Police Commissioner Danny Levi sent a formal letter to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday evening, warning that delays to the police budget are harming national security and public safety, Channel 12 News reports. The letter was also forwarded to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Police Commissioner Danny Levi escalated his confrontation with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday evening, sending a formal letter warning that the continued delay of the police budget is endangering national security and public safety, according to Channel 12 News.
The move follows a warning delivered to Levi on Tuesday by senior police commanders, who flagged the budgetary impact on police effectiveness. Levi's letter was copied to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ensuring the political leadership is fully apprised of the situation.
The commissioner's direct appeal marks a significant step in an ongoing dispute over police funding. Earlier this evening, The Zioneer reported that Levi had intensified his criticism of Ben Gvir over the budget delays. The letter now places the dispute on formal record, with the commissioner explicitly tying operational harm to political decisions.
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