Israeli Defense Minister Calls on Netanyahu to Probe Ben-Gvir's Role in Police Response to IDF Base Riots

Jul 30, 2024, 08:32 AM

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to investigate whether National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir interfered with police actions during recent violent riots at IDF bases. Gallant has expressed concerns that Ben-Gvir may have delayed or prevented police reinforcements from responding to the breaches by far-right activists and lawmakers at the military police headquarters. Gallant emphasized that the law applies to everyone and that the IDF will continue to act in accordance with legal standards. In response, Ben-Gvir has demanded an investigation into whether Gallant had prior knowledge of the October 7 attack and failed to send military reinforcements.