Israeli Security Forces - Police

Police

  • Israel Police: a civilian force. As with most other police forces in the world, its duties include crime fighting, traffic control and maintaining public safety.
  • Border Police (Magav): the military branch (gendarmerie) of the Israeli Police.

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