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Ben Gvir Wins This Round as Police Commissioner Names His Preferred Candidate

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Ben Gvir Wins This Round as Police Commissioner Names His Preferred Candidate
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 8, 2026

What happened

Police Commissioner Danny Levi appointed Major General Iran Nahon as the Israel Police legal adviser after a six month dispute over the post. The appointment ended a confrontation involving National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara, and Ben Gvir emerged with the candidate he wanted.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 9, 2026
Ben Gvir Wins This Round as Police Commissioner Names His Preferred Candidate
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 8, 2026
Police Commissioner Decides to Appoint Maj. Gen. Eiran Nahon as Police Legal Adviser

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