The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bentzi-sau/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:14:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bentzi Sau | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bentzi-sau/ 32 32 Interim commissioner Motti Cohen seen as frontrunner for next police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/interim-commissioner-motti-cohen-seen-as-frontrunner-for-next-police-chief/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:51:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1975111 After derailing of Edri appointment, Cohen, the brother of another acting-turned-permanent top cop, David Cohen, is said to be favored by Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan

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]]> Father, sister of on-run Tel Aviv gunman questioned https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-gunmans-father-questioned-by-police-for-second-time/ Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:41:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1314339&preview_id=1314339 Detention of alleged killer's brother reduced by court; police warn public to be alert as hunt for 'dangerous' suspect continues

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]]> PM calls for ‘serious reforms’ as new police chief finally sworn in https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-calls-for-serious-reforms-as-new-police-chief-finally-sworn-in/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:43:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1295814 After months of delays and scandals, former Shin Bet deputy head Roni Alsheich promises 'a determined a plan' to improve the force

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]]> You don’t mess with the Zohar https://www.timesofisrael.com/you-dont-mess-with-the-zohar/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 16:13:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1239534 Meet Zohar Dvir, Israel's newly named deputy police commissioner, who reportedly inspired Adam Sandler's Zohan character

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]]> Acting top cop Bentzi Sau to retire at end of December https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-cop-bentzi-sau-to-retire-at-end-of-december/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:06:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1293021 Incoming police chief Roni Alsheich praises acting comissioner as 'honorable' professional who led national police force during terror wave

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]]> Incoming police chief breaks a leg — literally https://www.timesofisrael.com/incoming-police-chief-breaks-a-leg-literally/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 14:43:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1284523 Former deputy head of the Shin Bet security service was expected to take over role on Monday; new date to be announced

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]]> Acting police chief bans all MKs from Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/acting-police-chief-bans-mks-from-temple-mount/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:21:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1277097 After Arab MK ignores PM's blanket prohibition, Bentzi Sau invokes police's legal authority, says measure will be lifted when conditions allow

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]]> PM calls emergency meeting to consider anti-terror measures https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-calls-emergency-meeting-to-consider-anti-terror-measures/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:21:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1265716 Amid sharp spike in terror attacks Tuesday emanating from East Jerusalem, mayor calls for closure on city's Arab neighborhoods

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]]> Cabinet votes in Roni Alsheich as new police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-votes-in-roni-alsheich-as-new-police-chief/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 11:04:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1264308&preview_id=1264308 Shin Bet number two seen as outsider appointment brought in to shake up top ranks of ailing force

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]]> Cabinet to vote on Roni Alsheich as new police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-to-vote-on-roni-alsheich-as-new-police-chief/ Sun, 11 Oct 2015 03:19:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1264111&preview_id=1264111 Shin Bet number-two seen as outsider appointment meant to shake up top ranks of ailing force

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]]> Security officials vow to up efforts amid escalating violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-officials-vow-to-up-efforts-amid-continuing-violence/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:48:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1261200 Top cop: Jerusalem police reinforcements could remain in the capital for months

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]]> Vetting panel gives go-ahead for Roni Alsheich as new police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-panel-gives-go-ahead-for-roni-alsheich-as-new-police-cheif/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:01:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1258779 Appointment now faces cabinet vote, expected to pass next week; minister says he did not receive any opposition to nomination

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]]> New police commissioner pick named as Roni Alsheich https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-police-commissioner-pick-named-as-roni-alsheich/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:37:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1256560&preview_id=1256560 Deputy chief of Shin Bet security services was formerly known only as R due to sensitive nature of job

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]]> Deputy Shin Bet chief tapped as new police commissioner https://www.timesofisrael.com/deputy-shin-bet-chief-tapped-as-new-police-commissioner/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:17:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1255906&preview_id=1255906 Nominee, identified only as R., awaits committee approval; announcement comes 2 days after Erdan drops Gal Hirsch nomination

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]]> Erdan said to have new top cop candidate lined up https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdan-said-to-have-new-top-cop-candidate-lined-up/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 05:37:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1255811&preview_id=1255811 PM reportedly approved minister's pick -- the current Shin Bet number two -- before dropping nomination of ex-IDF commander Gal Hirsch

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