Israeli police carried out a major pre-dawn operation on December 1, 2025, targeting members of the Abu Latif and Hariri criminal networks, arresting dozens of suspects linked to organized crime in northern Israel and the West Bank. The raids followed over a year of covert investigations by the Northern District’s Central Investigations Unit, involving hundreds of officers from Border Police and specialized units.

The targeted networks are notorious for extortion, protection rackets, tender interference, business takeovers, and violent crimes, including links to several murders. The coordinated operation aimed to disrupt these criminal activities and bring senior figures in the syndicates to justice.

Bodycam footage from the raids shows officers conducting night-vision assaults on homes, executing searches, and detaining suspects in a precise, professional manner. Authorities emphasized that the arrests were the result of meticulous planning and intelligence gathering, ensuring maximum effectiveness while minimizing risk to officers and civilians.

Officials described the operation as a significant blow to organized crime in the region, highlighting Israel’s commitment to maintaining law and order, safeguarding businesses, and protecting citizens from intimidation and violence. Investigators stressed that the ongoing efforts are designed to prevent further interference in legitimate commerce, dismantle extortion networks, and hold perpetrators accountable for past and ongoing crimes.

The arrests mark a milestone in the fight against organized crime in northern Israel and the West Bank, demonstrating the effectiveness of long-term undercover operations combined with coordinated action by multiple law enforcement units.