Israeli organized crime
'Hijacked by criminal gangs': How gangs, weapons took over Israel's Arab streets
ARAB AFFAIRS: Gangs dominate Arab cities, violence has reached new heights, with daily murders and shootings. Fear and anxiety grip residents, with little hope for safety or justice.
It's time Israel recognizes Arab sector homicides as a national crisis - opinion
Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud
Prosecutors file intent to indict Abu Latif crime boss, others in ‘Prince’ extortion affair
Israel's Lahav 433 commander suspected of leaking information to suspects, police reveal
Assistant-Chief Meni Benjamin allegedly maintained personal contact with Salam without reporting the relationship to the proper authorities and is also suspected of sharing police information
Detention of crime lord Jarushi extended after surrendering to authorities
Jarushi is considered the lead suspect in the intense blackmailing of a money exchange business in southern Tel Aviv, police said at the hearing.
Prison commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison
"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.
Israeli lawmakers call on A-G to step down in rare Knesset session
The meeting came amid unprecedented tension between the attorney-general and the government over a series of measures that the AG has deemed "not legally viable."
'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast
The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident.
Israeli police target crime families, drug and weapons networks with new directive
During a recent raid, detectives seized 1.5 kg of explosives from a crime family's compound in Ramle as part of the “Emergency Brakes” initiative under the new commissioner.
What causes violence, murders among Israeli Arabs, and what can cure it?
By September 1, some 165 Israeli Arabs had been murdered since the start of the year. The violence is clearly out of control. But why? And what can and should be done?
Crime wave in Israel could enable terror networks in future - analysis
The threat of extremist and terrorist groups working with criminals in Israel is already clear. The rise of violence illustrates the emerging threat that could enter a new phase.
Israel must wage uncompromising war on crime - opinion
At this stage, and given the current situation, only the prime minister can, and must bring together all the relevant factors, and declare a definitive war against crime.
When do criminal gangs cross the line into terrorist organizations? -analysis
A criminal gang from the Arab community in Northern Israel recently assassinated a local council candidate, leaders of the nearby Druze community want it to be considered terrorism.
Police seized NIS 1.2 billion from crime syndicates since start of 2023
The police said that they were able to confiscate the cash, property, and vehicles valued at NIS 1,216,818,200 due to law enforcement's persistent operations.
