Retired Commander Avishai Moalem Appointed Director-General of Tiberias Municipality
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Retired Police Commander Avishai Moalem has started his new role as Director-General of the Tiberias Municipality. A Tiberias native, Moalem's appointment marks a full circle after a 40-year career in the Israel Police. His service includes receiving the Medal of Courage and a commendation from former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. The appointment was approved by a municipal selection committee.
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- Avishai Moalem, a retired police commander, has begun his term as Director-General of the Tiberias Municipality.
- Moalem, a native of Tiberias, previously served at the city's police station.
- He has a 40-year career in the Israel Police with extensive operational and command experience.
- Moalem received the Medal of Courage for neutralizing a terrorist in Afula in 2001.
- He was also commended by former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for his service.
- His appointment was approved by the municipality's selection committee.
Retired Police Commander Avishai Moalem has officially begun his tenure as the Director-General of the Tiberias Municipality. For Moalem, a married father of three and a native of Tiberias, this appointment represents a significant personal milestone, particularly given his past service at the city's police station. He brings four decades of operational and command experience from his career in the Israel Police. Moalem's distinguished service includes receiving the Medal of Courage for his actions in 2001, where he stormed and neutralized a terrorist intending to detonate a bomb in Afula. He also received a commendation from the late Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for his contributions. His appointment was approved by the municipality's selection committee, which included representatives from the Ministry of Interior, the municipal legal advisor, city council members, and the mayor, after he met all required qualifications.
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