Ben-Gvir Picks Loyalist as Police Chief, Sparking Concerns Over Politicizing Law Enforcement
• Ben-Gvir's choice for police chief seen as "puppet" and "yes man" to advance far-right agenda • Peled is Ben-Gvir's close confidant and deputy commissioner • Appointment continues Ben-Gvir's effective takeover of the police • Police brass describe Peled as criminal unfit to lead the police • Peled's appointment could undermine police independence and neutrality