Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Crime

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

Criminal Foiled in Umm al-Fahm – Large Quantity of Weapons and Ammunition Seized, Nine Suspects Arrested Police officers from the Umm al-Fahm station, in cooperation with fighters from the Tactical Division,

Israel Police arrested 9 suspects in Umm al-Fahm, seizing a large quantity of weapons and ammunition during the operation.

By Israel Police 1 month ago

State Comptroller: Israel Falling Short in Fight Against Human Trafficking and Prostitution

Pesach Benson 1 month ago

Fatal Tamra Shooting Adds to Rising Israeli-Arab Crime Toll

Pesach Benson 1 month ago

Crime August 6, 2026 at 10:50 am 2 weeks ago

Investigation into the disappearance of Eldar Dayan – as part of the searches, a body in an advanced state of decomposition was located and transferred for identification, following the directive of the Commander of the Central District, Superintendent Amir Cohen.

Israel Police is investigating the disappearance of Eldar Dayan; a decomposed body found during searches is undergoing identification at the National Institute.

Crime August 6, 2026 at 10:46 am 2 weeks ago

Fighters from the operational arm ‘Arrow of Judah’ raided the home of a Hebron resident and arrested him for investigation on suspicion of incitement offenses against the State of Israel. Yasam fighters from the ‘Arrow’ unit in the Judea region operated

Israel Police arrested a Hebron resident for incitement offenses against the state, following intelligence-led operations.

Crime August 6, 2026 at 8:09 am 2 weeks ago

Northern District police investigate Muqeibleh shooting

Northern District police are investigating a shooting in Muqeibleh that left one person severely injured; suspects are being sought.

Crime August 6, 2026 at 8:09 am 2 weeks ago

Tel Aviv District police officers opened an investigation into an incident of suspected weapons being thrown in the city. During the night, a report was received about an explosion near a residential building in the Park Tzameret neighborhood of Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv police investigate suspected grenade thrown near residential building in Park Tzameret; background appears criminal.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 10:15 pm 2 weeks ago

Police officers from the Sharon district have opened an investigation into the circumstances of a shooting incident in Tayibe, in which a resident of Tayibe in his 50s was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

Israel Police investigate fatal shooting in Tayibe; a man in his 50s was killed, possibly due to a blood feud.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 9:39 pm 2 weeks ago

Police officers from the Iron Station arrested a suspect in a ramming incident, in which a child approximately 3 years old was declared dead in Arraba. This evening, a report was received about an incident in which a child was critically injured in Arraba.

Israel Police arrested a suspect in a ramming incident in Arraba where a 3-year-old child was tragically killed.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 9:06 pm 2 weeks ago

Ashdod police station officers arrested a minor on suspicion of involvement in a stabbing incident. This evening, a report was received about a stabbing incident in a park in Ashdod.

Ashdod police arrested a minor suspected of involvement in a park stabbing incident, locating and apprehending him shortly after the event for investigation.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 8:01 pm 2 weeks ago

Following a complaint filed on Saturday evening on suspicion of rape that occurred during a party in the north, officers from the Asher region opened an investigation in which two suspects involved in the incident were arrested today.

Israel Police arrested two suspects following a rape complaint from a party in the north, with detention extension requested.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 6:25 pm 2 weeks ago

Following a pursuit that included gunfire, officers from the Judea and Samaria District arrested suspects who were driving recklessly, endangering road users and harming officers earlier today.

Israel Police arrested suspects after a pursuit with gunfire in Jericho, who endangered road users and injured officers.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 3:13 pm 2 weeks ago

Toddler Rescued After Being Locked in Vehicle – Iron Police Officers Prevented a Disaster After a Report Was Received About a Toddler Locked Inside a Closed Vehicle.

Israel Police officers rescued a distressed toddler locked in a hot vehicle by smashing the car window, averting a potential disaster.

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Israel, Greece Sign 650 Million Euro Deal for PULS Artillery Systems

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The Nahal Brigade 931 soldiers went on a training exercise in the familiar sector – with the new battalion commander.

Two additional months in the program, one week of combat, and approximately 60 new ‘Jaguars’.

The new “Lavi” of 810 has just arrived at Mount Hermon and is already changing the reality on the ground.

Digital Determinism in Youth Sports May Shape Careers Too Early

Lindsey having fun just a few weeks ago!

Following the extension of compulsory service to 32 months – all questions and answers

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.

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.

Watch the paratroopers’ documentation from combat in southern Lebanon

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

Four military stun grenades and various types of drugs were seized in an apartment in Ramat Hasharon during an operation by detectives from the Glilot station a suspect (43) was arrested.

Shortly before, a report was received of shots fired in central Jaffa, with no casualties. Detectives and patrol officers from the Jaffa station arrived at the location from which the shots were heard, and spotted a suspect (in his 30s) who attempted to flee.

Weapons, shekels seized near Nablus

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.

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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