Khaberni - The Hebrew newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reports on legal and political assessments that indicate the extremist Israeli Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, may face the risk of being ousted from his position.
This comes amidst escalating conflicts between him and the Israeli Supreme Court regarding his powers in police appointments.
According to the newspaper, contrary to expectations, Ben-Gvir did not wait for the final verdict in the case of promoting officer Renat Saban, and continued his refusal to ratify her appointment, a move that observers interpret as a reflection of his belief that the court would not dare to issue a decision on his removal before the elections.
The newspaper pointed out that the judges of the court, including the conservatives, oppose what was described as the "corrupt authority" that Ben-Gvir has granted himself through an exceptional appointment mechanism.
"Yedioth Ahronoth" clarifies that the minister's interference in promotions affects the independence of the police and enhances the politicization of the law enforcement system, according to sources.
It also mentioned that Ben-Gvir's behavior sends a message to Israeli officers that the criterion for promotion is no longer professional competence but "personal loyalty".
The newspaper also refers to a previous report by the state comptroller that severely criticized the performance of the police and the government's legal advisor on the file of using "spies" in sensitive investigations, noting that the absence of regulated legislation for these means is due to disagreements within the ruling coalition, specifically between Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Ben-Gvir, about the limits of their use, especially in cases of governmental corruption.
It also noted that disagreements within the Knesset committees have stalled proposed legislation to regulate the matter, which, according to sources, has reflected on the police performance, particularly in dealing with crime within the Palestinian community inside the Green Line.
According to the report, the court's issuance of a conditional order and the expansion of the panel of judges to nine members to consider the case reflect its readiness for a session described as "historic," which may open the door to unprecedented decisions, including the demand for the minister's dismissal or his transfer from a position related to law enforcement.
According to sources for the newspaper, the Israeli Supreme Court, despite warnings of a constitutional crisis, will not back down from what it considers "principles of the rule of law," noting that the general mood within Israel is increasingly concerned about the performance of the police under Ben-Gvir's leadership, in light of a growing sense of declining personal security.
It clarified that Ben-Gvir's conviction that the court would not proceed towards ousting him might soon dissipate, with the upcoming expanded session expected to be a pivotal point in the relationship between the Israeli government and the judicial system.
