National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Withholds Police Funds Amid Dispute
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is withholding 333 million shekels from the police force due to disputes with Police Commissioner Dાni Levy over appointments and fund allocation. The delay is reportedly impacting police operations and leadership decisions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Ben-Gvir is withholding 333 million shekels from the police.
- The funds are reportedly being used as leverage in a dispute with the Police Commissioner.
- Disagreements also involve appointments within the police force.
- Ben-Gvir alleges misuse of previously transferred funds.
- Police sources claim the minister's actions weaken the force.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is reportedly delaying the transfer of 333 million shekels to the police force, according to Kan Radio. The funds, earmarked from the state treasury for the police budget, are currently held up within the National Security Ministry. Police sources claim Ben-Gvir is using the money as leverage in his ongoing disagreements with Police Commissioner Dાni Levy over appointments and other matters, asserting that this action weakens the police. Officials close to Ben-Gvir countered that the minister will not approve the transfer until he is assured the funds will be used for their intended purposes and not "showy celebrations" for the commissioner and his associates. These sources also alleged that previously transferred funds were used to upgrade the commissioner's and leadership's vehicles and headquarters, rather than benefiting frontline officers. The dispute occurs amidst existing tensions between Ben-Gvir and Levy concerning appointments within the police. Ben-Gvir had previously informed Levy that new police appointments would not be approved until after the upcoming elections, accusing the commissioner of delaying the appointment process for months.
