After the Appointment Storm: New Demand from Police Officer to Ben-Gvir
The affair of Deputy Commander Ruthi Hauslich's appointment returns: After National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved her appointment despite his initial opposition due to claims of attempted interference in the process by the State Attorney's…
Assessment
A police officer whose appointment was initially blocked by the minister is now demanding back pay and compensation for emotional distress, claiming she was already performing the role. The dispute exposes raw tensions between the police, the minister, and the prosecution over personnel decisions. How the ministry responds will signal whether this is a one-off settlement or a new precedent for contested appointments.