Sunday, 2 August 2026

Crime

Crime 3 months ago

Eleven gang members were arrested on suspicion of defrauding and swindling dozens of elderly and vulnerable people, with an accumulated sum of approximately one million shekels. Jerusalem District Police detectives began a covert investigation several months ago.

Israel Police arrested 11 suspects in a million-shekel fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals through impersonation and identity theft.

Crime 3 months ago

Following an investigation conducted by the Central Unit in the Judea and Samaria District, indictments and prosecution statements were filed against seven suspects, senior members and associates of the Hariri crime organization.

Israel Police indicts 7 Hariri crime organization members for extortion and terror threats involving explosives, following arrests in multiple locations.

Crime 3 months ago

Disturbance at the entrance to Jerusalem – traffic routes have been opened. Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters operated during the last two hours to restore public order at the entrance to the city.

Jerusalem District Police restored order after a disturbance near the String Bridge, using crowd dispersal measures; traffic routes are now open.