Israel Police

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. 

Weapons and ammunition seized by Israel Police in a raid in Kfar Yarka on July 10, 2026.
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Israeli man seen carrying axe near IDF recruitment center in Haifa, detained by police

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter

Force 100 members arrive for a court hearing on petitions against the appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben-Hamo, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, November 27, 2025.

Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief


'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor speaks at annual Pride Parade

As the event began, police announced that they had averted a planned attack against the LGBT community, arresting a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa.

THE ANNUAL Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 12, 2026.

Annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade to take place as normal, despite security concerns

Israel Police announced that over 1,000 police officers, undercover and Border Police officers, and volunteers will be deployed throughout the event to ensure the safety of all participants.

Tel Aviv's beaches decorated with pride flags ahead of the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade.

Four children admitted to Jerusalem hospital with unspecified illness, investigation is ongoing

First responders are on scene at the residential building complex have yet to determine what caused the children to get sick.

A Magen David Adom vehicle is seen on Jaffa Street outside the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, June 8, 2026

Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge

Mahash is the body responsible for investigating suspected criminal offenses by the police, including cases involving alleged police violence, corruption, and abuse of authority, among other things.

Mahash, the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on November 30, 2025.

WATCH: Haredi draft protests shut down highways, trains for two hours, scuffle with police

One 21-year-old haredi protester was hit by a car on Highway 1, and one 93-year-old civilian man was injured in the protests.

Haredi protesters block a highway in Israel on June 11, 2026.

Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority

The legislation was passed with 43 lawmakers in favor and 39 against after a lengthy plenum debate. It was sponsored by Likud MK Moshe Saada.

MK Yulia Malinovsky, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman hold a joint press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring

According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Police: Israeli teen hid ammunition, sought M-16 for Hamas-linked attack

According to the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the 18-year-old from Ibillin studied weapons use, searched for material on explosives, tried to obtain an M-16, and hid ammunition in his home.

According to the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the 18-year-old from I'billin studied weapons use, searched for material on explosives, tried to obtain an M16, and hid ammunition in his home.

Israeli man suspected of carrying out missions for Iranian intelligence

The suspect allegedly began contact with an Iranian operative through social media in late 2025 and agreed to carry out tasks in exchange for money.

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

WATCH: New footage released marking two years since operation rescuing four hostages from Hamas

The footage shows the Israel Police Counterterrorism Unit officers, who arrived at both locations simultaneously, rescuing hostages and engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Hamas's Nukhba terrorists.

 The four rescued hostages seen at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, on June 8, 2024