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Israel Police's Top Legal Adviser Resigns Amid Tensions

12/28/2025

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Assistant Commissioner Elazar Kahana, the top legal adviser to the Israel Police, will retire in February after four and a half years in the role.
His departure follows a year of tension with police chief Danny Levy, who sought to demote him.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara halted the demotion, deeming it illegal.
Kahana opposed controversial promotions linked to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, prompting police to seek his successor.

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Assistant Commissioner Elazar Kahana, the top legal adviser to the Israel Police, will retire in February after four and a half years in the role.
His departure follows a year of tension with police chief Danny Levy, who sought to demote him.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara halted the demotion, deeming it illegal.
Kahana opposed controversial promotions linked to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, prompting police to seek his successor.