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Israeli Finance Ministry bypasses Ben-Gvir to fund police directly
YnetLO·IL·2 days ago
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escalated his conflict with Police Commissioner Danny Levy by announcing he will personally purchase vehicles for the police, bypassing the commissioner's authority. This marks a direct challenge to the police chain of command, reflecting an ongoing power struggle between political leadership and law enforcement. The move could destabilize police operations and deepen institutional friction.