First publication: Former senior police officials to petition High Court against Ben Gvir

A forum of retired police commissioners and deputy commissioners, led by former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi and former police rights committee chair Osher Assaf, is expected to petition the High Court of Justice against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following the delay in promoting police officers. The petition is expected to be joined by officers whose promotions are stalled due to the minister's refusal to approve rank advancements. Police Commissioner Danny Levy has been updated on the move.

A forum of retired police commissioners and deputy commissioners, led by former Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi and former police rights committee chair Osher Assaf, is expected to petition the High Court of Justice immediately after the holiday against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The petition concerns the delay in promoting police officers, due to the minister's refusal to approve rank advancements. The petition is expected to be joined by officers whose promotions are stalled. Police Commissioner Danny Levy has been updated on the move. These developments come amid rising tensions between the commissioner and the minister. Earlier, sources in the commissioner's office clarified that Levy would not meet with Ben Gvir until he signs off on the appointments and approves the requested police budget. Yesterday, the commissioner sent a letter to the minister stating that the budget delays harm police functioning, service to citizens, and national security.