US EditionHigh Court Stops Short of Ousting Ben-Gvir, Limits His Influence in Police Matters
The court kept Itamar Ben-Gvir in office but barred him from public comments on police force and limited his role in senior appointments.
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Israel's top court limits Ben-Gvir's authority to appoint senior police officers
After Wednesday's hearing on the national security minister's alleged politicization of the police, a temporary injunction issued by the justices mandated 'sensitive' senior appointments be recommended by the police commissioner and after updating the attorney general
Israelis opposed to the government express themselves in the streets, in the cemeteries, in the courts as well. When questioned by petitioners, the Supreme Court decided on Thursday to limit the powers of Itamar Ben-Gvir. But gave up having him removedHe sabbed champagne when the death penalty by hanging was extended to the Palestinians. He supported the violence of Israeli police officers. He used them to attack anti-government demonstrations. …
High Court stops short of ousting Ben-Gvir, limits his influence in police matters
The practical significance of the ruling is that Ben-Gvir remains in office and is not stripped of all influence over police affairs, but the court sharply narrowed the scope of his operations.
High Court blocks Ben-Gvir firing, imposes limits pending talks
Court orders limits on police appointments and public remarks, gives parties until May 3 to reach agreement after marathon hearing on alleged interference in police operations and calls for dismissal
The Israeli Supreme Court issued an interim order imposing restrictions on the extremist Minister of National Security Atmar Ben Ghafir, following a hearing described as historic and likely to lead to his dismissal.
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