Israel Police

Israel Police liaison Walter Kening assisted Bolivian authorities in arresting an Israeli fugitive wanted for drug smuggling since 2017, following a targeted intelligence operation in Santa Cruz.

An Israeli fugitive wanted for a 2017 cocaine smuggling operation was arrested in Bolivia following a joint operation by the Israel Police and local authorities.

The Supreme Court of Israel has authorized the publication of the name of senior Lahav 433 officer Tomer Strauss, following a closed investigation into sexual harassment allegations.

Yamam counter-terrorism forces successfully rescued a woman who threatened to jump from an 11th-floor apartment window, concluding the incident safely without casualties.

A Rehovot resident was indicted for setting fire to his ex-partner's workplace in central Israel. The masked suspect smashed the doors, poured fuel, and fled.

Residents of south Tel Aviv and Kerem HaTeimanim report a series of unprovoked violent attacks by a woman in her 40s or 50s. Victims cite shattered property and thrown rocks, while police state the current investigation has been closed.

A surge of violent crime in Sakhnin is driving educated families and professionals to leave the Arab locality for Jewish towns, as brazen daytime shootings and unchecked gang violence shatter residents' sense of security.

A teenager from Rahat was brutally attacked and filmed by masked assailants who beat him with sticks, trampled his head, and pointed a gun at him. Police launched an investigation.

A 19-year-old was arrested in Shoham for allegedly attacking political activists with a rod and a helmet, prompting sharp political reactions and a police investigation.

Court releases most suspects in the Binyamin violence case involving the assault on journalist Heidi Levine, leaving only one suspect in custody alongside a filed indictment.

Israel Police shut down a Tel Aviv shawarma restaurant for 30 days after discovering an undocumented worker employed there, marking the second such violation at the venue within months.

Israel Police arrested 15 teenagers in Netanya for stealing and discharging fire extinguishers as part of a dangerous TikTok challenge, risking public safety.

A 38-year-old driver from Rama was arrested after a high-risk pursuit on Route 864 involving police air support. He faces legal proceedings for dangerous driving.

Northern District police arrested a suspect on Tuesday for extorting and threatening an earthworks contractor from Dishon. The suspect was captured in a central Israel safehouse.

Israel Police arrested a 57-year-old Nesher resident for running a home drug lab, seizing thousands of drug-laced gummy bears and cannabis intended for nature parties.

Ultra-Orthodox draft arrest operations face delays after police demanded IDF support. The Deputy Attorney General rejected the condition, demanding a new enforcement framework.

Israel Police arrested six suspects in the murder of Alexander Tzemakh in Netanya after a six-month covert investigation conducted by the Sharon District Central Unit.

A severe indictment was filed against a detainee who bit off part of a minor's ear in a Ramla holding cell, highlighting stricter IPS criminal enforcement led by Kobi Yaakobi.

Yisrael Beytenu has filed a police complaint and petitioned the Central Election Committee over a smear campaign targeting party leader Avigdor Lieberman with anonymous Russian-language text messages.

A 16-year-old girl was severely injured in a violent brawl involving dozens of teenagers on a bus in Beit Shemesh following a dispute over seating.

Violence surges in the West Bank as Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects administrative detentions, shifting law enforcement responsibility to the police amid IDF concerns.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new plan shifting civilian law enforcement in Judea and Samaria entirely to the police, excluding administrative detentions for settlers.

Hundreds of Gur Hasidim rioted in Arad after mistaking police responding to a crying infant for draft enforcers. Mayor Yair Maayan strongly condemned the attack on officers.

Residents of the Negev region, spanning Jewish and Bedouin localities, grapple with rampant illegal gunfire, weapons testing, and escalating security concerns.

A six-year-old child riding a scooter was struck and killed by a bus in Modi'in Illit. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene as police opened an investigation.

Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked Route 4 near Gan Yavne on Sunday to protest the arrest of two military deserters. The flash protest follows rising tensions over IDF conscription enforcement.

Israel Police arrested four suspects from a Premier League football club over financial crimes totaling tens of millions of shekels, including tax evasion and money laundering.

Residents of Sakhnin face a prolonged wave of crime and random shootings by masked criminals who film their attacks and post them online, prompting fierce criticism of the authorities.

A car-ramming incident near the West Bank community of Ateret left a pedestrian with light to moderate injuries. The driver fled, prompting an IDF and police manhunt.

Right-wing activists led by Mordechai David stormed a left-wing event at the Left Bank Club in Tel Aviv, clashing with participants. Police were called to the scene.

Following a fatal explosion near the Lebanese border that killed a 14-year-old boy, the Home Front Command issued urgent safety warnings regarding unexploded ordnance and suspicious objects.

Southern Border Police officers in Rahat arresting a fleeing motorcyclist discovered the vehicle was stolen nine months ago from a fellow unit member. The motorcycle was returned to its owner.

Israeli police and tax authorities seized 11 vehicles in Shefa-Amr and I'billin over unpaid debts totaling 6 million shekels as part of ongoing enforcement operations in the north.

Attorney Barak Cohen was acquitted of insulting a public servant after five years of legal proceedings regarding his repeated performances of a satirical song targeting a police officer.

Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy announced a zero-tolerance policy for political expression among officers ahead of the Knesset elections, citing preparations for total security.

The Ministry of Education resumes school trips in the north following IDF clearance, while continuing its investigation into the fatal Ma'alot Yeshiva incident.

The Shin Bet has joined a police investigation into the extortion of a prominent Israeli businessman working with the Ministry of Defense after criminals hurled a grenade and opened fire at his home.

Four people were lightly injured when an explosive device detonated in an electric vehicle in Netivot. Police suspect a criminal background and have launched an investigation.

A powerful explosion rocked a residential building in Bnei Brak early Wednesday after an explosive device was thrown. No injuries were reported, and police launched a criminal investigation.

Police have closed the investigation against David Ziton, partner of singer Nasrin Kadri, over the alleged assault of former Hamas hostage Rom Braslavsky.

A suspected unexploded ordnance was found in the Eshtaol Forest near Jerusalem on Wednesday. Police and bomb disposal experts cordoned off the area for a controlled detonation.

Former police chiefs warn that a freeze on 141 senior appointments risks paralyzing the Israel Police, threatening public order and operational readiness ahead of elections.

A Zichron Yaakov resident was indicted for severe animal abuse after repeatedly stabbing his dog. Neighbors intervened, and the dog's life was saved following emergency surgery.

An illegal West Bank resident was arrested in Eilabun after jumping from a garbage truck and fleeing on foot, with his detention extended until Wednesday.

A 37-year-old southern Israel resident filed a complaint with Mahash alleging he was brutally beaten by Yasam tactical officers after a beach dispute in Ashkelon, resulting in facial fractures and hospitalization.

The Ministry of Health ordered the immediate closure of the Colonia Juno event venue in Caesarea due to severe sanitary violations, including pest infestations and cold chain failures.

The Ministry of National Security held a national emergency conference on Tuesday to prepare for extreme winter weather, focusing on potential flash floods and multi-agency coordination.

Israel Police opened an investigation following a shooting in Umm al-Fahm that left one man critically injured and another mildly hurt. The background is reportedly criminal.

A 20-year-old man was shot and killed in Segev Shalom on Monday following a violent dispute over a plot of land, with another man moderately injured.

Emergency teams managed a mass casualty incident on Israel's northern border after an explosion struck students on a school trip, injuring multiple adolescents.