National Security Minister Ben Gvir Clashes with Former Police Chief Alshich Over Police HQ Access
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Srugim · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized former Police Commissioner Roni Alshich after Alshich said he would have expelled Ben Gvir from police headquarters during his tenure. Ben Gvir accused Alshich of corruption and fabricating cases against the Prime Minister, emphasizing Israel's democratic police oversight. The dispute underscores tensions over political influence in law enforcement.
- 01Ben Gvir called former Police Chief Alshich corrupt and accused him of fabricating cases against the Prime Minister.
- 02Alshich said he would have expelled Ben Gvir from police HQ during his tenure as commissioner.
- 03Ben Gvir emphasized Israel is a democracy where police serve the government, not a dictatorship.
- 04Alshich insisted Ben Gvir's presence in police HQ would harm public trust and police integrity.
- 05Ben Gvir claimed Alshich should be under investigation for fabricating cases, not speaking publicly.
- 06The exchange highlights ongoing tensions over political interference in Israeli law enforcement.
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