Monday, 17 August 2026

Crime

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

Crime August 13, 2026 at 9:21 am 4 days ago

Documentation – Three serious criminal incidents that occurred last month have been solved, including the throwing of grenades at residential buildings in Rishon LeZion and Ramat Gan, and the arson of an all-terrain vehicle in Netanya.

Israel Police solved 3 serious crimes last month, including grenade attacks and arson, with two suspects indicted.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 8:42 pm 5 days ago

Highway 4 near Bnei Brak opened after illegal demo

Israel Police dispersed an illegal demonstration on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, reopening the road to traffic.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 8:42 pm 5 days ago

During the visit of thousands of worshippers to the Cave of the Patriarchs, fighters from the operational arm ‘Arrow of Judah’ of the Judea and Samaria District arrested a Palestinian cleric suspected of incitement against the State of Israel. Police officers from the Judea and Samaria District, along with

Israel Police arrested a Palestinian cleric suspected of incitement during a visit to the Cave of the Patriarchs, seizing his devices.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 6:59 pm 5 days ago

Police officers who arrived for an operational activity in an open area in Ein Sahla were caught in a shootout.

Israeli police came under fire during an operation in Ein Sahla, arresting a suspect and seizing a weapon.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 6:19 pm 5 days ago

Police Commissioner, Superintendent-General Danny Levi, held a situation assessment regarding the location of the missing Israeli women. The Police Commissioner held a special situation assessment regarding the efforts to locate the missing Israeli women.

Police Commissioner Danny Levi assesses efforts to locate missing Israeli women, directing full resource allocation and international cooperation.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 6:19 pm 5 days ago

Illegal demonstration on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak An illegal demonstration is currently taking place at the Geha Junction, near Bnei Brak.

Illegal demonstration blocks Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing traffic disruptions; police directing traffic and urging public to use alternative routes.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 5:11 pm 5 days ago

Drugs and cash worth hundreds of thousands of shekels were seized, and dozens of traffic tickets were issued as part of an operation by Border Police fighters in the Central District and police officers from the Shar’at station in southern Tel Aviv.

Israel Police seized drugs & hundreds of thousands of shekels/dollars in Tel Aviv, arresting two suspects in major drug trafficking bust.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 4:02 pm 5 days ago

Traffic arrangements, congestion, and blockages may occur in the Bnei Brak area due to an expected demonstration at 4:00 PM. On Highway 4 from Aluf Sadeh to Em HaMoshavot in both directions. On the axis

Expect traffic disruptions & congestion in Bnei Brak from 4 PM due to a demonstration on Highway 4 and The Axis; use alternative routes.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 4:02 pm 5 days ago

Impersonated man, romanced women: Alias published, victims sought Petah Tikva.

Police seek victims of "Orel Hazan" alias used in romance scams; suspect's identity is currently under gag order.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 3:27 pm 5 days ago

In an operational activity by police officers from the Ma’ale Adumim station, Border Police fighters from Judea and Samaria, and an IDF force, based on intelligence information, a hiding place was located in the Al-Azariya area, where weapons were seized.

Israel Police and IDF seize weapons, ammo, and smoke grenades from a hiding spot in Al-Azariya following intelligence-led operation.

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

Israeli Startup Q-Factor Raises $24M to Build Million-Qubit Quantum Computer

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

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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

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.

PLO flag, weapons found near Mount David outpost

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

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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