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Police Officials Oppose Ben-Gvir's Push for Costly Helicopter

Senior Israeli police officials oppose National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's push to buy a 200 million shekel Black Hawk helicopter, arguing it is unnecessary and comes amid shortages in essential equipment. The police aviation system is reportedly unprepared to operate the aircraft.

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What happened

  1. 01Senior police officials oppose Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's push for a 200 million shekel helicopter purchase.
  2. 02The proposed helicopter acquisition comes amid reported shortages in police patrol cars and fuel.
  3. 03Police sources claim the aviation system lacks pilots and storage for the new helicopter.
  4. 04The police are urging the Ministry of Finance to reject the budget for the helicopter.
  5. 05The purchase is seen as unnecessary by professional elements within the police force.

Officials are urging the Ministry of Finance to reject the purchase budget.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS Arabic, the latest report. Read i24NEWS Arabic’s original

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