The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shuafat/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shuafat | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shuafat/ 32 32 Police launch manhunt after two men shot dead in East Jerusalem’s Shuafat camp https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-launch-manhunt-after-two-men-shot-dead-in-east-jerusalems-shuafat-camp/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:43:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748977 Shooting raises number of Arab homicide victims to 8 in the past two days; as killings remain at record levels, Ben Gvir asserts 'silver lining' is that fewer Jews have been murdered

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]]> Police arrest dozens, seize weapons and fake products in East Jerusalem operation https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-dozens-seize-weapons-and-fake-products-in-east-jerusalem-operation/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3736529 Raid led by Ben Gvir's former pick for police chief reportedly sees forces march 60 former prisoners to entrance of Shuafat and snap group photo of them next to Israeli flags

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]]> Jerusalem woman dies, teen missing, as winter storm lashes Israel with wind and rain https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-woman-dies-as-winter-storm-lashes-israel-with-wind-and-rain/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:20:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732678 Shuafat camp resident apparently hit by heavy object; several people lightly injured in other locations, others rescued from flood-swamped cars

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]]> Family of grandmother shot dead in East Jerusalem says she was killed by Border Police https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-grandmother-shot-dead-in-east-jerusalem-says-she-was-killed-by-border-police/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3584404 Relatives of Zahiya Joudeh, 66, from Shuafat refugee camp, say she was getting fresh air on roof when shot, vow to not rest until justice is served; Border Police investigating

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]]> After 15 years in jail, East Jerusalem man convicted of murder granted retrial https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-15-years-in-jail-east-jerusalem-man-convicted-of-murder-granted-retrial/ Thu, 15 May 2025 20:46:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3550042 Supreme Court orders release of Jamil Srour, says new evidence casts doubt on his guilt in killing during fight between families

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]]> Palestinian teen jailed for 18 years for 2023 killing of Border Police officer https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-sentenced-to-18-years-in-jail-for-2023-killing-of-border-police-officer/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:02:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3483909 Muhammad Zalbani convicted of aggravated murder for fatal stabbing, at age 13, of Staff Sgt. Asil Sawaed, who died from blood loss en route to hospital after Jerusalem attack

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]]> Four Border Police officers charged in beating of Palestinian suspect https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-border-police-officers-charged-in-beating-of-palestinian-suspect/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:58:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3450734 3 of the cops also indicted for destroying evidence after allegedly deleting bodycam footage; case made headlines over accusation suspect was branded with Star of David

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]]> 7 cops to be charged for allegedly branding Palestinian with Star of David https://www.timesofisrael.com/7-cops-to-be-charged-for-allegedly-branding-palestinian-with-star-of-david/ Tue, 28 May 2024 17:50:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3300110 Officers to be charged with abuse and assault over 2023 incident in East Jerusalem, as well as possibly for deleting footage of altercation during arrest

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]]> Activists bemoan ‘trigger-happy’ troops after cop kills Palestinian boy in Shuafat https://www.timesofisrael.com/activists-bemoan-trigger-happy-troops-after-cop-kills-palestinian-boy-in-shuafat/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:31:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3251514 Family mourns 12-year-old shot by Border Police officer in Jerusalem camp while lighting fireworks on second night of Ramadan; authorities probing incident

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]]> Palestinian boy, 13, shot dead by police in Jerusalem after firing fireworks at them https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-boy-13-shot-dead-by-police-in-jerusalem-after-firing-fireworks-at-them/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:23:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3244319 Teen identified as Rami Hamdan Al-Halhouli of the Shuafat refugee camp; Border Police boost presence in capital amid Ramadan tensions

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]]> Israeli driver shot dead in West Bank terror attack; IDF hunting for attackers https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-say-east-jerusalem-shooting-and-bombing-attack-foiled-2-men-arrested/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:33:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3142375 Elhanan Klein, 29, found in overturned car, had been returning home from reserve duty; three arrested as settlers allegedly launch revenge attacks, clash with Border Police

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]]> Cops accused of branding Palestinian are also suspected of deleting arrest footage https://www.timesofisrael.com/cops-accused-of-branding-palestinian-also-suspected-of-deleting-arrest-footage/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:28:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3094944&preview=true&preview_id=3094944 While bodycams of all 16 arresting officers were off, some of those involved filmed altercation on their phones; 6 cops probed on suspicion they obstructed the investigation

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]]> High Court rejects appeal against demolishing 13-year-old Palestinian stabber’s home https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-rejects-appeal-against-demolishing-13-year-old-palestinian-stabbers-home/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:47:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3079892&preview=true&preview_id=3079892 Justices rule 2-1 in favor of allowing residence of Muhammad Zalbani, who stabbed policeman in fatal attack in February, to be razed; rights group slams 'highly problematic' policy

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]]> Palestinian files complaint against cops accused of branding him with Star of David https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-files-complaint-against-cops-accuse-of-branding-him-with-star-of-david/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:05:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3077998 Arwah Sheikh Ali provides testimony to internal affairs on his violent arrest last week in East Jerusalem by group of officers whose body cameras were turned off

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]]> Court releases Palestinian suspect that cops allegedly branded with Star of David https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-to-be-probed-for-allegedly-branding-palestinian-with-star-of-david/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:35:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076194 Alleged drug dealer was unduly detained and suffered severe violence, judge says about the unusual move; suspect to stay under house arrest

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