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Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in east Jerusalem

The discovery came as part of police’s ongoing investigations into the violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that occurred over the weekend and led to the deaths of three people.

Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.
Illustrative: Police car at night

Police arrest eight Palestinian West Bank residents illegally residing in Beersheba apartment

An Israeli gazelle fawn that was held illegally was located in al-Ram.

Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram

Israeli security forces respond to a crime scene in east Jerusalem on August 22, 2026.

Three killed as east Jerusalem family feud erupts into gunfire, Molotov cocktail attacks


Woman detained after waving knives in Beersheba, court indicts suspects for lynching boy in Huwara

Jerusalem man indicted for sexual offenses against minors • Jerusalem Police seized several kilos of controlled substances • Two suspects arrested for possession of heroin and cocaine

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

Palestinian doctor arrested for smuggling Second Temple-period coins from West Bank to Jerusalem

Trading in antiquities and bringing antiquities from the West Bank into Israel without a permit as well as searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are criminal offenses.

Coins seized by Border Police from vehicle of Palestinian doctor after attempted smuggling into Israel, March 23, 2026.

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe

Israeli authorities said the green guenon, identified as monkey No. 64 linked to a broader smuggling affair, was found in poor conditions and transferred for treatment.

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe.

Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens

The suspects excavation equipment has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.

The destruction caused by the looters at the Horvat Hermesh antiquities site in northern Israel, March 17, 2026.

Israel Police arrest three people involved in Palestinian village attack were one person died

"According to reports, as a result of the incident, several people involved were injured, who were evacuated by the Red Crescent, and one of them was later pronounced dead," the police said.

Aftermath of the fire at a synagogue in Ramle on March 14, 2026.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

Southern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector

According to previously published estimates, roughly 130,000 illegal weapons and other means of combat are still being held in the region.

MANY ILLEGAL weapons in the Arab community are stolen from Israeli army bases, while others are smuggled from the borders with Jordan and Egypt. Here, illegal weapons are displayed after a police operation against illegal gun dealers, in Nazareth in 2021.

Border Police thwart illegal Palestinian infiltration attempt near Jerusalem

Border Police initially identified a suspicious vehicle transporting several individuals. The driver was subsequently detained for questioning.

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

WATCH: Nine Palestinians arrested for stone-throwing incidents in West Bank

In a separate incident, the Palestinian Health Ministry claimed that a Palestinian was killed by settler gunfire in the village of al-Mikhmas area near Ramallah.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.