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Israeli police announced they foiled an Iranian attempt to recruit spies using platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, often employing blackmail tactics. This marks the latest in a series of such foiled operations.
An article from Haaretz criticizes Israeli police, alleging they prioritize punishing Arabs over protecting them.
A French Christian nun was violently attacked by a man in Jerusalem, an incident captured on video that drew widespread condemnation. Israeli police have since arrested a suspect in connection with the assault.
Israeli police have arrested a man suspected of attacking a nun in the vicinity of Jerusalem’s Old City.
Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 12-13 people in Gaza and several in Lebanon, despite an extended ceasefire, marking a significant escalation of violence in the region.
Israeli police confiscated and destroyed footballs that children were playing with in the vicinity of the Al-Aqsa mosque.
Israeli police seized over NIS 5 million in cash and illegal weapons in Rahat as part of an operation targeting criminal activity, which also led to the closure of a Tel Aviv brothel.
Israeli police discovered approximately 70 Palestinian men attempting to cross into Israel by hiding inside a garbage truck, leading to their interception.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the Israeli police's decision to prevent a Patriarch from praying in Jerusalem, sparking international criticism.
Patriarch prevented from praying in Jerusalem: Macron "condemns" the Israeli police's decision seneweb.com
Social media publications, accompanied by a video, allege that Israeli police are removing security cameras from public buildings to hide evidence of Iranian attacks.
Articles discuss the traditions and Christian significance of Palm Sunday, also known as Pūpolsvētdiena or Kvetná nedeľa, highlighting its two strong stories and associated customs.
Israeli police are removing surveillance cameras from buildings and street poles, leading to speculation among internet users that the action is an attempt to prevent visual evidence of damage caused by Iranian missile strikes.
An Israeli police officer, accompanied by soldiers, illegally confiscated an ancient stone from a Palestinian village in the West Bank, prompting investigations into the incident.
Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian family of four, including two children, in Tammun. Two brothers are reported to be the only survivors of the attack, which occurred amidst a surge of deadly violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the region.
Israeli police have arrested dozens of Bedouin Israelis suspected of involvement in weapons trafficking, as part of an effort to combat illegal arms trade.
• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and threaten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority called for international intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palestinian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from directly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026
Israeli police reportedly intervened to stop a wedding ceremony in northern Israel involving a 40-year-old man and a teenage bride. Law enforcement officials note that community members often claim such events are 'engagement parties,' complicating legal matters.
Israeli police arrested a man suspected of a brutal attack on a nun in Jerusalem's Old City near David's Tomb, an incident that is part of a series of increasing attacks on Christians.
A man has been convicted for attempting a knife attack at the Israeli embassy in London and for other knife attacks in the city. He was charged with attempted murders of multiple people.
Israeli police arrested a 36-year-old man in Jerusalem after reports of a nun being attacked near King David's Tomb. The suspect is being questioned for racist assault.
Israeli police arrested two ultra-Orthodox Jews in Beit Shemesh for tearing down Israeli flags.
Israeli Police intervened to remove MK Boaz Bismuth from a scene in Bnei Brak after he was attacked by a Haredi mob, with Bismuth affirming his dedication to the draft law.
A Haifa court has extended the detention of an Israel Police officer and his brother, who are suspects in the theft of gold bars valued at hundreds of thousands of shekels.
Israel's Shin Bet security agency reportedly warned police about an impending right-wing mob attack on an army base. The warning came before the mob ultimately stormed the facility.
Approximately 3,000 worshippers prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque following the announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, though Israeli police reportedly arrested two Palestinians.
Israeli military strikes have intensified in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and southern areas, killing at least 8-10 people. The Lebanese army has redeployed in the south due to an Israeli ground offensive and incursions, as Israel aims to control swathes of the region.
Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.
Israeli airstrikes on two police checkpoints in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas, resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians, including one child, according to local health officials.
Israeli police announced that a Palestinian was killed during a nighttime operation in East Jerusalem targeting 'suspects involved in terrorist activities'.
