Blue and White would back ‘responsible’ appointment of police commissioner

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz says his party could go along with Likud’s Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan’s plan to appoint a permanent police commissioner, despite the fact that the nomination would be announced by a transitional government.

“Even in this politicized climate, we will back any responsible and well-considered move on the part of the Israeli government. We will act responsibly, and put Israel’s citizens first, even if it proves damaging to us politically and beneficial to our rivals. So be it,” he says.

“This morning, I heard about Minister Erdan’s plans to finally appoint a permanent Police Commissioner. I think that with due process, in consultation with legal counsel, and with us — who could potentially be leading the government three months down the line — we can certainly find solutions to these problems. It is only appropriate that the Israeli police force be headed by a permanent commissioner.”