The High Court of Justice today (Thursday) published a decision imposing significant restrictions on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, regarding the management of the police, the appointment of senior officials, and his freedom of expression on operational matters.
The judges' decision comes after the hearing held yesterday and is intended to settle the fraught relationship between the minister and Gali Baharav Maiara.
The most significant part of the decision concerns two orders issued by the court, effective immediately - until further notice.
However, the court rejected Baharav Miyara's demands to issue a definitive order to dismiss the minister or to completely freeze his powers over appointments.
The High Court of Justice ordered Minister Ben Gvir not to comment on the use of police force against citizens, including on matters of investigations.
It also set a restriction on senior appointments: Promotion and appointment of officers at the rank of lieutenant colonel and above - especially in sensitive positions that affect investigations, law enforcement, freedom of expression and protest - will be made only in accordance with the recommendation of the General Command Staff.
It should be noted that appointments are always made in accordance with the recommendation of the General Command Staff.
In addition, the Minister must give seven days' advance notice to the Barab Meara of any such appointment, to allow it to submit an opinion.
In addition, the court granted validity to the outline of principles submitted previously, and clarified that the parties are entitled to raise claims in the event of a violation of the outline or procedures.
As part of the decision, it was determined that Bahar Meyara would submit to the court by April 19 the drafts of the procedures exchanged between her and the minister's representatives, in a sealed envelope.
It was also determined that the Prime Minister, the Minister, and the Legal Advisor to the Government will continue to communicate in order to complete the work on the procedures - and will submit a joint statement by May 3 detailing whether agreements have been reached.
In the event of disputes, the parties will be required to specify its content within the notice.
Main points of the outline of the Supreme Court justices
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: "I will continue to appoint according to who implements the policy, as I have done to date, and if the advisor interferes, we will blow up the negotiations.".
