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

Ohana announces Kobi Shabtai as his pick; force has been led by acting commissioner for past two years amid extended political crisis; Katy Perry will head prison service

Directive comes after High Court of Justice rules the government must fill position, but doesn't offer deadline; Israel hasn't had a top cop since 2018

Amid coalition disagreements over filling post, justices issue injunction instructing selection of top cop after almost 2 years

Mandelblit says he believes 'there is no choice' but to issue injunction forcing appointment of permanent chief of police after almost 2 years

Criticizing government for failing to pass state budget or appoint permanent police chief, president decries violence between protesters and cops

Borovsky's name reportedly came up during talks on who will head force; public security minister denies report, as does PM's office