The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/turkel-commission/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Turkel Commission | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/turkel-commission/ 32 32 Daily Briefing June 4: Timeline of how an Egyptian infiltrated Israel to kill 3 https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-4-timeline-of-how-an-egyptian-infiltrated-israel-to-kill-3/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:05:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027146&preview=true&preview_id=3027146 Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on the hours before and after the deaths of three combat soldiers on the border with Egypt; legal reporter Jeremy Sharon on Jerusalem Pride Parade

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]]> Former Supreme Court justice Yaakov Turkel dies aged 88 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-supreme-court-justice-yaakov-turkel-dies-aged-88/ Mon, 29 May 2023 17:14:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3023833 Turkel authored several important rulings upholding freedom of expression, and commissions he headed bolstered gay rights and exonerated the IDF over a deadly Gaza flotilla raid

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Rumors swirl over who will lead Israel’s beleaguered police https://www.timesofisrael.com/rumors-swirl-over-who-will-lead-israels-beleaguered-police/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:06:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1255195 Forced to withdraw his first nominee, and with limited options, public security minister will have to scramble to come up with a candidate

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]]> Former top cop candidate blasts ‘mudslinging’ as nomination revoked https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-top-cop-candidate-blasts-mudslinging-as-nomination-revoked/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:11:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1255136 In first statement, Gal Hirsch praises support from Netanyahu and Erdan, questions values of country, says he never asked to be tapped

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]]> New top cop’s appointment frozen until A-G gives okay https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-top-cops-appointment-frozen-until-a-g-gives-okay/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:14:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1249217 Yehuda Weinstein says he'll submit time frame for investigation on Gal Hirsch next week

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]]> Vetting panel hears testimony by police chief nominee https://www.timesofisrael.com/panel-hears-testimony-by-police-chief-nominee/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:24:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1243136 With opposition to appointment of Gal Hirsch mounting, review committee also set to meet ex-police chief Danino, Public Security Minister Erdan

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]]> Netanyahu: Embattled nominee Hirsch ‘best man’ to head police https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-embattled-nominee-hirsch-best-man-to-head-police/ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:50:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1242604 Cabinet approves 45-day extension for acting police commissioner Sau, as outrage over new pick persists

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]]> Bereaved families suspend protest against controversial new police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/bereaved-families-suspend-protest-against-controversial-new-police-chief/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:21:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1241262&preview_id=1241262 After meeting with public security minister, relatives of soldiers killed under ex-army officer Gal Hirsch's watch believe Erdan will think again

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]]> Erdan to meet bereaved families over controversial police chief pick https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdan-to-meet-bereaved-families-over-controversial-police-chief-pick/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:36:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1241191&preview_id=1241191 Relatives of soldiers killed under ex-army officer Gal Hirsch's watch vow to take case to High Court if minister 'doesn't change his mind'

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]]> Passed over for top cop post, deputy agrees to help controversial successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/passed-over-for-top-cop-post-deputy-agrees-to-help-controversial-successor/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 19:47:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1241040&preview_id=1241040 While opposition to Gal Hirsch appointment grows, overlooked No. 2 Benzi Sau says will help with handover

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]]> Cops vs. soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/cops-vs-soldiers/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:50:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1240731 A controversial pick for police commissioner has a bunch of ex-top police officials staging a 'rebellion'

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