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Investigation Files Closed Against Itamar Ben-Gvir's Office Staff in Gun License Case
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First reported by Ynet · 13 hours ago
What happened
After nearly two years, Israel Police closed investigations against four employees of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's office over alleged improper gun license distribution. The probe, including legal advisor David Bavli, found no wrongdoing. Bavli criticized the State Attorney for prolonging the case and urged citizens to arm themselves for self-defense.
- 01Investigation against four employees of Itamar Ben-Gvir's office closed after nearly two years.
- 02Probe involved allegations of unlawful firearm license distribution under Ben-Gvir's guidance.
- 03Legal advisor David Bavli, who approved over 700 licenses, was among those investigated.
- 04Supreme Court rejected a petition challenging the firearm reform behind the investigation.
- 05Bavli accused the State Attorney of pressuring him by prolonging the investigation.
- 06Ben-Gvir's team called the closure a victory, highlighting the reform's expansion to many towns.
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