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Monday, March 9, 2026
Ben Gvir seeks to appoint ally David Bavli as police’s legal adviser
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara that he seeks to appoint his ally David Bavli as legal adviser to the police. Bavli currently serves as Ben Gvir’s legal counsel.
Police Commissioner Danny Levy has already expressed his opposition to Bavli’s appointment.
“It is time that the legal advisory and prosecution systems be headed by a worthy person, who will enable the Israel Police to implement the policies of the minister and the commissioner, and will not provide biased and political legal advice,” Ben Gvir says in a missive to the attorney general. “This position should be filled by a person with a new and sharp perspective, for the benefit of the Israel Police’s ongoing operations in general, and in addressing crime in the Arab sector in particular.”
It is unclear that Ben Gvir will be able to go through with the appointment.
Yossi Sedbon, a former top cop, tells Ynet: “Ben Gvir’s appointment has one purpose: another confrontation with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. This is an inappropriate appointment of a lawyer with no experience. The police’s legal adviser must have professional knowledge and experience that Bavli simply does not have.”
The Times of Israel Community.