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Minister Ben Gvir Blocks Promotions of Two Police Officers Amid Legal and Ethical Concerns
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is delaying promotions of two senior police officers, raising legal concerns about improper motives. Deputy Attorney Generals have demanded explanations, citing a pattern of interference that risks undermining police independence. Previous similar cases led to court rulings against Ben Gvir's decisions.
- 01Minister Ben Gvir delays promotions of two senior police officers despite official recommendations.
- 02Deputy Attorney Generals warn of potential improper motives behind the delays.
- 03The delays reflect a recurring pattern of ministerial interference in police appointments.
- 04An officer's promotion was previously approved only after a court ruled against Ben Gvir.
- 05The Deputy AGs caution that such actions harm police independence and enforcement autonomy.
- 06Ben Gvir has not yet provided justification for the current promotion hold-ups.
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