Israel Police

Israeli counterterrorism-finance forces raided the East Jerusalem homes of terrorists and their families, seizing vehicles, gold, and cash worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Police received information about preparations in Jerusalem’s Old City for an event linked to the Palestinian Authority. Acting on orders from Police Commissioner Danny Levy, officers entered the site and barred the event from taking place.

An Ashkelon resident was arrested by Israel Police’s Lahav 443 unit. He is suspected of planting malicious software in dozens of Israeli businesses and collecting computer files and sensitive information.

Border Police surveillance officers spotted suspects digging a shaft near the separation barrier in Qalandiya, prompting a pursuit. A detained suspect allegedly said during initial questioning that the goal was to dig a tunnel to enter Israel.

Three passengers were arrested on a Lufthansa flight at Ben Gurion Airport after allegedly assaulting officers and refusing to leave the aircraft.

Five East Jerusalem residents were arrested by the Shin Bet and police. Authorities say they were directed by Salah Hamouri, a senior figure in the Popular Front. Hamouri was also involved, among other things, in the 2005 attempted assassination of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

Acting on Shin Bet intelligence, Israeli Border Police and Central District officers arrested two Palestinians in Tel Mond who were in Israel illegally. One is suspected of plotting an attack in the near future; a second detainee is being checked for terror ties.

Israel has outlined a scaled-back plan for the hilula of the Rashbi in Meron, pending final police approval.

An Israeli citizen from Nazareth allegedly spent months taking direction from a foreign handler, photographing sensitive sites—including security facilities, IDF bases, and the Haifa oil refineries—in exchange for digital payments. Prosecutors have filed an indictment and requested that she remain in custody until the end of the proceedings.