Ayalon District Commander to Resign in Protest Over Holon Police Chief's Dismissal

Daniel Hadad, the commander of the Ayalon police district, is expected to resign from the Israel Police in the coming weeks in protest against the dismissal of Holon police station chief, Deputy Chief Eliad Lankri. The dismissal was ordered last week by Tel Aviv district commander Chief Superintendent Haim Saragrof, citing professional and managerial failures uncovered during an internal review of the station's operations. The police stated that the decision followed findings of deficiencies related to the station's work plan, conduct, and the performance of its commander. While police officials emphasized that the dismissal was based solely on professional grounds, Hadad's planned resignation is seen by senior police sources as an act of solidarity with Lankri, who reports directly to him. Hadad's resignation marks a significant shift in the leadership of the Ayalon district, extending beyond the replacement of a single station chief. The Israel Police confirmed that Saragrof recommended the immediate termination of Lankri's role due to the identified gaps and professional shortcomings at the Holon station.