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WATCH: Bystanders rescue 11-year-old girl from kidnapping attempt in central Israel

The girl's screams, clearly audible in the final seconds of a video documenting the drama, are heard by passing drivers, who realize something bad is unfolding and jump into action.

Kidnapping attempt in Petah Tikva
 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Three Israelis indicted for aiding terrorist, failing to prevent attack in central Israel

Protesters commemorate 1,000 days since the October 7 Massacre on July 2, 2026.

One thousand days on, Israelis mourn those lost on October 7

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Suspected terrorist shot after attempting to stab Israel Police officer, officer not injured


Israel detains American citizen over alleged paid missions for Iranian intelligence

Police say suspect photographed sensitive sites in Israel, received tens to hundreds of dollars per assignment; prosecutor’s statement filed.

An Iranian man walks past an anti-US and anti-Israel mural painted on a wall, in the capital Tehran on May 10, 2026.

Five Arabs murdered in one day, Israel Police to meet on wave of increased violent crimes

The meeting comes after five people were murdered in four separate incidents in Taiba, Kalansuwa, Jaffa, and Holon within less than 12 hours.

Thousands attend a protest against the violence in the Arab community, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026.

Car explosion leaves one dead near Haifa, police investigating incident as a murder

There are fears that the murder will reignite a long-standing conflict between the Hariri crime organization and other criminal groups.

Car exploded in Kiryat Haim, MDA said.

Two killed after car bombings in Holon, Jaffa, in suspected assassinations attempts

At least two men were killed, and one was wounded after two cars exploded in Jaffa and Holon on Sunday morning, Israel Police said.

Car explodes in Holon, June 28, 2026.

Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances

During the operation, officers located an apartment suspected of being used for drug cultivation. A search of the premises led to the seizure of cannabis with a total weight of about seven kilograms.

Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

The complaint alleges the caregiver "shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care."

Illustration of a police car in Kiryat Gat.

Police documents about Nova music festival deleted from computer system - report

The deletion took place sometime during January 2024, and it is unknown who removed the files and whether copies of them still exist.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Police officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioning

The officer was released without restrictions. The investigation was initiated last week, as several videos were circulated around social media showing the assaults.

Haredi protests begin across Israel, June 24, 2026.

State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure

State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.

Entrance to the Office of the Minister of Justice, at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem, April 7, 2025.

Armed reserve veteran suffering from PTSD safely disarmed after standoff in Netivot home

Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Ariel Morzhanov, who handled terrorist negotiations on October 7, arrived at the scene to manage dialogue and de-escalate the situation.

Israeli police stand near a dust cloud kicked up by a departing helicopter after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement began between Israel and Hamas on January 19, 2025 near the Gaza border near Re'im, Southern Israel.