Police Commissioner Finalizes Senior Officer Appointments Amid Dispute with National Security Minister
Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai has completed another round of appointments for senior officers, proceeding despite an ongoing dispute with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The appointments are still contingent on Ben-Gvir's signature.
Among the newly appointed officers are Superintendent Ali Wassam, who will serve as the Jerusalem District Operations Officer; Superintendent Rotem Vasker, appointed Commander of the Dan Region in the Tel Aviv District; and Superintendent Ben-Yishai Yaron, who will command the Northern Special Patrol Unit (YAMAM).
The ongoing friction between Shabtai and Ben-Gvir centers on the minister's alleged attempts to interfere in police appointments, a matter that has led to significant tension within the security establishment. Ben-Gvir has reportedly sought to place his allies in key positions, a move Shabtai has resisted, emphasizing professional criteria for promotions.
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