Northern District Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Northern District Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Parents of Missing Woman Heymenot Kasao Urge Shin Bet to Take Over Investigation
The parents of Heymenot Kasao, missing since February 2024, have asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to take over the stalled investigation and meet with them, citing police failure t…
Three Brothers Charged with Extorting Golan Farmer for 80,000 Shekels
Three brothers from Lod have been indicted for extorting a Golan Heights farmer for 80,000 shekels and 1,640 kilograms of cherries, using threats and false identities. They were a…
Northern Israel Police Uncover Cache of Grenades and Magazines Near Rameh Village
Northern District police in Israel found a hidden weapons cache near Rameh village, including grenades and rifle magazines, suspected for criminal use.
Man Shot Dead in Northern Israel Town Amid Ongoing Gangland Murder Probe
A 31-year-old man was fatally shot in Arraba, northern Israel, as police investigate the circumstances. This follows recent arrests related to a double gangland murder in the Gola…
Two Teen Brothers Charged After Stabbing 14-Year-Old Leaving Him Paralyzed in Northern Israel
Two brothers aged 15 and 16 have been charged with stabbing a 14-year-old boy at a soccer field near Nazareth, leaving him paralyzed. The attack involved weapons and was reportedl…
Three Northern Israel Residents Indicted for Double Murder in Golan Heights
Three men from northern Israel were indicted for a double murder in the Golan Heights in June 2026, following a planned assassination involving rented vehicles and a cabin. The ma…
Suspect in Golan Double Murder Caught During Another Assassination Attempt in Yirka
Israeli police arrested the main suspect in a double murder in the Golan Heights during a second assassination attempt in Yirka, capturing him armed after a shooting incident. The…
Israeli Police Seize Two Loaded Guns Hidden Under Motorcycle Seat in Nazareth Chase
Israeli police arrested a 19-year-old in Nazareth after finding two loaded guns hidden under his motorcycle seat during a chase. This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on ill…
Man Charged After Brutal Attack on Teen on Bus to Tiberias
A 29-year-old man from Afula is charged with attacking a 16-year-old boy on a bus to Tiberias after the boy allegedly smiled at him. The assault caused serious facial injuries, an…
Illegal Water Theft and Vandalism at Northern Israel’s Maayan HaAchim Memorial Sparks Urgent Enforcement Call
Regavim has alerted authorities to illegal water theft and vandalism at Maayan HaAchim memorial in northern Israel, dedicated to terror victims. The stolen water supports unauthor…
Israeli Police Solve Tamra Barbershop Murder: Intended Target Survived, Barber Killed by Mistake
Israeli police solved the July 7 Tamra barbershop shooting where 34-year-old Yasser Abu Elhija was killed by mistake while the intended target, his uncle, survived. A 17-year-old…
Two Charged in Accidental Killing of Barber During Attempted Family Murder in Tamra
Two suspects, including a minor, were charged with the intentional murder of a relative in Tamra but accidentally killed barber Yasser Abu Elhija during the attack. The suspects p…
Search Intensifies for Missing 24-Year-Old Man in Northern Israel Amid Life-Threatening Concerns
Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old man, has been missing since August 10 in northern Israel, prompting urgent search efforts due to immediate life-threatening concerns. Authorities and…
Israeli Police Arrest Driver Performing Community Service for Driving While Disqualified
Northern Israel police arrested a 26-year-old man in Bu'eine Nujeidat for driving while disqualified, despite serving community service for the same offense. The arrest followed a…
Northern Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Smashing Partner’s Car Windows with Hammer
A northern Israeli lawyer was arrested for violently smashing his partner’s car windows with a hammer in Rosh Pina after a dispute, with police extending his detention.
Nazareth Sees 77 Days Without Murder Amid Police Crackdown on Crime
Nazareth has gone 77 days without a murder due to intensified police operations targeting crime gangs. Police have confiscated numerous weapons and removed surveillance cameras us…
Israeli Police Charge Tamra Resident for Shooting at Bicycle Repair Shop
Israeli authorities charged a 28-year-old Tamra resident for a July 4 shooting at a bicycle repair shop that injured one person. The suspect was arrested hours later, with drugs f…
Man Shot Dead at Close Range in Vehicle Near Gas Station in Shfaram
A man in his 60s was shot dead inside his car near a gas station in Shfaram, Israel, in a suspected criminal incident linked to a longstanding family feud. Police are investigatin…
Three Young Men Arrested for Alleged Fraud Against 92-Year-Old in Jezreel Valley
Three men from Haifa and the Krayot were arrested for allegedly defrauding a 92-year-old woman in the Jezreel Valley by impersonating telecom representatives, stealing property, a…
Five Suspects Arrested in Lower Galilee Two Months After Young Man's Murder
Five suspects were arrested in the Lower Galilee in connection with the June 6 murder of 22-year-old Farid Mazlebat. The investigation followed a shooting that led to his death, a…
Israeli Police Solve Murder of Ali Swaed, Target Crime Group in Shfaram
Lahav 433 solved the murder of Ali Swaed in Shfaram, arresting four suspects tied to a local crime feud. Indictments were filed after a lengthy investigation linking the killing t…
Three Young Men Charged with Arson in Tiberias and Grenade Attack on Jafnika Branch in Kiryat Ono
Two men from Bat Yam are charged with throwing a grenade at a Jafnika store in Kiryat Ono, linked to criminal disputes. Alongside a third suspect from Lod, they face charges for a…
Police Find Gun and Drugs in School Bag During Nazareth Operation
Police in Nazareth found a school bag with a gun and drugs inside a school compound, arresting a 30-year-old local man. The suspect is under investigation, and authorities will se…
Israeli Police Arrest Man in Kisra-Sumei with Gun and Homemade Bomb in Car
Israeli police arrested a 29-year-old man in Kisra-Sumei on July 17, 2026, after finding a loaded Glock pistol, plastic explosives, and a homemade bomb in his car with cloned lice…
Four Arrested in Suspected Murder of Woman Shot in Car in Northern Israel
Israeli police arrested four suspects, including a mother and son, for the January 10 murder of Wafaa Badran, who was shot dead in her car in Baana while her children were present…
Police Chase Near Shefa-Amr Ends With Two Arrests and Gun Seizure
Police near Shefa-Amr chased a suspicious vehicle that drove recklessly against traffic, arresting two suspects and seizing a Glock pistol.
