After meeting family of Solomon Tekah, whose killing in 2019 sparked nationwide protests, Shabtai backs off decision to reinstate officer to police service, calls for restraint

Officer says she feared for her life as ultra-Orthodox mob surrounded her police vehicle; yeshiva affiliated with rioters condemns incident but hints that police had instigated it

Shabtai to hold position for 3 years, with option to extend for 1 more; Public Security Minister Ohana said to clash with AG Mandelblit at cabinet meeting

Cabinet meeting called after Gantz demands Shabtai's nomination be approved even without Netanyahu's agreement; Israel has been without a permanent commissioner for 2 years

Cops to be removed from their posts 'until the end of the inquiry into the matter,' after photo shows one getting a blessing during Beitar Illit event that violated virus rules

Kobi Shabtai's nomination had already been okayed by coalition and committee, but he has for now been approved as interim commissioner only; Likud, Blue and White trade accusations

After stormy tenure in shadow of political crisis, deputy commissioner Alon Assur to take over on interim basis until Kobi Shabtai's nomination approved by government

Public security minister says he'll now submit nominations of Kobi Shabtai, Katy Perry for immediate cabinet approval

Two senior officers step down, reportedly saying they 'no longer feeling challenged,' in what some suggest is first in wave of high-level resignations from force

Three major generals reportedly expected to step down, in addition to interim police chief Motti Cohen who announced he will leave post within days