National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has closed a package deal with designated Police Commissioner Danny Levy, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). Under the agreement, Ben Gvir will appoint Levy as commissioner, and Levy will appoint a confidant of Ben Gvir as his personal assistant.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has closed a package deal with designated Police Commissioner Danny Levy, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The deal stipulates that Ben Gvir will appoint Levy as commissioner, and in return, Levy will appoint a confidant of Ben Gvir as his personal assistant.
This update follows The Zioneer's earlier report at 19:51 that Ben Gvir was presenting a package deal to appoint Levy. The latest details provide the specific terms of the agreement.
The police leadership has been a contentious issue in recent weeks. The Zioneer has previously reported on a petition threat from senior officer Avi Biton over a promised deputy commissioner role, and on Commissioner Danny Levi's threats to close the police spokespeople division. The package deal represents a direct effort by Ben Gvir to secure a loyalist at the top of the police force.
The report is based on a single source and remains Developing.
2 developments
- StrongBen Gvir praises appointment of Eran Nahon as legal advisor to Israel Police
- DevelopingAG Baharav-Miara does not oppose appointment of Ben Gvir's candidate as police legal advisor
- DevelopingSenior officer Avi Biton to petition court over Ben Gvir-brokered deputy police chief promise
- DevelopingBen-Gvir demands to appear with police officers on duty for election campaign
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