Israeli National Security Minister Freezes Police Appointments Over Senior Nomination
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has frozen 141 police officer appointments until after the upcoming elections. The decision stems from Police Commissioner Danny Levi's intention to appoint Superintendent Tamar Liberty as the Deputy Legal Advisor for the police.
A source within Ben-Gvir's office stated that the appointment was "the Attorney General's appointment," implying it was outside the minister's purview or approval. However, the police confirmed that "significant discussions" had taken place regarding this specific nomination.
The move by Ben-Gvir highlights a potential power struggle over appointments within the police force, particularly concerning senior legal positions. The freezing of appointments affects a substantial number of officers and indicates a significant disagreement between the National Security Minister and the Police Commissioner.
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