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Minister Ben Gvir Refuses to Approve Police Spokesperson Appointment Without Explanation

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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir refused to approve the appointment of police spokesperson Yitzhak Elpasi, prompting a legal petition alleging improper motives and lack of explanation. The refusal contradicts police leadership recommendations and raises concerns about political interference in police independence.

01Minister Ben Gvir refused to approve Yitzhak Elpasi's police spokesperson appointment without explanation.
02Elpasi's appointment was recommended by senior police command and professional bodies.
03The petition alleges Ben Gvir's decision was influenced by improper considerations, harming police independence.
04Elpasi expressed only professional views during a police command course, not political opinions.
05Ben Gvir told police spokespersons he monitors their discussions and forbids political opinions.
06Ben Gvir approved all other course participants' appointments except Elpasi and Reut Rozenberg, who also filed a petition.

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