investigation amid criticism of military police enfo…
Beersheba Mayor Refuses to Remove Deputy Accused of Assaulting Bedouin Gas Station Workers
Beersheba Mayor Rubik Danilovich refuses to remove Deputy Shimon Tobol despite assault charges related to an incident at a Bedouin gas station. The decision follows legal consulta…
IDF Chief Criticizes Government Over Controversial Draft Evasion Law
IDF Chief of Staff Ayal Zamir condemned the Israeli government for advancing a law preventing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, calling it fundamentally flawed and warning…
Israeli Soldier Seriously Injured in Suspected Weapon Mishandling at Central Israel Base
An Israeli soldier was seriously wounded by gunfire at a central Israel military base, prompting a Military Police investigation into suspected weapon mishandling and safety viola…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Attacked by Extremist Haredi Protesters After Jerusalem Lecture
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter was attacked by extremist Haredi protesters after a Jerusalem lecture promoting Haredi integration into the IDF. Winter condemned the radical…
IDF Launches First-Ever Military Court Pilot for Prisoner Petitions
The IDF has launched a historic pilot program allowing military detainees to petition military courts regarding detention conditions, enhancing their legal rights and judicial ove…
Israeli Military and Police Charge Officer and Reservist in Northern Base Weapons Theft and Drug Trafficking Case
Israeli police and military prosecutors charged a reservist and a civilian in a northern base weapons theft case that uncovered a drug trafficking ring supplying soldiers. A lieut…
IDF Revitalizes Bedouin Desert Reconnaissance Battalion After Months of Crisis
The IDF is actively rehabilitating the Bedouin Desert Reconnaissance Battalion after months of leadership absence and disciplinary issues, with new command, cultural sensitivity…
Israeli Soldier Released by Police After Weekend Arrest Over West Bank Incident
An Israeli soldier suspected of involvement in injuring a child in al-Mu'ayer was released by police after review and transferred to military custody for further investigation.
Israeli Soldier Suspected in West Bank Shooting Released to Base Detention
An Israeli soldier suspected of shooting a Palestinian minor in al-Mughayir was questioned and then placed under base detention while investigations continue.
Haredi Soldiers Attacked During Jerusalem Rally Supporting 'Solberg Detainees'
In Jerusalem, hundreds of Haredi protesters supporting 63 detainees accused of violent acts outside Supreme Court Deputy President Noam Solberg's home clashed with police and atta…
Israeli Soldier Arrested with Personal M16 Rifle After Suspected Shooting Near Kafr Qana
An active-duty Israeli soldier was arrested with his personal M16 rifle near Kafr Qana after police responded to reports of gunfire. A 14-year-old minor was also detained. The sol…
IDF Reports Many Soldiers Return to Base After Disciplinary Incident at Sde Teyman
After a disciplinary incident at the Sde Teyman base involving over 100 Givati Brigade soldiers, many have returned to base following the battalion commander's destruction of mora…
IDF Issues Ultimatum to Givati Brigade 'Tzabar' Battalion Soldiers After Unprecedented Mutiny
After dozens of soldiers from the IDF's Givati Brigade 'Tzabar' battalion protested their commander by leaving their base, the IDF demanded their return by 4 p.m. Soldiers who fai…
IDF Reports Second Soldier Suicide in Two Days at Southern Base
The IDF reported that a female Bardelas Battalion soldier died by suicide at a southern base, following a similar incident involving an Intelligence Corps soldier the previous day…
Israeli Graphologist Reveals Pressure to Falsify Reports in Matchmaking Process
Israeli graphologist Yossi Abdo revealed being pressured to falsify handwriting reports to save a marriage match but refused, emphasizing graphology as a supportive tool, not a ve…
Haredi Yeshiva Student Helps Draft Dodger Escape Israeli Military Checkpoint in Gush Etzion
A Haredi yeshiva student helped a draft dodger escape from an Israeli military checkpoint near Tekoa in Gush Etzion by opening a vehicle door and fleeing before military police ar…
Knesset Representative Urges Supreme Court to Annul Controversial Enforcement Freeze Law
In a Supreme Court hearing, Knesset representative Yitzhak Bart urged annulment of the Enforcement Freeze Law, citing major legislative flaws. The law, pressured by ultra-Orthodox…
Israeli Soldier Found Dead at Central Base, Military Police Open Investigation
An IDF female soldier was found dead at a central Israel base, prompting a Military Police investigation and family notification.
Border Police Officer Hananel Sabag Named in Fatal Shooting of Soldier Friend During Sukkot
Hananel Sabag, a Border Police officer, was named by Israel's Supreme Court after being charged with negligent homicide for accidentally shooting his soldier friend Yosef Rabuh to…
Ashdod Residents Celebrate Release of Torah Scholar Detained by Military Prison
Elchanan Mizrahi, a Torah scholar detained in a military prison, was released and celebrated by thousands in Ashdod with a festive reception and speeches honoring his resilience.
