Crime in Israel

The latest news on crime and crime rates in Israel.

Multiple shootings kill two, injure five in Israeli Arab sector

Including the most recent deaths, about 50 Arabs have been killed in violent, crime-related incidents this year, up from 27 last year.

Police arrest 38 members of Abu Latif crime family that terrorized North for 20 years

Police filed 24 indictments against the Abu Latif crime family members for allegedly using blackmail and extortion to obtain local government contracts.

Israel Dog Unit holds special search day one year after Hamanot Kasau's disappearance

"We at the IDU are dedicated to the search and support of the family. We will continue the search as long as necessary."

Father of missing 9-year-old girl requests she be registered 'abducted,' a year after disappearance

MKs from across the political spectrum weighed in to support the call despite Police claims to have exhausted all possibilities.

Security forces arrest nine in 'sophisticated, daring' arms smuggling op. in Negev

In addition to arms smuggling, the defendants were charged with damaging IDF property, aiding in illegal border crossings, drug offenses, and more.

Bat Yam residents shaken by coordinated explosions: 'Something has to change'

Residents rattled by back-to-back blasts, police and Shin Bet launch investigation.

By AVICHAI HAIM
20/02/2025

Indictment filed against two brothers for planning terror attack against IDF soldiers, civilians

Yousef and Hadi Nassar began identifying with Hamas, watching extremist incitement content, and consuming radical terror-related materials, the prosecution said.

Israelis walk past a branch of Bank Leumi in Tel Aviv

ATM fraud spree: Bulgarian tourist indicted for stealing from Bank Leumi customers

Indictments have been filed against a Bulgarian tourist for defrauding Bank Leumi ATMs, as well as an Israeli resident for similar actions.

18/02/2025
Former chief rabbi Yona Metzger

Former chief rabbi Metzger released on bail after alleged indecent act against minor

Israel Police interrogated ex-Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, previously jailed for bribery, over suspicions of indecent act against minor under 16.

Arab-Israeli murder rate third highest in developed world

The difference in murder rates between Jews and Arabs in Israel in 2023 is about 60% greater than the difference in murder rates between black and white communities in the US.

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