Israeli Election Committee Chair Meets Police Chief on Election Day Preparedness

The Chairman of the Election Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, met with Police Commissioner Dani Levi to review the police's readiness for the upcoming Knesset elections. During the meeting, the police presented their operational plan for election day, which is scheduled for Tuesday.

Commissioner Levi and Commander Eli Pinto, who is in charge of elections within the police, presented the comprehensive plan to Sohlberg and the acting Director-General of the Election Committee, Dean Livneh. The plan covers all aspects of ensuring the integrity of the elections, maintaining public order, and fostering a sense of security.

Judge Sohlberg expressed his gratitude to the Police Commissioner for his commitment, stating, "The police are prepared in the best possible way." He highlighted the close cooperation between the police and the Election Committee, which ensures a strong readiness for the challenges ahead. Over 20,000 police officers are expected to be deployed on election day to provide adequate response and safeguard the election's integrity.

Dean Livneh described the level of cooperation with the police as among the highest in recent years. He conveyed confidence that the police would do everything necessary to ensure the fairness of the elections and a smooth voting process, referring to the police as the committee's "long arm" in upholding election integrity. He also thanked the commissioner and senior police command for their plans and the unprecedented deployment for election day and until the results are announced.

Commissioner Levi reiterated the police's commitment to ensuring election integrity, noting the meticulous and professional staff work by top commanders and officers over recent months. He expressed confidence in all officers, combatants, and volunteers to act professionally and enable the public to exercise their right to vote, also thanking the committee for their ongoing collaboration.