Daniel Levi

Israel Police chief turns to A-G over stalled senior appointments, bypassing Ben-Gvir

Police Commissioner Danny Levi asked A-G Baharav-Miara to let senior police appointments move forward without Ben-Gvir’s signature, a day after the minister called Levi her “captive.”

|ByALON HACHMON
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Chief of Police Daniel Levi attend a ceremony for 234 new traffic police vehicles as part of a new national road-safety program, at the Israel Police headquarters in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Chief of Police Daniel Levi attend a ceremony for 234 new traffic police vehicles as part of a new national road-safety program, at the Israel Police headquarters in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025.

Police commissioner denies ordering violence against haredim as feud with Ben-Gvir escalates

Israel Police rejected Ben-Gvir's allegations that Commissioner Danny Levy ordered violence against haredi protesters, calling the claims baseless and demanding a retraction.

|ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER
Police Commissioner Daniel (Danny) Levi seen during the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Political figure trying to delegitimize, oust Israel Police Commissioner Levi, sources tell Walla

"A political figure is using the terms 'senior police official' or 'police source' in an attempt to oust the commissioner, when the person in question is actually a political figure," they said.

|ByHODAYA RAN
IDF soldiers evacuate wounded victims into a military helicopter after unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated in northern Israel, October 12, 2026.

One killed, children among 24 injured after unexploded Hezbollah cluster bomb detonates in North

Northern District police officers and bomb disposal experts responded to the incident, which was declared a mass-casualty event by the IDF.

|BySHIR PERETS, AARON GLICK, YOAV ETIEL

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.