The Zioneer has obtained transcripts from the interrogation of former Hadera police station commander, Deputy Chief Ami Polak, who is charged with assaulting an anti-government protester and obstructing justice. During questioning, Polak accused Maj'ash (Police Internal Investigations) investigators of running a politically motivated case, saying they “are trying to stitch together cases” and are “biased” against officers who act against protesters.
The Zioneer has published detailed transcripts from the investigation of Deputy Chief Ami Polak, the former commander of the Hadera police station. Polak faces charges for allegedly assaulting an anti-government demonstrator and attempting to obstruct justice. The transcripts, recorded during his questioning by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Maj'ash), reveal Polak's fierce criticism of the investigators. He accused them of conducting a “political investigation par excellence,” alleging they were biased against police officers handling protests and were fabricating a case. The case highlights ongoing tensions between police commanders overseeing protest enforcement and the internal affairs unit.
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