Tag Archives: Israel

More dark net seizures

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This article reports the closure of DeepDotWeb, a “central node” search and marketing site on the dark net “that helped buyers of illicit goods like drugs and counterfeit items find what they wanted for a commission.” Two Israeli citizens were … Continue reading →

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Lone operators dominate people smuggling from Africa

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article reports a new study that disputes the common view that organized crime groups dominate people smuggling from Africa to Europe. Focusing on the disastrous 2013 shipwreck off Italy in which 360 migrants died, the study found 292 people … Continue reading →

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“Low policing” in Israel

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Gary Cordner

This article reports results of a new emphasis on policing everyday problems like noise and traffic in Israel, where counter-terror policing has traditionally had the highest priority. The effort, which started by asking residents to identify their biggest concerns, has … Continue reading →

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Sensitive issues for Interpol

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Gary Cordner

Interpol holds its 85th General Assembly November 7-10 in Bali, Indonesia. Among the agenda items are applications for membership from Taiwan and the Palestinian Authority. Taiwan was previously a member but was forced to withdraw in 1984 at China’s insistence. … Continue reading →

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Policing Arab communities in Israel

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This article describes challenges faced in cities and towns in Israel where the population is mainly Arab, including increased crime. The Israeli police are trying to recruit more Arab officers but observers say that effective policing has yet to be … Continue reading →

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Policing Israel’s Arab communities

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This article reports Israeli plans to open additional police stations in Arab communities and the recent appointment of the first Muslim assistant chief. However critics complain that this will amount to separate but unequal policing, saying police treat Arab communities … Continue reading →

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Israel-Palestine police cooperation

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Gary Cordner

This article describes operational cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian police, in spite of larger political issues. Recently, the two heads of police along with the Jordanian Interior Minister jointly received the annual leadership award presented by the Police Executive Research … Continue reading →

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Public trust in Israel

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Gary Cordner

This editorial cites several recent events as indications of a flawed culture within the Israeli police and criticizes prosecutors for not providing better oversight. It claims that public trust in the police has slipped and calls for more transparency.

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