Ben Gvir against the Head of the Enforcement Authority: "Harms Policy"
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sent a harsh letter against the Head of the Land Enforcement Authority, Avi Cohen, and claimed that during his tenure there was a significant decline in enforcement in the Negev. According…
Assessment
A direct confrontation between a government minister and a senior enforcement official is unfolding over policy in the Negev. The minister's accusation of declining enforcement and a request to shift focus away from Bedouin communities and crime targets signals a potential internal government rift. The outcome may determine whether enforcement priorities change or the official's position becomes untenable.