Tag: Israel Police
Cabinet to consider creation of ‘national guard’ under Ben-Gvir
A proposal to create a national guard force under the auspices of Israel’s National Security Ministry will be put before the weekly Cabinet meeting for approval on Sunday, according to Israeli media reports.
Israeli Prime...
Anti-reform protests reveal police double standards
What began as Saturday evening mass protests against the government’s judicial reform program have morphed into “days of disruption” and increasingly extreme behavior as demonstrators block highways, clash with police, blockade Knesset members in...
Netanyahu: ‘Freedom of protest not a license to drag country into anarchy’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a televised address on Wednesday evening, spoke out against the violent protests that roiled the country throughout the day, in some cases leading to clashes with police.
“Freedom of protest...
Three wounded in terrorist attack near Temple Mount; assailant killed
Three police officers were wounded in a terrorist attack in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday morning, according to the Israel Police.
The incident began shortly after 9 a.m., when a suspicious...
Police deploy 18,000 officers to protect citizens on Israel’s Election Day
The Israel Police deployed 18,000 officers throughout the country on Tuesday to work alongside thousands of polling station inspectors.
“The police will continue to respond as necessary to ensure a smooth Election Day,” the service...
New AI software will link Israeli police, ambulance, fire services
The dispatch systems of Israel’s three rescue services are now linked, allowing any of the agencies—Israel Police, Israel Fire and Rescue Services, and Magen David Adom (MDA)—to automatically dispatch each other in emergencies rather...
Son of former IDF chief among suspects in $35 million scam
The Israel Police on Monday arrested five suspects in a global investment scam, following a year-long undercover investigation.
The suspects, among whom is the son of a former IDF chief of staff, allegedly duped investors...
Israel Police to launch investigation after clash erupts at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral
The Israel Police announced on Friday that it will launch an investigation into officers’ handling of the Jerusalem funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh earlier in the day, but emphasized that it supports its officers...
Two arrested in connection with Elad terror attack
Israeli security forces have captured two suspects in connection with the deadly ax attack in Elad last week, according to a joint statement on Sunday by the Israel Police, Israel Defense Forces and Israel...
Prosecutors to charge Jerusalem Muslim cleric for incitement to terrorism
The Israel Police announced on Sunday that it has completed the investigation of a Jerusalem Muslim cleric who was arrested on April 22 on suspicion of incitement to terrorism. The cleric is due to...