National Security Minister Ben-Gvir Accuses Police Chief of Appeasing Left
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir fiercely criticized Police Commissioner Dany Levy, accusing him of trying to appease the left after the recent elections. Ben-Gvir claimed Levy's actions, particularly concerning the Haredi public and incidents at the Geha Interchange, were unlawful and politically motivated. A police source echoed these sentiments, suggesting Levy is seeking a fourth term by aligning with potential future government leaders.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Ben-Gvir accused Police Commissioner Levy of trying to appease the left after the elections.
- Ben-Gvir stated Levy's actions against the Haredi public were unlawful and politically motivated.
- The minister cited "bizarre images" from the Geha Interchange as evidence of Levy's new agenda.
- A police source claimed Levy is seeking a fourth term by aligning with potential future government leaders.
- Ben-Gvir stated Levy had followed his directives for 1.5 years but changed behavior post-election.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Police Commissioner Dany Levy on Thursday, citing recent images from the Geha Interchange and police conduct towards the Haredi public. Ben-Gvir accused Levy of attempting to align with the left following the Knesset elections, alleging that the commissioner is acting unlawfully against the Haredi community.
"The Police Commissioner has been acting for several days as someone who wants to please the next government, thinking he will find favor with Yair Golan," Ben-Gvir stated, referring to Levy's conduct. The minister linked the images from the Geha Interchange to what he described as a shift in Levy's approach, calling the "bizarre images" part of Levy's "new agenda to appease leftists."
Ben-Gvir also commented on his relationship with Levy over the past year and a half, claiming Levy had previously followed his directives but changed his behavior immediately after the elections. "It is regrettable that Levy, who did everything I asked for over a year and a half, is acting the day after the elections unlawfully against the Haredim, making them his punching bag," the minister said.
Earlier that evening, a police source also criticized Commissioner Levy, alleging he altered his behavior post-election to secure a fourth term, even under a potential left-wing government. This source claimed Levy is trying to curry favor with political figures who might form the next government, changing his stance on the Haredi public and Minister Ben-Gvir, who appointed him. "Commissioner Dany Levy has launched a campaign to secure a fourth term under a Yair Golan government," the source asserted, adding, "He is kicking the Haredim and Minister Ben-Gvir who appointed him, all to find favor with those who might form the next government."
