Netanyahu Summons Police Chief After Ben-Gvir Meeting Canceled
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Police Commissioner Dani Levi for a meeting about election preparations after the commissioner declined to meet with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Senior law enforcement figures criticized Ben-Gvir's planned meeting, citing concerns about professionalism and his potential candidacy in the 2026 elections. Levi agreed to provide only a brief update.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Police Commissioner Dani Levi regarding election preparedness.
- Commissioner Levi previously refused to attend a meeting with Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the same subject.
- Senior law enforcement officials questioned the professionalism of Ben-Gvir's planned meeting.
- Concerns were raised about Minister Ben-Gvir's potential candidacy in the 2026 elections.
- Commissioner Levi will provide only a brief overview of police election readiness.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned Police Commissioner Dani Levi for an unusual discussion on the police's preparedness for elections, held on Saturday. This meeting followed Commissioner Levi's refusal to attend a discussion on the same topic with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Thursday.
Senior law enforcement officials reportedly criticized the meeting Ben-Gvir had convened, questioning its professionalism, particularly in light of the minister's own electoral aspirations. Commissioner Levi confirmed he would only provide a brief overview.
