Israel Police

IDF begins surprise exercise testing troops' readiness in West Bank ahead of High Holy Days

The exercise, during which all battalions in the division were mobilized, is expected to continue until the afternoon. 

IDF soldiers operating as part of Operation Dawn 2.0, published on September 7, 2026.
 A smoke plume billows during an Israeli strike on an industrial area in Gaza City on July 12, 2026; Illustrative.

Israel kills senior Hamas terrorist behind series of deadly 2000s West Bank attacks

Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

Israel Police delays 2025 statistical report nine months after year’s end

A police officer at the entrance to a tunnel in the West Bank.

Border Police seal hidden tunnel in West Bank Palestinian village near Givat Ze'ev


WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen after accidental entry into Area A near Ramallah

Entry to Area A, which is under the Palestinian Authority's civil and security control, is prohibited for Israelis.

Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus on August 20, 2026.

WATCH: Man indicted for allegedly assaulting seven-year-old nephew, throwing child into garbage bin

The suspect was indicted on August 24, and the Northern District State Attorney's Office requested to keep him in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Two arrested in thwarted weapons smuggling attempt near Israel-Jordan border

The incident follows an infiltration alert in the Jordan Valley region on Monday night. In response to the suspected infiltration, the IDF set up blockades in the area to locate any suspects.

Ten handguns found by IDF and Israel Police near Gesher Adam along Israel-Jordan border, August 25, 2026.

Prosecutor files statement against suspect in killing of attorney Arbel Feldman

Police said a serious indictment is expected in the coming days, together with a request to keep the suspect detained until the end of the proceedings.

Police escort suspect in lawyer murder case, August 4, 2026.

Israeli youths being inducted into criminal organizations at increasing rate - report

"For an expensive night at a club and a hotel stay with all the luxuries, there are boys today who will be willing to cooperate and do whatever is required of them," one figure said.

(FILE PHOTO) Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem

The discovery came as part of police’s ongoing investigations into the violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that occurred over the weekend and led to the deaths of three people.

Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.

Sohlberg allows Ben-Gvir to attend police event despite election campaigning concerns

The event at hand is an appreciation event for Israel Police volunteers and members of police emergency squads. It is officially planned to mark 50 years of the police volunteer system. 

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Police arrest eight Palestinian West Bank residents illegally residing in Beersheba apartment

Following their arrest, Southern District Police Commander Haim Bublil signed an administrative order closing the property for 30 days.

Illustrative: Police car at night

Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest

According to police suspicions, the complainants’ consent to the alleged acts was obtained through deception, as they believed the person with whom they were in a relationship was a man.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

High Court blocks new police appointments pending decision on restructuring law

The decision preserves the status quo, blocking the appointment process while judges consider whether the freeze should remain in place until the case is resolved.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.