Police Chief and National Security Minister Clash Over Appointments
A direct confrontation has emerged between Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai regarding new appointments within the Israel Police. Ben-Gvir announced that he would not approve any new appointments during the election period, a move that has been met with strong opposition from Shabtai's office.
Sources close to the Police Commissioner stated that Shabtai intends to proceed with the planned appointments, adding, "The Commissioner will continue with the appointments, we expect the Minister to support them." This response directly challenges Ben-Gvir's directive, creating a significant rift between the two leaders over the future of police personnel.
However, according to Israeli law, the appointments being advanced by Commissioner Shabtai require the explicit approval of the National Security Minister. Therefore, even if Shabtai proceeds with his plans, the finalization of any new appointments remains contingent on Ben-Gvir's consent, placing him in a position of ultimate authority over the matter.
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