High-profile case10/22/2026

Police Pledged Not to Invite Ben-Gvir to Building Demolitions

The Israel Police and the Israel Land Enforcement Authority pledged not to invite National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to building demolition events. The state informed the High Court of Justice of this in its response to a petition that was filed.

Key facts

•Court: High Court of Justice
•Report date: October 22, 2026
•Participant: Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir
•Bodies: the police and the Israel Land Enforcement Authority
•Case number: not specified in the source
•Sums and statute names: not specified in the source

What Happened

According to the state's notice, legal advisers clarified to law enforcement agencies that, in the run-up to the elections, enforcement actions must be carried out without the presence of any political figures. The police and the Israel Land Enforcement Authority pledged not to invite Ben-Gvir to attend building demolitions.

Why the Attorney General Intervened

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed several law enforcement agencies to prevent Ben-Gvir from participating in demolitions because he uses such events for election propaganda. The state also informed the High Court of Justice that elected officials must not be allowed to use state property for propaganda purposes.

What the Court Decided

The source reports the position of the state authorities presented to the High Court of Justice after the petition was filed, but does not provide a final judicial decision. The case number, the petitioners' names, and the remedies sought in the petition are also not specified in the report.

What this means for you

During the election period, building demolitions and other enforcement actions must be carried out without politicians' participation and without using state resources for propaganda purposes. For citizens, this means a formal separation between enforcement of land laws and public election events; however, the source does not report whether the High Court of Justice ultimately established a generally binding rule at the conclusion of the proceeding.

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