Comments come after fears raised by far-right politicians of a repeat of intercommunal riots in mixed Jewish-Arab cities that accompanied previous conflict with Hamas in 2021

Kobi Shabtai says there will be 'zero tolerance' for pro-Hamas demonstrations, as police break up unauthorized rally in Haifa in support of Gaza

Police chief Shabtai says 'creative activities' in the works to prevent rise in violence against non-Jewish worshipers in Old City

Senior officers reportedly express shock over Ya'ar Shabtai's hiring; police defend decision, saying she was chosen 'due to her skills and suitability'

Kobi Shabtai orders that officers be refreshed on procedures ahead of coming Sukkot holiday, during which thousands of cops will be deployed to secure public events

Outgoing police chief says far-right minister lost any time they went 'head to head'; Ben Gvir reportedly calls Shabtai 'failed commissioner,' claims he asked for term extension

Supreme Court judges to also no longer receive show of respect, though president and prime minister will; after media reports of change, cops say instructions will be reviewed

Police force says Kobi Shabtai, who's now police commissioner, was cutting fruit when he dropped the knife on now-retired officer Amnon Alkalai's leg

With cops caught unprepared for Saturday's havoc in Tel Aviv's south, Haaretz reports chaotic scenes at police command center, commissioner Shabtai seizing direct control

Coastal Region Police commander Yoram Sofer was criticized after he initially refused to say what side he would take if government refuses to abide by court ruling