Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy bars senior officers from meetings with military amid dispute with Defense Minister Israel Katz

In a phone call, Police Commissioner Danny Levy instructed senior officers, including the head of planning, operations, and the Judea and Samaria district commander, not to meet with military officials or attend discussions regarding activities in the West Bank. He said, 'Let them continue telling stories and talking among themselves. Everyone will handle matters under their responsibility.' Levy further criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz, saying, 'If Defense Minister Israel Katz doesn't come to help us in the war in Umm al-Fahm, why does he ask us to help the army in places where he is supposed to handle?' The background includes the issue of Haredi recruitment to the police and tensions in the West Bank.