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Court Rejects Ben-Gvir's Attempt to Delay Police Promotion

2/18/2026

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The prosecution opposed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's request to delay Supt. Rinat Saban's promotion.
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Ben-Gvir's refusal was unreasonable and suggested political motivation.
The court linked concerns to Saban's testimony in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned that further delays would harm Saban and the police amid tensions with Ben-Gvir.

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The prosecution opposed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's request to delay Supt. Rinat Saban's promotion.
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that Ben-Gvir's refusal was unreasonable and suggested political motivation.
The court linked concerns to Saban's testimony in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned that further delays would harm Saban and the police amid tensions with Ben-Gvir.