Jayar Davidov facts for kids

Jayar Davidov (born October 8, 1979 – died October 7, 2023) was an Israeli police officer. He was a police commander in the city of Rahat. He also held the rank of Chief Superintendent in the Israel Police. Sadly, Davidov was killed during a conflict in Ofakim in October 2023. This happened during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.

Jayar Davidov's Police Career

Jayar Davidov started his police work in the Israel Border Police. Later, he became the head of the police station in Ramat Negev. He also worked as an Intelligence Officer in Be'er Sheva.

In 2019, he was chosen to lead the Central Unit of Lakhish. This unit was part of the South District of the Israel Police. This area had many serious crime groups. These included groups from Russia, Georgia, and the Caucasus region. There were also local Israeli crime leaders.

Davidov was very successful against these groups. He helped bring many criminals to justice. People called him "the terror of organized crime in Israel." In 2021, his unit received a special award for excellence. This award came from the Police Commissioner. In December 2022, he became the chief of police in the city of Rahat. Rahat is a city where many Bedouin people live.

His Final Mission

On October 7, 2023, Jayar Davidov was killed. He was with three of his officers near Ofakim. They were in a shooting battle with Palestinian militants. This happened at the start of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.

At the time of his death, Davidov was a Chief Superintendent. He was also planning to lead a new special unit. This new unit would cover the entire South District.