Police Commissioner Parts Ways With Central District Commander Amidst Tensions
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Central District Commander Amir Cohen is retiring after 38 years with the Israel Police, receiving thanks from Police Commissioner Dani Levy despite recent tensions. The retirement occurs amid a quiet struggle for the next commissioner position, with Cohen reportedly a leading candidate. Levy's associates are allegedly working against Cohen's appointment. Cohen plans to compete for the commissioner role externally and leaves behind operational achievements alongside a security alert about potential threats from Judea and Samaria.
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- Central District Commander Amir Cohen is retiring after 38 years of service in the Israel Police.
- Police Commissioner Dani Levy thanked Cohen for his service, including his leadership during the October 7th attacks.
- Cohen's retirement follows recent tensions and disagreements with Commissioner Levy.
- Cohen is reportedly a leading candidate for the next Police Commissioner position.
- Sources claim Levy's associates are working to prevent Cohen's appointment.
- Cohen intends to compete for the commissioner role from outside the police force.
- Cohen's departure coincides with a security alert regarding potential threats from Judea and Samaria.
Despite recent tensions and disagreements, Police Commissioner Dani Levy has thanked outgoing Central District Commander, Major General Amir Cohen, for his 38 years of service to Israel.
Cohen announced his retirement from the Israel Police on Thursday. Levy acknowledged Cohen's significant contributions, stating, "Amir led the district's officers and fighters heroically in the October 7th battles against the enemy." Cohen, in turn, thanked Levy for his trust and their shared journey, expressing deep appreciation for the organization's members as he "parts with the uniform."
The departure comes amid a quiet but ongoing struggle for the position of the next Police Commissioner. Levy has reportedly been aware that Cohen is considered a leading candidate to succeed him. Sources suggest that individuals within Levy's circle have been working behind the scenes to oppose Cohen's potential appointment, with repeated negative briefings against the Central District Commander.
Cohen is reportedly aware of the dynamics at the top of the police force. However, his retirement does not necessarily signal an end to his aspirations for the top job. He is expected to contend for the commissioner role from outside the police force after his service concludes. This is not Cohen's first departure from the police; he previously commanded the Southern District and the Border Police, notably during the October 7th attacks.
Cohen leaves the Central District after a period marked by significant operational achievements. However, his tenure also leaves behind a substantial security alert regarding the threat posed by Arabs in Judea and Samaria. The concern is that ongoing armament efforts in the region could escalate into a serious threat against communities and cities in the Sharon area, potentially mirroring a large-scale terror attack like the one on October 7th, but directed at population centers in the Sharon.
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