Monday, 17 August 2026

Crime

Latest Israel.com reporting in Crime — headlines, updates, and analysis from our newsroom.

During a joint operation by police officers from the Haifa and Tirat Carmel stations along the coastline, forces were deployed at key locations and worked to prevent juvenile delinquency and violence.

Israel Police prevent juvenile delinquency & violence along Haifa coastline, issuing traffic/environmental offense reports & detaining drug suspects.

By Israel Police 4 hours ago

PLO flag, weapons found near Mount David outpost

Israel Police 19 hours ago

Searches for missing person on the surfers’ beach in Rishon LeZion Police officers from the Central District, with the assistance of the Maritime Police, the Air Unit, and additional rescue forces,

Israel Police 1 day ago

Crime August 17, 2026 at 12:32 pm 3 hours ago New

The murder of the deceased Yasser Abu Al-Hija has been solved – the suspects planned to murder their relative while he was getting a haircut, but accidentally also hit the barber.

Israel Police arrest suspects in barber shop murder plot; 17-year-old allegedly shot uncle, 19-year-old cousin assisted.

Crime August 17, 2026 at 12:32 pm 3 hours ago New

Smuggling worth NIS 1.2 million exposed: A truck loaded with cigarettes and tobacco was seized by officers from the Iron police station as part of a joint economic enforcement operation by officers from the Iron police station.

Israel Police seized a truck with NIS 1.2 million in smuggled cigarettes and tobacco in a joint economic enforcement operation.

Crime August 17, 2026 at 8:30 am 7 hours ago New

Police officers from the Jaffa station arrested a suspect in an act of vandalism and damage at the St. Anthony’s Church in Jaffa. Yesterday morning, a report was received about an incident of vandalism and damage at the church.

Jaffa police arrested a suspect in his 20s for vandalizing and damaging St. Anthony's Church, breaking statues and crosses.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 6:45 pm 21 hours ago

South road closures update Route 90 open

Route 90 is now open to traffic following weather-related road closures in the South.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 6:12 pm 21 hours ago

Shortly before, the police dispatch center received a report of a brawl on HaMevo’ot Street in Savyon.

Israel Police arrested four men and an injured individual following a brawl on HaMevo'ot Street in Savyon; criminal investigation is underway.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 5:06 pm 22 hours ago

Route 90 closed to Mitzpe Shalem – Dead Sea Hotels due to weather

Route 90 is closed to Mitzpe Shalem and Dead Sea Hotels due to weather; avoid non-essential travel and obey police instructions.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 1:07 pm 1 day ago

During the weekend, Border Police fighters from the Southern National Guard and police officers from the Rahat station conducted several operations as part of Operation “Iron Net” – numerous weapons were seized and seven suspects were arrested.

Israel Police seized numerous weapons & arrested 7 suspects & 29 illegal residents during weekend operations in Rahat as part of Operation "Iron Net.".

Crime August 16, 2026 at 1:06 pm 1 day ago

Warning to the traveling public – Concern for flash floods in the Dead Sea area. Southern District forces are preparing for the expected rains and flash floods in the coming hours in the Dead Sea area.

Israel Police warn of flash floods in Dead Sea area. Road closures expected on Route 90 between Ein Gedi and Neve Zohar due to incoming rains.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm 1 day ago

Detectives from the Central Unit in the Tel Aviv District thwarted the transfer of weapons for use by a crime organization this morning a suspect was arrested (Tel Aviv,

Israel Police's Tel Aviv Central Unit arrested a suspect in his 30s, thwarting weapons transfer for a crime organization, seizing grenades and handguns.

Crime August 16, 2026 at 10:54 am 1 day ago

Three suspects were arrested following several incidents of agricultural theft in the Mateh Yehuda region over the past month. A covert investigation was conducted by the Mateh Yehuda station of the Jerusalem Border Police.

Israel Police arrested three suspects in Mateh Yehuda for agricultural theft after a covert investigation by the Jerusalem Border Police.

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Digital Determinism in Youth Sports May Shape Careers Too Early

Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Workplace AI Use Across Sectors

Preparations for the Knesset Elections The Commissioner Met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee Commissioner R.N.C. Dani Levy met today with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee,

Our heroic reservists give their all to the country, and they deserve everything. Today, we bring them tremendous news in the field of housing. Approximately 20,000 opportunities to purchase an apartment or land.

The headline in the British Telegraph today quotes the words of Yair Golan, Eisenkot’s partner: “Israel kills children as a hobby.”

My wife Sara and I are pained by the passing of Zahava Shaul, may her memory be a blessing, mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, may his memory be a blessing. For over a decade, we have maintained a personal and close relationship with the Shaul family.

Shortly after hearing gunfire from the village: IDF forces apprehended suspects and confiscated weapons in the village of Al-Ram in the Binyamin Brigade. During the night (Sh.), forces from the 7114 Reserve Battalion,

IDF forces destroyed a bomb-making laboratory in the Tulkarm camp.

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Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

The government today approved our new five-year plan for the development of Eilat and the Eilat region, amounting to approximately NIS 360 million. Eilat and the Eilat region are the southern pearl of the State of Israel,

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Forex Amid Shekel Volatility

Committee Discusses Fund’s 2025 Financial Reports | Reports Show Fund Achieved Impressive 18.4% Return in 2025 and Fund Assets Stood at $2.8 Billion at Year-End

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation

Searches for missing person on the surfers’ beach in Rishon LeZion Police officers from the Central District, with the assistance of the Maritime Police, the Air Unit, and additional rescue forces,

Acre police search property in money laundering operation

Police officers from the Coastal District, along with tactical unit fighters, uncovered a large quantity of weapons in a series of seizures over the past 24 hours, as part of the Israel Police’s determined and ongoing struggle against weapons offenses.

Changes in traffic arrangements and road closures due to expected weekend weather – rain is expected in the Golan Heights, the Jordan Valley, and the Judean Desert.

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

Israelis Show Growing Interest in Learning Persian, School Says

Between Sirens and Coffee Cups, Jerusalem Refuses to Stop

IDF Force Conduct During Securing the Area During the Evacuation of an Illegal Outpost in Area A of Judea and Samaria

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