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Politics · Full coverage

Ben-Gvir Withholds Police Funds Amid Appointment Dispute

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is withholding police equipment funds and has redirected some budget to fire services amid a dispute with Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai over appointments. Ben-Gvir claims the dispute is about appointments during elections and alleged influence by the Attorney General, while Shabtai warns of severe operational damage from the budget delays.

  • 01Minister Ben-Gvir is withholding police funds over appointment disputes.
  • 02130 million shekels were redirected from police to fire services.
  • 03Police Commissioner Shabtai warns of severe operational damage.
  • 04Ben-Gvir accuses Attorney General of influencing appointments.
  • 05Ben-Gvir asserts his sole authority over police appointments.

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Benjamin NetanyahuItamar Ben-Gvir
OrganizationsIsrael Police, Fire Services, Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of National Security, Attorney General's Office

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Ben-Gvir Withholds Police Funds Amid Appointment Dispute
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Police Budget Freeze Hits Elite Counter-Terror Units

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