Crime

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.
Elephant graze at Kimana Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Amboseli National Park, on August 12, 2026, following a series of elephant deaths in the area.

Kenya arrests four in probe into 18 elephant deaths in Amboseli

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Closeup of arrested hands with handcuffs.

Israeli teenager arrested for allegedly extorting peers through TikTok for 'protection'


Israeli security forces bust alleged border smuggling ring, seize drone and arrest two

The two arrested individuals and the seized materials were transferred to the Segev Shalom station in the Southern District for further investigation by the Israel Police.

 Military Vehicle patroling. Border Police are stationed and patroling at the Harif Mountain area, at the border between Israel and Egypt.

Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

East Jerusalem man detained over alleged social media incitement, support for terrorism

Officers arrested the suspect, a resident of the Sur Bahir neighborhood, on Sunday after an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online.

A prison officer handcuffs a colleague as part of a drill at the third organised crime unit (drug-trafficking district) during a press tour at Reau prison, near Paris on July 30, 2026.

Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets

The investigation was conducted jointly by the Lahav 433 National Economic Crime Unit and the Justice Ministry’s insolvency enforcement unit.

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Beersheba residents now eligible for firearm licenses under expanded reform

In 2026 alone, the number of communities eligible for firearm licenses has risen by 126, while gun owners have doubled since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.

Israel Police find three powerful pipe bombs outside Ramallah train station

The police also stated that they had found dozens of 5.56 caliber ammunition alongside the pipe bombs, which had been stolen from the IDF.

Three pipe bombs found by the Israeli police in Ramallah, August 2, 2026.

Man arrested in connection with shooting in Netivot that killed one, wounded another

Security-camera footage from the scene appeared to show a gunman approach two men standing in a parking area, briefly speak with them, and then open fire at close range.

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

Grenade thrown at under-construction Japanika in Hadera as attacks against sushi chain continue

The incident is the most recent in a string of attacks against branches of the Japanika chain, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov.

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.

Israel Police suspend rapper tied to Ben-Gvir over recordings claiming influence over officers

Eliasi’s firearm was confiscated following the decision, and the Police Internal Investigations Department opened a review of the information revealed in the report.

Israeli rapper Yoav "HaTzel (The Shadow)" Eliasi

Police respond to Ashdod gunfire, seize cocaine and illegal weapons in overnight raids

Early on Thursday morning, police arrested a 45-year-old resident of Holon on suspicion of drug trafficking following a police raid on a warehouse in the city. 

Police investigate the scene of the crime after a shooting at Ashdod's Troya wedding venue on July 29, 2026.