Senior Israeli Police Officer Alona Shoshan Files Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Spokesperson Chief

Alona Shoshan, the head of the Human Resources Division in the Israeli police, has been identified as the senior officer who filed a sexual harassment complaint against Lior Abudraham, the deputy commissioner and head of the police spokesperson unit. The complaint stems from an incident about three months ago during a joint car ride, where Shoshan alleges she experienced verbal sexual harassment from Abudraham. She recorded the conversation, which later led to broader disciplinary and legal complications.

In the recording, Abudraham is heard boasting about personal connections with investigators. Shoshan handed the recording to Kobi Yaakobi, the Commissioner of the Prison Service, to expose Abudraham's conduct. This triggered an investigation by the Competition Authority on suspicion of witness harassment, as Abudraham is a key witness in a case involving Yaakobi. Shoshan's lawyers, Shani Iluz and Kobi Avitbul, expressed concern about the message sent to the public and potential harassment victims, highlighting the personal toll on Shoshan and the deterrent effect such proceedings might have on others.

Abudraham's lawyer, Sharon Vaknin, criticized media coverage and leaks, calling them a severe obstruction of justice. He stated that Abudraham, who denies wrongdoing, is currently restricted from commenting but plans to respond fully once the investigation allows. Abudraham is the main witness against Yaakobi, who is suspected in a case linked to associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Yaakobi had accused Abudraham of inappropriate contact with a police investigator, but a polygraph test cleared Abudraham of any such connection.

The investigator in question denied any improper relationship with Abudraham, calling the rumors false. Meanwhile, Abudraham's supporters have accused Yaakobi of attempting to gather information improperly, suggesting possible witness harassment or interference with the investigation. The case remains under active investigation with significant legal and institutional implications for the police and prison service leadership.