Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Crime

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

As part of an operation to enforce economic offenses committed by crime perpetrators, Northern District police officers and Northern Border Police fighters, with the assistance of the Northern Akhal Unit in Lahav 433,

Northern Israel Police seized over 4.4 million NIS in cash during an operation targeting economic offenses in Tamra.

By Israel Police 4 weeks ago

Border Police fighters from the Jerusalem Envelope and the Crossing Authority arrested a resident of Hebron who was carrying a knife at the Tunnels Crossing a short time ago.

Israel Police 4 weeks ago

Investigation opened into suspected murder in Jerusalem – suspect arrested Further to the report of a man (foreign worker, India, 40) found lifeless in an apartment in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem,

Israel Police 4 weeks ago

Crime August 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm 1 week ago

Shortly ago, a team from the Inter-Organizational Command in the Judea and Samaria District operated in the Benjamin region and located a cache of weapons.

Israel Police found a weapons cache in Benjamin, arresting an attacker who injured officers and dispersing a hostile crowd.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 4:21 pm 1 week ago

Shortly ago, a report was received at the police dispatch center regarding a 12-year-old boy who went missing while on a vessel in the Jordan River.

12-year-old boy missing from a vessel in the Jordan River near Yesod HaMa'ala; police and forces are conducting extensive searches.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 4:21 pm 1 week ago

Documentation – Seizure of contraband hidden behind a double wall in a cargo compartment. During a joint operation by Border Police fighters from the Jerusalem Envelope and Border Crossing fighters at the Ring Crossing,

Israel Police seize contraband hidden behind a double wall at Ring Crossing, arresting a suspect without permits and the vehicle's driver.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 3:14 pm 1 week ago

Police officers from the Southern District and Border Police fighters operated in the towns of Hura and Lakiya dozens of weapons were located, five suspects were arrested. As part of Operation “Iron Net” which the Commissioner ordered,

Israel Police seize dozens of weapons, including M16 rifles and grenade rounds, arresting five suspects in Hura and Lakiya.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 2:07 pm 1 week ago

Bodycam footage – Suspect who escaped custody, attempted to hide in Judea and Samaria, and was arrested by police officers from the Judea and Samaria District as part of an operation by the Judea and Samaria District to locate and arrest wanted individuals and escaped criminals.

Israel Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting a suspect who escaped custody and attempted to hide in Judea and Samaria.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 2:06 pm 1 week ago

Shortly ago, a report was received about a child approximately 5 years old who was apparently left in a vehicle in the Lod area, and rescue forces are performing life-saving operations on him.

A 5-year-old child died after being left in a vehicle in Lod; police are investigating the tragic incident.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm 1 week ago

Border Police fighters arrested two suspects after a pursuit. Their vehicle, suspected of being stolen, was located in Beit Hanina. Border Police fighters from the Jerusalem Envelope region, along with crossing fighters who operated yesterday at the Hizme crossing,

Border Police arrested two suspects in Beit Hanina after a vehicle pursuit, locating a suspected stolen car and an illegal resident.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 12:27 pm 1 week ago

During the weekend, a report was received about a boat with 10 sailors aboard, which began to sink in the northern Sea of Galilee after departing from the Sagi Beach. Police officers from the Sea Patrol Unit in the Sea of Galilee arrived at the scene and within

Israel Police Sea Patrol rescued 10 sailors from a sinking boat on the Sea of Galilee, bringing them safely ashore.

Crime August 8, 2026 at 11:50 pm 1 week ago

Shortly ago, a suspect was arrested in the stabbing of a man on Herbert Samuel Street in Tel Aviv. Today, around 12:00 PM, a report was received about the stabbing of a man near the Royal Beach Hotel in Tel Aviv, and his injury.

Suspect arrested in Tel Aviv stabbing near Royal Beach Hotel; victim injured. Police identified and apprehended the suspect in northern Tel Aviv.

Crime August 8, 2026 at 8:57 pm 1 week ago

Yesterday morning, reports were received of three incidents in which knives and backpacks were placed at the entrance to bank branches and a food chain in the Gush Dan area. Tel Aviv District police officers arrived

Tel Aviv police arrested a 54-year-old man from Holon after he placed knives and backpacks at bank and food chain entrances in Gush Dan.

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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,

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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.

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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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