National Security Minister Ben Gvir Clashes with Former Police Chief Alshich Over Police HQ Access

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded sharply to former Police Commissioner Roni Alshich's remarks about him, calling Alshich "a corrupt commissioner involved in fabricating cases against the Prime Minister." The dispute arose after Alshich said in a Channel 13 interview that if Ben Gvir had entered a police headquarters during his tenure, he would have immediately expelled him. Ben Gvir accused Alshich of participating in politically motivated prosecutions and emphasized that Israel is a democracy where the police serve the government, not a dictatorship.

Ben Gvir further claimed that if the judicial system were functioning properly, Alshich would be under investigation for fabricating cases against the Prime Minister rather than speaking publicly. Alshich had been asked how he would react if Ben Gvir entered a police command post during his leadership. He replied that he would remove the minister, telling him he was not allowed there because his presence would harm public trust in the police and their integrity.

When the interviewer suggested that such an action might lead to Alshich's dismissal, he said he would accept that consequence, reiterating that Ben Gvir's presence would damage the police's reputation and clean work. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the current National Security Minister and former police leadership over authority and political interference in law enforcement.

The controversy follows broader debates about the role of police and government officials in Israel's democratic system and the integrity of legal proceedings involving top political figures. No immediate resolution or further official response has been reported.