Danny Levy

Major General Amir Cohen has outlined three key conditions for potentially accepting the role of Israel Police Commissioner in the future, including a larger budget, expanded manpower, and a permanent seat on the Security Cabinet.

Police Inspector General Danny Levy defended the police promotion process, claiming transparency despite prior cancellations prompted by leaks and legal reviews.

Israel Police face severe tension as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir freezes senior appointments ahead of the holiday. The move sparked a bitter dispute with Commissioner Danny Levy over political influence and fairness compared to the IPS.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has frozen all senior Israel Police appointments until after the elections, blocking a major promotional round due to a dispute over Colonel Tamar Liberty's nomination.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, and his deputy, Din Livne. Senior police officers were also present at the meeting, where they discussed ways to deal with threats to disrupt election day. Sohlberg: "It is our duty to ensure that every citizen can exercise their democratic right."