Israel police scandal

Israel Police 'in uproar' as high-ranking officer interrogated over severe abuse of power suspicion

Questioning lasted over seven hours. The officer was released under condition of not entering police facilities or contacting anyone involved for at least nine days. Details remain under a gag order.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.
 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen outside the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

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

 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

 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


Report: Ex-Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh to be considered for police commissioner position

Following the revocation of the candidacy of Gal hirsch, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan looks to other potential candidates to fill the position of police commissioner.

Yair Naveh

The Hirsch affair

The State of Israel simply cannot afford to postpone the appointment of a police commissioner indefinitely while the attorney-general conducts a drawn-out investigation.

Former IDF Brig.-Gen. Gal Hirsch is seen leaving the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday.

Hirsch blames 'campaign of defamation' for losing police commissioner bid

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan rescinds Hirsch's nomination following a month long saga of controversy surrounding his candidacy to head Israeli police.

Former IDF Brig.-Gen. Gal Hirsch is seen leaving the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday.

Former Police Supt. Eran Malka gets 8 years in prison for bribery

Court: Gatekeeper of rule of law eroded its foundations

Gavel [Illustrative]

Rabbi investigated in parade stabbings accuses police of injuring his wife

According to Grossman, a coterie of heavily armed police officers entered his home when he was not present, questioned his wife, and dragged her to their patrol car.

Jewish settlers (R) scuffle with Israeli police officers near buildings slated for demolition by order of Israel's high court in Beit El

Police and thieves: A ‘modest’ NIS 410k send-off by the taxpayers

In Danino’s defense, modesty is in the eye of the beholder. One man’s NIS 410,000 goodbye party is another guy’s cold burekas in the break room.

INSP.-GEN. Yohanan Danino at the Ofakim police station in July 2014.

Police and Thieves: The man who would be commissioner

It’s well known that a single riot, a single act of misconduct can define a policeman’s career and spark a cycle of violence that is often very difficult to contain.

Police and Palestinians at Damascus Gate

Media Comment: The media’s role in Bracha’s suicide

Is the Justice Ministry trying to cover up for someone?

Police Assistant Commissioner Ephraim Bracha

Qui va surveiller la police?

Alors que les allégations d’abus sexuels assombrissent ses hauts gradés, la police israélienne se lance dans un règlement de comptes moral et une refonte organisationnelle

La police en pleine tourmente

Ethiopian Israelis to protest today in Tel Aviv against racism, police brutality

The community has long complained about unfair treatment and violence by police.

ETHIOPIAN ISRAELIS march in a protest against police brutality and racism in Jerusalem on Thursday.