High-profile case9/6/2026

Ben-Gvir Froze Police Appointments Until After the Elections

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered the postponement of the round of police appointments planned for this week. However, according to Haaretz, the police intend to proceed with the process despite the minister's announcement.

Key facts

•Publication date: September 6, 2026
•The appointments were planned for that same week
•The freeze was announced to remain in effect until after the elections
•About a month and a half remained until the elections
•Urgent appointments will be considered separately

What Happened

On September 6, 2026, Ben-Gvir announced that police appointments would take place only after the elections. These include, among other things, the appointment of senior officers, but the source does not specify particular positions or candidates.

Why the Appointments Were Postponed

The minister explained his decision by citing the proximity of the elections, which were about a month and a half away. According to him, part of the public might have viewed personnel decisions during this period as an attempt to make last-minute appointments.

What Exceptions Were Established

According to Ben-Gvir's announcement, all appointments are frozen until after the elections. Exceptions may be made in urgent cases, each of which is to be considered separately.

The Police Position and the Legal Aspect

According to a Haaretz report, the police nevertheless intend to proceed with the appointments process. The source does not provide the position of the legal advisers, a case number, a High Court of Justice ruling, relevant statutory provisions, or the final outcome of the dispute.

What this means for you

At the time of publication, a conflict had arisen between the minister's directive and the police's intention to proceed with the appointments process. For ordinary citizens, this means uncertainty as to whether appointments to leadership positions will in fact be made before the elections; the source does not report the final outcome.

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