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Police Commissioner Appoints Senior Officers Amid Minister Ben-Gvir's Opposition
Police Commissioner Dany Levy appointed senior officers to vacant posts despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's objections. Ben-Gvir declared the appointments invalid and ordered officers returned to their previous roles, citing legal requirements for his approval.
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What happened
- 01Police Commissioner Dany Levy appointed senior officers against Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's explicit opposition.
- 02Minister Ben-Gvir declared the appointments invalid and ordered officers returned to their previous posts.
- 03Ben-Gvir claims the Police Commissioner is acting against the law requiring ministerial approval.
- 04Internal sources suggest the Commissioner's appointments aim to improve his chances for tenure extension.
Sources suggest Levy's actions may be aimed at securing an extended tenure.
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