Police Investigations Department

Israeli Border Police Officer Indicted for Assault and Sexual Harassment During Initiation Ceremony

An Israeli Border Police officer was indicted for repeatedly assaulting and sexually harassing a female colleague during a supposed initiation ceremony at a base near Jerusalem. T…

Border Police Commander Indicted for Assault and Sexual Misconduct Against Female Officer

Israeli Border Police Officers Indicted for Allowing Unauthorized Crossings at Al-Jib Checkpoint for Bribes

Two Israeli Border Police officers and an Arab civilian have been indicted for allowing unauthorized crossings at the Al-Jib checkpoint near Givat Ze'ev in exchange for bribes, in…

Coalition Clash Over Police Investigation Unit Highlights Deep Power Struggle in Israel

Israel's coalition faces internal conflict as the Supreme Court blocks Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing reforms to the Police Investigations Department leadership. The…

Israeli Police Deny Abuse Claims Against Dimona Resident in Eilat Incident

Israeli police denied claims by a Dimona man alleging he was violently assaulted by officers in Eilat after being accused of harassing women. Police said he was arrested and relea…

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister From Advancing Police Investigations Department Appointment

The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing the appointment of the Police Investigations Department head amid legal challenges to…

Three Killed in Family Feud Violence in East Jerusalem's Silwan Neighborhood

A family feud in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood led to three deaths, including two suspects shot by police, amid escalating violence involving firearms and Molotov cocktails…

Justice Minister Yair Levin Advances Police Investigations Head Appointment Despite Legal Challenges

Justice Minister Yair Levin is moving forward with appointing the head of the Police Investigations Department despite opposition from the Attorney General and a Supreme Court pet…

Two National Guard Members Indicted for Assault and Unauthorized Searches in Tel Sheva

Two Israeli National Guard members have been indicted for assaulting two residents of Tel Sheva during an unauthorized search and violent attack. The incident followed a dispute o…

Likud MK Moshe Saada Seeks Justice Minister Role, Responds to Support from Rabbi Pinto

Likud MK Moshe Saada declared his bid for justice minister, citing his parliamentary work and judicial experience. He clarified that support attributed to Rabbi Pinto actually cam…

Rights Group Demands Probe Into Police Raid on Wedding in Umm al-Fahm

Israeli Police Officer Convicted for Reckless Shooting of Handcuffed Civilian at Gas Station

The Israeli District Court convicted Police Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg of recklessness for accidentally shooting a handcuffed civilian at a gas station, overturning a previous…

Legal Group Demands Criminal Probe Into Police Violence During West Bank Outpost Evacuation

Honenu filed a complaint with Israel's Police Investigations Department accusing Border Police of violent assaults and theft during the evacuation of the Givat Tal Talpiot outpost…

Illegal Worker Arrested for Indecent Acts on Woman in Jaffa Apartment

A 32-year-old illegal worker was arrested for indecent acts against a 26-year-old woman in her Jaffa home. The suspect fled but was caught at a construction site. Related investig…

Justice Minister Yariv Levin Vows to Continue Leading Ministry in Next Government

Justice Minister Yariv Levin declared he plans to continue leading Israel's Justice Ministry in the next government, aiming to complete ongoing judicial reforms including replacin…

Lynn Moore, Mother of Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi, Condemns Hatred After His Police Dismissal

Lynn Moore, mother of right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi, condemned the hateful backlash after his dismissal from the Israeli police, praising his three years of volunteer service an…

Family Alleges Police Brutality After Domestic Dispute in Nahariya Home

A family in Nahariya claims police used excessive force during a response to a domestic dispute, handcuffing and assaulting family members in front of children. The police deny wr…

Aviv Geffen Criticizes Police Chief’s Suspension of Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi

Israel Police Commissioner suspended right-wing activist and police commander Yoav Eliasi after a report revealed his claims of police protection for a club he co-owned. Musician…

MK Rotman Criticizes Government Legal Advisor Over Police Investigations Reform

MK Simcha Rotman criticized government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara over the Police Investigations Department reform law, highlighting conflicts of interest in the current sys…

MK Moshe Saada Recalls Difficult Period as Deputy Head of Police Investigations

MK Moshe Saada recounted his experience being sidelined and isolated while investigating Ahuvia Sandak's death as deputy head of Police Investigations, after challenging the case'…

Israeli Civil Rights Group Appeals to Prosecute Police Over Strip Search of Protester in Tel Aviv

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel appealed to the State Attorney to prosecute police officers who strip-searched protester Itamar Greenberg during a 2026 Tel Aviv demonst…

Justice Minister Yariv Levin Controls Committee Selecting Police Investigations Heads Amid Controversy

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has secured a controlling majority on the committee selecting the heads of the Police Investigations Department, prompting legal challenges over the p…

Jerusalem Teen Murder Investigation Reveals Chilling Calm and No Remorse Among Suspects

A group of Jerusalem teenagers planned and executed the stabbing murder of Beniho Razi, who was unaware of the attack awaiting him. Most suspects were quickly arrested, but one ke…

Tel Aviv Police Officer Fired for Sexual Relations with Woman Released from Custody

A Tel Aviv police officer was fired for having sexual relations with a woman he released from custody and allegedly sharing intelligence with her. Separately, another officer was…

Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…

Former Israeli Border Police Fighter Charged with Sexual Harassment of 14-Year-Old Boy

A former Israeli Border Police fighter has been charged with sexually harassing a 14-year-old boy through Instagram, involving explicit conversations and attempts to arrange meeti…

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister from Controlling Military Prosecutor Investigation Amid Political Tensions

Israel's Supreme Court blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from controlling the military prosecutor's investigation into the "Sdeh Yemen" case, clearing State Attorney Amit Isman…

Senior Police Investigations Prosecutor Requests Transfer Amid Controversy Over Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Probe

A senior prosecutor overseeing the investigation into associates of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested a transfer from the Police Investigations Depa…

Former Israeli Attorney General Shai Nitzan Criticized for Shielding Prosecution from Oversight

The documentary series "The Lawyers' Revolt" concludes by scrutinizing former Attorney General Shai Nitzan's role in transforming Israel's State Prosecution into an unaccountable…

Dramatic Footage Reveals Entry, Escape, and Arrest in Benyahu Razi Murder Case in Jerusalem

Authorities released footage showing the entry, escape, and arrest of suspects in the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem. Seven suspects, including minors and adults, face charge…

Former Israeli Police Investigator Moshe Saada Reveals Clashes with Top Officials and Predicts Netanyahu Conviction

Moshe Saada, former head of Israel's Police Investigations Department, revealed in a podcast his clashes with top officials over interference in investigations, especially those i…

Israeli Police Consider Promoting Officer Who Shot Civilian Amid Ongoing Legal Appeal

Israeli police are considering promoting Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg, who shot a civilian during an arrest in December 2023, despite an ongoing appeal by the Police Investigatio…

Political Storm Erupts Over Attorney General's Alleged Pressure on Police Investigations Committee

A political uproar in Israel follows reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is allegedly pressuring members of the Police Investigations Department selection committee t…

Judge Noam Solberg Blocks Interim Injunction Against New Police Investigations Unit Appointment

The Israeli Supreme Court has not issued an injunction to stop appointing the new Police Investigations Department head, with Judge Noam Solberg reportedly opposing such a move. T…

US Military Seeks Exit Strategy Amid Iran Conflict as Biden's Health Declines

The US military is seeking a way out of the Iran conflict amid limited options, while Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces in Lebanon. Biden's cancer has worsened, spreading to his b…

Israeli Police Officer Investigated in 'The Shadow' Case Amid Past Controversies

Menashe Menzur, a Tel Aviv police officer, is investigated for allegedly aiding 'The Shadow' leisure complex amid past controversies involving right-wing protests. Meanwhile, anot…

Police Investigations Unit Recommends Disciplinary Action Against Haifa Police Commander

Mahash found insufficient evidence to criminally charge Haifa police commander Eyal Shahar over alleged misconduct but recommended disciplinary action. The investigation involved…

Yoav 'HaTzel' Eliasi Agrees to Temporary Suspension Amid Police Investigation

Yoav 'HaTzel' Eliasi, a police volunteer, agreed to suspend himself during an ongoing police investigation but refuses to accept dismissal before the probe concludes.

Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliassi Responds to Police Favoritism Investigation as 'Minor Setback'

Right-wing activist Yoav Eliassi responded to a police investigation into alleged favoritism toward his brother's nightclub, calling it a minor setback and thanking supporters. Th…

Minister Silman Claims Change Government Acted Freely Without Attorney General Interference

Minister Idit Silman said the previous Change Government acted freely without Attorney General interference, unlike the current government. The Attorney General recently sought a…

Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi Denies Misconduct in Police Investigation

Yoav Eliasi, a right-wing activist known as "HaTzal," denied wrongdoing during a police investigation into alleged favors for his brother's nightclub. He and three police officers…

Israeli Police Spokesperson Chief Lior Abudraham to Step Down Amid Investigation

Lior Abudraham, head of the Israeli Police Spokesperson Unit, is set to leave his post amid an investigation linked to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's associates, while being promoted…

Police Investigate Three Officers and Yoav Eliasi in Nightclub Favoritism Case

Three police officers and Yoav Eliasi were investigated and temporarily suspended over allegations of police favors to a nightclub owned by Eliasi's brother.

Israeli Police Watchdog Declines Criminal Probe into Officers’ Participation in Political TV Show

Israel’s Police Investigations Department decided not to open a criminal investigation into police officers attending a politically charged TV show during work hours but referred…

Shin Bet and Border Police Arrest Jerusalem Suspect Planning Terror Attack

Israeli security forces arrested a Jerusalem resident from Shuafat refugee camp suspected of planning a terror attack. The arrest followed a raid on his home and transfer to Shin…

Israeli Supreme Court Demands Clarification from Yariv Levin on Police Investigations Department Appointments

The Israeli Supreme Court has asked Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to proceed with three key appointments under the new Police Investigations Department law d…

Israeli Supreme Court Signals Delay in Appointing New Police Investigations Head Until After Elections

The Israeli Supreme Court signaled that appointing a new head for the Police Investigations Department will likely be delayed until after the October 2026 elections, pending gover…

Israeli Supreme Court Asks Justice Minister If He Plans to Appoint New Police Investigations Head Before Elections

The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to appoint the new head of the Police Investigations Department before the elections.