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Ben Gvir’s Maneuver Clears the Way for His Ally to Become Police Legal Adviser
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 11, 2026
What happened
Police Commissioner Danny Levy appointed Eran Nahon as the Israel Police legal adviser after a reported maneuver by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The dispute has delayed senior police promotions, and a wider reshuffle is now expected.
- 01Ben Gvir allegedly used a fake candidate to secure Eran Nahon’s appointment.
- 02Nahon, formerly the Prison Service legal adviser, received commissioner rank this week.
- 03The appointment had stalled broader senior police promotions.
- 04Three commissioners are expected to retire soon, opening a reshuffle.
- 05Ben Gvir also seeks changes in the investigations division, which Levy may block.
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