Ben Gvir repeats claim AG is trying to lead coup against him after senior Prison Service officer detained

National Security Minister Ben Gvir reiterates his accusation that the detention for questioning of a senior officer in the Israel Prison Service is part of what he claims is an attempted coup against him by the attorney general.

“Gali Baharav-Miara’s private police crossed a red line. She decided to detain for questioning two senior officials in the law enforcement system who carry out my policy,” Ben Gvir says in a press conference.

“The decision to investigate officers who are operating according to my policies is a political decision that aims to overthrow the right-wing government.”

The Department of Internal Police Investigations said earlier today that it had detained the Prisons Service officer, who is reportedly close to the minister, on suspicion of obstructing an investigation and breach of trust.

Ben Gvir has repeatedly charged that Baharav-Miara is pushing to have him ousted for his repeated interventions in operational police matters and his alleged politicization of police promotions.

At the end of the press conference, Ben Gvir calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene an investigative committee to promote the attorney general’s dismissal.