Ben-Gvir clarified his position ahead of the planned protests on Saturday and reiterated that he, not the police commander, decides the policy.
The Israel Police force aims to be prepared for the upcoming spring season, during which tensions may rise as residents celebrate various holidays.
Ben-Gvir and Shabtai reportedly clashed earlier this week after Ben-Gvir demanded that police step up the pace of home demolitions in east Jerusalem.
Another mass protest set for Monday • IDF vets steal Yom Kippur War tank for demonstration
UN special rapporteurs published a statement accusing Israel of committing "domicide" against Palestinians.
The former minister demanded that the law be applied equally to incitement from both sides, and called on the commissioner to order the opening of an investigation in several cases.
The committee debates that began on Sunday resumed where they left off – preparing the bill for its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum, after which it will pass into law.
The police plans to prevent a repetition of the celebrations after the recent release of his cousin Karim Younis from prison.
New ministers take office • Tension surrounds conflict between incoming, outgoing ministers
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