Indictment filed against 2 Hebron family members investigated at Etzion
Indictment filed against two Hebron family members investigated at Etzion station for unspecified offenses.
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Spike in Violence: Israeli-Arab Homicides Reach 65 This Year
A shooting in Tira marks the 65th Israeli-Arab homicide of 2026, as organized crime turf battles drive a deadly surge in violence across communities.
Following a covert investigation, 18 suspects were arrested and detained this morning, including a deputy mayor in the north, on suspicion of public corruption offenses including bribery, fraud, and bid rigging.
18 suspects, including a deputy mayor, arrested in northern Israel for public corruption, bribery, fraud, and bid rigging offenses.
Disturbance at the entrance to Jerusalem – all routes have been opened to traffic. Police officers and Border Police fighters recently concluded their operations to disperse the rioters and repel those who caused damage.
Jerusalem entrance cleared after riots; 3 officers injured, 6 arrested, and traffic restored.
Violent disturbances across the country – three police officers injured in Jerusalem, the Commissioner ordered decisive action against those involved. In recent hours, disturbances have been occurring across the country – forces
Jerusalem police injured amidst nationwide disturbances; Commissioner orders decisive action against those involved in violent acts.
Protest at Ha’Mizleg Junction near Netivot – All routes have been opened to traffic. Police officers from the Netivot station, Southern District, and Border Police fighters operated in recent hours to restore public order and clear blockades.
Police reopened all routes at Ha'Mizleg Junction near Netivot after clearing approximately 500 protesters who blocked traffic.
Multi-Million Cigarette Smuggling Thwarted, Two Azerbaijanis Arrested
Authorities intercepted a speedboat smuggling an estimated 12 million shekels in cigarettes off the Ashdod coast, arresting two Azerbaijani nationals.
Further to the disturbances of order throughout the country and the violent riots – the Commissioner strongly condemned the events and ordered decisive action against those involved. Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai emphasized,
Israel Police Commissioner condemns violent riots, vowing decisive action & justice for those involved in harming officers and public security.
Israels National Police Commissioner Orders Expansion of Operation Against Violent Crime in Arab Areas
Israel's Police Commissioner Danny Levy has ordered an expansion of "Operation Iron Net" to combat violent crime in Arab communities, with thousands of officers.
Police forces are currently operating against rioters at an illegal demonstration on Highway 4, near the Ginot Interchange. Shortly before, dozens of demonstrators arrived near the Ginot Interchange and began to disturb the peace.
Israel Police are clearing rioters from Highway 4 near Ginot Interchange following an illegal demonstration that disrupted traffic and peace.
Disturbance at the entrance to Jerusalem – Police forces rescued a soldier who was attacked by rioters. The rioters are blocking the main traffic artery at the entrance to the city and disrupting public order.
Israel Police rescued a soldier attacked by rioters blocking Jerusalem's main entrance, restoring public order and reopening the road.
Recently, three illegal residents with a security background were arrested in Jerusalem. Border Police fighters from the Jerusalem Envelope were dispatched recently to the Beit Hanina area.
Border Police arrested three illegal residents with security backgrounds in Jerusalem's Beit Hanina, one impersonating an Israeli.
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