Israeli police

Israel Police confirms investigation into large-scale smuggling network moving goods into Gaza

The court allowed the limited disclosure following a closed-door hearing, though details identifying suspects remain under strict restriction until February 10.

JANUARY 27, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

Vehicle break-in illustration to represent Or Yehuda theft on January 18.

Israeli Police arrests five suspects over NIS 500,000 theft in Or Yehuda, near Tel Aviv - report

Investigators from the Mesubim police station received a complaint regarding a break-in incident to a parked vehicle, from which around $100,000 and about NIS 180,000 in cash were allegedly stolen.

JANUARY 19, 2026|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police appeal district court ruling lifting restrictions on Netanyahu adviser in Bild leak case

Police argued that the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court erred when it canceled restrictions, including restrictions on Urich’s employment and broad no-contact orders.

JANUARY 18, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

IDF reservist Sgt. (res.) Aviad Frija, suspected of shooting Israeli civilian Yuval Kestelman.

Frija trial begins: IDF reservist faces manslaughter charges in mistaken shooting

The trial of IDF reservist Aviad Frija, charged with manslaughter for mistakenly killing an Israeli in a terror attack, begins January 19. The case has sparked public debate.

JANUARY 12, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

A-G responds to riots: Police must treat Jews and Arabs equally

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit supports using the IDF in Lod as necessary, as border police have bolstered local police.

MAY 12, 2021ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and Justice Minister Amir Ohana, Airport City, September 3, 2020

Cabinet will meet on Sunday morning to approve new police chief

Israel has not had a permanent police commissioner since December of 2018.

JANUARY 14, 2021ByANNA BRESKY/MA'ARIV

Public Security Minister Amir Ohana with Israel Police chief nominee Kobi Shabtai

Over 1,000 protest death of Hilltop Youth Ahuvia Sandak in Jerusalem

Protesters threw stones, injuring four policemen in the process • Parents placed baby in front of one of the riot vans in protest.

DECEMBER 26, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Mandelblit to Ohana: You have 3 weeks to appoint police chief

A-G letter puts teeth into High Court order.

DECEMBER 7, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Seven indicted for sex crimes against minors after undercover operation

Adding Tuesday's indictments, the undercover sting operation has so far resulted in a total of 28 indictments being filed against 28 different defendants.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Reflections of an Israeli police officer

The terror and carnage I witnessed, as a first responder for such a long time, was something that, at the time was not spoken about at all, not discussed or communicated with work peers or family.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020ByMARC KAHLBERG

Marc Kahlberg (right), commander of the Tourist Police, with Insp.-Gen. Shlomo Aharonishki (left) and top police officers after the Park Hotel bombing in 2002

Police claim viral video of clashes between officer, civilian distorted

Following the outbreak on social media, police released a full version of a video with a full statement detailing what occurred during the confrontation.

OCTOBER 16, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF