Police Chief Danny Levy Places About 15 Senior Officers in New Posts Without Ben-Gvir's Approval

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Police Commissioner Rav Nitzav Danny Levy decided to place about 15 senior officers in their new posts under the designation "operational secondment", despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's refusal to approve the appointments. Among those promoted is Commander Dana Amit, who was placed at the head of the Prosecution Division. Officials in the commissioner's circle said that "the minister's ongoing refusal harms the security of citizens".

In closed conversations the commissioner argues that the appointments are urgent, and according to police sources who spoke to the Haaretz newspaper, the minister ordered that the officers promoted be returned to their previous posts. These sources note that Levy is seeking to improve his chances of having his term extended under the next minister.

In a new letter to the Supreme Court, Ben-Gvir claimed that Rav Nitzav Levy is not subject to the authority of the law, and that he flew abroad without his approval. Levy replied to him that he thanks him for referring him to police regulations from 36 years ago.