Kobi Shabtai


The responsibility of new Police Commissioner Daniel Levi: Protect the public first - editorial

Time will tell what he will do and which direction he will choose to take the police in, but there is no doubt that this is one of the most critical public security bodies this country has.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.
 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai speaks during a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Kobi Shabtai's first speech since resigning: 'The police stopped Hamas on Oct 7'

 The new bulletproof ambulances.

Israel Police debut first ever bulletproof ambulances

 Israel Police's Avshalom Peled, 2023

The race for commissioner: Ben-Gvir’s Israel Police head candidate may be disqualified


'Police are not a militia': Israel Police's Kobi Shabtai blasts Ben-Gvir

Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023.

Over 8,000 physicians at government hospitals demand halt of water cannons to quell demonstrations

Dr. Zeev Feldman called on Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai to halt the use of the potentially harmful equipment to disperse demonstrations.

 Police use a cannon to spray skunk water, a foul smelling substance, on protesters at a demonstration following a parliament vote on a contested bill that limits Supreme Court powers to void some government decisions, in Jerusalem July 24, 2023

High Court begins hearing on Ben-Gvir Law, police chief expected to oppose

"The police is effectively a militia at the service of Ben-Gvir, we insist that the amendment be appealed."

(L-R): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (illustrative)

Ben-Gvir police commissioner nominee slammed over aid truck security controversy

In a letter to the Attorney General, Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai wrote that Ben-Gvir told him of potential "consequences."

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023.

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir seeks dismissal of Police Commissioner Shabtai

The decision has been deemed illegal by Israel's Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara.

 Chief of police Kobi Shabtai with Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023.

'New sheriff in town,' Ben-Gvir announces candidate to replace chief of police

"He is the right man to lead the Israel Police, an officer with rich, professional, and sharp experience."

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stands at the government's table in the Knesset plenum. His announcement on easing the threshold conditoins ofr license seekers was a reckless move that takes advantage of the public's fear, the writer argues.

Police warn of fake messages threatening recipients of investigation against them

In a statement, the Israel Police emphasized to the public that the law prohibits disseminating false information.

  Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai

M-16 bullet, fragments found in Castleman’s body

Video footage of the soldier shooting Castleman after he had surrendered and identified himself sparked outrage in Israel.

 Yuval Castleman at the scene of the Jerusalem shooting as a first responder.

Ben-Gvir: Nukhba terrorists should be held underground in poor conditions

Ben-Gvir wrote to the Police Commissioner and admitted "It is true that this is an underground wing, the conditions in which are not among the best, but the conditions..comply...with the law."

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Jerusalem March unites Christians from 90 countries in grand display of faith

Several streets in close proximity to Gan Sacher Park have been cordoned off to vehicular traffic. 

 March of the Nations: Thousands of Christians from more than 90 countries march through the streets of Jerusalem on October 4, 2023.

Cornerstone laid for new police station in Shfaram day after 6 murdered

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praises move, says new officers will be added to the force • Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai says he "will not rest" until murderers are brought to justice

 A POLICE station in Katzrin: Within the context of our diverse country, policing should be regional and local, all the way down to individual neighborhoods, says the writer.

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