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Israel police boss threatens to send anti-war protesters to Gaza ‘on buses’

Kobi Shabtai says there will be ‘zero tolerance’ for protests in support of Gaza in Israel.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023

Israel Advances Bill To Permit Facial Recognition For Security

Legislation aims to use facial recognition technology in public places to combat crime, raising concerns over privacy.

Zenger · Sep 25, 2023

Israel Police Will ‘side With Law’ In Constitutional Crisis, Says Police Chief

In the event of a constitutional crisis, the Israel Police will be on the side of "law and justice," said Police Commissioner.

Zenger · Aug 16, 2023

Leaked recording reveals Israel police chief making racist comments about Arabs

Israeli police commissioner Kobi Shabtai allegedly made the racist remark in a private meeting with far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir last week

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Analysis: Why does Israel’s Ben-Gvir want a ‘national guard’?

Palestinians, Israeli opposition worry about formation of armed force directly under the far-right minister’s control.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2023

Israel Advances National Guard Force for Right-Wing Minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government on Sunday gave preliminary approval for the creation of a national guard overseen by an ultranationalist Cabinet minister with a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts. Netanyahu agreed to move ahead on the force last week after he postponed a contentious government plan…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023

Israeli government advances Ben-Gvir's national guard force

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has given preliminary approval for the establishment of a national guard overseen by an ultranationalist Cabinet minister with a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023

Ben-Gvir to Forcibly Ban Prisoners' Celebration

The extremist Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, ordered police to take strict measures against Arabs celebrating the release of prisoners. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority said that Ben-Gvir banned any celebrations, even if this meant the use of force against their families and the gathering. The minister ordered Police…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

Facebook violated rights of Palestinian users, report finds

Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Tel Aviv Boosts Ties with Abu Dhabi, Rabat

Israel is expanding its consular headquarters in Dubai and Rabat in light of the progress made in the relations with the UAE and Morocco. The Israeli Foreign Ministry will launch an additional floor at the headquarters of its embassy in Dubai and establish a permanent building for the embassy in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022