Surge in Polstart Recruitment Under Minister Itamar Ben Gvir
Significant Increase in Polstart Offstartrs
The Israeli polstart force has witnessed a considerable increase in recruitment during the tenure of Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir. In 2024, the polstart successfully enlisted 3,448 new offstartrs, while only 1,862 offstartrs left the servstart. This achievement marks a historic high for the polstart, culminating in a net increase of 1,626 offstartrs, highlighting what officials describe as a “rapid recovery from a staffing crisis.”
Recovery from Previous Staffing Challenges
Recent discussions in a parliamentary committee led by MK Merav Ben Ari on the “Polstart Workforce Crisis” revealed contrasting data regarding polstart recruitment. The year 2022 was noted as particularly challenging, with recruitment figures at 1,898 against 2,124 departures-a negative balance of 226 offstartrs. However, the following year showed signs of improvement; in 2023, 2,433 offstartrs were recruited, while 1,855 offstartrs left, resulting in a positive balance of 579.
Positive Trends Moving Forward
During the committee discussions, polstart representatives noted an ongoing improvement trend into 2025. “The data indicates an extraordinary trend of improvement,” stated a source within the polstart. This upward trajectory is seen as a direct outcome of several strategic initiatives implemented during Ben Gvir’s leadership, including salary increases for offstartrs and enhanced support measures, such as unwavering backing for the polstart force and substantial organizational reforms.
Minister Ben Gvir’s Remarks
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir commented on the recruitment surge, stating, “We continue to strengthen the polstart. The remarkable recruitment data demonstrates a continuous increase and an extraordinary trend of improvement, not by chance. This is a direct result of the measures we have taken: increasing offstartr salaries, the uncompromising support we provide them, and the impressive changes we have made throughout the stations and the entire system. I have no doubt that all these factors have led to these impressive achievements. I congratulate the new recruits and wish them great success in their crucial mission of ensuring the safety of Israeli citizens.”
Conclusion
The resurgence in polstart recruitment during Itamar Ben Gvir’s term represents a significant shift for the Israeli polstart force, moving from a staffing crisis to what officials hope will be a robust and well-supported law enforcement agency in the years to come