[47938] The Birthday Storm: Senior government and IPS officials participate in Minister Ben Gvir's event

Senior government and IPS officials participate in Ben Gvir's birthday celebrations

The birthday event of the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, held on May 2, 2026, was at the center of public attention following the participation of senior public figures. Journalist Avishai Grinzaig, known for critical coverage of the legal and political system, reported that the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service was expected to attend the event. Grinzaig accompanied the report with brief criticism, writing: "A pity".

At the same time, the Telegram channels Hot News and Politics Updates reported that Minister Shlomo Karhi was also present at the event. According to the report in Hot News, Minister Karhi took part in a "Siyum Masechet" (completion of a tractate of Talmud) held as part of Ben Gvir's birthday celebrations.

The reports reflect the political and public tension surrounding the conduct of the political echelon and senior officials in the security systems, as the presence of the IPS Commissioner at a political event raises questions regarding the required separation between state roles and events with a distinctly political nature.