Israel AG restricts police appointments during election period, limiting Ben-Gvir influence

Israel's Attorney General's deputy clarified to the police legal advisor that senior police appointments (Superintendent and above) during the election period are severely restricted, requiring police command recommendations and a week's notice to the legal advisor. This follows a dispute with National Security Minister Ben-Gvir over appointments, effectively limiting his influence. The move is a procedural check on political interference in police appointments during an election period.