Daniel Levi

'A national issue': Police to launch nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers, road violations

The plan includes bolstering police presence on the roads, stepping up enforcement, and expanding intelligence and operational efforts to catch drivers responsible for serious offenses.

|ByALON HACHMON
Security and rescue forces at the scene of a bus accident in central Tel Aviv, May 18, 2026.
Israel Police deploys drone to aid in fight against crime in southern Israel, May 21, 2026.

‘Nowhere to hide': Police to deploy drones to aid in fight against crime in southern Israel

According to police sources, the drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can fly for tens of kilometers over several hours, and is equipped with day and night surveillance capabilities.

|ByYANIR YAGNA
Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Tame the phenomenon: The frightening increase in youth crime needs to be handled - editorial

Study after study has warned that prolonged instability, trauma, isolation, and disrupted schooling harm children’s mental health, weaken belonging, and can surface in violence.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.

Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses

A public dispute broke out between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest cases, with police accusing the prosecution of abandoning officers.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Daniel Levi, you need to apologize and atone - editorial

As the Jewish holidays near, Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levi must apologize for making homophobic slurs.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.

LGBTQ+ are 'disgusting,' says incoming Police Chief Daniel Levi in a recording published by N12

Israel's incoming Police Commissioner, Daniel Levi, faces backlash after N12 exposed his homophobic remarks, sparking outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.

Police West Bank Commander informs Police Commissioner of resignation

Ben-Attar, 60 years old, has served in security forces for approximately 42 years. He joined the Israel Police in 1982 and held various senior command positions.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024ByALON HACHMON
Assistant-Chief  Uzi Levi.

Israeli police target crime families, drug and weapons networks with new directive

During a recent raid, detectives seized 1.5 kg of explosives from a crime family's compound in Ramle as part of the “Emergency Brakes” initiative under the new commissioner.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByALON HACHMON
Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at the Israel Police Independence Day ceremony at the National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Jerusalem May 9, 2024.