Arrest

German spy chief accused of treason, espionage issued formal arrest warrant

The case of attempted treason, which shocked the German intelligence community, could emerge as one of the biggest leaks of classified documents in Germany since the end of the Cold War.

A sign on a fence outside the headquarters of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany's foreign intelligence service, is pictured, after former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted treason and obtaining state secrets, in Berlin, Germany, October 6, 2026.
A block with the symbol, atomic number and mass number of Uranium (U) element, in this illustration taken January 21, 2026.

Georgia arrests man for selling radioactive uranium-238 to foreign national for $700,000

Iranian woman pretending to be a member of the Yahalomi family in Namibia on October 7, 2026.

Namibia arrests Iranian women claiming to be Israeli, mistaken for Yahalomis

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters demonstrate against an IDF recruitment conference for the Haredi community in Jerusalem, August 4, 2026.

Israel Police criticize Military Police over handling of Modi'in draft dodger arrest after riot


Suspect arrested for allegedly vandalizing Basimta cafe during protests against its Shabbat opening

According to the police, the suspect is thought to have vandalized the cafe with graffiti, thrown garbage at it, and damaged the cafe's lock.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

Two more suspects arrested for involvement in fight preceding Eldar Dayan's disappearance, death

The arrests follow those of two other suspects on Monday night on the same suspicion. All four suspects had previously been questioned at the Petah Tikva police station on suspicion of involvement.

Eldar Dayan.

Israeli man arrested for smashing crosses, statues in Jaffa's St. Anthony's Church

According to the police, they were called on Sunday morning and informed of the incident. Police arrived at the scene to investigate and found that the church had been vandalized.

Broken statues on the floor of St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, August 16, 2026.

India arrests over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan ahead of Independence Day

Agencies have reportedly recovered pistols, live cartridges, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings and crude bombs.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark country's Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

Another IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen

In a similar case in May an IAF officer claimed that "the entire Israel Air Force is involved in gambling."

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.

Shimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner

The investigation began after Buskila's former partner went to the police in the Yarkon District over the weekend and filed a complaint against him.

Israeli singer Shimon Buskila attends the funeral of Israeli singer Yishai Levi at the cemetery in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, June 7, 2026.

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

A view of a Jerusalem swimming pool.

In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges

The intelligence-based measure is the first reported use of the 2024 law against a Jewish crime organization.

Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2022

Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim

On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.