Crime rates in israel

Man who attacked Jerusalem nun acquitted due to mental illness, hospitalized for up to six years

The ruling means that Shreiber cannot be held criminally responsible for the attack because of his mental condition at the time.

Wearing a habit and other religious symbols, nuns in Jerusalem are not able to hide their identity, making them a target of hate crimes.
Friends and colleagues of attorney Arbel Feldman stand in his memory outside a remand hearing for suspected killer Ahmad al-Rajoub at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court earlier this month.

Ramle man indicted after shooting his lawyer six times at close range over insurance claim

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

Tel Aviv man arrested over alleged theft from home evacuated after Iranian missile strike

Border Police found 162 kg of stolen avocados in a car in central Israel.

Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community


Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel

As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Police arrest Hariri crime family members in raid for extortion, using explosives

The Hariri suspects are also accused of having extorted residents in the Samaria region of the West Bank and demanding payments totaling millions of shekels.

Israel Police arrest senior organized crime leader, April 2026.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Tel Aviv man arrested for robbing apartment damaged in Iranian missile strike

Following his arrest, investigators began to suspect that the man may have been involved in a robbery at the club “Shalvata” in Tel Aviv before Operation Roaring Lion began.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

‘Fake officer’ who fought on October 7 acquitted by reason of insanity

Beersheba District Court found that Assaf Shmuelevitz carried out the conduct attributed to him, but was in a psychotic state at the time, and bears no criminal responsibility.

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

Court orders release Shin Bet chief’s brother, defendants to house arrest in Gaza smuggling case

In Zini’s case, Gabizon wrote that while a detention ground still exists in principle, the danger can be neutralized through full house arrest, supervision, and additional restrictions.

Bezalel Zini, accused of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip, is seen on a screen at the Beersheba District Court, February 5, 2026

Northern city mayor and deputy in moderate condition after being shot - report

The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear. Police said they opened an investigation into a shooting in the northern city of Arraba that saw two men moderately injured.

Israel Police and Magen David Adom respond to a road incident in which one police officer was injured near Tapuah junction in the West Bank on February 23, 2026.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

President Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime

Herzog declared that every local authority should make the banning of guns and violence of any kind a top priority.

Israeli president Isaac Herzog meets with bereaved families from the Arab communities, at the presidentäs residence in Jerusalem on February 15, 2026.

'He could have murdered me': Holocaust survivor attacked on Ramat Gan street in broad daylight

The woman was evacuated by Magen David Adom to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, where she received treatment for facial and eye injuries and remained under observation for several hours. 

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