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Aviv Geffen Criticizes Police Chief’s Suspension of Right-Wing Activist Yoav Eliasi
Israel Police Commissioner suspended right-wing activist and police commander Yoav Eliasi after a report revealed his claims of police protection for a club he co-owned. Musician Aviv Geffen criticized the suspension, while police confiscated Eliasi's weapon and launched an investigation.
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What happened
- 01Police Commissioner suspended Yoav Eliasi from his police commander role over alleged police favoritism.
- 02Eliasi claimed police helped prevent closure of a club he co-owned and demanded immediate police notifications.
- 03Police confiscated Eliasi's firearm and opened an investigation following the report.
- 04Musician Aviv Geffen criticized the suspension, calling it a loss of "good ones" with vision.
- 05Eliasi referred to a police officer as a close friend and planned to discuss the case personally.
- 06The incident raises concerns about police impartiality and influence involving a right-wing activist.
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