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US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Rabbi Attacked, Tzitzit Torn in Southern California

By David Swindle

The San Diego Police Department is actively investigating the “disturbing incident” as a hate crime.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Africa

Authorities Believe Israeli Faked Kidnapping in Ethiopia

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

His relative disputed the findings and insisted that Adebabayi remains a captive.

Headline / Terrorism / Police and Crime / Government

Police Adopt Ben-Gvir's Gun Reform Encouraging Citizens to Carry

By Jewish Press News Desk

Until now, the police confiscated the guns of civilian heroes who shot at terrorists.

Headline / Police and Crime / Left vs. Right

Police Detain Anti-Government Activist for Allegedly Planning Attack Against Public Figure

By Jewish Press News Desk

During his time in the police station, dozens of anti-government anarchist protesters held a demonstration outside the station demanding his release.

Police and Crime / The Courts

Border Police Officer Orian Ben Khalifa gets Suspended Sentence

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In May, Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered Ben Khalifa restored to active duty.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Backs Bringing Shin Bet Into Fight Against Rising Arab Crime

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the beginning of the year, 102 Arabs have been killed in Arab on Arab violence.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Expresses ‘Shock’ at Murder of Five Arabs in Galilee

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“I was shocked by the terrible murder near Nazareth. We are determined to stop this chain of murders,” said Netanyahu.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Hareidi Man Stabbed in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The police captured his attacker a short time later and it wasn't terror-related.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Citizen Receiving PA's Pay for Slay Terror Stipend Arrested in Money-Laundering Sting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The network of companies distributed and offset fictitious invoices amounting to tens of millions of shekels for money-laundering and tax offenses.

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / Germany

Berlin Police Launch Criminal Probe of Roger Waters’ Nazi Fiasco

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The British musician dressed up in a costume resembling an SS uniform and fired a prop machine gun at the audience

Police and Crime / Bedouin / News Briefs

14 Bedouin Arrested on Suspicion of Extortion

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Trucks and boats were set on fire to get victims to pay extortion fees.

Police and Crime / Archaeology

Suspects Caught Red-Handed Trying to Rob 2,000-Year-Old Archaeological Site in Northern Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Fortunately, the caves, which are among the largest in the area, were not damaged during the recent robbery incidents.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Thwart Jerusalem Terrorist Attack During Passover

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, a cook, planned a stabbing using a knife from his place of work, investigators say.

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime

Border Police Activates Four More Reserve Companies in Response to Terror

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

They join 6 other Border Police reserve companies that were already called up over the last few weeks.

Featured / Israel / Police and Crime

Amiram Ben-Uliel Won't Spend Seder in Solitary Confinement

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ben-Uliel will be allowed to participate in a Seder with other prisoners in the 'Torani' wing.

Police and Crime / Government / Left vs. Right

Israel’s AG Says Netanyahu is Not in Contempt of Court

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While the prime minister violated the law, the conditions for holding him in contempt of court were not met, says Gali Baharav-Miara.

Police and Crime / Archaeology

Israeli Police Discover 3,500-Year-Old Antiquities During Drug Bust

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Also seized by the police were 60 cannabis seedlings and four kilos of a drug presumed to be marijuana.

Israel / Police and Crime

Security Forces Probe Megiddo Junction Bombing that Seriously Wounded Man in Northern Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man, from the Arab town of Salem, was wounded when an explosive device detonated at around 6 a.m. in an apparent roadside bombing.

Police and Crime / Government

Ben-Gvir Removes Tel Aviv's Police Chief

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ben-Gvir's office released a statement that the move was planned in advance as was not to push anyway aside.

US / Police and Crime

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Los Angeles Gunman Who Shot Two Jewish Men Outside Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Authorities say that 28-year-old Jaime Tran intended to kill Jews as they were leaving their synagogues.

Druze / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Five Israeli Druze Arrested for Retaliatory Kidnapping of Hebron Arabs

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Druze kidnapped the PA Arabs after PA Arabs kidnapped and murdered Tinan Fero.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Antisemite Who Threatened Chuck Schumer’s Life Gets 5 Months in Prison

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

California man left an expletive-ridden message on the Senate majority leader’s voicemail.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem

Eliminating the Terrorist [Warning: Graphic]

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police said the terrorist was shot and killed by a police officer.

Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

UN Data Points to Rise in Illegal Arab Building Demolitions Under Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 7, 144 illegal structures were destroyed in eastern Jerusalem and Area C of Judea and Samaria.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Seize Money, Weapons in Major Raid on Arab Crime Family

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Undercover officers posed as contractors in order to become targets of the crime family’s extortion.

