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Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, after filing a lawsuit against Itamar Ben Gvir over his refusal to promote her, despite the opinion of police's senior command. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 16, 2026, 8:13 pm
At court’s behest, Ben Gvir agrees to reevaluate refusal to promote police detective
Judge gives Ben Gvir another chance to promote Ch. Supt. Ruti Hauslich as police detective’s attorney accuses him of meddling in appointments to benefit political agenda
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 24, 2026, 4:26 pm
Police detective involved in Netanyahu trial promoted despite Ben Gvir’s objection
Rinat Saban receives rank after yearlong legal battle; police minister files appeal against move in last-ditch effort, but Supreme Court rejects it; commissioner flakes on ceremony
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's refusal to sign off on her promotion on January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 18, 2026, 6:57 pm
Judge sets 5-day deadline for Ben Gvir to promote officer involved in PM’s trial
After embattled police detective files contempt of court motion, judge says promotion will take effect regardless of Ben Gvir’s signature, orders him to pay petitioner’s legal fees
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 23, 2026, 3:21 pm
Court rejects Ben Gvir’s bid to further delay promotion of detective who investigated PM
Blocking Rinat Saban’s advancement to chief superintendent any longer would constitute continued persecution and harm to the rule of law, rules Jerusalem District judge
By Charlie Summers
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem on January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him of blocking her promotion in the police. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 9, 2026, 3:20 pm
Court orders Ben Gvir to allow promotion of officer who testified against Netanyahu
Judge says police minister’s refusal to advance Rinat Saban betrays ‘external considerations’; Ben Gvir to appeal ruling, says cop should be fired for ‘illegal’ probe of PM
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's refusal to sign off on her promotion on January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 8, 2026, 11:07 pm
AG’s office demands Ben Gvir allow promotion of senior officer who clashed with him
Amid reports minister is blocking advancement of Chief Supt. Ruti Hauslich over policy dispute, deputy AG says he is not police ‘super commissioner’; Ben Gvir: ‘Advice not accepted’
By Charlie Summers
Police Supt. Rinat Saban arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's refusal to sign off on her promotion on January 25, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2026, 3:19 pm
Cop whose promotion is being blocked by Ben Gvir accuses him of threatening officers
Supt. Rinat Saban, whose advancement was stymied by police minister after she testified in PM’s trial, speaks out for first time in court; Ben Gvir: AG’s office acting like a ‘mafia’
By Charlie Summers
Supt. Rinat Saban speaks on police matters in a video distributed by the Israeli police in late 2021 (Israel Police)
July 16, 2025, 3:07 am
Ben Gvir delays promotion of cop investigating PM’s graft case, sparking police backlash
AG decries ‘political interference’ by far-right minister, says move may be ‘blatant violation’ of legally binding agreement barring him from involvement in police appointments
By Charlie Summers
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