Ben-Gvir Accuses Attorney General of Selective Enforcement in Kroizer Probe
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir attacked the decision to investigate MK Yitzhak Kroizer, claiming it shows selective enforcement and political use of the law. Ben-Gvir stated Kroizer was assaulted at a memorial and filed a complaint, but is now being investigated himself. He compared this to slower probes of MKs Gilad Kariv and Naama Lazimi, and vowed to seek the Attorney General's dismissal on the 27th.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused the Attorney General of selective enforcement in the investigation of MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
- Ben-Gvir claims Kroizer was assaulted at a memorial and is now being investigated instead of his assailant.
- The Minister contrasted the speed of Kroizer's probe with slower investigations of MKs Gilad Kariv and Naama Lazimi.
- Ben-Gvir demanded immediate answers from the Attorney General regarding the investigation's timeline.
- Ben-Gvir announced his party will seek the Attorney General's dismissal on the 27th.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly criticized the decision to investigate Member of Knesset Yitzhak Kroizer, alleging it raises serious concerns of selective enforcement and political manipulation of the justice system ahead of elections. Ben-Gvir stated that Kroizer attended a memorial for a childhood friend killed in battle, during which he claims he was violently assaulted and suffered a fractured rib. Kroizer subsequently filed a complaint with the Police Investigations Department (Mahash). "Instead of investigating his complaint, they are trying to turn the complainant into a suspect," Ben-Gvir asserted, adding that the claim the investigation was ordered by the Attorney General requires immediate clarification. Ben-Gvir contrasted the swiftness of the Kroizer investigation with the perceived delays in probes concerning fellow Knesset members Gilad Kariv and Naama Lazimi. He accused Kariv of leaking classified material and Lazimi of arson. "Since when does the Attorney General decide to investigate a Knesset member in less than a day? The Attorney General must provide answers to the public in Israel," he demanded. While expressing support for Israeli police officers, Ben-Gvir clarified that if Mahash finds that an officer unlawfully assaulted Kroizer, that officer must be held accountable. "The law is not the Attorney General's private property. I demand an immediate and equitable investigation of the incident," he added. Ben-Gvir announced that on the 27th of the month, his party, Otzma Yehudit, will initiate proceedings to remove the Attorney General from her position.
