Ben Gvir claimed Shin Bet is handling crime - police attacked: "Lies, he is misleading the public" | Li Ayyash

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed in an interview that the Shin Bet is handling crime and producing results with a decrease of 18 incidents. The police strongly rejected the claims; a senior official in the organization called the allegations "lies and falsehood" and clarified that the Shin Bet has not yet begun operating, and that the decrease is an achievement of the police.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed this morning (Monday, September 14, 2026) in an interview with Galei Tzahal that the Shin Bet is handling crime and is already producing results. According to him, "In recent months, from the moment the Shin Bet entered the picture, we are seeing a decrease. There are now 18 fewer incidents." The police strongly rejected the statements. A senior official in the organization attacked the minister's claims and clarified that the Shin Bet has not yet begun operating: "Who operated in the field and brought about the decrease is the Israel Police - the minister attributes the police's achievements to the Shin Bet and misleads the public." The article presents a public confrontation between the minister and senior police officials over the attribution of successes in handling crime.