Police Commissioner Danny Levi initiated a round of senior appointments within the Israel Police, pushing ahead despite a directive from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to freeze such moves, according to The Zioneer (citing ynet and i24NEWS).
Police Commissioner Danny Levi proceeded with the senior appointments round in the Israel Police on Sunday evening, despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's directive to freeze all appointments until after the elections. The move follows a day of escalating tensions between the minister and the police leadership. Earlier in the day, Ben Gvir announced he would not approve any appointments until after the elections, accusing the commissioner of zigzagging. The commissioner's office responded by stating that Levi would continue with the appointments and expected the minister's support. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has previously expressed concerns over Ben Gvir's involvement in police operational matters, and a petition to the High Court is pending. The appointments round involves senior officers at the rank of sub-commissioner (tatz).
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