Police Prepare for 'Solberg Scenario' Extreme Threat Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israeli police are preparing an operational plan called the "Solberg Scenario" due to extreme threats against the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg. The plan addresses potential harm to Solberg and disruptions to the elections, with security around him already heightened. Police emphasize there is no specific intelligence of an attack but are preparing proactively due to past incidents.
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- Police are developing a "Solberg Scenario" plan for extreme threats against Elections Committee Chairman Noam Solberg.
- Solberg is classified as under the highest Level 6 threat, with security already increased.
- The plan covers threats from assassination attempts to election disruption.
- No specific intelligence of an attack exists, but police are preparing proactively.
- The plan will detail responsibilities between police and the elections committee.
Israeli police in the Judea and Samaria (Shai) district are developing a special operational plan, dubbed the "Solberg Scenario," in anticipation of extreme threats ahead of the upcoming elections. The plan is designed to address potential harm to the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, and to prevent disruptions to the election process. This was revealed by Lee Ayash, head of the legal desk, on Friday.
Solberg, who resides in the Judea and Samaria district, is classified as being under a Level 6 threat, the highest possible. Security around him was already increased in August, and the new plan prepares for scenarios ranging from attempts on his life at home or during transit, to riots, public disturbances, and significant security incidents that could compromise the elections.
The responsibility for developing this plan has been assigned to the commander of the Judea region and the district's intelligence officer. They are expected to present the final operational plan next week, outlining the division of responsibilities among the police, the elections committee, and other security bodies, along with a specialized operational framework.
While police in the Shai district emphasize that there is currently no concrete intelligence indicating an intention to harm Solberg, past incidents near his home have prompted this proactive measure. The police are taking no chances and are preparing for any eventuality that could endanger his safety or the integrity of the elections.