Ben-Gvir Releases Funds to Police After Public Embrace at Western Wall
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released NIS 50 million ($13.6 million) to the Israel Police, following a weeks-long dispute over NIS 333 million ($90.7 million) in funding. The funds were reportedly held up by Ben-Gvir, leading to a rift between him and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai.
The two officials were seen embracing at the Western Wall on Monday during the Priestly Blessing ceremony, an event that appears to have coincided with the thawing of their relationship and the release of the funds. The exact reasons for the initial funding dispute remain unclear, but it had caused a significant period of estrangement between the minister and the police chief.
This partial release of funds addresses a portion of the larger sum that was initially contested. The remaining NIS 283 million ($77.1 million) is still subject to the ongoing discussions and potential resolution between Ben-Gvir and Shabtai.
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