The Police Commissioner has informed Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir that he will not meet with him until Ben Gvir signs off on key appointments and approves the department's budget, i24NEWS reports. The standoff reflects ongoing tensions between the minister and the police leadership.
01 · THE DISPATCH
According to a report by i24NEWS on Thursday afternoon, the Police Commissioner has informed Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir that he will not meet until Ben Gvir signs pending appointments and approves the police budget. The standoff marks an escalation in the ongoing tensions between the minister and the police leadership. Specific details on the disputed appointments and budget remain unreported.
02 · How it developed
2 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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