Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Crime

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

An investigation into the circumstances of a hit-and-run accident in the north has been opened, during which a motorcyclist was pronounced dead. The suspect was arrested during the night, around 01:00.

Israel Police open hit-and-run investigation after motorcyclist dies; suspect arrested overnight after vehicle found burning.

By Israel Police 2 months ago

Shortly ago, dozens of rioters began blocking the Ha’Mizleg Junction (Roads 34 and 25) near Netivot. Forces from the Southern District and Border Police are preparing to disperse the rioters.

Israel Police 2 months ago

Illegal demonstration on Highway 1 – Rioters are blocking the highway westbound and eastbound and are confronting police officers.

Israel Police 2 months ago

Crime July 26, 2026 at 10:38 am 3 weeks ago

Following extensive search operations that continued from yesterday, involving police forces including mounted police, marine police, rescue and evacuation units, and volunteers,

Ashkelon: Extensive search by Israel Police and volunteers locates body of man suspected of drowning at sea.

Crime July 25, 2026 at 11:19 pm 3 weeks ago

Police officers from the Judea and Samaria District and Border Police fighters in Judea and Samaria continue the manhunt for a suspect in the theft of an Israeli citizen’s weapon this evening in the southern Hebron Hills, following the incident that occurred this evening near Susya.

Israel Police and Border Police continue manhunt for suspect in weapon theft near Susya, with ongoing investigations and forensic evidence collection.

Crime July 25, 2026 at 10:17 pm 3 weeks ago

During a protest held without authorization and not coordinated with the police this evening on Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, several protesters began to disturb public order and block the traffic artery.

Israel Police arrested nine suspects for disturbing public order and blocking traffic during an unauthorized protest in Tel Aviv.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 7:48 pm 4 weeks ago

Following this morning’s incident at Farm Gilad – Border Police fighters in Judea and Samaria were on extensive operational deployment over the weekend. The commander of Border Police in Judea and Samaria held a situation assessment with the forces shortly before.

Border Police increase operational readiness in Judea and Samaria following Havat Gilad incident, focusing on counter-terrorism and public safety.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 4:56 pm 4 weeks ago

Healthy and whole – 4-year-old Yuval Kogan on his way to his parents with the Commissioner and Commander of the Southern District

Healthy and whole - 4-year-old Yuval Kogan on his way to his parents with the Commissioner and Commander of the Southern District

Crime July 24, 2026 at 4:21 pm 4 weeks ago

Yuval Kogan, aged 4, located safe and sound. The Commissioner recently confirmed that the missing person, Yuval Kogan, has been located safe and sound.

4-year-old Yuval Kogan, missing person, located safe and sound after extensive Israel Police search.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 3:17 pm 4 weeks ago

Hundreds of police officers, Border Police fighters, rescue and emergency forces, volunteers, Maritime Police personnel, and the air wing, continue their extensive search efforts for 4-year-old Yuval Kogan during these hours.

Extensive search continues for 4-year-old Yuval Kogan involving hundreds of police, Border Police, and rescue forces using sea, air, and land resources.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 1:28 pm 4 weeks ago

Jerusalem District police officers are operating in the eastern part of the city against disturbances and the use of fireworks two suspects were arrested. This morning, with the publication of the matriculation exam results,

Jerusalem Police arrested two suspects (17 & 24) in East Jerusalem for fireworks use during matriculation exam results release.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 12:28 pm 4 weeks ago

Are you traveling in the Galilee and Tiberias during the intermediate days of the holiday?

Israel Police urge travelers in Galilee and Tiberias to observe safety rules during the intermediate days of the holiday for a secure experience.

Crime July 24, 2026 at 11:54 am 4 weeks ago

The Inspector General arrived at the police command post on the Ashkelon coast and is currently holding a situation assessment with the participation of force commanders and emergency and rescue personnel operating in the area.

Inspector General directs all Israel Police resources to aid search operations on Ashkelon coast, monitoring sea, air, and land efforts.

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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.

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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

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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