Ben-Gvir Slams Potential Charges Against Prison Chief as 'Persecution'
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly condemned a potential indictment against Israel Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Ya'akobi, calling it a "persecution campaign" timed before elections. Ben-Gvir pledged full support for Ya'akobi, stating he would continue in his role and deserved recognition for his work. The minister accused the Attorney General of political motivation and urged her to contest elections directly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced a potential indictment against Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Ya'akobi.
- Ben-Gvir called the timing of the potential indictment "persecution" by the Attorney General.
- He pledged full support for Ya'akobi, stating the commissioner would remain in his post.
- Ben-Gvir accused the Attorney General of acting as a political opposition leader.
- The minister claimed Ya'akobi deserved the Israel Prize for prison reforms.
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 termed 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 focused on combating those enacting change within law enforcement. Ben-Gvir expressed full support for Commissioner Ya'akobi, stating he would remain in his position for many years. The minister added that Ya'akobi deserves the Israel Prize for implementing his policies, making historic changes in prisons, ending privileges for terrorists, and restoring governance to the IPS. Ben-Gvir accused the Attorney General of acting as a "political opposition leader" and challenged her to run in the upcoming elections if she wishes to engage in political struggle against the right-wing government, rather than hiding behind her legal authority. He concluded that this "persecution" would not halt the revolution he has led.
