Police Command Proceeds With Officer Promotions Despite Minister's Objections
Despite a directive from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to halt promotions, the Police Command held another round of appointments for officers at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Nitzav Mishneh) on Thursday. This decision escalates an ongoing conflict between Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Commissioner Shabtai intended to continue with the promotion rounds despite the minister's order to freeze appointments within the Israel Police. The current dispute is a continuation of a disagreement from the previous week when Shabtai and the Police Command appointed 50 officers to the rank of Assistant Commissioner (Tat Nitzav).
Minister Ben-Gvir had announced his refusal to sign off on these appointments until after the upcoming elections, meaning the selected officers would be unable to assume their new roles until that time. The latest round of promotions indicates Commissioner Shabtai's intent to move forward with personnel changes regardless of the minister's stance.
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