Roni Alsheich

'Hanukkah - The spiritual independence day of the Jewish people'

Outgoing Police Commissioner, Chief Rabbi David Lau light first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

Next police commissioner thinks rival behind defamation campaign

Report: After being forced to take polygraph exam, incoming police commissioner Moshe Edri blames rival senior cop for spread of rumors.

Attorney General dismisses police commisioner's claims

After disparaging letter by Police Commissioner Alshiekh regarding successors, Mandelblit says missive doesn't prevent upcoming nominations.

Commissioner investigates security for Jerusalem Pride Parade

Security preparations for the Jerusalem Pride Parade "pose a real challenge to the police forces," says Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh.

'Gap between miracle and disaster is fine as a hair'

Police commissioner arrives in Gaza area town following fires launched from Gaza.

Netanyahu will not appoint the next police commissioner?

Attorney General suggests politicians under investigation, including the prime minister, may not be involved in picking police commissioner.

Police Commissioner lights first Hanukkah candle at Western Wall

'Light is similar to love, devotion, and service that can be transferred to others, and that is what every Israeli police officer does.'

'The leaks do not originate with the police'

Police chief responds to PM's criticism: 'Interrogators maintain their integrity and their hands are clean.'

'Fighting crime is important, but it isn't everything'

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh explains how he is changing Israel Police from enforcing the law to preventing lawbreaking from happening.

'Their response prevented terrorist infiltration'

Police Commissioner says that the quick thinking of the murdered security personnel stopped the terrorist from infiltrating town.

Gafni challenges Alsheikh on police violence

'Those who lack courage to face public and take responsibility unfit to head police,' after police violence at last night's demonstration.

'I had a bad feeling watching those videos'

Police Commissioner denounces police brutality documented at haredi anti-draft protest.

Fast and furious: The new police helicopters

Four of most advanced helicopters in world operationalized by Israel Police to assist activities against terror, crime, and road bullying.

Respecting worshipers, dealing harshly with violent rioters

Police Commissioner Alsheikh oversees preparations for Temple Mount prayers, Arab violence, says police 'respect worshipers, not rioters.'

'You surrendered to Arab violence!'

Right-wing activists protest Cabinet, police decision to remove security measures from Temple Mount, say move encourages further violence.

'Netanyahu's investigation will not last long'

State Prosecutor says investigations against PM Netanyahu beginning to wrap up.

Police commisioner: Missing Israelis probably no longer alive

Search and rescue forces continue searching for three missing Israelis, despite expectations that they are no longer alive.

Chief of Police: Arson is terror

Police Chief Alsheich says the later fires were much larger than the earlier ones.

Arrests made in connection to Haifa fires

Israeli Police Chief announces that arrests have been made as tens of thousands flee their homes.

'Netanyahu promised to make me Shin Bet head'

In a closed conversation just after his appointment as police commissioner, Alsheich revealed PM's secret promise.

Police chief: Only some criticisms of police are accurate

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich defends police conduct during Jerusalem Day, acknowledges there is valid criticism.

Police Chief: MKs on Temple Mount endanger Israel

Roni Alsheich tells Netanyahu that MKs who visit holiest site in Judaism endanger national security.

Police chief: no more anonymous sexual complaints

Despite pressure from women’s groups, Commissioner says anonymous allegations against cops won’t be investigated.

Police chief dedicates Torah scroll to fallen officers

Representatives from bereaved families write first letters in Torah scroll dedicated to fallen police, Border Police officers.

Police Commissioner calls on best to join the force

At premiere screening of documentary, Police Commissioner Alsheich calls to recruit police from 'all corners of the population'.

'The price is a heavy and painful one'

Police chief visits officer who was wounded in Jerusalem attack, commends her for preventing a bigger attack.

Security Minister: We need more Arab police

Erdan calls for widespread recruitment of Arabs and 'much, much larger scope integration,' in shadow of Milhem attack and accomplices.

Erdan thanks special ops 'on behalf of all of Israel’

Public Security Minister meets with covert counter-terror unit fighters who eliminated terrorist Nashat Milhem.

Arami family demands new police chief find murderers

Family asks commissioner to bring 'new energy' to investigation of Sept. 2014 attack, noting 'lack of proportion' with Duma.

Watch: 'We'll catch the murderer, lower the tension in Tel Aviv'

Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich makes condolence call to Tel Aviv attack victim's family. Says 'we won't give out information.'

Deputy Police Commissioner Roni Ritman to keep his position

Ritman to remain head of Lehav 433 unit, though Commissioner Alsheich castigates his conduct.

New police chief: You defended Jerusalem with your body

Roni Alsheich pays hospital visit to heroic officer who was stabbed by terrorist but managed to fight him off while wounded.

Acting Police Commissioner to resign at end of 2015

Police Commissioner Bentzi Sau to retire after training his replacement, Roni Alsheich; second police shake-up this week.

New Police Chief Launches Plan to Reform the Force

Roni Alsheich, fresh in his new post, to appoint two deputies tasked with operational and managerial duties so as to let him restructure.

It's Official: Roni Alsheich Appointed Next Police Chief

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan welcomes appointment, says it will allow the Israel Police to 'move forward.'

Leftist Paper: New Commissioner 'Messianic'

Haaretz writer looks at Facebook posts by wife and children of Roni Alsheich, tapped as next police commissioner, and is shocked.