Following the backlash, National Missions Minister Orit Struck issued an apology, saying her comparison was incorrect.
Israeli Police Chief Kobi Shabtai confirms anticipated departure amidst rising tensions with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai all issued a joint statement against settler violence.
The race for the job of next police commissioner has unofficially started following reports that Kobi Shabtai's tenure won't be extended.
The Israel Police chief, who has been serving in his role since January 2021, is set to stand down from his role in January of 2024.
In response to these statements, the National Security Ministry put out a statement detailing all the work that Ben-Gvir had done to benefit the police.
Police Chief Kobi Shabtai told a Knesset committee that due to severe manpower issues, the police force cannot handle situations like Guardian of the Walls.
In hearings on the NSO scandal report held in the Law Committee, politicians said that between 1080-1800 phones were hacked, and the software enabled access to information beyond simple wiretapping.
The operation was carried out at the end of a covert investigation, to find perpetrators of arson and protection rackets in the greater Lake Kinneret region.
Massive police forces, firefighters, civilian ushers and medical volunteers are on the scene to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the celebrations.
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