Police Launch Organized-Crime Enforcement Operation in Rahat

Israel Police said an enforcement operation targeting crime organizations was underway Wednesday in Rahat and the surrounding area in southern Israel. Police Commissioner Dani Levy was on site and conducted a field briefing for participating forces and commanders. The announcement was issued while the operation was in progress and described its purpose as action against organized crime. The force's initial public notice did not provide arrest, seizure or deployment figures, and police said they would release additional details later.