Israeli police

Police arrest crime boss Yossi Musli in connection with Japanika restaurant attacks

A preliminary investigation by the police suggested that the incident is criminal in nature, the latest in an ongoing string of attacks stemming from a dispute between criminals.

Japanika storefront.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 25, 2026.

HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints

Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions


Police: Increase in investigations into protection rackets, sexual assault

There was an increase in solved extortion cases and suspects arrested compared to the same period last year, Israeli police said.

 Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai and Head of Jerusalem police district Doron Turgeman National Security Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 22, 2023.

Police stop blood feud crime assassination, third in south in 5 days

Israel police have stopped multiple criminal assassinations in southern Israel in the past five days, as blood feuds between rival gangs continue.

 Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai patrol on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem, November 25, 2022.

Police violence at protests proves Ben-Gvir's influence - opinion

While the judicial reform demonstration in Jerusalem started mundanely enough, violence broke out when the riot police arrived.

 Police clash with anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators during a protest against the judicial overhaul in Jerusalem, July 11, 2023.

Letters to the Editor March 29, 2023: Temper tantrum

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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‘Leftist traitors’: Thousands protest in support of judicial reform

Protesters at the scene chanted "the people want a judicial reform," "they are afraid" and "leftists go home."

 Protests break out for 12th consecutive week across Israel.

Israel Police to conduct enhanced operations throughout month of Ramadan

The police will operate a "police awareness" headquarters which will include intelligence and investigative measures in order to conduct enhanced monitoring of incitement or violence.

 Israeli police officers during clashes outside the Al Aqsa Mosque, in Jerusalem's Old City on April 17, 2022.

Pegasus affair shows Israel's judicial reform may violate privacy, deputy A-G says

“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

PA warns Israeli cabinet decisions will lead to further tensions, escalations

The Security Cabinet has also decided to reinforce police units and expand security operations against inciters and supporters of terrorism in Jerusalem.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beit Dajan, near the West Bank city of Nablus on December 10, 2021.

Israel Police officer indicted for filming women, pedophilic content

The former police officer is also alleged to have had saved on his phone, among hundreds of files of pornographic content, images of minors engaged in sexual activity.

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Why does Ben-Gvir view Israel Police as a branch of gov't? - analysis

It is not a surprise that his view of the police is of an operational-tactical force, which he claims needs to be reformed.

Head of the Otzma Yehudit party MK Itamar Ben-Gvir and Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai at a ceremony on the second night the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City, December 19, 2022.