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WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring

According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.

JUNE 9, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Police: Israeli teen hid ammunition, sought M-16 for Hamas-linked attack

According to the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the 18-year-old from Ibillin studied weapons use, searched for material on explosives, tried to obtain an M-16, and hid ammunition in his home.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli man suspected of carrying out missions for Iranian intelligence

The suspect allegedly began contact with an Iranian operative through social media in late 2025 and agreed to carry out tasks in exchange for money.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

WATCH: New footage released marking two years since operation rescuing four hostages from Hamas

The footage shows the Israel Police Counterterrorism Unit officers, who arrived at both locations simultaneously, rescuing hostages and engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Hamas's Nukhba terrorists.

JUNE 8, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say

No details on the names of the officials or their positions were given by the police.

JUNE 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, EFRAT FORSHER, YANIR YAGNA, AVI SOLOMON

Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Haim Kalomiti, 55, killed in central Israel terror attack

The terror shooting was carried out by a lone terrorist, an Arab Israeli man from Tayibe, Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy said after a manhunt was carried out by police and the IDF.

JUNE 7, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, YONAH JEREMY BOB

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.

JUNE 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Illegal resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing, robbing man in Tel Aviv apartment

After wounding the victim, the attacker fled the scene. Israel Police later found him shortly afterward, several streets from the apartment.

JUNE 7, 2026ByHODAYA RAN

Haredi military aid org warns Netanyahu draft dodger arrests threaten ultra-Orthodox enlistment

CEO Yossi Levi said that efforts to draft haredim should focus on those not enrolled in a yeshiva, rather than on arresting those who have committed to studying Torah full-time.

JUNE 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Car bombing in broad daylight: Woman killed in suspected assassination on Ayalon Highway

The woman's identity was later revealed to be Liya Malka Cohen. Police have arrested her husband, whom Cohen was in the process of divorcing, under suspicion of his involvement.

JUNE 4, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Three Holon minors arrested on suspicion of assaulting student in school bathroom

An investigation revealed that the assault occured after an argument between students allegedly escalated into a fight inside the school bathroom.

JUNE 3, 2026ByHODAYA RAN

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

JUNE 3, 2026ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

Two IDF soldier indicted in string of weapons thefts from bases, selling rifles

The defendants took advantage of their access to steal weapons over the span of several months and resell them for several hundreds of thousands of shekels.

JUNE 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ultra-Orthodox protesters hold anti-draft protests, block train tracks near airport

Additionally, at least three police officers were injured during the protests, Israel Police said following the event's conclusion.

JUNE 1, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF