Gal Hirsch defends IDF record in bid to be police chief

The former IDF officer tapped to become the new head of the Israel Police spends two hours defending himself in front of the committee to approve senior state appointments, Ynet says.

Gal Hirsch’s nomination is dogged by claims over his performance in the 2006 Second Lebanon War, as well as recent revelations that the FBI is investigating alleged corruption at a company linked to him.

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