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Police investigate alleged assault on kindergarten aide with hammer in southern Israel

Police also launched searches to locate and arrest suspects involved in the incident.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.
Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, northern Israel, December 23, 2025.

Shaking things up: IDF details earthquake preparedness plans amid fears of next potential disaster

Police officers at Ben-Gurion Airport

Two-year-old found safe after climbing onto unattended baggage conveyor belt at Ben-Gurion Airport

Palestinians threw rocks at an Israeli vehicle near the West Bank village of Beit Umar, north of Hebron, on November 16, 2026, according to Israeli media outlets. The car is pictured here, after the window was smashed.

Violence flares in West Bank as Palestinians stone Israeli car, masked rioters attack olive harvest


Israeli police arrest Bat Yam man wanted by Bulgaria over killing of 83-year-old in Sofia

Andrey Atanasov, 83, a longtime lecturer at Sofia University’s Faculty of Biology, was beaten to death in an elevator at a Sofia metro station in October.

Israel Police officers arrest a 32-year-old Bat Yam resident suspected of involvement in the murder of 83-year-old Andrey Atanasov in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Military boots lead police to classified Gaza border map in Palestinian’s West Bank home

When questioned about his boots, the man said they belonged to his son, then told officers he had more military equipment at home.

Knives, an airsoft pistol in a holster, and other items police say they seized from the suspect’s home near Jiftlik in the Jordan Valley, November 13, 2026.

Unidentified woman's remains found at Tel Aviv construction site, Israel Police confirm

Israel Police officers arrived on the scene and opened an investigation. The remains were taken to the L. Greenberg National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir.

(Illustrative) Police vehicles patrol along Jaffa Street in central Jerusalem, September 24, 2026.

Arab from northern Israel to be indicted for posts praising Sinwar, calling for jihad, incitement

Another Palestinian man was arrested after officers found a military map of the area surrounding the Gaza Strip in his home, which police said was classified as "Secret."

Senior Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, speaks during a conference in Gaza city, on November 4, 2019.

Police: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections

According to the assessment, the existing findings suggest, at most, a possible minor violation of party financing laws, raising doubts about the justification for a full criminal investigation.

Boaz Balat, head of the Israel Police's Investigations Department attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on April 27, 2025.

Police, Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of arson, attempted stabbing attack in West Bank

"I set fire to a vehicle near a tent belonging to Jewish settlers, and at the same time, I planned to stab a settler," the terrorist confessed.

A knife used by a terrorist during an arson and attempted stabbing attack at Hanania's farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank on October 5, 2026.

Over 300,000 pieces of equipment returned to IDF under military's anonymous hand-in operation

Due to the success of the operation, the IDF stated that it would be extended by two days, until November 16.

Assorted weapons returned to IDF under its anonymous equipment return operation, November 11, 2026.

Shin Bet claims new evidence in foreign election interference probe despite police findings

At this stage, it remains unclear whether the additional material identified by the Shin Bet could change the findings.

Shin Bet chief David Zini and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attend a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since the Hamas attack, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026.

Police arrest teacher suspected of committing sex offenses against girl under 10

A Rosh Ha'ayin teacher was arrested over suspected sex offenses against a girl under 10. Separately, a West Bank man was detained for alleged indecent acts.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Judge cites religious hatred as suspect in Maronite Nahariya church vandalism remains jailed

Judge cites strong evidence and suspected religious hatred as a man accused of vandalizing a Maronite prayer hall in Nahariya remains in custody.

Apology note left at the altar of the Lebanese Maronite prayer hall in Nahariya after it was vandalized.