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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Police Investigations Department, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Security4 hours ago·5 outlets

Tel Aviv Police Officer Fired for Sexual Relations with Woman Released from Custody

A Tel Aviv police officer was fired for having sexual relations with a woman he released from custody and allegedly sharing intelligence with her. Separately, another officer was…

Tel Aviv Police Officer Fired for Sexual Relations with Woman Released from Custody
Politics6 hours ago·10 outlets

Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…

Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections
Security12 hours ago·3 outlets

Former Israeli Border Police Fighter Charged with Sexual Harassment of 14-Year-Old Boy

A former Israeli Border Police fighter has been charged with sexually harassing a 14-year-old boy through Instagram, involving explicit conversations and attempts to arrange meeti…

Politics13 hours ago

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister from Controlling Military Prosecutor Investigation Amid Political Tensions

Israel's Supreme Court blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from controlling the military prosecutor's investigation into the "Sdeh Yemen" case, clearing State Attorney Amit Isman…

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister from Controlling Military Prosecutor Investigation Amid Political Tensions
Security16 hours ago·1 outlets

Senior Police Investigations Prosecutor Requests Transfer Amid Controversy Over Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Probe

A senior prosecutor overseeing the investigation into associates of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested a transfer from the Police Investigations Depa…

Politics1 day ago

Former Israeli Attorney General Shai Nitzan Criticized for Shielding Prosecution from Oversight

The documentary series "The Lawyers' Revolt" concludes by scrutinizing former Attorney General Shai Nitzan's role in transforming Israel's State Prosecution into an unaccountable…

Former Israeli Attorney General Shai Nitzan Criticized for Shielding Prosecution from Oversight
Security1 day ago

Dramatic Footage Reveals Entry, Escape, and Arrest in Benyahu Razi Murder Case in Jerusalem

Authorities released footage showing the entry, escape, and arrest of suspects in the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem. Seven suspects, including minors and adults, face charge…

Politics1 day ago

Former Israeli Police Investigator Moshe Saada Reveals Clashes with Top Officials and Predicts Netanyahu Conviction

Moshe Saada, former head of Israel's Police Investigations Department, revealed in a podcast his clashes with top officials over interference in investigations, especially those i…

Security2 days ago

Israeli Police Consider Promoting Officer Who Shot Civilian Amid Ongoing Legal Appeal

Israeli police are considering promoting Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg, who shot a civilian during an arrest in December 2023, despite an ongoing appeal by the Police Investigatio…

Politics3 days ago·1 outlets

Political Storm Erupts Over Attorney General's Alleged Pressure on Police Investigations Committee

A political uproar in Israel follows reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is allegedly pressuring members of the Police Investigations Department selection committee t…

Security4 days ago·2 outlets

Judge Noam Solberg Blocks Interim Injunction Against New Police Investigations Unit Appointment

The Israeli Supreme Court has not issued an injunction to stop appointing the new Police Investigations Department head, with Judge Noam Solberg reportedly opposing such a move. T…

Security5 days ago

US Military Seeks Exit Strategy Amid Iran Conflict as Biden's Health Declines

The US military is seeking a way out of the Iran conflict amid limited options, while Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces in Lebanon. Biden's cancer has worsened, spreading to his b…

Security6 days ago

Israeli Police Officer Investigated in 'The Shadow' Case Amid Past Controversies

Menashe Menzur, a Tel Aviv police officer, is investigated for allegedly aiding 'The Shadow' leisure complex amid past controversies involving right-wing protests. Meanwhile, anot…

SecurityAug 6, 2026

Police Investigations Unit Recommends Disciplinary Action Against Haifa Police Commander

Mahash found insufficient evidence to criminally charge Haifa police commander Eyal Shahar over alleged misconduct but recommended disciplinary action. The investigation involved…

SecurityAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Yoav 'HaTzel' Eliasi Agrees to Temporary Suspension Amid Police Investigation

Yoav 'HaTzel' Eliasi, a police volunteer, agreed to suspend himself during an ongoing police investigation but refuses to accept dismissal before the probe concludes.

SecurityAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliassi Responds to Police Favoritism Investigation as 'Minor Setback'

Right-wing activist Yoav Eliassi responded to a police investigation into alleged favoritism toward his brother's nightclub, calling it a minor setback and thanking supporters. Th…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

Minister Silman Claims Change Government Acted Freely Without Attorney General Interference

Minister Idit Silman said the previous Change Government acted freely without Attorney General interference, unlike the current government. The Attorney General recently sought a…

SecurityAug 5, 2026·9 outlets

Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi Denies Misconduct in Police Investigation

Yoav Eliasi, a right-wing activist known as "HaTzal," denied wrongdoing during a police investigation into alleged favors for his brother's nightclub. He and three police officers…

Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi Denies Misconduct in Police Investigation
SecurityAug 5, 2026

Israeli Police Spokesperson Chief Lior Abudraham to Step Down Amid Investigation

Lior Abudraham, head of the Israeli Police Spokesperson Unit, is set to leave his post amid an investigation linked to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's associates, while being promoted…

SecurityAug 5, 2026·2 outlets

Police Investigate Three Officers and Yoav Eliasi in Nightclub Favoritism Case

Three police officers and Yoav Eliasi were investigated and temporarily suspended over allegations of police favors to a nightclub owned by Eliasi's brother.

SecurityAug 4, 2026

Israeli Police Watchdog Declines Criminal Probe into Officers’ Participation in Political TV Show

Israel’s Police Investigations Department decided not to open a criminal investigation into police officers attending a politically charged TV show during work hours but referred…

SecurityAug 4, 2026

Shin Bet and Border Police Arrest Jerusalem Suspect Planning Terror Attack

Israeli security forces arrested a Jerusalem resident from Shuafat refugee camp suspected of planning a terror attack. The arrest followed a raid on his home and transfer to Shin…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Israeli Supreme Court Demands Clarification from Yariv Levin on Police Investigations Department Appointments

The Israeli Supreme Court has asked Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to proceed with three key appointments under the new Police Investigations Department law d…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

Israeli Supreme Court Signals Delay in Appointing New Police Investigations Head Until After Elections

The Israeli Supreme Court signaled that appointing a new head for the Police Investigations Department will likely be delayed until after the October 2026 elections, pending gover…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Supreme Court Asks Justice Minister If He Plans to Appoint New Police Investigations Head Before Elections

The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to appoint the new head of the Police Investigations Department before the elections.

Israeli Supreme Court Asks Justice Minister If He Plans to Appoint New Police Investigations Head Before Elections
PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's plan to use crocodiles for prison security is blocked by a court injunction amid animal rights concerns. Ben Gvir dismisses the ruling as judici…

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Legal Setback Over Crocodile Security Plan Amid Political Tensions
SecurityAug 2, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Police Officer Investigated for Misconduct in 'HaTzel' Dismissal Case

An Israeli police officer is under investigation for breach of trust related to the dismissal of Yoav Eliasi, aka "HaTzel," from a police command role after allegations he used po…

SecurityAug 2, 2026

Israeli Police Officer Investigated Over Alleged Misconduct in Yoav Eliasi Dismissal Case

An Israeli police officer is under investigation for breach of trust related to Yoav Eliasi's dismissal as Tel Aviv rapid response unit commander, amid allegations of favoritism i…

SecurityAug 2, 2026

Officer Investigated by Police Investigations Department Over Breach of Trust in 'The Shadow' Case

A police officer is under investigation by Mahash for breach of trust in the expanding 'Shadow' case linked to Yair Golan, with more information forthcoming.

SecurityAug 2, 2026

Singer Ben Braunli Arrested and Banned from Beersheba After Train Station Incident

Ben Braunli, a street singer performing at Beersheba's train station for years, was violently arrested and banned from the city for 15 days after police accused him of disrupting…

PoliticsJul 31, 2026

Israeli Justice Minister Levin Rejects Supreme Court Judge's Offer to Maintain Status Quo on Judicial Appointments

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin disclosed that a Supreme Court judge offered him to maintain the traditional judicial appointment system, but he refused. Levin vowed to conti…

Israeli Justice Minister Levin Rejects Supreme Court Judge's Offer to Maintain Status Quo on Judicial Appointments
SecurityJul 31, 2026

Jerusalem Murder Investigation Reveals Complex Web of Planning and Multiple Suspects

The murder investigation of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem reveals a premeditated attack involving his ex-girlfriend, multiple accomplices, and alleged obstruction by a pol…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026

Israeli Justice Ministry Faces Legal Challenge Over New Police Investigation Oversight Role

Israel's Justice Ministry faces a Supreme Court challenge over a new law creating a politically appointed Coordinator with extensive control over police investigations, raising fe…

PoliticsJul 30, 2026·3 outlets

Roi Kahlon Emerges as Leading Candidate for Controversial Police Investigations Head Role

Roi Kahlon, under investigation for resume embellishment, is the leading candidate to head Israel's Police Investigations Department after a new law placed it under the Justice Mi…

Roi Kahlon Emerges as Leading Candidate for Controversial Police Investigations Head Role
SecurityJul 30, 2026