Police and Crime / Africa

Israeli Envoy to Zambia Mugged Despite Bodyguards

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ambassador Ofra Farhi was crossing a street in Lusaka when a motorist drove up alongside her, grabbed her bag, and dragged her off her feet.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem

American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Statue in Jerusalem Church

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Police said the suspect is in his 40s and have not ruled out the possibility that he is mentally impaired.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / France

Israeli Police Arrest Man Posing as French Official to Defraud Diplomats

By Pesach Benson / TPS

While searching the suspect’s house, police found fraudulent royal seals.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Eastern Jerusalem Man Indicted for Smuggling Gold From Dubai

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The tax liability of the smuggled gold was approximately 150,000 shekels ($44,000).

Israel / Police and Crime / Qatar

Prosecutors Won’t Investigate Gantz in Fifth Dimension Case

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz served as chairman of the information-gathering and analysis company while it tried to negotiate a deal with Qatar.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Arrested in Break-In at Gush Etzion Weapons Facility

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The owners of the facility tracked and followed the suspects during the break-in, and arrested them once they were inside the closed facility.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Police Report Spike in Israelis Robbed in PA-Occupied Judea and Samaria

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israelis enter PA controlled areas for shopping and discover it wasn't worth the price.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Government

Border Police to be Split from Israel Police, Put Under Ben-Gvir’s Command

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The coalition deal between the Likud Party and incoming National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit Party calls for the move to be implemented within 90 days of the new government’s formation.

Featured / Headline / Op-Eds / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

MK Simcha Rothman: 6 Facts About our Right to Choose Amendment

By Simcha Rothman

This legislation has no special connection to the LGBT, just as it has no special connection to Islam, or to skin color.

Politics / Police and Crime / The Knesset

Meretz Party’s Minister Tamar Zandberg and Partner Uri Zaki Accused of Corruption

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Uri Zaki raised 734,000 shekels in 2017-2022 for his nonprofit from the New Israel Fund, a U.S.-based NGO that supports progressive groups in Israel.

Police and Crime / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli Startup Targets US Mass Shooting Incidents

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Gabriel's AI identifies early signs of a threat including aggressive behavior, weapons, or gunshots, and automates immediate lifesaving action including sending alerts, calling for help, and providing responders with live video and communication inside the scene.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

NYPD Capture Man with 'Machete' Looking for a Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man approached a number of yeshiva students asking them where the nearest synagogue is.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Iran / Jerusalem

Iranians Hacked Security Footage of Jerusalem Bombing

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Someone's security cameras were hacked, but no one is saying it was theirs.

Headline / NY / Police and Crime

Police Foil Attack on NY Jewish Community with Arrests at Penn Station

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspects had an illegal Glock 17, 30 bullets, a hunting knife and a swastika armband.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

ALERT: FBI Warns of Credible Threats to NJ Synagogues

By Jewish Press News Desk

All the synagogues in New Jersey received priority notifications from the FBI.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Muslims Riots for 3rd Night in Jerusalem, 4 Arrested

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Muslim riots began Monday night as Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Headline / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

WATCH: Ignoring Court Ruling, Police Again Arrest Shofar Blowers Outside Temple Mount

By Jewish Press News Desk

Among those arrested for blowing a shofar was Robert Weinger. Weinger is considered the best shofar blower in the world.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem Arab Arrested After Breaking into Business He Worked at for Years

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A search of his home uncovered a large sum of money and a helmet the suspect was seen wearing during the burglary.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Police Close Case Against Ariel Lynch Hero

By Jewish Press News Desk

The investigation against the resident was closed after the police and the prosecutor's office determined that the resident behaved properly.

NY / Police and Crime

Chasidic Jew Attacked in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

By COLlive.com

The attacker is described as about 35 years of age, wearing a black bandana and black t-shirt. The victim fought back.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force Looking for Suspects in 3 Antisemitic Attacks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Upon notification of a possible hate crime, detectives from the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force will respond and conduct a thorough investigation.

Police and Crime

Police Capture Arab Car Thief Who Attempted to Ram Them 3 Weeks Ago

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arab car thieves from the PA have recently been involved in several lethal incidents.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Eastern Jerusalem Resident Dies After Attacking Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Officers were searching Muhammad Shaham’s home for weapons when he drew a knife and attacked, according to police.

Gaza / Police and Crime

Smuggling of 13 Tons of Sea Food from Gaza Thwarted

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Ministry of Agriculture emphasizes that in order to protect public health, and according to law, it is prohibited to sell animal products from Gaza in Israel because it is not possible to monitor the entire breeding and production chain there.

