Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Crime

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One of Israel’s Largest Money Laundering Investigations Nets Five Suspects, $220M in Assets

In a major joint operation by police and the Tax Authority, five suspects were arrested on suspicion of laundering some 800 million shekels ($220 million) for the “Bakri” criminal organization,…

By Pesach Benson 1 year ago

Two Palestinians Accused of Arson in Ben Shemen Forest Fire Remanded in Custody

Pesach Benson 1 year ago

Suspect Arrested for Online Incitement to Terror and Arson

Sveta Listratov 1 year ago

Crime April 28, 2026 at 10:51 am 4 months ago

Disturbance participants who blocked the entrance to the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem were removed – two suspects were arrested. Jerusalem District Police officers and Border Police fighters operated in the last hour near the Ministry of Finance building.

Israel Police and Border Police removed protesters blocking the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem, arresting two suspects for disturbing public order.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 10:21 am 4 months ago

As part of an operation by Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters, three suspects were arrested in the last 24 hours in connection with an assault incident that occurred in Beit Shemesh last weekend. The investigation

Jerusalem Police & Border Police arrested 3 suspects in Beit Shemesh following last weekend's assault investigation.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 9:36 am 4 months ago

Police Arrest Kfar Kana Man After Gun, Flags, Uniforms Found

A 51-year-old man from the Israeli-Arab city of Kfar Kana was arrested after authorities found a pistol, Palestinian flags and military ...

Crime April 28, 2026 at 9:33 am 4 months ago

Israel Police Arrest Council Head, Nine Others In Northern Corruption Probe

Israel Police arrested a northern council head and nine others in a widening corruption probe centered on alleged bribery and misuse of public funds in northern.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 9:20 am 4 months ago

Last night, a report was received regarding a violent brawl between two families in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem, during which, according to suspicion, live ammunition was used.

Israel Police responded to a violent family brawl in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood, where live ammunition may have been used.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 8:50 am 4 months ago

Police officers from the Northern District and Border Police fighters arrested a resident of Kafr Kanna after a pistol was found during a search of his residence.

Police in northern Israel arrested a Kafr Kanna resident, 51, after finding a handgun, Palestinian flags, and military uniforms in his home.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 8:23 am 4 months ago

Five suspects, including a serving local council head in the north of the country, were arrested for investigation on suspicion of bribery offenses. A covert investigation was conducted by the National Fraud Investigation Unit (LAHAV 433) regarding

Five suspects, including a local council head, arrested for bribery offenses in northern Israel involving IT service providers and public officials.

Crime April 28, 2026 at 8:22 am 4 months ago

In Be’er Sheva, the first resilience center of the Israel Police was inaugurated – “Here, in the south, in a place where our officers stood as a solid wall, with their bodies and souls, and in every mission required of them,

Israel Police inaugurates its first resilience center in Be'er Sheva to support officers facing operational and personal burdens.

Crime April 27, 2026 at 10:54 pm 4 months ago

Documentation – Rotem District forces were dispatched following a report of a shooting incident in Ar’ara al-Naqab, and arrested two suspects as they attempted to conceal weapons in a hiding place.

Rotem District forces arrested two suspects in Ar'ara al-Naqab after a shooting incident, finding them concealing weapons.

Crime April 27, 2026 at 10:51 pm 4 months ago

During the football match held this evening between Hapoel Ramat Gan and Bnei Yehuda, two fans were arrested for lighting flares inside the stands. During the match, a number of fans lit flares inside the stands.

Two fans were arrested for lighting flares during a Hapoel Ramat Gan vs. Bnei Yehuda football match, with documentation tools aiding their swift apprehension.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Israeli Counter-Drone Firm D-Fend for $1.5B

Consumer Guilt May Be Costing Online Retailers Billions, Israeli Study Finds

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

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

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.

Watch the paratroopers’ documentation from combat in southern Lebanon

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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