Crime rates in israel

Tel Aviv police arrest additional suspect in Japanika grenade attack case

The suspect, a Bat Yam resident in his 20s, was taken for questioning by the Tel Aviv District Central Unit and will be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

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.
Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Haredi protests block Jerusalem roads, gather outside A-G's residence, denounce draft dodger arrest

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minester Netanyahu at Amunition Hill on Jerusalem Day 2026

Former Shin Bet official: Sara Netanyahu's request for lifetime security is 'delusional'

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.

Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel


Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel

The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.

Border Police forces located 18 drug greenhouses containing more than 10,000 cannabis plants, May 11, 2026.

Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel. 

IDF, Israel Police arrest five suspects in major Palestinian gang running forgery ring, May 12, 2026.

Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment

The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

 PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel

As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.

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

Police arrest Hariri crime family members in raid for extortion, using explosives

The Hariri suspects are also accused of having extorted residents in the Samaria region of the West Bank and demanding payments totaling millions of shekels.

Israel Police arrest senior organized crime leader, April 2026.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Tel Aviv man arrested for robbing apartment damaged in Iranian missile strike

Following his arrest, investigators began to suspect that the man may have been involved in a robbery at the club “Shalvata” in Tel Aviv before Operation Roaring Lion began.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

‘Fake officer’ who fought on October 7 acquitted by reason of insanity

Beersheba District Court found that Assaf Shmuelevitz carried out the conduct attributed to him, but was in a psychotic state at the time, and bears no criminal responsibility.

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

Court orders release Shin Bet chief’s brother, defendants to house arrest in Gaza smuggling case

In Zini’s case, Gabizon wrote that while a detention ground still exists in principle, the danger can be neutralized through full house arrest, supervision, and additional restrictions.

Bezalel Zini, accused of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip, is seen on a screen at the Beersheba District Court, February 5, 2026