Israeli police arrested several suspected members of the Hariri crime organization in south Tel Aviv on Monday on suspicion of attempting to extort a businessman. The operation was carried out by the Serious and International Crime Unit of Lahav 433, the national crime unit.
The arrests unfolded in broad daylight on a busy thoroughfare, where multiple men were detained lying face down on the sidewalk with their hands restrained behind their backs—a striking scene for the typically bustling area.
According to police, the suspects were en route to confront the businessman while armed with knives. Lahav 433 investigators intercepted and apprehended them before they could reach their target, as part of an ongoing operation targeting the Hariri network.
Footage from the scene shows the restrained suspects on the ground before being taken into custody by masked officers. In the videos, the men—some dressed in black, others in lighter clothing—are seen lined up along the sidewalk with their hands positioned behind their backs.
Nearby businesses, parked vehicles, and scooters remained visible as what began as an ordinary day on a busy south Tel Aviv street escalated into a police operation against one of Israel’s most prominent organized crime groups.
The Hariri family is regarded as a major force in Israeli organized crime, particularly within the Arab community.
Considered one of the country’s largest and most cohesive criminal networks, the organization has once again become the focus of an investigation by Lahav 433’s Serious and International Crime Unit.
Also Read
- At Least 12 Dead, Dozens Injured in Massive Fog-Induced Pileups on Bulgarian Motorway
- Anthropic Targets $1.3 Trillion Valuation in Upcoming Nasdaq Debut
- Securitize Acquires River One, Expanding into the $6 Trillion Asset-Backed Finance Market
- Japan watches for signs of change in Trump’s foreign policy priorities