Arrest

Israeli man arrested for smashing crosses, statues in Jaffa's St. Anthony's Church

According to the police, they were called on Sunday morning and informed of the incident. Police arrived at the scene to investigate and found that the church had been vandalized.

Broken statues on the floor of St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, August 16, 2026.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the celebrations to mark country's Independence Day in New Delhi on August 15, 2026.

India arrests over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan ahead of Independence Day

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.

Another IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen

Israeli singer Shimon Buskila attends the funeral of Israeli singer Yishai Levi at the cemetery in Rosh HaAyin, central Israel, June 7, 2026.

Shimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner


East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.

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

Twelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon

Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.

A view of a Jerusalem swimming pool.

In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges

The intelligence-based measure is the first reported use of the 2024 law against a Jewish crime organization.

Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2022

Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim

On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Haredi protest concludes after blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak over draft dodger detention

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul described the draft dodger as a "yeshiva guy" who approached the police to assist in an ongoing investigation, demanding that such procedures be changed to avoid arrests.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters block Highway 4 over detention of draft dodger, August 12, 2026.

IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts

Distelfeld and the other officials found a total of 13 ancient bronze coins, three ancient bronze items, two ancient lead items, and another 14 unidentified metal objects in the suspects' possession.

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.

WATCH: Police arrest 27 in massive anti-racketeering operation in southern Israel

The operation, dubbed Operation Courier Run, was jointly carried out by the Southern District Israel Police, Border Police, and the Lachish District Central Investigations Unit (YAMAR). 

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

In exchange for their services, the couple allegedly demanded a "fee" ranging from NIS 2,000 to NIS 5,000, and in some cases up to NIS 10,000.

Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.

Netanya youth attacked by group of 20 teenagers in Eilat after refusing to give away cigarette

An MDA team called to the scene evacuated Nahum to Yoseftal Medical Center in the city, where it was determined that he was suffering from a dislocated shoulder, bleeding, and severe injuries.

Tel Aviv beach promenade, August 09, 2026.

'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case

Adanek, 24, first broke onto the scene in 2017 with his song “Boi Buba” (“Come on, Baby”). A year later, when he was only 16, he participated in the sixth season of The Next Star for Eurovision.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative