Netanyahu Warns Iran Against Election Interference, Threatens Disproportionate Response
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran and its proxies against attempting to disrupt Israeli elections, citing intelligence indications and threatening a disproportionate response. Inspector General of the Police Dani Levi confirmed comprehensive security preparations are complete to counter terror threats and maintain order during the elections. The police vowed to act decisively against anyone attempting to harm the democratic process.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran against election interference, threatening disproportionate retaliation.
- Intelligence suggests Iran and its proxies may attempt attacks to disrupt Israeli elections.
- The Israeli military is prepared for both defensive and offensive operations.
- Police have completed extensive preparations to ensure election security and counter terror threats.
- Police vowed decisive action against any attempts to harm the democratic election process.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran and its proxies on Sunday, cautioning them against any attempts to attack Israel and disrupt the upcoming elections. Speaking from a "Arrow" missile defense battery, Netanyahu stated that intelligence indicates a possibility of such attacks. "Don't test us. You will suffer disproportionate blows," he declared, emphasizing that Israel's military is prepared for both defense and offense.
Netanyahu revealed that Israel possesses intelligence signs suggesting Iran and its affiliates might attempt attacks to interfere with the elections. He asserted that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are ready for any scenario and that Israel would respond forcefully to any attempt to harm it. "We have intelligence signs that our enemies, Iran and its proxies, might try to challenge us with attacks to disrupt the elections," he said.
The Prime Minister concluded his remarks with a direct threat: "And I warn them, do not test us. You will suffer disproportionate blows, much stronger than you imagine, it will be a decisive blow to you. Do not mistake us, do not test us."
Netanyahu's warning comes amid security forces' preparations for the elections, including concerns about disruptions to the voting process. Earlier, Inspector General of the Police, Dani Levi, stated after a meeting with the Prime Minister that the police have completed extensive preparations for the elections. These preparations include responses to terror threats in cooperation with the Shin Bet security agency, as well as maintaining public order on election day and in the subsequent days.
Levi assured the public that the police would operate decisively against any attempt to harm the election process, vowing to prevent violence, threats, incitement, or criminal activity from interfering with the democratic will of the voters. He urged all Israeli citizens to exercise their right to vote and follow police instructions, promising that the police would ensure their safety and the integrity of the election.
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