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Police chief backs Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan commander after Ben Gvir threatens dismissal
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First reported by Kan News · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Police Commissioner Dani Levi publicly backed Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station commander Supt. Yuvav Shavit after Itamar Ben Gvir threatened to dismiss him over police conduct at an ultra-Orthodox protest on Route 4. Ben Gvir accused officers of serious misconduct, said he may take legal action against those involved, and plans an urgent review meeting this week.
- 01Dani Levi backed Supt. Yuvav Shavit after Ben Gvir threatened dismissal.
- 02The dispute stems from police action during last week’s Route 4 ultra-Orthodox protest.
- 03Ben Gvir cited stun grenades, dragging protesters, and a kick to the head.
- 04He said he may use legal powers after reviewing all evidence.
- 05An urgent meeting on the incident is planned for this week.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Police chief backs Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan commander after Ben Gvir threatens dismissal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Israel Police Chief Backs Station Commander After Ben Gvir Threatened Dismissal
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Police Chief Backs Bnei Brak Commander After Ben Gvir Seeks Removal
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Police chief backs officers after Ben Gvir seeks to remove Bnei Brak commander
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