Deputy Israel Police Commissioner and interim police chief Avshalom Peled tells far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir he is withdrawing his candidacy to run the force.
In a statement, Peled thanks the minister for giving him his confidence, but after being invited to multiple hearings at the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, he says it would be best to pull his candidacy.
“This decision is not easy for me, but after consultations and deep consideration, I concluded that this is the right and appropriate step for me and for the organization under the circumstances,” he says, adding he will continue to serve in the force.
Peled was a controversial choice for chief of police after he was investigated for bribery in 2015. The case was eventually closed, but the Department of Internal Police Investigations recommended not promoting him. He was promoted regardless.
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