Yoav Eliasi

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Sep 10, 2026
15:06
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POLITICS // ASSEMBLY WIRE
Politics

Otzma Yehudit Secures Israeli Hit Anthem for 2026 Election Campaign

Otzma Yehudit and Itamar Ben Gvir secure the rights to Eyal Golan's hit song "Mi SheMaamin" as a campaign anthem for the upcoming 2026 Knesset elections.

Aug 20, 2026
16:27
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

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

Following his dismissal from police volunteer service, right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi, known as "HaTzel," hinted at his future plans. "When they see me in a suit, they will miss the days I was in uniform," he stated, amid an ongoing investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) into allegations of breach of trust.

Aug 17, 2026
16:05
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

The mother of 'HaTzel's' children breaks silence: "I can't sit on the sidelines anymore"

Lin Mor, the mother of the children of right-wing activist Yoav Eliasi ("HaTzel"), broke her silence on Monday and addressed the media storm surrounding his official dismissal from the police. She expressed her disgust at the hatred and schadenfreude surrounding the event and highlighted his years of volunteer service.

Aug 16, 2026
22:12
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

After the hearing: Yoav Eliasi "HaTzel" officially dismissed from the police

Yoav Eliasi, known by his nickname "HaTzel", was officially dismissed on Sunday from his volunteer service in the police following a hearing related to an investigation by the Police Investigation Department (Mahash). Eliasi, who served as a standby squad commander in the Tel Aviv District, is suspected of breach of trust.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Following the MAHASH investigation: Yoav Eliasi officially dismissed from his police role

The affair that began with recordings in which Yoav Eliasi is heard boasting about his police connections is reaching a new official stage. Eliasi, known as "The Shadow" (HaTzel), was dismissed today (Sunday) from his volunteer position as commander of a rapid response team in the Tel Aviv District, amid a criminal investigation by the Department of Internal Police Investigations (MAHASH).

Aug 14, 2026
13:05
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TECH // QUANTUM NETWORK
Gadgets & Software

'HaTzel' parts ways with Meta in anger after 12 years: "They took a side"

Rapper Yoav Eliasi, who frequently shares his political views on social media, is taking an unusual step against Meta, claiming the company has taken a side in the elections. He is now boycotting their platforms and moving his activity to Telegram.

Aug 6, 2026
17:12
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

HaTzel to the police: "I will suspend myself until the investigation is over – I will not agree to dismissal"

Following the hearing held today (Thursday) at the police, Yoav "HaTzel" Eliasi announced that he is willing to suspend himself from his role as a police volunteer until the conclusion of the investigation by the Department of Internal Police Investigations (Mahash), but clarified that he will not agree to his dismissal before the investigation is completed. The affair is generating significant...

Aug 5, 2026
00:15
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NEWS // EDITORIAL WIRE
Opinions

Politicization has come out of the shadows

When Itamar Ben Gvir awarded Yoav Eliasi his ranks, he declared that he was fixing the police. But it was a corruption that demonstrated to us what an organization looks like that works for a minister and not for citizens.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Mahash: Yoav Eliasi and three police officers questioned on suspicion of breach of trust

Rapper Yoav Eliasi arrived at the Police Investigations Department following a Haaretz report alleging he used his role as a standby unit commander to prevent the closure of a club where he is a partner. According to Mahash, three police officers are also suspected of breach of trust. All four were released under restrictive conditions.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

"HaTzel" summoned for questioning at Mahash following allegations of abusing police connections

Rapper Yoav Eliasi ("HaTzel") was summoned for questioning at the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) after being dismissed from his role as commander of the Tel Aviv rapid response team. He is suspected of leveraging police connections to prevent the closure of an entertainment complex he co-owns.

Aug 3, 2026
23:50
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Society

Yoav "HaTzel" Eliasi Denies Police Dismissal: "I Froze My Volunteering Myself"

Yoav "HaTzel" Eliasi addressed the controversy surrounding his police status in an interview with "HaTzinor." He categorically denied reports of his dismissal, emphasizing that he chose to suspend his volunteer service on his own initiative.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Yoav Eliasi ("HaTzel") Breaks Silence on Police Probe: "Of Course I Was Feeding Him a Line"

The Police Internal Investigations Department (PIID) has interrogated a police major on suspicion of abusing his position to promote the interests of rapper Yoav Eliasi at a Tel Aviv venue.

Aug 2, 2026
19:38
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

The "HaTzel" affair: Police officer questioned by Mahash on suspicion of breach of trust

Following a Haaretz investigation revealing that Yoav Eliasi apparently used his connections to prevent the closure of a club in Tel Aviv, Mahash investigators questioned a police officer of the rank of Rav-Pak under caution. The officer was released under conditions of being barred from police facilities, a week after the Commissioner dismissed Eliasi from commanding the standby squad in the...

Jul 30, 2026
14:09
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Police Commissioner Dismisses HaTzel from Rapid Response Team Command in Tel Aviv District

Police Commissioner Dani Levy has dismissed rapper Yoav Eliasi (HaTzel) from his role as commander of a rapid response team. The decision follows a Haaretz investigation into his alleged abuse of police connections.

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