The Israeli government has given its backing to Israel’s new police chief after his appointment by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Sunday. Danny Levy, the former police chief of the Costal District, took up the role in a ceremony in Jerusalem where he was quoted by Haaretz as saying that his mission was to “strengthen governance and fight anyone who tries to undermine authority”. He added that “governance and sovereignty are the cornerstones of a well-functioning society”. Ben-Gvir, who heads the National Security Ministry and requested Levy’s appointment, said that he “brings a Zionist …