WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen who accidentally entered Palestinian territory
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening.
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested
According to the Shin Bet, they planned to carry out an attack at a police station in the south and were arrested at an advanced stage of planning when they were equipped with weapons.
Police uncover massive weapons cache in Druze village, complete longstanding investigations
The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of Kfar Yarka, was arrested and taken to the local police station for questioning, after which he was detained.
Netanyahu speaks with Venezuela delegation as the nation is forced to bury unidentified bodies
"We didn't ask questions about who and what," the prime minister said. "We asked: 'What needs to be done to help?'"
IDF conducts at least four strikes in 72 hours in Gaza Strip, kills PIJ commander
Also on Wednesday, the IDF conducted a strike in northern Gaza, killing Hamas sniper Abdullah Baha al-Din Razak Al-Souti.
Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter
Police reported cases of child sexual abuse, endangerment in a motor vehicle, and domestic abuse within a span of two weeks in late June and early July 2026.
Israel Police seize vehicles, weapons in Arab sector crime crackdown amid organized crime crisis
Law enforcement officers also conducted raids on several businesses in northern Israel that were suspected of being involved with Arab-sector organized crime.
Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group
According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them.
IDF arrests Palestinian-American student with no charge, given poor medical attention, family says
Safi has yet to be charged with a crime, according to US officials as well as media outlets citing statements from her family.
Two Tel Aviv men arrested for brandishing weapon while filming a movie
The suspects had not coordinated with the police beforehand. They were arrested on suspicion of negligent use of a weapon without a license and illegal possession of a weapon.
