Military Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Military Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
IDF Battalion Commander Investigated for Sexual Harassment of Female Officer Amid Allegations of Evidence Tampering
An IDF battalion commander is being investigated for sexually harassing a female officer and possible evidence tampering by a superior. Despite awareness among senior officers, th…
IDF Enforces Aryeh Deri’s Arrest Law Despite Supreme Court Freeze
Despite the Supreme Court freezing Aryeh Deri’s law to prevent arrests of yeshiva students, the IDF continues to enforce it, while the military police avoid arrests during vacatio…
IDF Military Police Arrest Yeshiva Student at Home in Kiryat Shmuel at Night
Israeli military police arrested 22-year-old yeshiva student Shmuel Calderon at his home in Kiryat Shmuel late Monday night. The arrest, deemed unusual by the group "Am Kadosh," m…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Reveals Hardships of Yeshiva Student in Military Prison Amid Arrest Wave
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef shared the spiritual suffering of a yeshiva student detained in a military prison amid a wave of arrests of ultra-Orthodox students. He criticized the fo…
IDF Investigates Theft of 18 Grenades From Southern Base, Possible Insider Involvement
Eighteen grenades, including 15 fragmentation types worth tens of thousands of shekels, were stolen from an IDF base in southern Israel. The IDF and police are investigating possi…
Jerusalem Faction Protest Ends but Highway 4 Remains Blocked Near Geha Interchange
The Jerusalem Faction's protest over a yeshiva student's arrest ended Monday, but Highway 4 near the Geha Interchange remains blocked as police work to reopen it.
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Geha Interchange Over Draft Evasion Arrest
Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked the Geha Interchange and nearby roads in Petah Tikva and Bnei Brak on Monday evening to protest the arrest of Israel Gohfi, an ultra-Orthodox dra…
Jerusalem Faction Holds Massive Protest Over Arrest of Draft-Dodging Yeshiva Students
The Jerusalem Faction is staging a major protest at Geha Interchange today at 5 p.m. following the arrests of two yeshiva students suspected of draft evasion, including Israel Goc…
IDF Officer Moderately Wounded in Shooting at Southern Military Base
An IDF officer was moderately wounded in a shooting at a southern military base and is receiving hospital treatment; a military police investigation is underway.
Yeshiva Student Israel Gohfi Detained in Haifa and Transferred to Military Police
Israel Gohfi, a yeshiva student known for his activism, was arrested in Haifa over a transit card issue and handed to the military police, with legal aid provided. This follows a…
IDF Soldiers Risk Severe Consequences by Making Common Mistakes in Military Police Drug Investigations
IDF soldiers undergoing military police drug investigations often make critical errors, including waiving legal rights and misunderstanding military drug laws, risking long-term c…
Yeshiva Student Arrest Sparks Clashes at Maccabim Checkpoint Amid Draft Enforcement
Motty Mishkovsky, a yeshiva student and IDF draft defaulter, was arrested near Ben Shemen, sparking clashes at Maccabim checkpoint amid heightened enforcement of draft laws follow…
Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Near Modiin Over IDF Draft Dodger Arrest
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated near Modiin following the arrest of an IDF draft dodger, who was detained near Beit Gamzu and transferred to military police.
IDF Airstrikes Kill Nine at Gaza Police Station Amid Ongoing Investigations
Israeli airstrikes on a Gaza police station killed at least nine people, including a senior Hamas police figure, amid ongoing IDF investigations into multiple incidents in Gaza si…
IDF Finds No Clear Identification of MSF Building in Gaza Shelling That Killed Two Staff
The IDF investigation into the February 2024 shelling in Khan Yunis that killed two MSF workers found the building was not clearly marked from the soldiers' approach, leading to t…
IDF Investigates January Gaza Shooting That Killed Nine Including Child Hind Rajab
The IDF is investigating a January 2024 Gaza shooting where nine people, including child Hind Rajab, died after their vehicle was fired upon while traveling against evacuation dir…
IDF Investigation Finds 6 of 15 Gaza Medical and UN Worker Deaths Linked to Hamas
The IDF investigation into a March raid in Gaza found six of 15 Palestinian deaths were Hamas members, including medical and UN personnel killed by IDF fire.
Israeli Military Police Abandon Attempt to Arrest Yeshiva Student Amid Protests in Bat Yam
Israeli military police attempted to arrest a yeshiva student in Bat Yam but retreated after protests by the Jerusalem Faction. This was the first such arrest attempt in months, f…
Monica Levi, Original Inspiration for Monica Sex Band, Passes Away After Illness
Monica Levi, the original "Monica Sex" who inspired the Israeli band Monica Sex, passed away after a long illness. She played bass in the early punk-rock band Killer Hot and was k…
Israeli Air Force Reserve Officer Faces Indictment Over Betting on Military Strikes in Polymeract Scandal
An Israeli Air Force reserve lieutenant colonel is facing possible indictment for betting on classified military strikes in Iran and Yemen via the Polymeract platform. The case is…
Understanding the Right to a Hearing Can Prevent Criminal Indictments in Israel
In Israel, suspects in serious criminal cases have the right to a pre-indictment hearing, which can prevent formal charges. This hearing allows defense lawyers to argue against in…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Wear Yellow Badges, Compare IDF Draft to Nazi Persecution on Highway 4
Ultra-Orthodox protesters on Highway 4 wore yellow badges and compared IDF conscription to Nazi persecution, sparking political condemnation. The demonstration opposed mandatory m…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrest
Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in central Israel on Wednesday evening to protest the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of draft evasion. The student was…
Jerusalem Faction Protesters Block Route 4 Over Yeshiva Student's Military Extradition
Protesters from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Route 4 near Bnei Brak following the arrest and military extradition of yeshiva student Moshe Steiner, who faces criminal charges and…
Yeshiva Student’s Criminal Case May Delay IDF Draft and Lead to Exemption
Moshe Steiner, a yeshiva student from Bnei Brak, was transferred from Lahav 433 to military police custody for desertion. His ongoing criminal investigation for driver's license f…
IDF Conscript Under Investigation Detained by Military Police Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests
An IDF conscript suspected in an investigation was detained by military police after being found AWOL, prompting ultra-Orthodox protests planned in Bnei Brak.
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…
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…