Ben-Gvir Slams Looming Indictment of Prison Service Chief as 'Persecution'
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly condemned a pending indictment against Israel Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Ya'akobi, calling it a politically motivated "persecution campaign." Ben-Gvir vowed Ya'akobi would remain in his post, praising his implementation of policies to end prisoner perks and restore order. He accused the Attorney General of acting as a political opponent and urged her to contest elections directly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the impending indictment of Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Ya'akobi a "persecution campaign."
- Ben-Gvir stated Ya'akobi would continue serving as Commissioner for many years.
- The minister accused the Attorney General of political persecution against him and officers.
- He praised Ya'akobi for implementing changes in prisons and ending perks for terrorists.
- Ben-Gvir urged the Attorney General to run in elections if she wants a political fight.
Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, fiercely criticized the apparent decision to indict Kobi Ya'akobi, the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service (IPS). Ben-Gvir asserted that the timing, just five days before elections, is a continuation of what he described as a "persecution campaign" by the Attorney General against him and senior officers implementing government policy.
He argued that instead of fighting crime, the legal advisory system is engaged in a battle against those bringing about change in law enforcement. Ben-Gvir expressed full support for Commissioner Ya'akobi, stating he would continue in his role for many years.
The minister praised Ya'akobi's implementation of his policies, the "historic change" in prisons, the cessation of 'perks' for terrorists, and the restoration of governance within the IPS, suggesting Ya'akobi deserves the Israel Prize for his work.
Ben-Gvir accused the Attorney General of acting as a political opposition leader and urged her to stop hiding behind her legal authority and run in the upcoming elections if she wishes to wage a political battle against the right-wing government.
