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Roni Alsheich

People attend a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, December 27, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
December 28, 2025, 12:31 am
Former police chief slams Netanyahu at rainy anti-government protest in Tel Aviv
Addressing ministers as new revelations emerge on Qatargate scandal, Roni Alsheich says: ‘How dare you sit in the cabinet eating bourekas without asking Netanyahu tough questions?’
By ToI Staff and Noam Lehmann
Israelis attend a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv on March 18, 2025. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
March 19, 2025, 3:49 am
Over 40,000 in Tel Aviv protest Netanyahu over move to fire Shin Bet chief
Former Mossad chief says prime minister poses ‘clear and present danger to the nation’s security’ as crowd accuses leaders of abandoning nation for narrow political interests
By Noam Lehmann and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (second from L) poses for a photo with his cabinet at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem on June 5, 2024. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is seen in the second row, second from the right. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 18, 2025, 1:44 am
Netanyahu says AG ‘abusing’ her authority by opposing Shin Bet chief’s firing
PM denies dismissal meant to thwart probe into aides’ Qatar links; vote on ousting Bar up in the air and may be delayed by weeks after initial plans to move it up to Tuesday
By ToI Staff
Former Israel Police chief Roni Alsheich speaks at a protest against the government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, February 25, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
March 6, 2025, 11:11 pm
Ex-police chief says he begged Netanyahu to cut ties with Qatar; Likud: Fake news
Former top cop Roni Alsheich, who was appointed by PM but became a vocal critic, claims PMO-Qatar affair ‘is much more serious than two people having contact’ with Doha
By ToI Staff
Police detain a protester demonstrating in favor of a hostage deal with Hamas outside the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, September 7, 2024. (Gili Yaari /FLASH90)
December 27, 2024, 5:05 am
Ex-top cop says officers now given arrest quotas for protests; police: ‘Delusional claim’
Ben Gvir ‘allows himself to do whatever he wants,’ alleges Roni Alsheich; force responds that claim of discrimination against anti-government rallies lacks ‘any factual basis’
By Sam Sokol
Police chief Roni Alsheich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pictured at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, December 3, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 28, 2023, 11:05 am
Ex-police chief says he thought Netanyahu would resign following criminal indictment
Comments by Roni Alsheich, who oversaw investigation of PM, spark backlash from ministers; then-AG Mandelblit: ‘His words don’t reflect decision-making process’
By Amy Spiro
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara attends a conference of the Israeli chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
March 10, 2023, 11:11 am
AG freezes Tel Aviv police chief’s ouster, citing ‘severe concern’ decision illegal
Baharav-Miara questions the motives and timing of the announcement, which has been linked to Ben Gvir’s criticism of Amichai Eshed’s response to anti-government protesters
By ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits members of the Yamam unit who were injured during an operation in Jenin, at the Rambam Hospital in Haifa, March 8, 2023. (Flash90)
March 9, 2023, 1:08 am
Five former police commissioners demand Netanyahu remove Ben Gvir from office
Ex-law enforcement chiefs say national security minister overstepping his legal authority, exploiting position for political gain
By ToI Staff
An aerial drone shot of anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv on February 25, 2023. (social media)
February 25, 2023, 11:00 pm
‘Largest protests yet’: Masses around country rally against curbing of judiciary
Organizers claim 300,000 attend; ex-PM Barak: ‘Worst crisis since state’s formation,’ president must choose side; 21 arrested as protesters block Ayalon Highway, clash with cops
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against the proposed changes to the legal system, in Tel Aviv, on January 28, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
January 28, 2023, 11:35 pm
Anti-coalition protesters hold muted rallies in Tel Aviv, J’lem after terror attacks
Minute of silence held in Tel Aviv for 7 victims of Jerusalem shooting as tens of thousands protest against proposed judicial overhaul; gathering and march also held in capital
By ToI Staff
Israeli protesters attend a rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new far-right government in the coastal city of Tel Aviv on January 21, 2023. (Jack Guez/AFP)
January 28, 2023, 10:43 am
Anti-government protests to begin with minute’s silence for Jerusalem terror attack
Organizers say they ‘share in pain and mourning’ of victims’ families; speakers at Tel Aviv rally to include former police chief Roni Alsheich, who led Netanyahu corruption probe
By ToI Staff
Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for his trial at the District Court in Jerusalem, May 10, 2022 (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)
December 21, 2022, 7:51 pm
Right-wing MKs: Claims by Netanyahu trial witnesses against cops show reform needed
Smotrich, Likud MK say harassment allegations against investigators bolster their argument for limiting authority of law enforcement
By ToI Staff
Prime minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu, center, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, December 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Maya Alleruzzo, File)
December 21, 2022, 1:11 pm
Daily Briefing Dec. 21: Coalition clock to strike at midnight; Israel Story on ToI
Political correspondent Tal Schneider explains twisty timing for incoming coalition, talks Netanyahu trial; Israel Story founder Mishy Harmon on partnering with The Times of Israel
By ToI Staff
Former police commissioner Roni Alsheich speaking at a conference at Reichman University, Feb. 13, 2022. (Adi Cohen Tzedek)
December 21, 2022, 12:57 am
Ex-police chief says he recommends seeking plea deal in Netanyahu corruption trial
Roni Alsheich – who led police investigation into former premier – suggests AG seek plea bargain as ‘our democracy is not yet ready to prosecute a sitting PM’
By ToI Staff
Former Israel Police commissioner Roni Alsheich arrives to testify before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, January 11, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 14, 2022, 11:47 am
‘He has no clue’: Ex-top cop Alsheich says he’d sooner quit than report to Ben Gvir
Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai’s predecessor says law being advanced that gives national security minister control of force will erode safety and trust in police, cause ‘anarchy’
By Michael Bachner
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