Police Commander Faces Investigation Over Foul-Mouthed Attack on Lawyers
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Yoni Chajaj, commander of the Coastal District's Special Patrol Unit, is being investigated by the Israel Police for making severe, vulgar accusations against criminal defense lawyers in a podcast interview. He accused them of lying, fraud, and obstructing investigations, and used violent imagery. The Israel Bar Association condemned the remarks as incitement and a call for bloodshed, noting the danger to lawyers. The police have initiated a review of the incident.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police commander Yoni Chajaj is under investigation for attacking defense lawyers with vulgar insults.
- Chajaj accused lawyers of lying, fraud, and obstructing investigations in a podcast interview.
- He used violent imagery, stating he would 'fold 30% to 50% of lawyers into four'.
- The Israel Bar Association called the remarks 'wild incitement' and a call for bloodshed.
- The police have transferred the matter to the Coastal District Commander for review.
Yoni Chajaj, the commander of the Coastal District's Special Patrol Unit (YAMAM), is under investigation by the Israel Police following highly offensive remarks he made about criminal defense attorneys. In an interview for a podcast hosted by lawyer Rotem Tubul, Chajaj accused lawyers of lying, fraud, and obstructing investigations, using particularly vulgar language. He claimed lawyers would "sell their mother" and do whatever it takes for their clients, including "obstructing, lying, cheating, stealing." Chajaj also employed a violent metaphor, stating he would "fold 30% to 50% of the lawyers into four, paint them blue, and throw them into the sea."
The Israel Bar Association condemned Chajaj's statements as "wild incitement and a call for bloodshed" directed at those who defend the rule of law and human rights. They emphasized the severity of such remarks from a senior police officer, especially during a period of rising violence against lawyers.
The police confirmed that the matter has been transferred to the Coastal District Commander for review.
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