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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.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/711692 "[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
Netanya youth attacked by group of 20 teenagers in Eilat after refusing to give away cigarette
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Tel Aviv gambling house raid: Eight Chinese nationals arrested, NIS 1m. in cash seized
Police arrested eight Chinese foreign residents and seized NIS 1 million in cash, a Glock pistol, ammunition, and gambling equipment.
Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid
Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.
Haredi protesters break into Beit Shemesh police station in overnight riot, eight arrested
The riot occured following the arrest of an alleged draft dodger.
Second youth charged for shooting at Toronto area synagogues
The 17-year-old boy was charged with two counts of reckless firearm discharge, two counts of conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, and two counts of weapons trafficking.
Australian woman charged with joining Islamic State after returning from Syrian refugee camp
The 34-year-old traveled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to allegedly join the Islamic State, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement.
Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket after netting $1.2 m. on search data
Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen, allegedly used insider information to bet on long-shot candidates like indie pop musician D4vd.
Six Israeli citizens arrested for weapons, drugs smuggling on Egyptian, Jordanian borders
Pistols, M16 assault rifles, and machine guns were among the weapons smuggled from Jordan and Egypt into Israel since 2024.
Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.
Police arrest two in raid on Rehovot cannabis nursery, seize hundreds of plants
The police stated that the operation had come after weeks of investigations, and that the two suspects were thought to have been involved both in growing the drugs and in dealing them.
Jewish youths detained after forcing entry to Temple Mount for Shavuot sacrificial ritual
Police further stated that soldiers pursued them, caught them, and quickly removed them from the Temple Mount before detaining them for questioning.
