Israeli Police Chief Vows Full Compliance with Supreme Court Amid Political Tensions

Israel Police Commissioner Major General Dany Levi declared on July 8, 2026, that the police will implement every decision of the Supreme Court without hesitation, regardless of political opinions. His statement came amid Justice Minister Yariv Levin's public call to defy a Supreme Court ruling concerning the appointment of Michael Regev Rabilo as State Comptroller.

Levi emphasized the police's apolitical role and commitment to upholding the rule of law, stating, "We represent the law, we obey the law, and we will implement every Supreme Court decision without blinking, no matter what someone in politics thinks." He made these remarks during the launch of a new traffic police initiative, highlighting the police as the central guardians of Israel's legal system.

The comments followed a radio interview where Police Spokesman Superintendent Aryeh Doron declined to explicitly confirm that the police would side with the Supreme Court in any conflict between the government and the judiciary, stating only that the police obey the law as required.

Earlier the same day, Justice Minister Levin urged Attorney Michael Regev Rabilo to assume the State Comptroller position despite the court's ruling, arguing that repeated elections for the role were unacceptable. This stance drew sharp criticism from former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot, who labeled Levin an "enemy of Israeli democracy" and accused Prime Minister Netanyahu's government of undermining democratic foundations ahead of crucial elections.

Democratic Party leader Yair Golan also condemned Levin's call to defy the court, accusing the government of panic and attempting to install a compliant State Comptroller by breaking the law and provoking a constitutional crisis. Golan called for early elections to prevent further damage to the state.

The police chief's firm commitment to judicial decisions underscores the tension between Israel's executive branch and judiciary as the country approaches elections, with the police positioning themselves as neutral enforcers of the law and protectors of democratic processes.