Crime rates in israel

Israeli lawmakers push to ban brothels as anti-prostitution efforts expand

The Knesset moved to prohibit brothel operations nationwide, with officials stressing that prostitution will not disappear without coordinated action and local enforcement.

A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.
 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

2025 deadliest year on record for Arab society in Israel, Abraham Initiatives report finds

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

Police arrest suspect over double murder of mother, son in Yokne’am Illit

 Israeli security forces in Umm al-Fahm to quell riots after a murder took place in the city on Thursday, November 2, 2021.

IDF, police arrest eleven for criminal, terror-related activity over weekend


Dozens in Israel's Abu Latif, Hariri crime families detained in covert police operation

The operation followed an investigation which aimed to combat both extortions and "protection money" paid to these crime families in northern Israel, police explained.

Border Police officers in Jerusalem, March 30, 2025 (illustration).

WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown

The findings reveal the depth of a crisis that WIZO says now begins in adolescence and extends into adulthood, while policymakers remain largely in the dark.

A WIZO report points at rising teen dating violence. (Ilustration)

Shooting at Tel Aviv University leaves two people injured, one in critical condition

An initial investigation determined that the incident was likely criminal and involved a 30-year-old (who is the one in more serious condition) and a 24-year-old. The shooter fled the scene.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

25-year-old killed in Ramle in third weekend criminal shooting

The 25-year-old from Ramle was found with penetrating wounds after an apparent conflict in the city. He was taken to Shamir Medical Center in Tzrifin, where he was pronounced dead.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Arab Israeli suspected of fatally stabbing brother’s horses in Taiba

Following an investigation, the suspect will be brought before the court for a remand hearing, as well as a request by relevant authorities that he undergo a medical evaluation.

A cloned newborn horse stands next to its surrogate mother in an enclosure at a horse birthing hospital, in San Antonio de Areco, near Buenos Aires, Argentina July 29, 2025.

Israel targets Arab crime networks under terror law proposed by far Right coalition party

"We will utilize every measure in order to stop the raging crime," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. 

The Ministerial Committee on Legislation approving the move to designate criminal groups as terror organizations, October 20, 2025.

Three killed in separate criminal shootings across country, Israel Police says

A spike in violence left three people dead in separate incidents across Israel. Authorities are investigating links to organized crime and family disputes.

Police car at night

Police use underage operative to expose Eilat businesses for selling alcohol to minors

According to the statement, four businesses sold alcohol to a minor who was working with the Southern District Police in Eilat under their Youth Division.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Journalist, lawyer Ronal Fisher convicted of bribery after decade long trial

Given the severity of Fisher’s actions and the serious harm caused to law enforcement and public trust, the prosecution will request that the court impose a custodial prison sentence.

Israeli attorney Ronel Fisher arrives for a court hearing at the Fisher case at the Jerusalem District Court in Jerusalem on October 28, 2024.

Woman shot dead in her home as Arab sector homicides continue to surge

The victim, identified as Sherihan Mishleb by Israeli media, was a divorced mother of three. The motive was "likely criminal," police stated.

Israel Police officers seen at the scene of a murder in Abu Snan, Israel, July 29, 2025

Israel Police question IDF officer, soldiers over suspected sabotage of drones

The IDF clarified that the soldiers involved were not drone operators, and it is unclear how the three gained access to the squadron without proper authorization.

 Israeli drone.