An end to the conflict between the legal advisor to the government and the minister of national security? Gali Baharav-Miara and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reached an agreement today (Tuesday), according to which the minister's involvement in police appointments will be limited and the advisor will defend him in petitions calling for his dismissal.
The agreements concern a number of issues - including the minister's involvement in appointments, the independence of the police in operational decisions, and labor interfaces.
In accordance with the agreement, a joint statement will soon be submitted to the High Court, which is scheduled to hear the petitions next week. According to the Attorney General's position, the agreed outline implements the High Court's ruling.
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This means: the advisor and Ben Gvir will be on the same side with the petitioners in the matter.
Sources familiar with the details say: "The attorney general understood that the High Court would not dismiss Ben Gvir, and that his authority to approve or reject appointments and outline his policy for the police would not be affected, but various restrictions were agreed upon, including that he would not interview junior officers and those in the field of investigations.".
Ben Gvir's associates noted: "The agreements for restrictions are on interviews with junior officers and officers from the field of investigations - but the authority to sign all appointments remains with him.".
They added: "The advisor and the High Court are acting against him as they have not acted against any other minister.".
Political commentator Amit Segal responded: "The event of the agreements between the attorney general and Ben Gvir is truly an unusual and optimistic event in our region. The advisor benefited from more transparent and regulated work interfaces, and the minister retained the authority to make appointments, the right to interview, and to shape policy.".
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