Israel Police Chief Vows Strong Response to Election Interference
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli Police Commissioner Dani Levy announced that the police are fully prepared for the upcoming elections, vowing to protect the democratic process. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Levy warned that anyone attempting to disrupt the elections will be met with a strong police response. The police will deploy forces to polling stations and major routes, coordinate with the Shin Bet on terror threats, and maintain public order after the results are announced.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Police Commissioner Dani Levy vowed a strong response to any attempts to harm election integrity.
- The police have completed extensive preparations for the upcoming elections, including security measures.
- Levy met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss election readiness.
- The police will deploy forces at polling stations and on transportation routes.
- Coordination with the Shin Bet is in place to counter terror threats.
- The police will maintain public order after election results are announced.
Police Commissioner Dani Levy announced that the Israeli police have completed their preparations for the upcoming elections, including measures to counter terror threats and maintain public order post-election. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Levy stated that the police "will fulfill it impartially and without compromise." He issued a clear warning to anyone attempting to undermine the integrity of the elections or disrupt the democratic process, emphasizing that such individuals will face a "strong, determined, state-run, and uncompromising police force."
Levy detailed the extensive, months-long preparations, which involve deploying forces at polling stations, on transportation routes, and in streets. These efforts are being coordinated with the Shin Bet to address potential terror threats. The police are also preparing to manage public order following the announcement of election results and in the subsequent days.
"I am addressing all citizens of Israel with a clear message: exercising your democratic right to vote is our mission," Levy said. He assured the public that the police would be present to protect Israeli democracy and ensure public safety. He reiterated the commitment to prevent violence, threats, incitement, or criminal activity from impacting the voters' will, regardless of the source.
Levy urged the public to feel secure in exercising their right to vote and to comply with police instructions to maintain law and order throughout the election period.
