Demand for Action Against Coast District Youth Investigations Unit Commander Over Remarks About Defense Attorneys

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Coast District Youth Investigations Unit commander, Chief Superintendent Yoni Hajaj, said in a podcast interview that criminal defense attorneys "would sell their own mothers" and obstruct investigations to help their clients. According to Ynet, he also claimed that the prosecution ties his hands.

The Israel Bar Association asked Police Commissioner Danny Levy to take disciplinary measures against Hajaj. According to Ynet, the Bar described his remarks as "wild incitement and a license to spill blood." Bar Association President Amit Bachar and his deputy Tami Ullman signed the request, according to Israel Hayom.

The police said the matter had been referred to his commander for review, and the Commissioner instructed the Coast District commander to examine the incident, according to Ynet and Israel Hayom.