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Ongoing Story· Day 13

Israel Police Prepares for Elections Amid War Scenarios

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Police Chief Details Election Security Measures

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Israel Police Inspector General Dani Levy announced comprehensive preparations for election day, including security measures against threats and maintaining public order. Levy assured citizens that the police would protect the democratic process and prevent violence or disruption. He urged the public to comply with police instructions to ensure a safe and orderly election.

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  • Police Inspector General Dani Levy announced extensive preparations for election day security.
  • The police will cooperate with the Shin Bet to address security threats.
  • Measures will be in place to maintain public order after election results are announced.
  • Levy vowed to prevent violence, threats, or incitement from disrupting the democratic process.
  • He urged the public to feel secure and obey police instructions on election day.

Israel Police Inspector General, Lt. Gen. Dani Levy, announced the completion of extensive preparations to ensure the integrity of the upcoming elections and a free and proper democratic process. The police's readiness includes addressing security threats in cooperation with the Shin Bet (General Security Service), as well as maintaining public order following the election results.

Levy addressed all Israeli citizens, stating, "The exercise of your democratic right to vote is our mission. On election day, the Israel Police will be deployed at polling stations, on roads, and in the streets to safeguard Israeli democracy and protect public peace and security. We have prepared for this national mission for months and will utilize our full strength to ensure free, safe, and proper elections."

He emphasized that violence, threats, incitement, or criminal activity would not be permitted to disrupt the voters' will. "We will not allow violence, threats, incitement, or criminality to harm the will of the voter. I have declared in recent months that we will not allow bullying from any side to harm the democratic process, and so we shall act. Safeguarding Israeli democracy is our mission. We will fulfill it impartially and without compromise," Levy stated.

"Citizens of Israel, feel secure in exercising your democratic right. We will be there to ensure your right is protected. I call on the entire public to obey the instructions of the police officers and maintain law and order," he concluded.

Israel PoliceOfficial · Jerusalem

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