Journalist Criticizes Opposition's Silence on Police Commander's Recordings
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Journalist Amit Segal criticized the "Change Bloc" in the Knesset for not responding to recordings by police commander Boaz Balt alleging politically motivated investigations. Segal expressed concern that the bloc, which seeks to repeal a law separating the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) from the State Prosecutor's Office, remains silent on Balt's claims. He questioned when the bloc would acknowledge potential misconduct by "gatekeepers" if such issues do not directly affect them.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Amit Segal criticized the "Change Bloc" for silence on police commander Boaz Balt's recordings.
- Balt's recordings allegedly reveal politically motivated investigations and "dark motives."
- Segal questioned the "Change Bloc's" intent to repeal the law separating Mahash from the State Prosecutor's Office.
- He cited ongoing investigations into Roi Halon and MK Gilad Kariv as examples of slow-moving cases.
- Segal asked when the bloc would acknowledge potential misconduct by "gatekeepers."
Journalist Amit Segal has criticized members of the "Change Bloc" in the Knesset for their silence following the release of recordings by Boaz Balt, Commander of the Investigations and Intelligence Department in the Israel Police. Segal expressed dismay that none of the 48 Knesset members in the bloc have commented on Balt's "serious statements" about alleged politically motivated investigations. "Perhaps they will be remembered when the Attorney General is from the deep state of the other side," Segal remarked.
Segal noted that while the recordings caused a stir in Netanyahu's camp, the lack of response from the "Change Bloc" is troubling, especially with a new government potentially forming within weeks. He emphasized that Balt's claims, which suggest investigation files are held for extended periods and used as leverage, and that similar methods are employed against police officers via the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash), are not from a political source but from the head of the police investigation system.
Segal also highlighted that the "Change Bloc" intends to repeal the law separating Mahash from the State Prosecutor's Office, questioning this move in light of Balt's remarks about Mahash's alleged use against officers. He referenced the disciplinary proceedings against Roi Halon, related to his candidacy for the position of Commissioner of the Civil Service, and the three-year investigation into MK Gilad Kariv, stemming from a leaked protocol of a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussion.
Segal questioned why the affair is perceived as belonging to only one political camp, asking if the "Change Bloc" will only acknowledge the possibility of misconduct by "gatekeepers" when an Attorney General aligned with their side is appointed. He posed the question, "When will people wake up? When, only when it reaches them?"
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