Israeli police

A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions

The warning comes against the backdrop of a broader legal battle over Ben-Gvir’s authority over the police and his alleged interference in operational and personnel decisions.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.
 Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

Driver rams checkpoint, hits patrol car, then charges IDF soldiers in West Bank

A KIPPAH with both an Israeli and Palestinian flag on it.

The kippah controversy: when Israel's overreach becomes a global issue - editorial

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

Ex-defense officials: IDF W. Bank chief failing to stop Jewish violence; IDF: We need gov't help


Police officers to compensate protesters for excessive force, court rules

The ruling followed a civil lawsuit filed by the two demonstrators, who alleged they were assaulted during a protest in Caesarea.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Police arrest dozens of soccer players suspected of fraud and embezzlement

They are suspected of fraud and embezzlement of public funds. Also held and questioned were a doctor, a lawyer, and a staffer at the NII. 

Police car at night

Systemic Shin Bet leaks are erosion of security services' integrity, apolitical nature - editorial

The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Bereaved families leave IDF's Nova massacre probe meeting in anger

The Hostage Families Forum stated that the investigation was “superficial,” with facts that were “inaccurate at best, lies at worst.”

 The Nova Festival Massacre Memorial Site at Re’im Parking Lot

Israel Police investigate four camels found dead in Negev

The camels were found in a state of decomposition with no shell casings at the site, indicating that they were not killed by gun fire.

  FORTY CAMELS took part in the race in the Negev Highlands on Nov. 1.

Israel Police raid east Jerusalem bookstore, arrest owner - report

The family of the co-owner said that the police confiscated books and placed an order for the store to be closed, all without a search or arrest warrant.

 The Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem.

Thirteen pistols thrown from moving vehicle on Highway 6, suspect arrested

Northern District police stopped the vehicle near Yokneam after a suspect scattered weapons along the highway; indictment pending against southern resident.

 Glock-style pistols confiscated by Israel Police.

Police seized 38 smuggled guns in Afula, including M16s, Kalashnikovs

Authorities searched two vehicles in the northern city and later arrested three residents of Zarzir, a village west of Nazareth, as suspects.

 Israel Police and IDF units retrieve a cache of weapons in Afula, January 31, 2025.

Trust in Israel Police declines, Israelis suspect politicians impact police decisions - IDI

Trust in police spiked to 59% of Jewish Israelis after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, during which Israel Police fought heroically to defend Israeli citizens.

 Israel Police officers inspect remains of a ballistic missile fired from Yemen, near Moshav Kfar Daniel, September 15, 2024

Former police officer indicted for sexual act against two minors

A former police officer was indicted last week for sexual crimes against minors, it was announced on Monday.

 Grindr, same-sex dating app, shown on a phone screen