Police commissioner, district commander participate in race honoring fallen Druze community members

Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsAfter the race began, Levi ran alongside Israel Police officers as a gesture of respect and appreciation for fallen members of the Druze community who died serving the state and its citizens.Follow us on GoogleNewly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 19:53Updated: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 19:55Israel Police Commissioner Insp.-Gen. Daniel Levi and Northern District Commander Meir Eliyahu participated in the annual “For the Sons’ Path” race on Friday, held in memory of fallen members of the Druze community.The traditional race took place in Lavi Forest and is held every year to commemorate fallen members of the Druze community while honoring their legacy and contributions to Israel’s security.Hundreds of Israel Police officers participated in the race, alongside senior security officials, representatives of public organizations, members of the Druze community, and other participants who gathered for an event focused on remembrance, unity, and honoring those who lost their lives.Levi and Eliyahu helped launch the five-kilometer race, alongside senior officials from the security establishment and public organizations who took part in the event.Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights. (credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)A gesture of respect, appreciation for fallen members of Druze communityAfter the race began, Levi ran alongside Israel Police officers as a gesture of respect and appreciation for fallen members of the Druze community who died while serving and sacrificed their lives for the security of the state and its citizens.The participation of Israel Police officers in the event reflects the deep connection and partnership between the Israel Police and the Druze community, as well as the appreciation shown toward the fallen and their families. The race serves each year as an occasion for remembrance and tribute, while also highlighting brotherhood, partnership, and a shared commitment to the State of Israel.Follow us on Google