Israeli organized crime
Israeli youths being inducted into criminal organizations at increasing rate - report
"For an expensive night at a club and a hotel stay with all the luxuries, there are boys today who will be willing to cooperate and do whatever is required of them," one figure said.
Caucasian mafia head Yanis Yushayev killed in shooting at Caesarea gas station
In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges
Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim
Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud
Seven members of the Bakri crime organization were arrested following an investigation carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority.
Prosecutors file intent to indict Abu Latif crime boss, others in ‘Prince’ extortion affair
Police say the probe uncovered a network of extortion and financial offenses involving millions of shekels, carried out over a period of roughly five years.
Israel's Lahav 433 commander suspected of leaking information to suspects, police reveal
Assistant-Chief Meni Benjamin allegedly maintained personal contact with Salam without reporting the relationship to the proper authorities and is also suspected of sharing police information
Detention of crime lord Jarushi extended after surrendering to authorities
Jarushi is considered the lead suspect in the intense blackmailing of a money exchange business in southern Tel Aviv, police said at the hearing.
Prison commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison
"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.
Israeli lawmakers call on A-G to step down in rare Knesset session
The meeting came amid unprecedented tension between the attorney-general and the government over a series of measures that the AG has deemed "not legally viable."
'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast
The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident.
Israeli police target crime families, drug and weapons networks with new directive
During a recent raid, detectives seized 1.5 kg of explosives from a crime family's compound in Ramle as part of the “Emergency Brakes” initiative under the new commissioner.
What causes violence, murders among Israeli Arabs, and what can cure it?
By September 1, some 165 Israeli Arabs had been murdered since the start of the year. The violence is clearly out of control. But why? And what can and should be done?
Crime wave in Israel could enable terror networks in future - analysis
The threat of extremist and terrorist groups working with criminals in Israel is already clear. The rise of violence illustrates the emerging threat that could enter a new phase.
