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Court Rejects Ben Gvir's Delay on Police Officer's Promotion

2/23/2026

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The Jerusalem District Court denied National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's request to delay the promotion of police officer Rinat Saban.
The court noted Saban is involved in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case and said further postponement harms Saban and police independence.
Judge David Gidoni said Ben Gvir's delay arguments were unconvincing, noting the promotion had been stalled for more than ten months.

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The Jerusalem District Court denied National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's request to delay the promotion of police officer Rinat Saban.
The court noted Saban is involved in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case and said further postponement harms Saban and police independence.
Judge David Gidoni said Ben Gvir's delay arguments were unconvincing, noting the promotion had been stalled for more than ten months.