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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Police Commander's Remarks Against Lawyers Spark Outrage

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Police Commander's Anti-Lawyer Remarks Under Review

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Coastal Marine Police Commander Yoni Hajaj's harsh remarks against lawyers are under review by the Coastal District Commander. During a podcast, Hajaj called defense attorneys "liars" and said he would "paint them blue and throw them into the sea." The police have initiated a review of the unprecedented statements made by the senior officer.

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  • Coastal Marine Police Commander Yoni Hajaj's remarks against lawyers are under review.
  • Hajaj called defense attorneys "several levels above shit" and "liars."
  • He claimed he would "fold in four 30% to 50%" of lawyers.
  • Hajaj stated lawyers "will obstruct an investigation, lie, deceive, steal."
  • The review is being conducted by the Coastal District Commander.
  • The statements were made during a podcast interview with attorney Rotem Tovol.

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