High-ranking Israeli Police Officer Entered West Bank Village With IDF Troops to Seize Ancient Stone Haaretz
Israeli police attempted to break up a large street celebration of Purim in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem and capped the worshippers number at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramazan which began on Wednesday. The Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Bank Palestinians, permitting entry only to men aged 55 and older, women aged 50 and older, and children up to age 12 to attend the Friday prayers. “Ten thousand Palestinian worshippers will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, subject to obtaining a dedicated daily permit in advance,” COGAT, the Israeli agency in charge of civilian matters in the Palestinian territories, said in a statement. “Entry for men will be permitted from age 55, for women from age 50, and for children up to age 12 when accompanied by a first-degree relative.” COGAT said, adding that restrictions apply only to Palestinians travelling from the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Imam of Al Aqsa arrested by Israeli police; Hamas condemns arrest, restrictions on worshippers’ access to holy mosque “It is emphasised that all permits are conditional upon prior security approval by the relevant security authorities,” COGAT said. “In addition, residents travelling to prayers at the Temple Mount will be required to undergo digital documentation at the crossings upon their return to the areas of Judea and Samaria at the conclusion of the prayer day,” it said, using the Biblical term for the West Bank. During Ramazan, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Al Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, located in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move that is not internationally recognised. Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the attendance of worshippers has declined due to tough Israeli restrictions. Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam Israeli police on Monday arrested the Imam of Al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, from inside the mosque’s courtyards in occupied Jerusalem. The Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing local sources, reported that Israeli forces detained Sheikh al-Abbasi inside the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque without giving any reason. It said the arrest “comes amid escalating Israeli measures against the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque, including restrictions on imams, preachers and worshippers stationed there, limitations on the entry of worshippers, and intensifying incursions carried out by settlers under heavy protection from Israeli police”. On Tuesday, Hamas condemned the arrest of al-Abbasi in a statement, saying he had been “served with an order banning him from the mosque”. The movement said the measure “constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of Al Aqsa and an unacceptable assault on its imams”. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026
Israeli police announced plans for a strong deployment around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins this week. Palestinians have reported increased curbs and restrictions in the area.
Israeli police detained twenty-one individuals who attempted to bring a Passover sacrifice to the Temple Mount, an incident that follows similar attempts in the past.
A French Catholic nun was assaulted in Jerusalem, an incident that was captured on video and subsequently sparked widespread outrage. Israeli police have since arrested the attacker.
A French Christian nun was violently attacked by a man in Jerusalem, an incident captured on video that drew widespread condemnation. Israeli police have since arrested a suspect in connection with the assault.
A high-ranking Israeli police official is facing disciplinary review after calling Arab lawmakers "terrorists and dogs" on social media, violating regulations.
Israeli police announced the arrest of two young men suspected of spying for Iran, with one reportedly planning to undergo training in an Arab country.
A public disagreement has erupted between the Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office regarding the handling of protest-related court cases. Police accuse the prosecution of failing to support officers in these legal battles.
Israeli police intercepted a garbage truck attempting to enter Israel, discovering approximately 70 Palestinians hiding inside. The individuals were reportedly trying to cross the border illegally.
Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli police, reportedly stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Jerusalem on Monday, with an extreme Jewish rabbi performing a religious ritual.
Several vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days after reaching agreements with Iran. A Swedish shipping company, Stena Bulk, with ships in the Persian Gulf, remains cautious.
Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.
Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders, including the Latin Patriarch, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The decision has drawn widespread criticism from international leaders, including Italy, France, Spain, and the EU, who have denounced it as a violation of religious freedom.
An Israeli police officer faces disciplinary action for referring to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has 13 convictions, as a 'convicted criminal,' a statement deemed 'political' by a police investigation.
Israeli Police have arrested an Uzbek man for allegedly calling people 'rats' in a video recorded during a missile alert.
An Israeli police officer reportedly entered the West Bank alongside IDF troops to confiscate an ancient stone.
Ben-Gvir is reportedly pressuring Israeli police to implement mass crime restriction orders despite a lack of intelligence to support them.
Hundreds of residents in a Hong Kong public housing estate were evacuated in the early hours of Lunar New Year due to a suspected fire, which was later determined to be a false alarm caused by a cooking mishap.
Israeli police have clashed with ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrating against mandatory army enlistment. The protests escalated when an angry crowd chased two female Israeli soldiers.