Crime in Israel

Israel Police, with FBI's help, collect testimony from Chaim Rotter victim in US

Rotter's arrest has been consistently extended, and several others who are close to him were apprehended for questioning as well. 

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

NSC pushes to ban detained terrorists from receiving medical treatment at public hospitals

 View of the Gilboa Prison December 5, 2022.

WATCH: Arab rioters slingshot stones at West Bank Jewish shepherds, sparking severe clashes

West Bank Arab residents throw, slingshot rocks at Jewish shepherds in the West Bank, July 11, 2025.

State Attorney Office opposes easing of 'Qatargate' suspect Eli Feldstein's arrest conditions

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.

Police prepare for indictment against Tel Aviv man who spied for Iran

Authorities gathered from the investigation that he received thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency for his actions.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Police arrest father suspected of murdering three-year-old in east Jerusalem

The suspect, the girl's father, is a man in his 30s and a resident of the area, who was located and arrested by Border Police soldiers. 

 Israel Police and forensic teams at the site of the murder of a three-year-old in east Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.

Palestinian smugglers arrested with protected birds taped to their bodies

Israel Police stated that the birds were smuggled by the men 'cruelly concealing' them on their bodies.

 Four Palestinian suspects were arrested for attempting to smuggle about 100 protected birds by ‘cruelly concealing’ them on their bodies.

Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Judges approve request from Netanyahu defense team to cancel all trial hearings this week

Netanyahu is in Washington for a diplomatic visit, and the request is for other defense witnesses.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, May 12, 2025.

Chaim Rotter named as haredi suspect of systematic sexual assault, rape

The head of the Shomrim patrol group in Bnei Brak, several testimonials were publicized against him.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

19-year-old indicted for violent attack, rape of minor in Tel Aviv

The two met through the TikTok app on June 16, three days after the strikes on Iran sent the country into emergency mode. 

 View of the Ahuzat Bait first district of Tel Aviv from a height

Three men indicted for spying for Iran, two of them agreed to plan assassination plot

They were arrested on the night between June 14 and 15, the Lahav 433 National Crime Unit announced on Monday, with aid from the Shin Bet. 

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

'He turned my life into hell': Victim of Shomrim's Chaim Rotter details alleged assault

"He’s like the ultra-Orthodox chief of police. I served three years in a commanding position in the army—and no one believes or helps me," the man said.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors

The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025