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Police Chief Promotion Signals Victory Against Political Interference

3/25/2026

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On March 24, 2026, Rinat Saban, a police officer, was promoted to chief superintendent after the Jerusalem District Court ruled Itamar Ben Gvir unlawfully blocked her advancement.
The court said his refusal likely stemmed from extraneous considerations.
Ben Gvir appealed to the Supreme Court, but the promotion proceeded without his signature.
Observers call Saban's advancement a victory for police independence and a warning against political interference.

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Story summary

On March 24, 2026, Rinat Saban, a police officer, was promoted to chief superintendent after the Jerusalem District Court ruled Itamar Ben Gvir unlawfully blocked her advancement.
The court said his refusal likely stemmed from extraneous considerations.
Ben Gvir appealed to the Supreme Court, but the promotion proceeded without his signature.
Observers call Saban's advancement a victory for police independence and a warning against political interference.