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Police Arrest New Suspect in European Diplomats Attack in West Bank

Israeli police arrested a 23-year-old Jerusalem man suspected of involvement in an attack on European diplomats in the West Bank village of Taybeh. The arrest follows the release…

Night Raid in Umm al-Fahm Leads to Arrest of 9 Illegal Residents, Including 5 Gazans

Police and Prison Service special forces conducted a nighttime raid in Umm al-Fahm, arresting nine illegal residents, including five from Gaza and four from Judea and Samaria. Amm…

Elite Police Unit Rescues Woman Threatening to Jump From 11th Floor

Yamam special forces rescued a woman threatening to jump from her 11th-floor apartment on October 22, 2026. Elite officers rappelled from the roof and secured the woman without in…

Palestinian Arrested After Firing Gun, Throwing Grenade in Street

A 26-year-old Palestinian man was arrested by the Yamam unit in Beit Ola after being filmed firing a gun and throwing a grenade in the street. The suspect, believed to be involved…

Sheep in the Box Film Review Explores Grief and AI

Hirokazu Koreeda's new film, "Sheep in the Box," explores a couple's grief over their son's death by adopting an AI robot designed to mimic him. The movie, which opened in Israel…

Israeli Security Forces Detain Three Suspects After False Terror Alert

Israeli security forces detained three suspects on October 19, 2026, after receiving intelligence about a planned terror attack. The operation, involving multiple special units, c…

Highway 1 Arrests Likely Based on False Terror Report, Shin Bet Says

An elite counterterrorism unit arrested suspects on Highway 1 in central Israel, citing intelligence about a planned attack. The arrests caused traffic jams and were filmed by mot…

Dramatic Highway Arrest Under Investigation for False Terror Alert

Shin Bet and Yamam forces arrested two suspects on Highway 1 near Latrun following a terror alert, with a third suspect apprehended later. The operation is now under scrutiny as i…

Report of False Tip Leads to Arrests in Highway 1 Incident

An individual who provided an initial intelligence tip leading to the arrest of suspects on Highway 1 has confessed to lying. This has shifted the investigation's focus, with auth…

Third Suspect in Dramatic Terror Plot Arrested in Crowded Area

Israeli security forces arrested a third suspect in a thwarted terror plot in a crowded area of central Israel. The Shin Bet provided intelligence leading to the apprehension of t…

Two Arrested Near Latrun on Suspicion of Imminent Terror Attack Plot

Israel's Shin Bet and police arrested two individuals on Highway 1 near Latrun on suspicion of plotting an imminent terror attack. The arrests were made based on precise intellige…

Two Suspects Arrested for Planning Attack Near Latrun

Two suspects planning an attack against Israeli civilians were arrested on Highway 1 near the Latrun interchange by Yamam and Shin Bet forces. The arrests followed intelligence fr…

Security Forces Arrest Two Suspects in Plot Against Israeli Civilians

Israeli security forces, including YAMAM and the Shin Bet, arrested two suspects on Highway 1 near Latrun on Monday evening. The suspects are believed to be involved in planning a…

Two Suspects Arrested Near Latrun Interchange in Joint Counterterrorism Operation

Israel's YAMAM and Shin Bet arrested two suspects planning a terror attack near the Latrun Interchange on Highway 1. The individuals were unarmed and have been transferred to the…

Elite Forces Arrest Two Suspects Near Jerusalem Amid Security Threat

Elite Israeli security forces arrested two suspects near Jerusalem on Monday night amid fears of a security threat. The operation, involving the Shin Bet and Yamam, was linked to…

Israeli Security Forces Arrest Two Suspects on Highway 1

Israeli security forces, including the Yamam and Shin Bet, arrested two suspects on Highway 1 following intelligence about security offenses. One suspect was detained near Latrun…

Suspects in Terror Plot Detained Near Jerusalem

Israeli security forces arrested two suspects near Jerusalem on October 19th, believed to be planning a terrorist attack. The operation involved a special counter-terrorism unit a…

Two Suspects Arrested Near Jerusalem Suspected of Planning Immediate Attacks

The Shin Bet and Yamam arrested two suspects near Jerusalem who were allegedly planning immediate attacks. One planned attack targeted the Anata area, and the second was aimed at…

Israel Deploys Forces Near Jerusalem Amid Reports of Planned Attack

Israeli security forces were mobilized near Jerusalem on Monday evening due to intelligence about a potential attack. Special forces arrested individuals on Highway 1, with confli…

Elite Unit Raids Jerusalem Area Following Intel, Two Arrested

An elite counter-terrorism unit and the Shin Bet conducted a security operation in the Latrun area near Jerusalem on Monday evening, arresting two suspects. The operation was prom…

Police and Shin Bet Arrest Two Suspected of Planning Attack on Route 1

Israeli police and the Shin Bet arrested two individuals on Route 1 near Latrun on Monday on suspicion of planning an attack. The operation was based on intelligence and resulted…

Two Suspects Arrested Near Jerusalem for Imminent Attack Plot

Israeli security forces arrested two suspects planning an imminent attack near Jerusalem on Monday evening. The joint operation by the Yamam and Shin Bet took place on Highway 1 a…

Security Forces Arrest Suspects on Route 1 Amid Heightened Alert

Israeli security forces arrested two suspects involved in security offenses on Route 1 near Jerusalem, causing traffic jams. Concurrently, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered a trav…

National Giving Week Concludes with Volunteer Day and Solidarity Visit

The Equality Center concluded its "National Giving Week" with volunteer activities in Rahat and a solidarity visit to the Negev village of Dheebat, where homes were recently demol…

