Raid follows a joint investigation by Israeli and American law enforcement agents into a cryptocurrency scheme. Suspects allegedly scammed millions of shekels out of dozens of victims around the world.
The issue of expanding the Israel Security Agency's jurisdiction "is not being discussed at this time," Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit says. Former agency officials say Shin Bet can lend this effort its expertise but not its agents.
Gunmen fire at the home of Police Maj. Gen. Jamal Hakroush, head of the unit fighting the surging crime in the Arab Israeli sector. No injuries reported. Public Security Minister Omer Barlev: We will not be deterred.
Dozens of sexual predators exposed by police officers posing as 13-year-old girls online. Operation at play for over four months across various social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
Suspects, both in their 30s, accused of swindling international companies out of some $17.5 million by posing as CEOs of international companies, withdrawing funds from bank accounts they asked to transfer money to.
Sahar Ismail, 50, was killed near his home in the northern Arab village of Rameh. Placed 17 on New Hope's Knesset slate, he was a close associate of Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton and party leader Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Prosecutors say anesthesiologist may have tried to kill former girlfriend's partner after breaking into their apartment.
Israel Police data says 2020 saw the lowest number of criminal cases in the last decade, 287,127, compared to 300,666 in 2019. Domestic violence cases climb 12%.
Associates of disgraced ZAKA founder Yehuda Meshi-Zahav say he "can't stand what the media is doing to him."
A new report by Hashomer Hahadash finds agricultural crime increased 46% in 2020. The average farm was the target of 12.1 acts of agricultural crime.