Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi Faces Final Dismissal from Tel Aviv Police Volunteer Role
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yoav Eliasi, a right-wing activist and volunteer police commander in Tel Aviv, faces permanent dismissal following allegations of misuse of police connections to benefit a venue linked to his family. The police investigation includes multiple officers suspected of breach of trust. Eliasi denies being dismissed and highlights his voluntary service and ongoing suspension pending investigation.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yoav Eliasi will be permanently removed from his volunteer police commander role in Tel Aviv.
- He is accused of using police ties to benefit a nightlife venue linked to his brother.
- Three police officers were also investigated for aiding the venue and breach of trust.
- Eliasi denies dismissal, stating he suspended his volunteer work pending investigation.
- He expresses pride in his three years of volunteer service with the Israeli police.
- The investigation is ongoing, with Eliasi currently suspended from duties.
Yoav Eliasi, known as "The Shadow," a right-wing activist and musician, is set to be permanently removed from his volunteer position as commander of the Tel Aviv police rapid response unit. This decision follows an internal review and hearing after allegations surfaced that Eliasi used his police connections to benefit a nightlife venue in which he was involved. The process to end his role, known as "griah," was initiated about ten days after the hearing.
The investigation by the Police Investigations Department included questioning three police officers, including an intelligence coordinator, suspected of aiding the venue owned by Eliasi's brother. All four individuals were interrogated under suspicion of breach of trust.
Eliasi responded to the reports by denying that he had been dismissed, stating he had voluntarily suspended his volunteer activities pending the investigation. He criticized media headlines as misleading and emphasized his pride in his three years of volunteer service with the Israeli police, highlighting his dedication and the unit he helped establish. He asserted that no headline could diminish his contributions, which he said were motivated by service rather than rank or title.
The case remains under review, with Eliasi currently suspended from volunteer duties until the investigation concludes. If cleared, he may resume his role.
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