Israel's National Security Minister Halts Police Appointments Ahead of Elections
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has decided to freeze appointments to senior police positions until the upcoming elections on October 27. Ben-Gvir informed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi that making high-level appointments six weeks before the vote would be inappropriate, potentially being perceived by some as a "power grab." All appointments will be suspended unless they are urgent and handled on a case-by-case basis, according to a statement from Ben-Gvir.
However, Israeli media reports suggest the decision is also linked to disagreements between the minister and the police commissioner over several personnel appointments. These include the position of deputy legal advisor for the police. One contentious nomination reportedly involved Tamar Liberty, an assistant commissioner whom the commissioner allegedly wanted to appoint as his deputy for legal affairs. Sources close to Ben-Gvir referred to Liberty as the "Attorney General's choice."
Despite the minister's directive, the police reportedly continued with planned discussions on personnel decisions.
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