NY / Police and Crime

New York Police Search for Attacker Who Tried to Choke Jewish Woman at Subway

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 44-year-old victim was choked by an unidentified male suspect, who made anti-Semitic remarks while she waited on the platform.

Police and Crime

Authorities Raid Illegal Quail Hatchery

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Authorities became aware of the operation from postings on social media regarding the sale of quail chicks.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Forces Capture Terrorist After Firebombing of Kever Rachel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Border Police forces were waiting to ambush terrorists throwing rocks and Molotov Cocktails at Rachel’s Tomb.

Police and Crime / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Arab List MK Will Be Questioned for Assaulting Police Officer

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

MK Ofer Cassif took advantage of his immunity and entered with his vehicle into an area declared a closed military zone.

Terrorism / Police and Crime

Police Finally Declare Bnei Brak/Givat Shmuel Terror Attack a Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist had scouted out the area to find the best time and location to commit his terror attack.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Soldier Injured in Counterterrorism Op Near Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Terrorists threw Molotov cocktails, stones, marble slabs, and heavy objects, and poured gallons of oil on the security forces from the roof of a mosque,

Police and Crime / Aliyah / Geulah

Jewish-American Sex Offender Won't be Approved for Aliyah

By Jewish Press News Desk

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked said that Baruch Lanner, a convicted sex offender from the US, won't be approved for Aliyah.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Health and Medicine

25 Injured in Bus Crash on Jerusalem Highway

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Firefighters were active at the scene and extracted 38 people from the bus,."

Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Samaria: Israeli Pregnant Woman Lightly Injured in Carjacking by Arabs

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This method employed by Arabs to hijack cars from Jews has become more common in recent years.

US / Police and Crime

Senior US Police and Public Safety Delegation Completes Two-Week Training Course in Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange ensures top American security officials learn more about strategies to successfully lead ongoing, non-stop law enforcement services.

Police and Crime / Aliyah / Geulah

Convicted Sex Offender Moving to Israel from US

By Jewish Press News Desk

An Israeli law firm helped the individual bypass the Aliyah restrictions.

US / Police and Crime

Secure Community Network Issues Guide to Judaism for Law Enforcement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Introduction to Judaism for Law Enforcement Officers and Security Professionals” seeks to promote a greater understanding of the Jewish community by those who help protect it.

Police and Crime

Son of Former IDF Chief Among Suspects in $35 million Scam

By Israel Hayom

The suspects allegedly presented victims with a fake “world changing” technology in which to invest, setting up straw companies across the globe.

Featured / Israel / Police and Crime / Health and Medicine

Hatzalah Offers Psychotrauma Support in Wake of Volunteer Policeman’s Murder

By Jewish Press News Desk

“We arrive in the first few moments when everyone's emotions are at an all-time high."

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority

Israel Police Arrest Palestinian Authority Officer, 30 Others, Involved in Illegal Arms and Drugs Trade

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority officer who sold weapons to the agent wanted to ensure the weapons were sold to harm Jews.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

34 Israeli-Arabs Killed in Crime-Related Violence in 5 Months

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

82% of the cases opened in 2021 against firearms offenders in Israel were committed by Arab Israeli citizens in Arab localities.

NY / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

NYPD Offers Reward in Hate Incident

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The New York City Police Department has released video footage of a suspect they are hoping to identify for drawing a swastika in front of a Jewish high school in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Cops Assaulted by Arab Mob, Barely Escape Lynch

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The police stated that two officers who were not on duty and another citizen who was with them in a civilian vehicle were violently attacked by suspects in the area of ​​the entrance to the Issawiya neighborhood and later in the French Hill neighborhood.

Police and Crime / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Suspect Who Threatened to Murder MK Itamar Ben-Gvir Arrested

By Jewish Press News Desk

The caller pretended to be an Arab policeman who is a pariah to the left.

Police and Crime / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs

Muslim Rioter Arrested for Urinating on Roof of Al Aqsa Mosque

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

He will face charges of throwing stones at police on the Temple Mount and desecrating the sanctity of the mosque.

Israel / Police and Crime / Health and Medicine

Police Officer and EMTs Save Man Who Collapsed in Tel Aviv Parking Garage

By Jewish Press News Desk

As Max arrived, he saw a police officer on the ground leaning over the patient, already performing CPR.

Police and Crime / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

LISTEN: Caller Threatens to Murder MK Itamar Ben-Gvir and His Family

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ben-Gvir was calm, cool and collected throughout the entire threatening phone call.

Police and Crime / Canada

Vancouver Police Add ‘Kipah’-Wearing to Department Employment Guidelines

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It had no official guidance, even though the department’s “uniform regulations allow candidates who wear the Sikh turban and the Muslim hijab to be hired as police officers.”

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