Israel Police Chief Bans Political Expression by Officers
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Police Commissioner Dany Levy has prohibited officers from expressing political views during their service, threatening dismissal for violations. The directive was issued during a meeting with election officials to coordinate security for the upcoming election day. The Central Elections Committee is undertaking extensive logistical preparations, including printing millions of ballots. Measures are also being taken to ensure all eligible voters can obtain valid identification to cast their ballots.
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- Police Commissioner Dany Levy banned officers from expressing political views during service, threatening dismissal.
- The directive was issued during a meeting with election officials to prepare for election day.
- The Central Elections Committee is printing 450 million ballots for 38 competing lists.
- The committee is facilitating ID card issuance to ensure all eligible voters can cast ballots.
- The police are prepared for any scenario to maintain election integrity.
Police Commissioner Dany Levy issued a strict directive to all officers on Wednesday, stating that any officer expressing political views during their service will be dismissed. The announcement came during a meeting with senior police command, acting Central Elections Committee Director-General Dean Livneh, and representatives from the IDF and Shin Bet, to discuss the police's preparations for the upcoming election day.
Levy emphasized that the Israel Police is a professional and apolitical organization, and will remain so. He explicitly instructed that no officer is to voice political opinions while on duty, and that violations of this order will result in termination of service. "We are prepared for any scenario to maintain the integrity of the elections in all operational aspects, and will act professionally and with state-mindedness to ensure the proper conduct of election day," Levy added.
Livneh praised the unprecedented scale of cooperation between the Elections Committee and the police, noting the significant preparations made. He expressed confidence in the police's capabilities and the commitment of every officer to safeguarding election integrity. The Elections Committee is undertaking extensive preparations, including the printing of approximately 450 million ballots for 38 competing lists, and 12 million ballot envelopes.
In parallel, the Elections Committee is facilitating access to voting by allowing citizens to obtain new identity cards at any Population and Immigration Authority office without a prior appointment until election day. This measure aims to ensure that all eligible voters with valid identification can exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
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