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Israel Police Cancels Ultra-Orthodox Leader's Appointment Over Criminal Past

1/21/2026

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Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy canceled Rahamim Hugi's appointment as head of the new ultra-Orthodox enlistment department.
The decision followed reports of Hugi's criminal record, which includes assault and race-based crimes.
Nimrod Gornstein, chair of the Aguda LGBTQ organization, praised the cancellation as a broader condemnation of racism.
Far-right officials had supported Hugi's appointment, raising concerns about its impact on LGBTQ rights in Israel.

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Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levy canceled Rahamim Hugi's appointment as head of the new ultra-Orthodox enlistment department.
The decision followed reports of Hugi's criminal record, which includes assault and race-based crimes.
Nimrod Gornstein, chair of the Aguda LGBTQ organization, praised the cancellation as a broader condemnation of racism.
Far-right officials had supported Hugi's appointment, raising concerns about its impact on LGBTQ rights in Israel.