National Security Minister Ben Gvir Clashes with Government Legal Advisor Over Police Conduct Dispute

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized Government Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara following her submission to the Supreme Court alleging that his interactions with the police undermine their independence and violate a court injunction. Baharav-Miara's updated statement to the court, filed amid petitions against Ben Gvir, claimed that despite four meetings aimed at formalizing procedural principles, significant disagreements remain and additional breaches of the interim court order have occurred.

In response, Ben Gvir dismissed Baharav-Miara's accusations, stating, "Gali, I do not see you at all. You will continue trying to topple the right-wing government, and we will continue working and, with God's help, we will win!" This public exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the minister and the legal advisor regarding the limits of ministerial authority and police independence.

The dispute centers on the enforcement of guidelines regulating Ben Gvir's conduct with law enforcement, with the legal advisor emphasizing the need to preserve the police's apolitical and independent status. The Supreme Court remains involved as the petitions and responses continue to unfold, with no immediate resolution announced.