Crime rates in israel

Negev resident who joined IDF on terror group’s orders sentenced to 24.5 years in prison

The suspect, Shehadeh Abu al-Kian, also gathered intelligence for the group and transported weapons to the West Bank, according to the prosecution.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.
General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Lahav 433 questions senior government company official on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust

Yanis Yushayev

Killing of mafia head Yushayev leaves Hadera vulnerable to further organized criminal violence

A nurse walks through the corridors of the sterile ward at the Timone pediatric hospital in Marseille on January 23, 2026. (Illustrative)

Hadera man arrested for allegedly assaulting nurse at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center


‘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.

Court orders release Shin Bet chief’s brother, defendants to house arrest in Gaza smuggling case

In Zini’s case, Gabizon wrote that while a detention ground still exists in principle, the danger can be neutralized through full house arrest, supervision, and additional restrictions.

Bezalel Zini, accused of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip, is seen on a screen at the Beersheba District Court, February 5, 2026

Northern city mayor and deputy in moderate condition after being shot - report

The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear. Police said they opened an investigation into a shooting in the northern city of Arraba that saw two men moderately injured.

Israel Police and Magen David Adom respond to a road incident in which one police officer was injured near Tapuah junction in the West Bank on February 23, 2026.

Daughter of Hamas terrorist released in hostage deal arrested for online incitement to terrorism

The suspect was found to identify with Hamas, and incited against Israel, as well as encouraging enemy action during the war, including calls to harm Israelis.

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

President Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime

Herzog declared that every local authority should make the banning of guns and violence of any kind a top priority.

Israeli president Isaac Herzog meets with bereaved families from the Arab communities, at the presidentäs residence in Jerusalem on February 15, 2026.

'He could have murdered me': Holocaust survivor attacked on Ramat Gan street in broad daylight

The woman was evacuated by Magen David Adom to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, where she received treatment for facial and eye injuries and remained under observation for several hours. 

 MDA Ambulance

Israeli nurse arrested on suspicion of abusing three-year-old, causing two leg fractures

The suspect, a nurse of about 15 years with no prior criminal record, was detained on suspicion of abusing a helpless minor and causing serious injury.

A nurse walks through the corridors of the sterile ward at the Timone pediatric hospital in Marseille on January 23, 2026. (Illustrative)

Soldier charged with premeditated murder after Highway 6 shooting

Prosecutors rejected the soldier’s claim that he acted in self-defense and asked the court to keep him in custody until the legal proceedings are completed.

Magen David Adom paramedics treat a civilian who was shot by an off-duty soldier on Highway 6, January 8, 2026.

Arab families protest rise in violent crime, murder, blocking Ayalon highway

“This struggle is a fight for life and against the abandonment of an entire society that bleeds every day,” the protesters said.

Members of the Arab community in Israel protest against the violence in their community, in Sakhnin, northern Israel, January 22, 2026.

Court jails Palestinian man for spitting on female IDF officer on bus, entering Israel illegaly

According to police, Muhammad sat on a bus beside a reservist officer in uniform, played loud music, and after she moved seats, he approached from behind at a stop and spat in her face.

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