Israeli organized crime

Suspected criminal assassination attempt leaves two wounded after car explosion, fire in Jerusalem

Israeli media has reported the identity of the target, a prominent figure in Jerusalem's criminal underworld, convicted mobster Itzik Bar-Mucha.

Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.
Yanis Yushayev

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

Yanis Yushayev

Police claim to solve murder of Yanis Yushayev, prosecutor's declaration filed against Hazon man

Istanbul police chief, Selami Yildiz, speaks during a press conference Friday, 18th September 2026

'Mossad Network': Turkish media links $3 billion fraud ring to Israel's intelligence agency


Wife of mob boss arrested in connection to car bomb murder of Tel Aviv attorney

On numerous occasions in the past she’s been questioned under caution in relation to investigations involving her husband, including on suspicion of obstruction of justice.

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WATCH: Security cameras capture shocking daylight kidnapping in Lod

Kidnapped man was later found murdered n an open area outside a Palestinian village near Hebron.

Security cameras capture daylight kidnapping in Lod‏

Police and Thieves: Organized crime – blue and white, and here to stay

"One thing the underworld can’t stand is a vacuum; Someone always steps in to fill the shoes of the big shots put behind bars."

Avi Ruhan

Police cmdr. Malka convicted of bribery in plea bargain

Former police central cmdr. Revealed as new suspect; Ashdod Port Head close to indictment.

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Crime syndicate boss Nissim Alperon arrested as ‘Case 512’ crackdown continues

Historic organized crime dragnet spanning multiple countries results in 57 arrests, and counting.

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Mesika turns state witness, suspends himself

Mesika will be replaced by his deputy, Yossi Dagan, who will now be the acting council head.

Gershon Mesika

Itzik Abergil, head of former top crime family among dozens arrested in major organized crime sting

The suspects in the bombing, which targeted mobster Ze’ev Rosenstein at a change store he frequented on Yehuda HaLevi Street, are among 44 people arrested by police on Monday morning.

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Police reveal major organized crime case, 'one of the biggest ever'

A major organized crime case run by police abroad and in Israel broke on Monday as officers detained around 50 suspects.

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Mob boss planned hits at Burger Ranch, nursing home, mafia war indictment states

Indictment against 8 mob associates details how Shay Musli and his right-hand man Avihel Wahel allegedly planned the murders of three underworld rivals.

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Police: Indictments expected in mob war murders

Blood fued between two major crime families have left over a dozen dead in recent years.

NISSIM MUSLI.