Ben Gvir accuses attorney general of blackmailing police commissioner

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of blackmailing Police Commissioner Danny Levy over building violations, and called police investigations chief Boaz Blet a liar. Police declined to comment.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir launched harsh accusations against police investigations and intelligence chief Boaz Balat, calling him a "fraudster and liar." The trigger was reports that Balat prevented the transfer of investigation materials to the Shin Bet as part of a probe into suspicions of election fraud. In an interview with 103FM radio, Ben-Gvir claimed Balat is acting "on behalf of the government's legal advisor" and is engaged in "closing cases, covering up, and sweeping things under the rug." The minister also attacked Police Inspector General Dani Levi again, accusing him of changing his position under pressure from Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara, and mentioned alleged building violations by Levi. Police refused to comment on Ben-Gvir's statements. The article emphasizes that the minister's accusations are not supported by evidence.