Journalist Claims Police Official's Apology Driven by Ulterior Motives
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Ayla Hasson criticized Police Superintendent Boaz Balat for apologizing to the State Prosecutor's Office, claiming his retraction was motivated by personal gain rather than a change of heart. Hasson suggested Balat's original comments represented his genuine views and those of many in the system. She questioned his professional integrity and speculated the apology was tied to career advancement or connections within the legal establishment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Ayla Hasson accused Police Superintendent Boaz Balat of apologizing for ulterior motives.
- Hasson stated Balat's retraction was not due to new facts but potential career advancement.
- She claimed Balat's original remarks reflected his true opinion and that of many others.
- Hasson questioned Balat's professional conduct as the police's 'investigator number one'.
- The apology was made to the State Prosecutor's Office for past statements.
Journalist Ayla Hasson has sharply criticized Police Superintendent Boaz Balat, head of the Investigations and Intelligence Department, following his apology to the State Prosecutor's Office for past remarks. Speaking on Eli Tzipori's radio program on Radio Gal Israel, Hasson asserted that Balat's retraction was not due to a reassessment of facts but rather "foreign considerations." Hasson claimed Balat's original statements reflected his true stance and that of many within the system. "This Mr. Boaz Balat apologized to the Prosecutor's Office for saying these things about them," Hasson stated on air, questioning his integrity. "I heard from many people that this is what he thought." Hasson further speculated that the senior officer's rapid change of position was not based on new facts but was linked to seeking a promotion or proximity to legal system figures. "Very quickly he changed his thinking, not because the facts changed, but because he got closer to certain elements or he wanted some candidacy for something, I don't know what," Hasson alleged, concluding with criticism of his professional conduct, "And he is still called investigator number one. What kind of investigations are these?"