Yeshiva Students Receive Emergency Guidelines Amid Arrest Fears During Menachem Av
Ahead of the Menachem Av break, yeshiva students receive strict instructions from "Tzeva Shachor" and "Notnim Gev" to avoid military recruitment offices and handle police encounte…
Jerusalem Man Charged for Assaulting CNN Crew in West Bank and Vandalizing Vehicles
A Jerusalem man in his twenties is charged with assaulting a CNN crew and damaging their vehicles in the West Bank. Four suspects were arrested, with ongoing investigations. Separ…
IDF Soldier Reprimanded for Choking CNN Cameraman During West Bank Outpost Coverage
The IDF has formally reprimanded a soldier who choked a CNN cameraman during coverage of an illegal West Bank settler outpost in March. The soldier expressed remorse, and the inci…
Israeli President Herzog Highlights IDF's Commitment to Military Justice and Ethical Conduct During Visit to Military Courts
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the military courts at Camp Goral, emphasizing the IDF's adherence to military law and ethical standards even during ongoing conflicts. He o…
IDF Soldier Draws Weapon and Threatens Ultra-Orthodox Man on Road Near Safed
An ultra-Orthodox man from Safed claims an IDF reservist officer threatened him with a loaded weapon on Highway 90 near Rosh Pina. The man filed complaints with police and militar…
Israeli Military Prosecutes Reservists for Alleged Abuse of Gaza Detainee
The Israeli military indicted three reservists for allegedly abusing a Gaza detainee at the Naftali detention center in December 2024. The detainee was deported before the investi…
Haredi Yeshiva Council Urges Students to Avoid Ben Gurion Airport Amid Arrest Fears
The Haredi Yeshiva Council warned students aged 18 and above who have not regularized their military status to avoid Ben Gurion Airport and border crossings due to increased arres…
Israeli Hacker Ehud Tenenbaum Arrested in Europe Over Massive Investment Fraud
Ehud Tenenbaum, the Israeli hacker known for breaching NASA and Pentagon systems, was arrested in Poland and extradited to the Netherlands on suspicion of leading a massive Europe…
Israeli Police Intensify Patrols Amid Wave of Attacks on Japnika Stores and Illegal Arms Trade
Israeli police have stepped up patrols near Japnika stores following a series of grenade attacks and shootings, including a recent explosion in northern Tel Aviv. Authorities arre…
Thousands of Satmar Hasidim Protest Military Detention Near Kfar Yona Prison
Thousands of Satmar Hasidim are protesting near a military prison in Kfar Yona after two community members were detained for refusing IDF service. The protest is led by the Satmar…
Israeli Soldier Arrested in Bat Yam After Military Weapons and Ammunition Found at Home
An Israeli soldier from Bat Yam was arrested after police found military grenades, ammunition, and weapons at his home. The Military Police Investigations Unit is continuing the i…
Israeli Soldier Sentenced to Five Years for Contact with Iranian Agent During Operation
An Israeli soldier was sentenced to five years in prison for espionage after admitting to sharing videos with an Iranian agent during Operation "With the Lion" in 2025. He reporte…
Senior IDF Officer and Secretary Dispute Accounts in Abuse of Authority Investigation
Brigadier General Israel Shomer is investigated for abuse of authority and a relationship with a former secretary, with both parties presenting conflicting testimonies. Shomer res…
Satmar Hasidim Threaten Mass Protest Over Arrests of Draft-Dodging Yeshiva Students
The Satmar Hasidic community in Israel plans mass protests after two members were arrested for draft evasion at a military enlistment office, with tensions also flaring in Sderot…
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Celebrate New Law Halting Arrests of Torah Students
Israeli ultra-Orthodox parties celebrated a new law banning arrests of Torah students classified as draft evaders, while opposition parties petitioned the Supreme Court to overtur…
British Special Forces Accused of Abusing Prisoners and Killing Civilians in Afghanistan
A British inquiry has exposed allegations that special forces soldiers abused prisoners and killed civilians in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, with evidence of cover-ups and d…
Grandson of Ziditshov Rebbe Arrested as Draft Dodger Sparks Ultra-Orthodox Protests
The grandson of the Ziditshov Rebbe was arrested as a draft dodger after attempting to regularize his military status, sparking major protests in the ultra-Orthodox community and…
Jewish Worshippers Attacked by Arab Mob Near Joshua and Caleb Tombs in West Bank
Dozens of Jewish worshippers from the Shuvu Banim group were attacked by an Arab mob near the tombs of Joshua and Caleb in Kifl Haris, West Bank, resulting in serious injuries and…
Israeli Defense Minister Requests Presidential Pardon for Elor Azaria
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Ketz has asked President Isaac Herzog to pardon Elor Azaria, a soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in Hebro…
Israeli Parliament to Vote on Halting Arrests of Draft-Dodging Ultra-Orthodox Despite IDF Chief's Opposition
The Israeli Knesset will vote on a law freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers and extending military service to 32 months, despite opposition from IDF Chief Eyal Zamir…
Israeli Artist Yael Serlin Gives Birth Two Months After Son’s Death in Military Training
Yael Serlin, an Israeli artist and mother, gave birth to her seventh child two months after her eldest son Yosef died in a military training accident. She navigates profound grief…
Sharp Rise in Arrests of Ultra-Orthodox Men Despite New Draft Freeze Law
In the last day, multiple ultra-Orthodox men, including a father and yeshiva students, were arrested and sentenced to military prison after attempting to regularize their draft st…
