Police brutality

Haifa Cop indicted for choking protester in anti-gov't demonstration in Caesarea

While judges ruled that police have a difficult job "does not excuse blurring the boundaries of use of force."

 Protests against the judicial reform at Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2023.
 Israelis are seen protesting judicial reform, in Tel Aviv.

Mounted police officer indicted for whipping judicial reform protester

Israel Police at the scene of an explosion in southern Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024.

Police beat, arrest PTSD victim for boarding bus with certified service dog

 Israelis protest and clash with police during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the Defense Ministry Headquarters in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2024.

Mass arrests: 116 people arrested at protests for a hostage release deal


Israel Police crumbling under responsibility of containing protests, protecting Israelis - analysis

One of the tools used to police protests is horses, and there have been a number of incidents in which this has led to the injury of protesters.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Protestor threatened by cop with rape of his mother recounts violent incident to 'Post'

Footage showed the officer saying to Alroey, “I won’t identify myself to you, you son of a b****.” The officer then told Alroey, “I am going to rape your mother.”

 Protester Itamar Alroey detained by police as one officer threatens sexual violence against his mother.

Caucus against police violence highlights failures of disciplinary bodies

MKs, protesters, and representatives of NGOs joined the caucus to share experiences of the violence they have met from Israel police.

 Ultra orthodox Jews clash with police during a protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, on road 4 outside of Bnei Brak, June 27, 2024.

Doctor's Union threatens strike following police violence against doctor at Kaplan protest

On Saturday night, Dr. Udi Beharev provided first aid to an injured woman at a demonstration while wearing a luminous doctor's vest recognized by the Israel Police but was still detained.

 Demonstrators clash with police during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, June 8, 2024.

Spike in complaints against Israel Police violence according to IDI study

According to the data, the average number of monthly police violence complaints increased by 45% in the first eight months of 2023 compared with the corresponding period in 2022.

 Demonstrators clash with police during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government near Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, May 11, 2024.

Urgent appeal to Attorney-General: 'Immediately deal with police violence against protesters'

They emphasized the increasing use of skunk water and stun grenades as "conduct that characterizes dictatorships."

 Police use a water cannon to disperse protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Police admits: 'Scream' system mistakenly employed against Tel Aviv protesters

Protests in Tel Aviv turned violent, with clashes, road blockages, and police using sound-wave systems by accident.

 Police clash with protesters during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the current Israeli government, in Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2024.

Police beatings of pro-Palestinian schoolchildren spark outrage in Italy

The videos showed the students, who appeared to be protesting peacefully, retreating under a hail of blows from law enforcers wearing helmets and full riot gear.

 Pro-Palestine demonstrators cross New Jersey Avenue near the U.S. Capitol, during a protest in Washington, U.S, December 17, 2023.

George Floyd's convicted killer Derek Chauvin stabbed in US prison

Chauvin is serving a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights, as well as a concurrent 22-1/2 years for murder on his conviction in Minnesota state court.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin poses for an undated booking photograph taken after he was transferred from a county jail to a Minnesota Department of Corrections state facility.

Settlers accuse Israeli government of 'total destruction' in West Bank

Settlers accused the government of a 'campaign of destruction' targeting settlements after an illegal West Bank outpost was razed Wednesday.

 Israeli officers demolish an illegal outpost in the West Bank on September 27, 2023

Police investigate cops involved in Star of David ‘branding’ incident

The man, who had been arrested for drug offenses, alleged on Saturday that he had been abused in police custody — blindfolded, beaten, and by unknown means branded with a Star of David.

 A police officer allegedly used his shoe to brand a Star of David.