Omer Bar Lev

Former police chiefs petition High Court to block Ben-Gvir’s role in police promotions

The petitioners argue that Ben-Gvir should be stripped of the authority to approve promotions for investigative officers.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a rally in support of the current Israeli government, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.
 Labor party leader MK Merav Michaeli leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 17, 2023

Labor 'finished its role' in Israeli politics, Michaeli must resign - Omer Bar Lev

 Challah bread from Angel Bakery in Israel (Illustrative).

Lessons from the Israeli haredi boycott of Angel Bakery - analysis

 Israeli police stand in a line as protesters demonstrate on 'Day of Equality' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel May 4, 2023.

Israeli judicial reform protest actions fray national solidarity - analysis


Lapid decries Gilboa Prison pimping affair, violence against women

Speaking at Sunday's cabinet meeting, PM Yair Lapid addressed the phenomenon of violence against women, making him the first Prime Minister to address it as a national issue.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid leads a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on July 31, 2022.

Israel, US sign last agreement for Visa Waiver Program

Before Israel can enter the US Visa Waiver Program, the deal has to pass three readings in Knesset.

 Israeli entry visa

'Israeli Guard' for emergency response established in Border Police

"The 'Guardian of the Walls' riots taught us that we have a national security threat from within," said Bennett.

Israel Police and Border Police launch the "Israeli Guard" with the prime minister and public security minister, June 21, 2022.

Al Jazeera allegedly obtains photo of bullet that killed Abu Akleh, funeral misconduct revealed

The IDF has concluded that Abu Akleh was not "intentionally shot by an IDF soldier," they said in a statement on Friday afternoon

Family and friends carry the coffin of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin, during her funeral in Jerusalem, May 13, 2022.

Police, Bar Lev discuss security ahead of Jerusalem's pride parade

Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev: "It is a shame that in 2022, police are still required to secure a parade which is a joyous celebration."

 PARTICIPANTS GATHER at last year's Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance. LGBTQ+ people in Jerusalem come from incredibly precarious circumstances and need abundant resources.

Police considering investigation into MKs seen in violent incidents with police

The Investigations and Intelligence Division contacted the police districts where MKs were documented in violent interactions with Israel Police, asking for all materials to be transferred.

Joint List MK Ofer Cassif after his brutal attack by police in Jerusalem, April 9, 2021.

Bar Lev agrees to Jordan's demand to increase Waqf members

In a speech to his cabinet on Sunday, however, Bennett rejected Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas’s demand to give Jordan more say over decisions on the Temple Mount.

 People gather around the Dome of the Rock, in the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City October 28, 2021

IDF arrests Palestinians suspected of aiding Elad, Ariel terrorists

Some of the suspects were residents of Rummanah, the hometown of the two terrorists arrested by Israeli security forces who were caught on Sunday morning.

 IDF conducts arrests in the West Bank, May 9, 2022

Bar Lev reveals classified information about IDF soldier killed in Syria

The Public Security Minister mistakenly revealed the location of Sayeret Matkal commando Barak Sharabi's death in 1984 in an interview on KAN radio.

Sayeret Matkal commando St.-Sgt. Barak Sharabi, who died in a secret operation on December 18, 1984.

Border Police forces deployed in Rahat as shootings amass

Three shooting incidents reported in Rahat on Sunday • Bar Lev says Israeli forces will be deployed in Rahat

 Bedouin men outside the scene where an armed suspect was killed after firing at police special forces who were operating in Rahat, southern Israel, March 15, 2022