Israeli organized crime
Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud
Seven members of the Bakri crime organization were arrested following an investigation carried out by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Lahav 433 and the Tax Authority.
Prosecutors file intent to indict Abu Latif crime boss, others in ‘Prince’ extortion affair
Israel's Lahav 433 commander suspected of leaking information to suspects, police reveal
Detention of crime lord Jarushi extended after surrendering to authorities
Prison commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison
"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.
Israeli lawmakers call on A-G to step down in rare Knesset session
The meeting came amid unprecedented tension between the attorney-general and the government over a series of measures that the AG has deemed "not legally viable."
'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast
The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident.
Israeli police target crime families, drug and weapons networks with new directive
During a recent raid, detectives seized 1.5 kg of explosives from a crime family's compound in Ramle as part of the “Emergency Brakes” initiative under the new commissioner.
What causes violence, murders among Israeli Arabs, and what can cure it?
By September 1, some 165 Israeli Arabs had been murdered since the start of the year. The violence is clearly out of control. But why? And what can and should be done?
Crime wave in Israel could enable terror networks in future - analysis
The threat of extremist and terrorist groups working with criminals in Israel is already clear. The rise of violence illustrates the emerging threat that could enter a new phase.
Israel must wage uncompromising war on crime - opinion
At this stage, and given the current situation, only the prime minister can, and must bring together all the relevant factors, and declare a definitive war against crime.
When do criminal gangs cross the line into terrorist organizations? -analysis
A criminal gang from the Arab community in Northern Israel recently assassinated a local council candidate, leaders of the nearby Druze community want it to be considered terrorism.
Police seized NIS 1.2 billion from crime syndicates since start of 2023
The police said that they were able to confiscate the cash, property, and vehicles valued at NIS 1,216,818,200 due to law enforcement's persistent operations.
Police stop blood feud crime assassination, third in south in 5 days
Israel police have stopped multiple criminal assassinations in southern Israel in the past five days, as blood feuds between rival gangs continue.
Herzog: Wave of murders in Israel is 'civil terrorism,' must be stopped
Herzog called for the government and the relevant public to end the wave of violent murders which has predominantly affected Israel's Arab sector.
