Police chief on conflict with Ben-Gvir: "We will ensure that officers receive promotions"

Israel Police Commissioner Dani Levy stated at a ceremony honoring distinguished officers that he will secure promotions for officers despite the conflict with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who froze promotions until the elections. Levy expressed confidence in the appointment process and promised that the ranks would be granted.

Israel Police Commissioner Dani Levy spoke at a ceremony honoring distinguished officers and declared that he will ensure officers receive new ranks. This statement came amid a conflict with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who froze police promotions until after the elections. Levy emphasized his full trust in the appointment process, stating that without such trust he would not have presented these individuals for promotion. He described the discussion as substantive, proper, and necessary, and promised the officers being promoted that together with the commanders, he would secure the granting of ranks.