Top Police Official Resigns, Takes New Role in Tiberias
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Commander Avishai Moalem has officially resigned from the Israel Police after 40 years of service and was immediately appointed Director-General of Tiberias Municipality. His departure occurs amidst a complex investigation involving allegations of improper conduct by senior police officials, including Superintendent Lior Avraham. The investigation touches upon alleged improper connections between Avraham and the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash).
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Commander Avishai Moalem resigned from the Israel Police after 40 years of service.
- Moalem was appointed Director-General of Tiberias Municipality immediately after his resignation.
- His departure is linked to a complex investigation involving senior police officials.
- The investigation includes allegations against Superintendent Lior Avraham and Mahash.
- Recordings suggest Avraham made offensive remarks about a prosecutor in the case.
Commander Avishai Moalem, formerly the commander of the Judea and Samaria District of the Israel Police, officially announced his resignation on Thursday after 40 years of service. Minutes after his announcement, the city of Tiberias confirmed his appointment as the new Director-General of the municipality.
Moalem expressed gratitude for his service, stating he had the privilege of serving the state, its citizens, and the people of Israel with dedication and a deep sense of mission. The Tiberias municipality stated that Moalem met the eligibility requirements for the position and that his candidacy was approved by a selection committee including representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the municipal legal advisor, city council members, and the mayor.
Moalem's departure comes amid a complex investigation involving allegations of improper conduct by senior police officials. Specifically, the article references a report from June concerning suspicions that Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaacobi informed Moalem about a covert investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) against him. This subsequently led to revelations about alleged improper connections between a key witness, Superintendent Lior Avraham, and Mahash.
Further details emerged regarding Avraham, the head of the Police Spokesperson Unit. Head of Human Resources, Superintendent Alona Shoshan, testified before the Competition Authority, providing recordings and testimony about Avraham's interactions with Mahash officials. In one recorded segment, Avraham made offensive remarks about a prosecutor in the case, suggesting a personal relationship. The article emphasizes that there is no evidence to support Avraham's claims of a romantic involvement with the prosecutor or any inappropriate conduct on her part. Avraham also allegedly claimed that Mahash head Keren Bar Menachem did not investigate him under caution in the case related to associates of Minister Ben-Gvir because he had previously assisted her, and she therefore treated him with respect.
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