Israeli police

Israel's war within: As murders mount, the Arab sector struggles to escape a cycle of violence

With a record wave of killings, organized crime and fear are tearing at the fabric of Israel’s Arab sector, with critics accusing the government and police of failing to stop the violence

Arab-Israeli protesters hold placards during a demonstration in Tel Aviv to draw attention to the rising crime rates in their community on January 31. Premium
Illustrative: Hand grenade -  A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.

Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Israeli ex-security officials contact Abbas as potential Segalovitz move attracts Jewish candidates

Israel Police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.

Police detain two in connection to disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, suspect abduction


Two men arrested for allegedly threatening to kill PM Netanyahu, police say

Two men from Rishon Lezion and Jerusalem were arrested this week for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Netanyahu, one in person at a Tel Aviv military base and the other on social media.

A 46-year-old resident of Rishon Lezion was indicted on Monday for making threats against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other elected officials, according to a statement from the Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit.

Kafr Yasif school security guard dies from wounds after shooting

The Western Galilee Police are conducting roadblocks and extensive searches to locate suspects.

Illustrative: Police car at night

Serious car accident on Highway 436 in the West Bank

A police spokeswoman reported that several passengers were severely injured and traffic officials are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

 A Magen David Adom ambulance drives through the streets of Israel.

Police not doing enough to find Haymanot Kasau, family tells Knesset panel

Haymanot Kasau’s family accused police of neglect nearly two years after she disappeared, telling MKs her case would be treated differently if she weren’t Ethiopian.

 Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau. The police released the image on February 26, 2024.

Prosecution presents Issam Jarushi with seminal indictment derived from fresh public safety law

The order contained movement restrictions, including blocking Issam Jarushi's entry into the cities of Ramle, Lod, Haifa, Tel-Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025

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.

 The cage bars of a prison cell (Illustrative).

Family ‘shocked’ as police arrest 16-year-old son recruited by Iran to carry out sabotage - N12

"A" was first approached about six months ago, after posting a scooter for sale online. An individual who expressed interest in the ad offered him a way to make quick money.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

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. 

Illustrative: 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.