Israel Deploys Over 20,000 Police for Upcoming Knesset Elections

Police Commissioner Dani Levy presented the Israel Police's preparations for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections to the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg. Over 20,000 police officers will be deployed on election day, Tuesday, to ensure the integrity of the vote, maintain public order, and safeguard public security. The meeting also included Eli Pinto, the Superintendent of Elections in the Police, and Dean Livneh, Acting Director-General of the Central Elections Committee. During the session, the police's operational plan was presented, covering all aspects of readiness for election day. Sohlberg praised the preparations, stating, "The police are best prepared. This high standard is the result of close cooperation between the police and the Elections Committee throughout the process." He added that the police deployment is expected to adequately address the challenges of election day. Livneh emphasized the strong collaboration with the police, noting that the extensive deployment will continue until the results are published. Commissioner Levy assured that "the Israel Police will do everything to ensure the integrity of the elections," expressing confidence that officers, combatants, and volunteers would enable the public to vote safely after months of thorough and professional staff work.