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Police Investigations Chief Apologizes for Leaked Recordings Criticizing Prosecutors
The head of the Israel Police Investigations and Intelligence Directorate, Commissioner Boaz Balt, issued a public apology on Thursday following the leak of recordings in which he criticized the State Prosecutor's Office and the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash). The recordings, revealed earlier in the week by journalist Amit Segal and broadcast by Channel 12, showed Balt accusing prosecutors of holding "drawer files" to pressure civilians and alleging that Mahash used similar tactics against police officers.
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What happened
- 01Police Investigations Chief Boaz Balt apologized on Thursday for leaked recordings in which he criticized the State Prosecutor's Office and Mahash.
- 02The recordings, revealed by journalist Amit Segal, showed Balt accusing prosecutors of holding "drawer files" to pressure civilians.
- 03Balt stated that the remarks were made two years ago, before he assumed his current position, and that his perspective has since changed.
- 04He described the State Prosecutor's Office as a loyal partner that works with his directorate in mutual trust and respect.
- 05Balt suggested that the leak of the recordings was deliberately timed to harm him and deter him from his work.
- 06Journalist Ben Caspit filed a defamation lawsuit following the publication of the recordings.
In his apology to senior prosecutors, Balt explained that his remarks were made two years ago, before he assumed his current role. He noted that his perspective has since changed, quoting a Hebrew song lyric to illustrate how one's viewpoint shifts with experience and position. Balt emphasized that while disputes between law enforcement bodies can be difficult, they are conducted to uncover the truth and serve the public.
Balt described the State Prosecutor's Office as a loyal partner to his directorate, working together with mutual trust, respect, and a focus on the public interest. He also suggested that the leak of the recordings was timed to harm him and his work, but vowed to remain loyal to the law and undeterred. Separately, journalist Ben Caspit filed a defamation lawsuit in connection with the matter.
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