Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Brass of Lying
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly accused Deputy Commissioner Boaz Balat, head of the Police Investigations and Intelligence Division, of being a "liar" and "fraud" on Sunday. Ben-Gvir alleged Balat is acting on behalf of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to obstruct an election interference probe. The minister also claimed Baharav-Miara is pressuring Police Commissioner Danny Levy, citing unspecified "pressure points" and a controversy over building violations at Levy's home. The conflict highlights tensions surrounding the investigation into suspected foreign election interference.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Deputy Commissioner Boaz Balat of being a "liar" and "fraud."
- Ben-Gvir claims Balat is acting for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to obstruct an election interference probe.
- The minister also alleged Baharav-Miara is pressuring Police Commissioner Danny Levy.
- Balat had reportedly ordered investigators not to share election probe information with the Shin Bet without approval.
- The dispute occurs amid an investigation into suspected foreign attempts to influence Israeli elections.
- Ben-Gvir also raised allegations of significant foreign money transfers and potential Qatari involvement.
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