National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is reportedly delaying the promotion of senior police officers, according to a report by journalist Barhano Tegania. The deputies to the Attorney General have demanded an explanation, expressing concern that the delay is based on extraneous considerations.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is delaying the promotion of senior police officers, a report by journalist Barhano Tegania indicates. The deputies to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara have formally demanded an explanation, citing concerns that the delay is based on extraneous considerations rather than professional criteria. The development adds to a growing pattern of tension between Ben Gvir and the police command structure. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple instances of Ben Gvir’s involvement in police appointments, including a push to establish a new security division for Commander Ophir Buki, and a blocked appointment of Deputy Chief Itzik Alfasi. The Attorney General’s deputies have not yet made their demand public, and the Minister’s office has not issued a response.
2 developments
- DevelopingBen Gvir seeks to create new police division to promote Ophir Buki amid commissioner's opposition
- DevelopingDeputy police chief seeks court action after Minister Ben Gvir blocks appointment
- DevelopingNational Security Minister Ben-Gvir responds to Police Commissioner: 'Significant steps required' after inquiry
- DevelopingBen Gvir sends sharply worded letter to police commissioner
Source and signal
A single-sourced dispatch is never rated Confirmed or Strong. Its Signal strengthens only when a second, independent source corroborates it.
- Internal intake