Ex-Police Chief Accuses Minister Ben-Gvir of Blackmailing Current Commissioner
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi accused Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of blackmailing current Police Commissioner Dani Levy. Karadi stated that Ben-Gvir's allegations against Levy, particularly concerning alleged building violations, emerged only after Levy began asserting his independence from the minister's directives. The dispute reportedly escalated over appointments and Levy's decision to operate according to the law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi accused Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of blackmailing Police Commissioner Dani Levy.
- Karadi stated Ben-Gvir's accusations against Levy surfaced after Levy asserted independence from the minister.
- The conflict between Ben-Gvir and Levy reportedly escalated over appointments and Levy's adherence to law.
- Karadi suggested Ben-Gvir's claims about Levy's alleged building violations are a result of frustration.
- Karadi advised Levy not to fear Ben-Gvir, as a commissioner can only be dismissed for criminal offenses.
Former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi launched a sharp attack on current Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing him of pressuring Police Commissioner Dani Levy. Karadi stated on 103FM that the conflict between the two escalated after Levy decided to set boundaries with the minister.
Karadi suggested that Ben-Gvir's accusations of Levy being "blackmailed" stem from his own frustration. He pointed out that Ben-Gvir was previously unconcerned about alleged building violations by Levy, which were exposed over a year ago. Karadi argued that Ben-Gvir only began raising these issues when Levy started acting according to the law rather than the minister's wishes.
"His behavior reminds me of characteristics of a person under blackmail," Karadi remarked, adding that Levy's actions initially seemed subservient to the minister rather than the law. However, Karadi believes Levy has recently understood his own power and the rules of the game, deciding to resist the minister's demands, a shift that began during disputes over appointments.
Karadi acknowledged that he himself had criticized Levy's actions in the past, particularly his initial subservience to Ben-Gvir. He noted that a police commissioner cannot be dismissed unless they commit a criminal offense, and therefore Levy should not be afraid. Karadi also suggested that if Ben-Gvir believed Levy had committed building violations, the matter should have been referred to the Police Investigations Department (Mahash).
