National Unity leader Benny Gantz responded to Commissioner Kobi Shabtai's announcement that he will retire from the police at the end of his term and will not continue for another year.
"I have spent hundreds of hours with Commissioner Kobi Shabtai - from his many positions over the years as the one who established and commanded the undercover unit, to his last position as commissioner. This is a brave and honest man, recipient of the Courage and Exemplary Conduct Medal, who was wounded more than once during his service, and who will continue to serve the country Israel until the last minute in uniform and beyond. The time for thanksgiving will come."
"If Netanyahu has any integrity and concern for the security of Israel's citizens left, he must make sure that an irresponsible person like Ben-Gvir will not be the one to appoint the next commissioner. He is not qualified for this. This will be a violation of public security and deal serious damage to the police for years to come," Gantz said.