[47409] Birthday storm: Bennett threatens to fire senior government officials who participate in Ben Gvir's celebration

Political tension surrounding Minister Ben Gvir's birthday event

A political storm erupted on May 2, 2026, following threats from Naftali Bennett toward government officials and senior staff considering attending the birthday celebration of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. According to reports by Michael Shemesh and GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمי, Bennett implicitly made it clear that any government official who chooses to attend the event, to which the Police Commissioner and other senior officials were also invited, "will be dismissed immediately" (according to GLOBAL ANALYST).

The threat drew an immediate and sharp response from the police. Police spokesperson Aryeh Doron responded to Bennett with the words: "No one will threaten the police officers" (according to GLOBAL ANALYST).

The source GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمי presents a critical position toward the current political echelon, labeling the government as having a negative influence on a variety of issues. The current confrontation highlights the deep rift between political figures and the professional echelons within the police and the civil service, as a private event becomes an arena of political struggle over the boundaries of authority and the legitimacy of the elected echelon.