Israeli Man Charged for Smuggling Gaza Residents into Israel for 50 Shekels Each
An Israeli man from Kafr Qana is charged with smuggling two Gaza residents into Israel for 50 shekels each, caught during a police operation last week.
Israeli Border Police Motorcyclists Chase and Arrest Suspects with Firearm Near Shfaram
Border Police motorcyclists and Northern District forces chased and arrested two suspects near Shfaram after a dangerous car pursuit, seizing a Glock pistol. The suspects are now…
Two Shfaram Residents Indicted for Shooting Inside Mosque and Weapon Smuggling
Two men from Shfaram are set to be indicted for firing shots inside a mosque and smuggling a handgun, following a police investigation and arrests near Ibtin.
Search for Missing Man in Sea of Galilee Ends After He Visits Mother in Qatsrin
Search for a man missing in the Sea of Galilee was stopped after his mother confirmed he visited her in Qatsrin, disproving drowning fears.
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…
Nazareth Man Arrested with Loaded Gun Suspected for Immediate Use
A 39-year-old man from Nazareth was arrested with a loaded handgun found on his motorcycle during a police operation. The weapon was suspected to be for immediate use, and his det…
Israeli Forces Foil Armed Cell in Bir al-Maksur, Arrest Five Suspects
Israeli police and Border Police stopped an armed group in Bir al-Maksur, confiscating weapons and arresting five suspects planning a criminal attack.
Israeli Restaurant Owner Arrested for Employing Seven Illegal Workers in Northern Village
Israeli police arrested a restaurant owner in Manda for employing and housing seven illegal West Bank residents, extending their detention and closing the restaurant and housing f…
Israeli Ambulance Driver Charged with Spying for Iran, Transmitting Hospital Intelligence
An Israeli ambulance driver, Hisham Muhammad Titi, was indicted for spying for Iran by transmitting sensitive hospital information and other intelligence. Arrested last month by I…
Israeli Police Seize Two Guns and Arrest Two Suspects in Northern Arab Towns
Israeli police arrested two men and confiscated two guns in Kafr Kanna and Reineh during a raid targeting criminal weapons possession.
Two Minors Arrested for Brutal Attack on Electric Scooter Rider in Beit Shean
Two minors were arrested for the brutal assault of a young electric scooter rider near Beit Shean, initially reported as a traffic accident. The victim remains in critical conditi…
Police Raid Luxury Villa in Northern Israel Uncovers Large Cannabis Lab
Israeli police raided a luxury villa in northern Israel on July 12, uncovering a large cannabis lab with over 420 kilograms of drugs and illegal electricity use. A 57-year-old man…
Israeli Police Seize Over 1.4 Million Shekels in Cash During Threats Investigation
Israeli police raided two homes in a threats investigation, seizing over 1.4 million shekels in cash from a suspect's house in Emek HaMaayanot. Two suspects were questioned and re…
Arab Communities See 18 Days Without Murder Amid Police and Mediation Efforts
Arab communities in Israel have gone 18 days without a murder due to intensified police operations and active mediation by reconciliation committees, leading to a significant drop…
Israeli Man Indicted for Murder Using Remote-Detonated Bomb in Afula
Yosef Asur from Migdal HaEmek was indicted for the remote-detonated murder of Avneh Dinco in Afula on May 26, following a two-week planning period. Evidence includes surveillance…
Israeli Police Reopen Tair Rada Murder Case Amid Institutional Culture Critique
Israeli police have reopened the 2000 murder case of Tair Rada following new leads, three years after Roman Zadorov's acquittal. The case highlights institutional resistance to ch…
Oula Kravchenko Welcomes Reinvestigation of Tair Rada Murder Case
Oula Kravchenko responded to the reopening of the Tair Rada murder case, expressing hope the new investigation will identify the killer. She welcomed the chance to be questioned a…
Israeli Police Reopen Teen Murder Case After Nearly 20 Years with New Investigation Team
Israeli police have reopened the nearly 20-year-old murder case of Tair Rada, transferring it to Tel Aviv police for fresh investigation after new information emerged. Roman Zador…
Israeli Police Arrest Three in Sakhnin After Heavy Machinery Used to Damage Property
Israeli police arrested three suspects in Sakhnin after heavy machinery was used to damage a building and vehicles, with the equipment seized and an investigation ongoing.
Israeli Police Seize Over 4.4 Million Shekels in Cash During Raid in Tamra
Israeli police seized over 4.4 million shekels in cash during a raid on a home in Tamra as part of an economic crime investigation.
Israeli Police Find Hidden 9mm Pistol and Ammunition in Shibli Yard, Arrest Suspect
Israeli police discovered a concealed 9mm pistol, ammunition, and rifle rounds buried in a yard in Shibli, arresting a 34-year-old local suspect who is now in court.
Israeli Police Seize 2.5 Million Shekels in Cash and Checks During Northern Raid
Israeli police raided a home in Marar, northern Israel, seizing 2.5 million shekels in cash and checks as part of efforts to disrupt criminal financing and combat violence in Arab…
