US EditionRonen Bar's probe into National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
- Israel's domestic intelligence agency, Shin Bet, is investigating National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding changes to the status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid concerns of Kahanist infiltration in law enforcement, reported by Israel's Channel 12.
- The investigation aims to prevent the spread of Kahanism in law enforcement due to political interference, according to Haaretz citing the Channel 12 report.
- Ben-Gvir has been accused of installing loyalists in police positions, with his office calling the investigation 'an earthquake', suggesting it undermines democracy.
- Tensions have escalated between Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, with multiple sources noting a recent vote to oust Bar as Shin Bet chief.
8 Articles
8 Articles
Shin Bet investigates Kahanist infiltration of Ben-Gvir’s police
Israel's domestic intelligence agency investigating the infiltration of far-right Kahanists into the Israeli police following the intervention of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in police work. Shin Bet's probe investigation looked into Ben-Gvir's role in changing the status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the Temple Mount, according to Israel's Channel 12. The site, revered by both Jews and Muslims, only sees Muslim prayer, with J…
Denials and accusations fly over alleged secret investigation of Israeli police minister
The prime minister denied knowing about the probe of the national security minister. The security agency first confirmed and then denied its existence. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News Denials and accusations flew Monday over a reported covert Shin Bet internal security agency investigation of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allegedly injecting right-wing extremism into the police force under his charge, with the prime minist…
Physical confrontation within the cabinet? Ben Gvir's office issues unusual public announcement
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denies reports of an argument that almost escalated into a physical confrontation between him and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar: "Spin designed to divert attention from the political and mafia investigation that Bar was leading," his office said.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
