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Police captain probed for abuse of power against protesters, Ben-Gvir hits out

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to the decision by criticizing state investigators and praising the conduct of Ch.-Supt. Amit Pollak.

|ByYUVAL BARNEA
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen outside the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.
AMITAI ABOUDI, who was allegedly attacked by Tel Aviv district police Special Patrol Unit head Yair Hanuna during a protest against the government’s judicial overhaul, arrives for questioning at the Jaffa Police Station, this week.

How Amitai Aboudi became the poster boy for Israeli police brutality

POLICE AFFAIRS: Police treatment of 18-year-old protester Amitai Aboudi has brought the issue of excessive force to the forefront.

|ByLIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI
Chief of police Kobi Shabtai and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem April 20, 2023.

Justice reform? Police and prosecutors need to regain public trust - analysis

There are many fine police officers serving the Israeli public, but as some are disenchanted with the judiciary, the many scandals of the police may lead to a reform of law enforcement.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Israeli police walk near a security incident scene near the compound known to Muslims as Al-Aqsa or the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 1, 2023.

Did Israel Police mess up, cover up Old City shooting? - analysis

The Post understands that Israel Police body cameras are generally off, and are only turned on in the case of a stop-and-frisk situation.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Israel Police already looking to life after chief Kobi Shabtai

The police commissioner's tenure has been marred by controversy and disaster, and he is only halfway through.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
ByALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE
Chief of police Kobi Shabtai tesitfies before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, on April 11, 2022.

Ex-police chief Alsheich disrupted internal investigations, acted 'criminally' - fmr. PID official

Former Israel Police chief Roni Alsheich viewed the PID as a 'hostile organization' which threatens the Netanyahu trials, the former department deputy head told N12.

JULY 26, 2022
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Police Chief Roni Alsheich

Netanyahu trial fight over Pegasus moves into high gear

In early February, his public corruption trial was paused when the allegations broke out about police spying.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU seen at Jerusalem District Court during his trial.

NSO Affair: Will Israeli public lose confidence in law enforcement?

People cannot circumvent the law while enforcing the law, said President Isaac Herzog at the annual B'Sheva conference in Jerusalem: This is not an easy day."

FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Israeli president Isaac Herzog speaks during a Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, on February 7, 2022.

Israel Police hacked phone of key person in Netanyahu case - reports

The evidence gathered was not used in trial and kept from prosecutors and investigators.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court on November 16.

NSO chairman resigns following Israel Police spying scandal

Levy insisted his departure from NSO Group is unrelated to the Israel Police spyware scandal.

JANUARY 25, 2022
AN AERIAL view shows the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert.

Ohana needs to stop being a Netanyahu puppet

Israel's new public security minister Amir Ohana's most urgent challenge is to appoint a new police commissioner.

MAY 22, 2020
Amir Ohana at a special cabinet meeting in the Golan Heights

Sara Netanyahu indicted for falsely charging state $100k for meals

Charges follow collapse of plea bargain. What does it spell for her husband?

JUNE 21, 2018
Sara Netanyahu

Protests in Haifa: Excessive force?

The Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department has opened a probe into alleged police brutality.

MAY 21, 2018
Police arrest Jafar Farah, director of the Mossawa Center, in Haifa on Friday night.

Arab and Jewish NGOs express solidarity with injured protester Farah

Groups demand an independent probe into incidents surrounding the protest.

MAY 21, 2018
A protest in Haifa on May 20, 2018, against Israeli actions on the Gaza border and alleged police brutality.

Netanyahu, police chief spar over alleged investigation leaks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly blasted the police chief for leaking info on upcoming interrogations in corruption probes.

OCTOBER 15, 2017
Israel's Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (3rd L) and police commissioner Roni Alsheich (3rd R) speak to members of the media at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City