Israeli Police Chief Seeks Bypass of Minister for Senior Appointments

Published 23h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Political dispute

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Israel police chief asks attorney general to bypass the national security minister for senior appointments amid a deepening feud.

Police Commissioner Danny Levi asked the attorney general to bypass National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to advance senior appointments. The request follows a bitter public feud in which the minister accused the attorney general of blackmailing the police chief. Tensions between the police leadership and the far-right minister continue to escalate.

The requestPolice Commissioner Danny Levi asked the attorney general to permit senior force appointments without ministerial sign-off.
The feudNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly branded the police chief her captive following earlier clashes over protest policing.

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The Jerusalem PostPolice chief asks A-G to advance appointments Ben-Gvir has yet to sign as rift deepensjust now · open ↗

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Why it matters

Friction between political leaders and security chiefs can paralyze law enforcement administration and undermine institutional stability. These ongoing disputes in Israel highlight deep divisions over police independence and ministerial oversight.

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Nov 8National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir alleged the attorney general was blackmailing Police Commissioner Danny Levy.
Nov 9Police Commissioner Danny Levi asked the attorney general to advance senior appointments without Ben-Gvir's signature.

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Police Commissioner Danny Levi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are engaged in a severe public feud involving accusations and institutional conflict.

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