Police Commanders Back Commissioner Against Ben-Gvir's Allegations
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Senior police commanders publicly backed Police Commissioner Dani Levy, refuting claims by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir that Levy ordered excessive force against Haredi protesters. The commanders' letter expressed "full and unconditional support" for Levy, denying any instruction for unlawful violence. They vowed to prevent efforts to undermine the police's professional independence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Senior police commanders backed Commissioner Dani Levy against Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's claims.
- Ben-Gvir accused Levy of ordering excessive force and "seeing blood" from protesters.
- The commanders' letter rejected Ben-Gvir's allegations as "serious."
- They affirmed Levy never instructed unlawful violence against any protest sector.
- The police leadership vowed to protect the force's professional independence.
Senior police commanders have issued an unprecedented letter of support for Police Commissioner Dani Levy, rejecting claims made by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Ben-Gvir had alleged that Levy instructed officers to use excessive force against Haredi protesters and even "wanted to see blood." The letter, signed by police commissioners, states, "We wish to express our full and unconditional support for the Commissioner and to reject emphatically the serious allegations made against him." The commanders asserted they "never heard from him an instruction or statement calling for unlawful violence against citizens or protesters, from any sector." They added, "On the contrary. We will not allow attempts to undermine the professional independence of the Israel Police or harm its commanders and officers."
