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New Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich receives his ranks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netnayahu and Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan at his swearing in ceremony held at the Prime Minister's Office, December 3, 2015. (Photo by Israel Police)
December 3, 2015, 2:43 pm
PM calls for ‘serious reforms’ as new police chief finally sworn in
After months of delays and scandals, former Shin Bet deputy head Roni Alsheich promises 'a determined a plan' to improve the force
By Raoul Wootliff
Shin Bet deputy chief, Roni Alsheich, tapped to become Israel's next chief of police, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, October 01, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 11, 2015, 2:04 pm
Cabinet votes in Roni Alsheich as new police chief
Shin Bet number two seen as outsider appointment brought in to shake up top ranks of ailing force
By TOI staff
Shin Bet deputy chief Roni Alsheich, a candidate for Israel police commissioner, arrives at the Prime Minister's Office, October 1, 2015, to testify before the Turkel Commission on senior public service appointments. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 11, 2015, 6:19 am
Cabinet to vote on Roni Alsheich as new police chief
Shin Bet number-two seen as outsider appointment meant to shake up top ranks of ailing force
By TOI staff
Roni Alsheich arrives to testify before the Turkel Commission at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on October 1, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 1, 2015, 3:01 pm
Vetting panel gives go-ahead for Roni Alsheich as new police chief
Appointment now faces cabinet vote, expected to pass next week; minister says he did not receive any opposition to nomination
By Raoul Wootliff
Roni Alsheich (Ynet screenshot)
September 27, 2015, 1:37 pm
New police commissioner pick named as Roni Alsheich
Deputy chief of Shin Bet security services was formerly known only as R due to sensitive nature of job
By Marissa Newman
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (L) speaks with Deputy Police Commissioner Bentzi Sau in Jerusalem on September 7, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 25, 2015, 2:17 pm
Deputy Shin Bet chief tapped as new police commissioner
Nominee, identified only as R., awaits committee approval; announcement comes 2 days after Erdan drops Gal Hirsch nomination
By Marissa Newman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) speaks with Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (left) in the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem on September 7, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 25, 2015, 8:37 am
Erdan said to have new top cop candidate lined up
PM reportedly approved minister's pick -- the current Shin Bet number two -- before dropping nomination of ex-IDF commander Gal Hirsch
By TOI staff
Illustrative: Israeli police walk outside of Jerusalem's Old City (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
September 24, 2015, 6:06 pm
Rumors swirl over who will lead Israel’s beleaguered police
Forced to withdraw his first nominee, and with limited options, public security minister will have to scramble to come up with a candidate
By Judah Ari Gross
Former police chiefs Moshe Karadi (right) and Shlomo Aharonishki. (Yossi Zamir / Flash90)
September 5, 2015, 4:07 pm
Ex-police chief: Hirsch is not the right man for the job
Shlomo Aharonishki says Israel Police needs 'someone with stature and the relative experience' to lead it
Gal Hirsch, a former IDF brigadier-general who had been tapped to be the next head of the Israel Police, arrives to testify before the Turkel Committee vetting his appointment at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on September 1, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 1, 2015, 1:24 pm
Vetting panel hears testimony by police chief nominee
With opposition to appointment of Gal Hirsch mounting, review committee also set to meet ex-police chief Danino, Public Security Minister Erdan
By TOI staff
Gal Hirsch (screen capture: YouTube)
August 30, 2015, 4:52 pm
Israel Police sat on FBI file on Hirsch for 2 years — report
Would-be police chief decries witchhunt as details emerge of US probe into corruption at company linked to him
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan during a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, July 31, 2015 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 28, 2015, 12:21 pm
Bereaved families suspend protest against controversial new police chief
After meeting with public security minister, relatives of soldiers killed under ex-army officer Gal Hirsch's watch believe Erdan will think again
By TOI staff
Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan during a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, July 31, 2015 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 28, 2015, 7:36 am
Erdan to meet bereaved families over controversial police chief pick
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'
By TOI staff
Acting police commander Benzi Sau, pictured in 2013 when he took over as Tel Aviv district chief. (Photo by Roni Schutzer/FLASH90)
August 27, 2015, 10:47 pm
Passed over for top cop post, deputy agrees to help controversial successor
While opposition to Gal Hirsch appointment grows, overlooked No. 2 Benzi Sau says will help with handover
By TOI staff
Former IDF Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch (Moshe Milner/GPO/Flash90)
August 26, 2015, 11:49 pm
Retired police chiefs vow to block commissioner appointment
Former top cops say they'll turn to PM over 'delusional' decision to bring in outside candidate Gal Hirsch; minister says force needs cultural change
By TOI staff
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