Israel Police

Nazareth man arrested for planning to attack Itamar Ben-Gvir, recruiting terrorists for Hamas

The Shin Bet and Israel Police said they view any involvement by Israeli citizens in activity that endangers the security of the state and its citizens with the utmost severity.

Gunmen stand guard at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the central Gaza Strip, February 7, 2025.
Image from the arrest of a Bat Yam resident, charged with sexual offenses against his two granddaughters

Israel Police arrest man linked with committing serious sexual offenses against his granddaughters

Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

IDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Haredi protests block Jerusalem roads, gather outside A-G's residence, denounce draft dodger arrest


Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests

"Traffic at the junction has reopened and is operating as normal," the police said.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block a road at the Gilat Junction, near Ofakim, southern Israel, February 9, 2026; illustrative.

Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters indicted for breaking into military police chief's home

The indictment says protesters carried signs reading, “War on the draft law, in actions and not words,” and shouted slogans including “We will die and not enlist” and “Yuval Yamin is a traitor."

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men protest outside the home of Military Police commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Yamin, in Ashkelon, April 28, 2026

WATCH: Police officers attempt to disperse haredi protest in Jerusalem

"Dozens of rioters began blocking traffic routes and public buses with their bodies, significantly disrupting the routine of life in the area and putting road users at risk," the police said.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police during a protest against construction work on the Jerusalem Light Rail in the Bar-Ilan area of Jerusalem, June 8, 2026; Illustrative.

Haredi activists rush to Ashdod checkpoint after draft dodgers detained in stop

Haredi protestors from the "Black Color" hotline rushed to intervene following a day of protests. The matter was referred to the military police.

Ultra orthoodx jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an army recruitment order, at Ganot junction near Tel Aviv, June 11, 2026.

Demonstrators denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-Ben-Gvir shirt, protest signs

A released video from the parade shows a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading "FCK BNGVR" and arguing with police officers.

PEOPLE TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, June 12, 2026.

'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.