Police
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Police, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Unknown Gunmen Fire at Home of Arara Local Council Chief
Unknown assailants shot at the home of Arara local council head Dr. Nazar Abu Aql. No injuries were reported, but property was damaged, and police have opened an investigation.
19-Year-Old Killed in Ramlah Ambush After Warning, 'If I Die, You Will Know Who Killed Me'
Asma Abu Ghanem, 19, was shot dead in a planned ambush in Ramla after warning, “If I die, you will know who killed me.” Police say she had been threatened over family honor and ha…
Thousands Join Haifa Pride Rally After City Cancels Parade
Haifa’s LGBTQ activists organized their own Pride march after the city canceled it, and it joined the municipal rally attended by about 4,000 people. The event went ahead under he…
Man Seriously Wounded in Jisr al-Zarqa Shooting Incident
Israel Police are investigating a shooting in Jisr al-Zarqa that left one man seriously wounded. Officers are at the scene collecting evidence, and the incident is believed to be…
Natanel Isaac Says Disengagement Could Have Been Stopped by a Stronger Protest Movement
Natanel Isaac says a more united protest by the national-religious camp could have prevented Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza. In a new interview, he criticizes road blockage…
72-Year-Old Man Suspected of Sex Offenses Against Autistic Teen in Central Israel
Police arrested a 72-year-old man from central Israel on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 17-year-old autistic teen. A Tel Aviv court extended his detention by one day, orde…
Exclusive records show Nova Festival files deleted from police systems
Screenshots obtained by Kan News show that many Nova festival licensing files were deleted from Israeli police computer systems, mainly in January 2024. The deleted material inclu…
Police Seek Help Locating Missing Bnei Brak Man
Israeli police are seeking public help to locate 25-year-old Israel Mordechai Stern of Bnei Brak, who left home Tuesday morning and has been missing since. Police described his ap…
Jerusalem Court Releases Suspect Seen Brandishing Gun at Haredi Protesters to House Arrest
A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a suspect filmed threatening Haredi protesters with a gun during Highway 1 blockades. Judge Ariel Erlich criticized police and said the…
17-Year-Old Killed in Jaffa Shooting as Police Open Murder Probe
A shooting on Ibn Rashad Street in Jaffa wounded two 17-year-old boys, and one later died. Police opened a murder investigation, assigned it to the Ayalon unit, and said the case…
Rabbinic weddings, protests, and political meetups fill this week’s gossip roundup
Kikar HaShabbat’s weekly gossip column covers rabbinic weddings, political meetings, protest activity, and music-industry updates. It also reports a failed subscription effort by…
Progressive Campaign Against Hesder Yeshivas Could Backfire, Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Press Warns
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox roundup says a progressive campaign against hesder yeshivas may push religious Zionists closer to the Haredi world. It also highlights tension in Jerusal…
IDF to Build Haredi Training Base in Jordan Valley Amid Draft Crisis
The IDF will build a Haredi training base in the Jordan Valley for all ultra-Orthodox service tracks, at a cost of tens of millions of shekels. The announcement followed mass prot…
PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society
Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frighte…
Satirical roundup targets Israeli politics, protests, and a Chabad event
A satirical Israeli news roundup mocks politicians, ultra-Orthodox protest tactics, and a Chabad gathering. It references Tali Gottlieb’s immunity, Yair Golan’s faction, Goldknopf…
Two motorcyclists killed in crash near Golani Junction
Two motorcyclists in their 20s died Thursday evening in a collision with a private car on Route 65 near Golani Junction. Police opened an investigation and closed the road in both…
Two Motorcycle Riders Killed in Crash on Highway 65 Near Golani Interchange
Two motorcycle riders around age 25 were killed Thursday in a crash on Highway 65 near the Golani Interchange. Police opened an investigation, and the road was closed in both dire…
Kfar Yona mayor demands prison relocation after mass protests disrupt city life
Kfar Yona Mayor Albert Tayeb has demanded that Military Prison 10 be moved out of the city after repeated large protests disrupted residents' lives. He says the demonstrations hav…
Netflix’s 'The Witness' Reexamines the Rachel Nickell Murder Through the Victims’ Eyes
Netflix’s "The Witness" is a three-part June 2026 miniseries about the 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell in London. It centers on her son Alex and partner Andre, the police missteps t…
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Project Becomes a Political and Public Relations Disaster
A $14.7 million Trump-backed renovation of Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has collapsed into a dispute over algae, peeling liner, dead ducks and alleged sabotage. T…
Israel’s Health Ministry restricts two Jerusalem stores amid infant puree contamination probe
Israel’s Health Ministry has temporarily barred two Jerusalem Zol U'VeGadol branches from selling food and cosmetics after the Prinek baby puree probe. Investigators found benzodi…
Ola Kravchenko Launches TikTok Account and Denies Involvement in Murder Case
Ola Kravchenko, identified in the Tair Rada case as A.K., says the creators of "Shadow of Truth" framed her for murder. In a TikTok video, she said her 2021 lawsuit is now in the…
Israeli Man Killed in Montreal Shooting Remembered as Community Helper
Avi Abargil described the family’s anguish after Michael Moshe Mizrachi was killed in a shooting near a Chabad House in Montreal. Canadian reports say Mizrachi was apparently shot…
Committee chair makes surprise visit to East Jerusalem Palestinian school, alleges incitement
Knesset member and Education Committee chair Zvi Sukkot made a surprise visit Thursday to a Palestinian school in Jerusalem. He said police seized incitement materials there and h…
Afula Car Arson Probe Alleges Revenge Plot Involving Ex-Partner
Israeli prosecutors indicted a 29-year-old Afula man for allegedly setting a car on fire and sought to keep him in custody. Police say messages and other evidence show the arson w…
Two Haredi Women Arrested in Poland After Carrying 100 Kilos of Khat
Two 23-year-old Haredi women from the Sharon area were arrested in Krakow, Poland, after police found 100 kilograms of khat in their luggage on a trip from Israel to Frankfurt. Po…
Masked teens disrupt Tel Aviv ninth-grade graduation party, police investigate
Masked teenagers disrupted a ninth-grade graduation party at a central Tel Aviv school, prompting police to open an investigation and arrest a 17-year-old from northern Israel. Th…
Two suspects held after iron-bar assault in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood
Jerusalem police finished investigating two men accused of a violent assault in Geula that began over a business dispute. The victim was beaten with an iron bar and a wooden stick…
Charges filed after weapon seizure and assault on IDF soldier in Gush Etzion
Israeli authorities filed indictments Wednesday against two Palestinians in separate cases, one for weapons offenses and one for allegedly attacking an IDF soldier near Gush Etzio…
Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
A police officer filmed kicking a Haredi protester’s head was questioned by Internal Investigations and released, while another video review found no offense. The case stems from…
Oct. 7 families mark 1,000 days and demand a state inquiry
Families of Oct. 7 victims and hostages held a press conference in Tel Aviv to mark 1,000 days since the attack. They announced nationwide memorial and protest events next Thursda…
Police find hidden gun in sewer line during Ramla raid
Police in Ramla found a pistol and weapon parts hidden in a sewer channel during a targeted raid in the Jawarish neighborhood. Two suspects were arrested and a third man was detai…
Security Camera Footage Shows Repeated Theft Spree at Jewish Businesses in Jerusalem
Security-camera videos show a known suspect repeatedly stealing from Jewish-owned shops in Jerusalem, mostly by scooter and in daylight. Merchants say the thefts have gone on for…
Police Officer Filmed Kicking Protester on Route 4 Questioned by Investigators
A police officer filmed kicking a protester in the head on Route 4 was questioned by Mahash. The incident took place last week during a road blockade by ultra-Orthodox protesters.
Peace Board Says Hamas Is Open to Giving Up Arms, But Wants Conditions
Peace Board officials said Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, but is trying to tie that to Israeli withdrawals and other conditions. Preparations for an international stabil…
Michaël Mizrahi to Be Buried in Israel After Montreal Shooting Tragedy
Michael Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Montreal, was killed by police gunfire after being misidentified during a shooting incident. He will be buried Thursday night in Migdal HaEme…
Nova survivor shot in police chase is shackled in hospital, parents barred from visiting
A Nova survivor wounded by police during a Jerusalem chase is shackled to a hospital bed and, according to his lawyer, has been denied family visits. Police say he is a dangerous…
Police raid in Yavne'el exposes suspected child marriage network
Police detained dozens in Yavne'el after raiding a suspected illegal child-wedding event. Investigators say more than 20 similar ceremonies were held over three years, with parent…
Three homes demolished in the Hebron Hills as families are evacuated overnight
Three homes, a synagogue and an observation tower were demolished overnight in Givat Beit Anav near Kiryat Arba. Residents said children were rushed out in blankets, vehicles were…
Montana Police Stop Banana-Shaped Car, Then Let Driver Go
Montana police stopped a banana-shaped car on Interstate 90 near Billings after cargo partially obscured its license plate. Driver and builder Steve Braithwaite was released witho…
Court Strikes Hit-and-Run Charges Against Former Minister Limor Livnat
A Tel Aviv traffic court removed four hit-and-run related charges against former public figure Limor Livnat. The judge ruled that she was never questioned about those allegations…
Indictment Filed Against Two Ashdod Men in Extortion Case Linked to Fugitive
Israeli prosecutors indicted two Ashdod residents, Maksim Zaskin and Alexander Lageda, for extortion by force. They are accused of working with fugitive Vladimir Drabkin to threat…
Gur Hasidic leader in Arad urges calm after violent street clash
The Gur Hasidic rabbi in Arad, Mordechai Chaim Volkovitz, urged calm after a violent clash on Wednesday between secular residents and Hasidim. He told followers not to answer insu…
Father charged with killing his 9-year-old daughter after firing into family courtyard
Israeli prosecutors charged Samid Jahjah, 43, with murdering his 9-year-old daughter Laila by indifference in Arara during Eid al-Adha. They say he fired at least eight shots into…
Tel Aviv Court Again Rejects Restrictions on Netanyahu Aide Jonathan Urich
The Tel Aviv District Court again refused to restrict Jonathan Urich, allowing him to keep working in the Prime Minister’s Office and stay in contact with Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Fuel Station Killing of 81-Year-Old Worker
Michael Ben Shimon Cohen, a 55-year-old truck driver from Haifa, was indicted for causing the death of 81-year-old Gabriel Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim on June 5. Police…
Motorcyclist Killed on Ayalon Highway in Second Similar Crash in Four Days
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday after a taxi hit him on Route 20 near the HaShalom Interchange. Police are investigating, while traffic in the area was disrupted an…
Jerusalem babysitter held over suspected abuse of toddlers
Jerusalem police are investigating a 49-year-old private caregiver from Har Homa over suspected abuse of two toddlers in her care. She was arrested on Wednesday night, and a Jerus…
