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Court Orders Ben Gvir to Promote Officer He Blocked

2/9/2026

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  • The Jerusalem District Court ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to promote Superintendent Rinat Saban, whom he blocked after she testified against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • The court found his refusal unlawful and driven by improper considerations.
  • Ben Gvir plans to appeal, saying he will not be a rubber stamp.
  • The Attorney General's Office criticized him for political interference and warned it could deter investigations of politically sensitive cases.