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.

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 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


Female cop to be appointed to second-highest police rank, amid series of sex scandals

The officer, Assistant Commissioner Gila Gaziel, will be the next head of the police manpower branch.

Yohanan Danino

District commander in Israel Police accused of sexually harassing female officers

The officer joins a long list of top police commanders to be investigated for wrongdoing in the past couple of years.

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Analysis: Jeopardizing public faith in the police

Scandals are “embarrassing and difficult," says Danino, "but we must look forward and see what effect these incidents will have on the organization and its values in the long term.”

Yohanan Danino

'Police in need of a root canal' - Police chief says as new scandal breaks

"I'd like to say to citizens you have a force you can trust," Danino says amid 7th police scandal in a little over a year.

Yohanan Danino

Probe opened into death of Rahat man during clashes with police

21-year-old Sami al-Ajar died of gunshot wound sustained during clash with police.

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State indicts 4 police officers for detainee abuse

Officers allegedly poured scalding hot water on victim.

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Aharonovitch: Resignation of top police officials won't rush my decision for next chief

“I will take my time, consider my options and make my decision in the most organized process possible,” says public security minister.

Yitzhak Aharonovitch

Jerusalem District Police commander abruptly resigns

Public Security minister demands prompt search for replacement, ‘rehabilitation of police culture.’

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Media scandals

Too often, under the cover of protecting someone’s good name, entirely guiltless parties are smeared wholesale.

Silvan Shalom at cabinet meeting 370