The rift in the police leadership deepens: Those close to the commissioner accuse a political figure of attempting to oust him

The rift in the police leadership deepens: Those close to Commissioner Danny Levy accuse a political figure of attempting to oust him through anonymous briefings. The struggle with Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over budget, appointments, and the use of force during protests has escalated into a sharp public confrontation, with Levy's associates speaking of a political attempt to bring about his removal.

The rift in the police leadership deepens: Those close to the Commissioner, Chief Superintendent Danny Levy, accuse a political figure of attempting to oust him through anonymous briefings to the media. Following a series of public confrontations between Levy and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, the Commissioner's office issued an unusual statement claiming that interested parties are working behind the scenes to undermine his position. In a conversation with Walla, sources close to the Commissioner intensify the tone and claim that a political figure is behind the attempt, but they did not name him or present evidence. These remarks come against the backdrop of an ongoing struggle over the police budget and the filling of senior positions. The latest confrontation between Ben Gvir and Levy occurred on Thursday following the dispersal of a Haredi protest on Highway 4, in which police officers and protesters were injured. Ben Gvir personally attacked the Commissioner and accused him of political considerations. The article notes that Ben Gvir is the one who chose Levy for the position, and that relations have reached a sharp public confrontation.