Senior Israeli Police Officers Demand Dismissal of Spokesman Aryeh Doron Amid Leak Allegations

Senior Israeli police officers demand the dismissal of spokesman Aryeh Doron over allegations of leaking sensitive information against top officials and their families. The police…

SecurityJul 30, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Police Chief Suspends Yoav Eliasi from Reserve Unit Command Amid Controversy

Israeli Police Chief Danny Levi suspended Yoav Eliasi, aka "The Shadow," from his reserve unit command after a report revealed Eliasi used police connections to protect a nightlif…

Israeli Police Chief Suspends Yoav Eliasi from Reserve Unit Command Amid Controversy
SecurityJul 29, 2026

Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case Reveals Threatening Messages and Arrests Follow Extensive Manhunt

Agam Tzarfati, suspected of ordering the murder of Benyahu Razi in Jerusalem, sent threatening messages before the killing. The main suspect, Aviaor Sasson, was arrested after a l…

Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case Reveals Threatening Messages and Arrests Follow Extensive Manhunt
SecurityJul 28, 2026·3 outlets

Palestinian Sanitation Worker Shot Dead at Shuafat Checkpoint, Police Refuse Investigation

Khalil Al-Rashaq, a Palestinian sanitation worker from East Jerusalem, was shot dead at the Shuafat checkpoint, with police refusing to investigate the incident. Witnesses said he…

Palestinian Sanitation Worker Shot Dead at Shuafat Checkpoint, Police Refuse Investigation
SecurityJul 28, 2026·8 outlets

Israeli Attorney General Opposes Police Investigation Law, Warns of Political Interference

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposed the new Police Investigations Department law, warning it politicizes police oversight and threatens judicial independence. She…

Israeli Attorney General Opposes Police Investigation Law, Warns of Political Interference
SecurityJul 27, 2026·1 outlets

Israeli Police Officer Fired for Threatening Family but Won't Face Criminal Charges

An Israeli police officer was fired after threatening his family but will not face criminal charges, as authorities deemed the criminal process inappropriate for the case.

Israeli Police Officer Fired for Threatening Family but Won't Face Criminal Charges
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·3 outlets

Israeli Justice Minister Criticizes Prosecution for Undermining New Police Investigations Unit

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin condemned the prosecution's attempts to block the creation of an independent Police Investigations Department, calling their interference ille…

Israeli Justice Minister Criticizes Prosecution for Undermining New Police Investigations Unit
SecurityJul 27, 2026

MK Saada Reveals New Details in Nir Hefetz Investigation, Calls for Independent Police Investigations Unit

MK Moshe Saada revealed that prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh, involved in the Nir Hefetz interrogation case, was assigned to review the investigation, highlighting conflicts of interest…

MK Saada Reveals New Details in Nir Hefetz Investigation, Calls for Independent Police Investigations Unit
SecurityJul 23, 2026

Israeli Police Investigate Murder of Indian Worker in Jerusalem, Multiple Arrests Made

An Indian migrant worker was found murdered in Jerusalem, leading to multiple arrests including a main suspect still at large. Police extended detentions of several suspects linke…

PoliticsJul 22, 2026

Roi Kahlon’s Allies Accuse Attorney General of Undermining His Police Investigations Chief Bid

Roi Kahlon’s disciplinary case was reopened by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara amid his bid to lead the Police Investigations Department, prompting accusations from his allies…

Roi Kahlon’s Allies Accuse Attorney General of Undermining His Police Investigations Chief Bid
SecurityJul 22, 2026

Disciplinary Investigation Against Attorney Roy Kahlon Resumes After His Nomination for Police Ombudsman

The disciplinary investigation against attorney Roy Kahlon resumed after a long pause, coinciding with his nomination for head of the Police Investigations Department. The investi…

SecurityJul 22, 2026

Israeli Police Officer Convicted for Excessive Force in Bnei Brak Arrest

A police officer in Bnei Brak was convicted for using excessive force during an arrest that caused serious injury to a suspect with mental health issues. The suspect required comp…

Israeli Police Officer Convicted for Excessive Force in Bnei Brak Arrest
SecurityJul 22, 2026

Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case

A Jerusalem court extended the detention of Linor Sasson and two others suspected in the July 11 murder of 19-year-old Benyahu Razi. Sasson is accused of planning the murder, driv…

Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Benyahu Razi Murder Case
PoliticsJul 20, 2026

Itamar Ben Gvir Demands Immediate Dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for Next Government

Itamar Ben Gvir demands Prime Minister Netanyahu immediately dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of undermining the government and threatening to withhold hi…