A public spat has erupted between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest-related legal cases, with police criticizing the prosecution for abandoning officers after court rulings against them. Police accuse the State Attorney’s Office of leaving officers to face legal proceedings alone, claiming this has influenced case outcomes and left officers without proper legal protection. Police Commissioner Daniel Levi emphasized the need for outside legal representation to ensure officers are defended adequately in complex operational cases.