The scrutiny follows journalist Guy Peleg's contentious reporting on alleged IDF abuse at the Sde Teiman, which led to threats and protests by right-wing activists, culminating in the need for Peleg's personal protection
After Sakhnin's mayor halted a screening of 'Lyd' – a film on the Israeli expulsion of Arabs in Lod – its director petitioned the courts. According to the mayor, the police cited a danger to public safety and hinted that failure to comply would freeze crime prevention funds from Ben-Gvir's ministry