Kobi Shabtai

High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case

The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir in a Knesset plenum about the death penalty bill, in Jerusalem. March 24, 2026.
Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.

The responsibility of new Police Commissioner Daniel Levi: Protect the public first - editorial

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai speaks during a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Kobi Shabtai's first speech since resigning: 'The police stopped Hamas on Oct 7'

 The new bulletproof ambulances.

Israel Police debut first ever bulletproof ambulances


Israel Police announce emergency preparedness drill - ‘Land in Upheaval’

The Israel Police force aims to be prepared for the upcoming spring season, during which tensions may rise as residents celebrate various holidays.

 Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai patrol on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem, November 25, 2022.

Ben-Gvir will fire police chief if he doesn't 'toe the line' - Otzma Yehudit MK

Ben-Gvir and Shabtai reportedly clashed earlier this week after Ben-Gvir demanded that police step up the pace of home demolitions in east Jerusalem.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai.

Rothman: Lapid’s refusal to negotiate without preconditions is ‘BDS campaign against Israel’

Another mass protest set for Monday • IDF vets steal Yom Kippur War tank for demonstration

 Protestors at the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir clashes with police chief, Netanyahu on east J'lm demolitions - report

UN special rapporteurs published a statement accusing Israel of committing "domicide" against Palestinians.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai.

Treat incitement against Israel's Left, Michaeli demands of police chief

The former minister demanded that the law be applied equally to incitement from both sides, and called on the commissioner to order the opening of an investigation in several cases.

 MK ITAMAR Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai attend a committee meeting in the Knesset, last week.

Ben-Gvir's controversial 'Police Law' legislation resumes in Knesset

The committee debates that began on Sunday resumed where they left off – preparing the bill for its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum, after which it will pass into law.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends Knesset committee meeting in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 5, 2023

Ben-Gvir, police prepare for release of terrorist Maher Younis after 40 years

The police plans to prevent a repetition of the celebrations after the recent release of his cousin Karim Younis from prison.

 Longest serving Palestinian prisoner, Karim Younis, gestures as he is welcomed at his village, after he was freed from Israeli jail earlier today, in Ara, Israel January 5, 2023.

Bar Lev criticizes Jewish extremism in parting jab at Ben-Gvir

New ministers take office • Tension surrounds conflict between incoming, outgoing ministers

 MK ITAMAR Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai attend a committee meeting in the Knesset, last week.

Herzog calls for more police attention, resources

The President called for more budget, more human resources and greater respect from the public for the police force.

 President Herzog thanking police officers for their service.

Ex-Israel Police official: Guardian of the Walls was just the beginning

Retired police official Uri Bar-Lev warned that the police "will not be able to meet their goals; the next incident will be much more serious."

Lt.-Col. Dori Saar during Operation Guardian of the Walls.