Israeli organized crime
150 Arab citizens murdered in 2025 as violence tears at Arab society
With a record wave of killings, organized crime and fear are tearing at the fabric of Israel’s Arab sector, with critics accusing the government and police of failing to stop the violence
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Israeli youths being inducted into criminal organizations at increasing rate - report
Caucasian mafia head Yanis Yushayev killed in shooting at Caesarea gas station
In unusual legal measure, Israeli crime boss Yossi Mosli placed under house arrest without charges
Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim
On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.
Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute
The grenade attack was one of several incidents targeting Japanika branches amid a dispute involving the Jarushi and Mosli crime organizations.
Grenade thrown at under-construction Japanika in Hadera as attacks against sushi chain continue
The incident is the most recent in a string of attacks against branches of the Japanika chain, owned by businessman and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov.
Crime organizations targeting government tenders, emergency meeting reveals
Government ministries, Israel Police and state-owned companies met on Tuesday to address alleged attempts by organized crime groups to infiltrate public tenders and national infrastructure projects.
Israel charges 10 inmates accused of running gambling empire from prison
Prosecutors allege that over the course of nearly four years, the group operated a structured criminal enterprise involved in illegal gambling, debt collection through threats, and exploitation.
Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch
Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.
Japanika probe goes international as FBI, Romanian police join investigation
Police announced on Tuesday that the Tel Aviv District Police Central Unit had arrested Yossi Musli on suspicion of involvement in shootings and grenade attacks targeting Japanika locations.
WATCH: Israel Police arrest crime organization boss Yossi Musli after Japanika grenade attacks
The arrest was carried out as part of the investigation into the wave of grenade attacks, arson, and shootings that has hit central and northern Israel in recent days.
Codename 'Nomad': First Bedouin undercover agent cracks major Israeli organized crime network
During his time undercover, the Nomad was party to dozens of arms deals and drug deals, purchasing four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine.
Israel allocates over NIS 500 million for Shin Bet to combat crime in Arab sector
The budget will be funded from the 550 Plan budget, which was led by the previous government and is currently under the authority of Minister May Golan.
