Police

Elite counterterrorism forces arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting

Members of the elite counterterrorism Yamam unit apprehended the suspect, while Shin Bet provided intelligence support to the forces, the spokesperson said.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Ramat Gan cafe set on fire for third time after owner opens on Shabbat

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Explosive device found near Ashkelon playground, suspect arrested

Prisoners at the Givon Prison in the city of Ramla, central Israel, January 11, 2026.

Public Defender warns of deepening prison crisis, expanded enforcement powers


Grapevine: Getting from point A to B

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev holds a press conference ahead of Israel's 76th Independence Day Ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on May 8, 2024

Thursday's Ayalon car bomb victim identified, estranged husband suspected of murder, detained

Cohen, a former police officer, was killed by an explosive device weighing about half a kilogram, which detonated while she was driving on Highway 20 in the middle of rush hour traffic.

sraeli security forces inspect the scene where a car exploded on the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, June 4, 2026.

Syria makes bid to revive hospitality industry with new Tourist Police Unit

The new unit would provide guidance to tourist attractions and assist tourists in traveling safely to designated sites and along established tourism routes.

A riot police officer stands near residents during a ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of what participants describe as the liberation of Jericho, also known as Ariha, in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, on May 28, 2026.

Three Holon minors arrested on suspicion of assaulting student in school bathroom

An investigation revealed that the assault occured after an argument between students allegedly escalated into a fight inside the school bathroom.

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

Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, police say

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the loss of lives was tragic and extended his heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

An ambulance leaves the site of a collapsed building in New Delhi, India, May 30, 2026; illustrative.

Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation

A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages, making bomb threats. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are on scene working for a safe resolution.

Signage is displayed outside of a Chase Bank branch in Redondo Beach, California, on March 13, 2023.

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

The case focuses on allegations that a group recruited dozens of impressionable women just over 18 and controlled their daily lives.

Members of the Police stand guard in Prague, Czech Republic, December 22, 2023.

Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust

The goods seized in the operation totaled NIS 7 million. The investigation is still ongoing.

Smuggled cigarettes recovered by Israel Police, June 1, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters hold anti-draft protests, block train tracks near airport

Additionally, at least three police officers were injured during the protests, Israel Police said following the event's conclusion.

HAREDI PROTESTERS block Highway 1, June 1, 2026.

Haredi protesters break into Beit Shemesh police station in overnight riot, eight arrested

The riot occured following the arrest of an alleged draft dodger.

Ultra-Orthodox protests erupt across Israel on haredi IDF enlistment day; Illustrative.