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Israel Police Chief and National Security Minister Clash Over Appointments, Funds
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy are locked in a severe dispute over senior police appointments and the release of hundreds of millions of shekels.
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What happened
- 01Minister Ben-Gvir froze police appointments, citing election period concerns.
- 02Police Commissioner Levy completed appointments, accusing the minister of interference.
- 03The dispute includes the planned appointment of Tamar Liberty as Deputy Legal Advisor.
- 04Hundreds of millions of shekels for police operations are reportedly being withheld.
- 05The Deputy Attorney General is examining potential political involvement in appointments.
- 06Police may appeal to the Supreme Court if funds are not released.
The conflict threatens to paralyze the police command, with the minister freezing appointments citing election period concerns, while the police accuse him of political interference and withholding crucial funds.
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