Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Chief of Inciting Violence

In his petition, Ben-Gvir alleged that Levy instructed field officers and district commanders to deploy batons and stun grenades before protests even began, specifically during a demonstration on Route 4. The minister claimed that Levy bypassed proper command structures and told officers, "I want to see blood." Ben-Gvir also accused the commissioner of selective enforcement, alleging that he discriminates against Haredi protesters compared to left-wing demonstrators.

Beyond operational decisions, Ben-Gvir accused Levy of administrative misconduct, including transferring Dan District Subdistrict Commander Chief Superintendent Elad Klein without ministerial approval, missing critical assessments, and traveling abroad without permission. The minister warned that Levy's actions endanger lives and could lead to bloodshed, arguing that his own intervention is necessary to prevent violence.

In response to the escalating dispute, the Israel Police issued a rare statement warning against anonymous leaks aimed at undermining the commissioner. The police asserted that law enforcement is applied equally and suggested that interested parties were behind the efforts to weaken Levy's standing.