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Defense Minister Israel Katz (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 20, 2025. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
September 7, 2025, 10:45 pm
Katz okays most senior IDF picks after clash with chief of staff — but rejects two
Defense minister nixes appointments to head 201st Division, Ground Forces; former senior cop Yoram Halevi to head COGAT, Israel’s liaison to Palestinians, in unprecedented move
By Emanuel Fabian
Chief Inspector Yitav Lev Halevi. (Israel Police)
May 8, 2024, 5:28 pm
Commando dies after being injured during West Bank operation
Chief Inspector Yitav Lev Halevy, a commander in elite Yamam unit, was critically hurt in battle with gunmen near Tulkarem
By Emanuel Fabian
Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan attends a committee meeting in the Knesset, on July 2, 2018. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
December 25, 2018, 2:03 am
Appointment of new Israel Police chief could be delayed until after election
Interim commissioner Motti Cohen may serve deep into next year, as selection to senior posts during election period is legally problematic
By ToI Staff
Jerusalem Police Chief Deputy Commissioner Yoram Halevy arrives at the scene of a stabbing attack on the city's light rail line near IDF Square in Jerusalem on April 14, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 23, 2018, 10:03 pm
Jerusalem top cop drops out of contention to lead Israel Police
Yoram Halevi resigns from post after associates say outgoing commissioner Alsheich orchestrated a character assassination against him
By ToI Staff
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
Moshe Edri attends a launching of the new National Headquarters for the Protection of Children Online in Jerusalem on November 19, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 30, 2018, 1:23 am
Vetting panel rejects police chief nominee Edri, but ministers want him anyway
Erdan and Shaked reject recommendation of government commission, which says the former Jerusalem top cop would damage public trust in the police
By ToI Staff
Moshe Edri, director general of the Ministry of Public Security, at a press conference launching the new National Headquarters for the Protection of Children Online, at the Ministry of Public Security in Jerusalem on November 19, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 21, 2018, 5:49 pm
Police chief nominee to take lie detector at request of vetting committee
Several complaints lodged against Moshe Edri, panel explains, saying it seeks to eliminate any doubt over the legitimacy of his candidacy
By Michael Bachner
Jerusalem police chief Moshe Edri at the scene of the pride parade stabbing in Jerusalem on July 30, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 2, 2018, 8:54 pm
LGBT rights groups slam choice of new Israel Police chief
Organizations criticize Moshe Edri over fatal stabbing of marcher Shira Banki, 16, at Jerusalem pride parade when he was the city’s top cop
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
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan announcing candidates to replace Roni Alsheich as police commissioner, September 13, 2018. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
September 13, 2018, 7:22 pm
Minister says PM wasn’t involved in not extending police chief’s term
Gilad Erdan admits differences with Roni Alsheich, names candidates for next commissioner as Moshe Edri, David Bitan, and Yoram Halevi
By Raoul Wootliff
Chief of Police Roni Alsheich seen with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a welcoming ceremony held in Alsheich's honour, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on December 3, 2015. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
September 13, 2018, 4:25 pm
Police chief Alsheich to be replaced after sparring with PM over probes
Rare decision to not let commissioner stay on for fourth year seen as linked to corruption investigations he is overseeing against Netanyahu
By Raoul Wootliff
File: Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich (2nd-L) and Jerusalem police chief Yoram Halevy (2nd-R) seen during a briefing at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on June 18, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
September 9, 2018, 1:21 pm
Jerusalem police chief slams reports of quarrel with Alsheich
Israel’s top cop was said to have been working to undermine Deputy Commissioner Yoram Halevi’s bid to replace him
By ToI Staff
Police are seen outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque during clashes following Friday afternoon prayers at the Temple Mount compound in the Old City of Jerusalem on July 27, 2018. (Police Spokesperson)
July 27, 2018, 7:19 pm
Police enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, clash with worshipers in Temple Mount riots
Authorities arrest 24 people, with 4 officers injured, after Palestinians barricade themselves in mosque following Friday afternoon prayers; holy site reopened after nearly 4 hours
By Alexander Fulbright and Jacob Magid
Joint (Arab) List MK Ayman Odeh (C) argues with police during an event in East Jerusalem hosted by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror groups on June 18, 2018. (Screen capture: Twitter)
June 19, 2018, 11:52 am
Minister urges probe of Arab MK for attending event held by terror groups
Gilad Erdan brands Ayman Odeh an ‘enemy of the state’ after the Joint List party leader took part in PFLP and DFLP conference in Jerusalem that police closed down
By ToI Staff
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