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Ben Gvir Appoints Nahon as Legal Adviser Amid Controversy

1/27/2026

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir plans to appoint Eran Nahon as Israel Police chief legal adviser, Feb. 15.
Nahon backs Ben Gvir's strict policies toward Palestinian inmates and will replace retiring Assistant Commissioner Elazar Kahana.
Reports indicate Ben Gvir has delayed Danny Levy's regional commander selections due to the dispute.
Nahon has defended policies on prison conditions for Palestinian security prisoners despite a High Court ruling on nutrition.

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir plans to appoint Eran Nahon as Israel Police chief legal adviser, Feb. 15.
Nahon backs Ben Gvir's strict policies toward Palestinian inmates and will replace retiring Assistant Commissioner Elazar Kahana.
Reports indicate Ben Gvir has delayed Danny Levy's regional commander selections due to the dispute.
Nahon has defended policies on prison conditions for Palestinian security prisoners despite a High Court ruling on nutrition.