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Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan attends a committee meeting in the Knesset, on July 2, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
December 9, 2018, 10:00 am
Public security minister launches fresh round of interviews for top cop position
After candidate Moshe Edri failed to pass a vetting committee, Erdan said to be frustrated at panel’s refusal to approve multiple candidates for him to choose from
By TOI staff
Then-Minister of Senior Citizens Gila Gamliel speaks during the weekly government conference at PM Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on December 30, 2015. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
December 6, 2018, 7:41 pm
Social equality minister calls for next police chief to be a woman
Gila Gamliel sends letter to PM urging ‘historic’ step, citing need for ‘different leadership’ after wave of sexual harassment cases within force
By Michael Bachner
Gilad Erdan (left) and Moshe Edri (2nd from left), at a farewell ceremony for outgoing chief of police Roni Alsheich in Beit Shemesh, on November 29, 2018 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 30, 2018, 12:03 pm
As battle over police chief brews, ministers call to disband vetting panel
Top cabinet officials say Moshe Edri should be confirmed despite his rejection by committee, as AG weighs his legal position; Erdan names Motti Cohen as interim commissioner
By TOI staff
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, right, and then-Jerusalem police chief Moshe Edri, left, at a press conference at the Russian Compound in Jerusalem, on October 7, 2015. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
November 30, 2018, 10:01 am
Bad cop, bad cop: 7 things to know for November 30
Moshe Edri is deemed unfit to be the next Police Commissioner, but a minister isn’t giving up the fight, and the outgoing chief is caught in the center of the hubbub
By Joshua Davidovich
Chief of Police Roni Alsheich (left) and director of the Ministry of Public Security Moshe Edri (right) seen at the Ministry of Public Security in Jerusalem, November 19, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 29, 2018, 11:17 pm
Vetting committee wrangles over final approval of police chief nominee
Panel receives state comptroller report on Moshe Edri’s service as head of traffic department; only days left before outgoing commissioner Alsheich leaves office
By TOI staff
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked of Jewish Home speaks to Channel 10 news, November 16, 2018 (Channel 10 screenshot)
November 16, 2018, 10:48 pm
Justice minister: ‘Netanyahu is next PM, but with what coalition?’
Jewish Home’s Ayelet Shaked says elections likely to take place in March 2019, accuses Liberman of shirking responsibility by quitting Defense Ministry
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot attend the graduation ceremony at the National Security College, on July 13, 2016. (Flash90)
November 16, 2018, 7:45 pm
Report: PM aims to sustain coalition till Dec. to approve new police, IDF chiefs
Associate says immediate Knesset dissolution would negate Netanyahu’s ability to confirm nominees; Meretz says it will bring bill to disband parliament next week
By TOI staff
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, right, and then-Jerusalem police chief Moshe Edri, left, at a press conference at the Russian Compound in Jerusalem, on October 7, 2015. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
November 2, 2018, 2:28 pm
Former Tel Aviv commander tapped as next Israel Police chief
Nomination of Moshe Edri comes after AG dismisses document containing ’embarrassing’ information about him and another candidate
By TOI staff
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit at a conference in Jerusalem on February 5, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 2, 2018, 11:17 am
Attorney general says no obstacle to police chief nomination
Mandelblit rules process can move forward, regardless of paper he received from police officials with allegedly compromising claims about candidates
By TOI staff
Talia Einhorn (l) and Moshe Tery. (Screen capture: YouTube/ Channel 10)
October 7, 2018, 4:37 pm
Government appoints 2 new members of top-level public service vetting forum
Law professor Talia Einhorn and former chair of securities authority Moshe Tery to join committee that selects army, police chiefs
By TOI staff
Israel Police Chief Roni Alsheich attends an inauguration ceremony for a newly opened police control center, in the northern district of Nazareth. June 21, 2018. (Meir Vaaknin/FLASH90)
September 13, 2018, 8:43 pm
Opposition lawmakers allege police chief thrown out over PM probes
Critics say decision not to extend term of Roni Alsheich is a direct result of his leading the corruption investigations of Netanyahu
By Raoul Wootliff
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
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