Crime rates in israel

High school student's killer accepts plea deal, sentenced to 25 years in prison

The defense emphasized that Khlo was not accused of shooting or driving the vehicle, as the prosecution was unable to determine who involved had shot and killed the student.

Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.
 Haim Sirotkin, driver who is suspected of running over protesters last night during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2024.

Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

IDF soldiers conduct a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, published April 28, 2026.

Two Jerusalem residents indicted for allegedly planning terror attack against IDF soldiers


Police seize thousands of grams of illicit drug, tens of thousands of shekels in Bat Yam

In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.

Illicit drugs seized by Israel Police in Bat Yam on May 20, 2026.

Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel

The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.

Border Police forces located 18 drug greenhouses containing more than 10,000 cannabis plants, May 11, 2026.

Major Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police

The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel. 

IDF, Israel Police arrest five suspects in major Palestinian gang running forgery ring, May 12, 2026.

Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment

The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

 PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel

As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Police arrest Hariri crime family members in raid for extortion, using explosives

The Hariri suspects are also accused of having extorted residents in the Samaria region of the West Bank and demanding payments totaling millions of shekels.

Israel Police arrest senior organized crime leader, April 2026.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey

The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Tel Aviv man arrested for robbing apartment damaged in Iranian missile strike

Following his arrest, investigators began to suspect that the man may have been involved in a robbery at the club “Shalvata” in Tel Aviv before Operation Roaring Lion began.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

‘Fake officer’ who fought on October 7 acquitted by reason of insanity

Beersheba District Court found that Assaf Shmuelevitz carried out the conduct attributed to him, but was in a psychotic state at the time, and bears no criminal responsibility.

Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.