04.09.2024 16:32
The head of the Israeli Police Intelligence Unit, Dror Assaraf, has resigned from his position after serving for 35 years. This is the second resignation within the police force in the past 24 hours.
The head of the Israeli Police Intelligence Unit, Dror Assaraf, has reportedly resigned from his position.
In a report on Israeli state television channel KAN, it was stated that "Assaraf has announced his decision to resign from the position he has held for 35 years." The report emphasized that this is the second resignation in the police force in the past 24 hours, and also mentioned the resignation of Shoki Tahaukha, the chief of the northern region of the police force.
The report highlighted that this brings the total number of senior officials who have resigned from the police force in 2024 to 6, but did not provide information on the reasons for their resignations.
THIRD RESIGNATION SINCE LEVY'S APPOINTMENT
An article on the Israeli-based "Walla" website indicated that this is the third resignation since Daniel Levy was appointed as the Israeli Police Commissioner. Levy, who was nominated by the far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, took office as the police commissioner in July.
In addition, the Israeli Army announced yesterday that Major General Tamir Yadai, the commander of the Ground Forces, has resigned from his position due to "personal reasons." Yadai had been serving as the commander of the Ground Forces for the past three years.