On the way to politics? The unusual statement by "HaTzel" regarding his future

Following his dismissal from the police, right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi, known as "HaTzel" (The Shadow), hinted today (Thursday) at his future plans: "When they see me in a suit, they will miss the days I was in uniform." The remarks came against the backdrop of his official dismissal from his volunteer service in the police earlier this week, following a hearing held after an investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) on suspicion of breach of trust, due to the suspicion that he used his connections in the police for the benefit of an entertainment complex.

As mentioned, the Mahash investigation into the case is still ongoing. Sources close to Eliasi noted that the dismissal was automatic. According to them, "Any volunteer who is under investigation is immediately removed by the system. It is called MBAD — awaiting legal clarification." They further added that if the investigation ends without charges, Eliasi will be able to return to the police.

"HaTzel" stated after the decision: "Every time they say that someone else 'dismissed' me. At first, it was published that I was dismissed by the Police Commissioner, who was quite surprised to discover that he had dismissed me, while in reality, it was I who suspended my volunteering until clarification. Now they are recycling headlines again: 'HaTzel finally dismissed after the hearing.' That is also not true."

He added:

"Apparently, 'HaTzel dismissed' is worth more ratings than the facts, so every few days they recycle the same headline in a new package. In any case, one thing no headline will take away from me: I am proud of the three years I gave to the Israel Police. Proud of the people I saved. Proud of the sleepless nights, the scenes, the terror attacks, and the thousands of hours of volunteering. Proud of the unit I had the privilege to establish and the amazing people who served alongside me. I did not come to the police for a rank, a position, or a headline — I came to give. And what I gave, no one can dismiss."

After the surprising post he published on his Instagram account, where he hinted at a political future, the reactions on the web were not long in coming. Some of the right-wing activist's followers supported him: "In uniform, in a suit — your big Jewish heart is the strength. Good luck brother," "Go for it," "We are behind you."