Security Alert Near Jerusalem After Intel Leads to Two Arrests

An intensive security operation was conducted around Jerusalem after intelligence information was received, leading to the arrest of two suspects on Highway 1. The deployment of t…

Israeli Police Senior Staff Convene for Memorial Day Honoring Yitzhak Rabin

The Israel Police's senior command staff held an annual seminar at the Yitzhak Rabin Center, commemorating former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and discussing the police's role in…

Palestinian Teen Arrested in Central Israel on Suspicion of Planning Attack

A 15-year-old Palestinian was arrested in central Israel on Tuesday for allegedly planning an imminent attack. He was in the country illegally and was apprehended by a joint Shin…

Teenager Arrested in Israel for Alleged Imminent Attack Plot

Shin Bet and the Yamam arrested a 15-year-old Palestinian illegally in Israel on Tuesday, suspecting him of planning an imminent attack in central Israel. The arrest occurred afte…

Terror Attack Foiled in Central Israel; Illegal Migrant Arrested

Shin Bet and Yamam forces arrested an illegal migrant in central Israel last night who was planning an imminent terror attack. The suspect had entered the country through the Jude…

MK Gottlieb Criticizes Justice Minister, Proposes Legal Reforms

Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb criticized Justice Minister Yariv Levin for perceived failures in judicial reform, advocating for targeted legal actions instead of broad changes…

Two Israelis Caught Attempting Drug Smuggling Across Jordanian Border

Two Israelis were arrested attempting to smuggle hashish and cocaine into Jordan on September 14 near Maoz Chaim. They were caught after throwing drugs over the border fence and r…

Man Accused of Murder Convicted of Horse Theft Amid Investigation Lapses

Doron Weizman, 54, was convicted of horse theft and burglary from a kibbutz stable, a case marred by police investigation failures including unanalyzed DNA evidence. The convictio…

Officer Recounts October 7 Rescue, Near-Fatal Wounding

Staff Sgt. Maj. Rami Cohen has recounted his experience on October 7, detailing how he rescued two girls from a car near the Sderot police station after finding their mother dead…

Police Use Force to Free Soldier Surrounded by Jerusalem Protesters

Police and Yamam forces used force to rescue a soldier surrounded by dozens of rioters at the entrance to Jerusalem. The soldier was extracted unharmed. One suspect was arrested d…

Central District Police Chief Amir Cohen Resigns After 38 Years

Central District Police Commander Amir Cohen announced his resignation after 38 years of service. His departure follows a disagreement with Police Commissioner Dani Levy during a…

Suspects Arrested for Supplying Weapons to Beer Sheva Attack Perpetrator

Three Negev residents were arrested for allegedly supplying weapons and ammunition to Ahmed Al-Okobi, the perpetrator of a deadly shooting attack in Beer Sheva on October 6, 2024…

FIDF Launches Digital Library of Firsthand Oct. 7 Testimonies

The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) has launched an English-language digital library of firsthand testimonies from the October 7 Hamas attacks. The collection features…

Police Report on October 7 Reveals 35 Combat Zones, 1,500 Officers, and Inter-Agency Coordination Failures

A three-year police investigation into the October 7 attacks has concluded, revealing 1,500 officers fought in 35 combat zones and highlighting severe coordination failures betwee…

Combatant Recounts Harrowing Oct. 7th Battles, Including 20 Hours in Kibbutz Be'eri

Dvir Solomon, a former Yamam and LOTAR combatant, shared his harrowing experiences from October 7th, including 20 hours of continuous fighting in Kibbutz Be'eri. He described resc…

ZAKA Volunteers Detail Horrors of Oct. 7 Gaza Envelope Massacre

ZAKA volunteers Itzik Ita and Nachman Shai Revivo described the atrocities they witnessed on October 7th in the Gaza envelope, calling it a "Holocaust in color." They recounted op…

Rescued Hostage Details Hamas Threats and Personal Tragedy

Almog Meir Jan, rescued after 246 days in Hamas captivity, described constant threats of being shot by captors if Israeli forces approached. His dramatic rescue by Yamam officers…

Ophakim 'Cookie Heroine' Rachel Edri Recounts Trauma and Resilience Three Years After Hamas Attack

Rachel Edri, hailed as the "Ophakim Heroine" for her bravery during the October 7th Hamas attack, is coping with the trauma and the subsequent death of her husband, David. For 20…

Officer Shoshana Mali's Unbelievable Battle at Sderot Police Station

Officer Shoshana Mali single-handedly defended the Sderot police station against 26 Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after being armed with only one pistol. She threw back a g…

Key Events Defining October 7 and the Subsequent War

Three years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel has been engaged in a multi-front war that has reshaped the Middle East. The conflict began with a large-scale surprise assaul…

Israel's War: Key Events From Oct. 7, 2023, to Present

Unreleased Recordings Expose Chaos in Israeli Police During Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

Newly revealed recordings from the Israeli Police command center in Jerusalem expose the chaotic response to the October 7 Hamas attack. Then-Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and…

Three Arrested in Kiryat Gat Murder Investigation

Police in Kiryat Gat arrested three local residents on suspicion of involvement in a murder discovered after a car was found on fire with a deceased man inside. The investigation…

Volunteers Recount Harrowing Ordeal in Southern Israel

Volunteers Alex Shamis and Dr. Tarek described a traumatic emergency response in southern Israel where they faced extreme danger and blurred lines between rescuer and victim. Dr…