The Truth Behind the 'Dismissal' of 'Hatzel' from the Police

Despite reports about the dismissal of Yoav Eliasi ('Hatzel') from the police following an Haaretz investigation, News 14 has learned that Eliasi himself chose to voluntarily freeze his volunteering until the inquiry is completed. His associates claim that the commissioner is 'making a spin' on him due to the publications.

In recent hours, various media outlets reported that Police Commissioner Chief Superintendent Danny Levy decided to dismiss Yoav Eliasi ('Hatzel') from his role as a police volunteer following an investigation published by Haaretz. However, News 14 has learned that the picture is different: Eliasi himself decided on his own initiative to freeze his volunteering until the inquiry into his matter is completed, and he was not dismissed. Eliasi's associates reject the reports and claim that this is an attempt to create a false impression, and that 'the commissioner is making a spin on him.' His lawyers, Ariel Atari and Yaniv Lankri, stated that Eliasi serves as a commander with the rank of Chief Superintendent of the district standby unit in the Tel Aviv district, and that they expect a proper procedure to take place. Sources close to the commissioner clarify that Eliasi initiated the freeze of his volunteering.