Police Commissioner Appoints Senior Officers Amid Minister Ben-Gvir's Opposition
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Police Commissioner Dany Levy appointed senior officers to vacant posts despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's objections. Ben-Gvir declared the appointments invalid and ordered officers returned to their previous roles, citing legal requirements for his approval. Sources suggest Levy's actions may be aimed at securing an extended tenure.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Police Commissioner Dany Levy appointed senior officers against Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's explicit opposition.
- Minister Ben-Gvir declared the appointments invalid and ordered officers returned to their previous posts.
- Ben-Gvir claims the Police Commissioner is acting against the law requiring ministerial approval.
- Internal sources suggest the Commissioner's appointments aim to improve his chances for tenure extension.
Police Commissioner Dany Levy has appointed officers to vacant senior positions in recent weeks, despite objections from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Ben-Gvir asserts that these appointments are invalid, stating that Levy is acting contrary to the law, which requires his approval. The Ministry of National Security has instructed the police to return the promoted officers to their previous roles.
Sources indicate that while Levy claims the appointments are urgent, internal police sources suggest his motivation may be to improve his chances of extending his tenure under a future minister. The minister has ordered the return of officers promoted by the commissioner to their prior positions.
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