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Minister Ben-Gvir Reverses Course, Promotes Ruti Hauslich

4/21/2026

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accepted a court recommendation to promote Ruti Hauslich to head of the Investigations Department.
Ben-Gvir asked Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara for her view on Hauslich's use of the title 'Acting Head of the Investigations Department'.
Ben-Gvir had previously refused the promotion, citing misconduct.
The Attorney-General's office says the refusal rests on extraneous considerations.
Police and state representatives support Hauslich, citing her qualifications and merit.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accepted a court recommendation to promote Ruti Hauslich to head of the Investigations Department.
Ben-Gvir asked Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara for her view on Hauslich's use of the title 'Acting Head of the Investigations Department'.
Ben-Gvir had previously refused the promotion, citing misconduct.
The Attorney-General's office says the refusal rests on extraneous considerations.
Police and state representatives support Hauslich, citing her qualifications and merit.