Senior Police Officer Sues National Security Minister Over Blocked Appointment

Senior Police Superintendent Yitzhak (Itzik) Alfasi filed a petition with the Jerusalem District Court against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Ben-Gvir decided not to approve Alfasi's appointment as spokesperson for the Investigations and Intelligence Division and Lahav 433, despite recommendations from the senior police command forum and professional bodies. The petition argues that the minister's decision lacked a reasoned explanation and proper administrative procedure. It further claims that the accumulation of circumstances, including the minister's conduct and the discrepancy between professional recommendations and the minister's refusal, raises serious concerns that the decision was influenced by improper considerations, undermining police independence.