EXCLUSIVE: AG approved procurement of spyware by police 2 months ago
Law enforcement had made the request for the spyware to fight the surging level of lawlessness in the Arab sector.
Crime
Malka Leifer sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing students as principal
Leifer is a "serious sexual offender" who had shown a "callous indifference" to the suffering of her victims, Judge Mark Gamble says.
Shin Bet to assist police in tackling deadly crime in Arab sector
“We will use all means, including the Shin Bet and the police, to defeat this criminal phenomenon," PM says after the murder of two political figures from the Arab community in just two days.
4 shot dead in shocking quadruple murder in northern Israeli Arab town
One of the victims was Ghazi Sa'ad, who was running for mayor in the upcoming municipal elections in Abu Snan.
Police deny imprinting Star of David on Palestinian arrestee's face
Mark most likely caused by shoe pressed against suspect's face, police says, as forces had no choice but use force as detainee violently resisted arrest.
16-year-old killed as hit on crime family figures goes wrong
Three more are severely to moderately injured in the shooting, including the apparent targets of the attack – Avi Bitton, a senior member of a local crime family, and his son Yarin.
Police concerned Arab sector crime wave will spill over to rest of society
"Since COVID, society in general has become more violent, and there has definitely been an increase in the level of violence and the danger is spreading," one official says.
Bystanders in Ramat Gan injured from explosion following botched hit job
The apparent target of the attack – a known figure for police officers investigating gang feuds in the area – taken to the Ichilov Hospital with serious injuries to his limbs. Remaining casualties suffer minor shrapnel wounds.
PM vows to 'stop chain of murders' after 5 gunned down in apparent gang feud
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir promised to crack down on crime in Israel's Arab sector when he took office late last year. But the violence has only worsened, with nearly 100 people killed this year.
Police suspect foul play in teen's death initially deemed accident
Shalev Aflalo died eight months ago after being hit by a car. The police, and his family, suspect his friends might have pushed him onto the road.