Police Official Accuses Commissioner of Political Maneuvering Amid Violence
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A police source and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have accused Police Commissioner Dany Levy of political maneuvering to secure his position. They claim Levy is acting to appease potential future left-wing government leaders, particularly after the recent elections. Ben-Gvir stated Levy is acting against the ultra-Orthodox community, whom he previously supported, to gain favor with figures like Yair Golan.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police Commissioner Dany Levy is accused of political maneuvering to secure his job.
- A police source claims Levy is trying to appease left-wing elements for a potential future government.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated Levy is acting against the ultra-Orthodox community post-election.
- Ben-Gvir suggested Levy's actions are an attempt to gain favor with Yair Golan.
- The criticism follows violent incidents involving police at a protest on Highway 4.
A police source has sharply criticized Police Commissioner Dany Levy's conduct, particularly in the wake of violent incidents involving officers at a protest on Highway 4. The source suggested Levy is engaging in a "campaign" to secure a fourth year in his role, especially if a left-wing government is formed. "If a left-wing government is established here, what you are seeing now is just a preview of what awaits us," the source stated, implying Levy is trying to appease left-wing elements to ensure his reappointment.
The source further alleged that Levy, who reportedly grew up in a religious household in Kiryat Gat, is now alienating the ultra-Orthodox community and Minister Ben-Gvir, who appointed him. According to the source, Levy initially followed Ben-Gvir's policies for a year and a half but changed his approach after the elections, acting against the ultra-Orthodox community to gain favor with potential future coalition partners.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir echoed these sentiments, stating that Levy has been acting in recent days as if he is trying to please the "next government," specifically mentioning Yair Golan. Ben-Gvir described the "bizarre images" from the Geha Interchange as part of Levy's "new agenda" to curry favor with the left. He expressed regret that Levy, after fulfilling his requests for 18 months, is now acting against the ultra-Orthodox community, turning them into "his punching bag" the day after the elections.
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