National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded Sunday to a High Court petition filed by left-wing organizations and the National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities against his decision to involve the Shin Bet in combating crime in the Arab sector. Ben-Gvir accused the petitioners of hypocrisy, alleging they seek to protect criminals, and vowed to continue his efforts to restore governance.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded Sunday to a petition filed with the High Court of Justice by left-wing organizations and the National Committee of Heads of Arab Local Authorities, challenging his decision to integrate the Shin Bet security agency into the fight against organized crime in the Arab sector.
In a statement, Ben-Gvir accused the petitioners of hypocrisy, claiming that for years they have blamed him for the violence in Arab communities while now opposing a key tool to combat it. "They run to the High Court to protect criminals," he said, adding that he will not be deterred and will continue his "governance revolution."
The petition, which The Zioneer reported on earlier Sunday, challenges a policy shift that has drawn legal and public debate. The government recently formalized a NIS 500 million budget for the Shin Bet's expanded domestic mandate, a move Ben-Gvir has championed as essential for restoring law and order. The minister's response comes amid ongoing legal and political tensions over his involvement in police operations and his broader security agenda.
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