Israel police scandal

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

The questioning reportedly centered on whether the officer intervened in a matter that would have been a conflict of interest.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

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

AUGUST 8, 2024|ByYUVAL BARNEA

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.

AUGUST 4, 2023|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.

MAY 3, 2023|ByMICHAEL STARR

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.

APRIL 2, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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.

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, 2022ByALON 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, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN