Netanyahu Meets Police Chief on Election Integrity Amid Political Storm
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Police Commissioner Dani Levi to discuss election integrity, two days before the elections, despite objections from the Election Committee chairman. The meeting, which addressed concerns about "anarchist groups" and road blockades, drew sharp criticism from the "Yashr!" party and its chairman, Gadi Eisenkot, who accused Netanyahu of interfering with the electoral process. The Attorney General had also previously stated that such a meeting was inappropriate and unprecedented.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu met Police Commissioner Levi on election integrity two days before elections.
- Minister Ben-Gvir asked about "anarchist groups" planning to disrupt the vote.
- Commissioner Levi vowed to handle road blockers "with a heavy hand."
- Election Committee Chairman Solberg allowed the meeting despite initial objections.
- Attorney General Baharav-Miara called the meeting inappropriate and unprecedented.
- The "Yashr!" party accused Netanyahu of election sabotage and called the meeting dangerous.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Police Commissioner Dani Levi on Sunday to discuss election integrity, a meeting that proceeded despite an objection from Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir inquired about police awareness of "anarchist groups," as he termed them, allegedly planning to disrupt the elections. Commissioner Levi assured that all received information is being investigated and stated that individuals blocking roads would be dealt with "with a heavy hand."
The meeting, held just two days before the elections, sparked significant political controversy. Prior to Solberg's approval, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara had expressed her view that such a meeting, concerning election management and falling under the Election Committee chairman's purview, had no precedent and was inappropriate. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a response to the Central Election Committee, stated the discussion concerned "dramatic security warnings that terror elements intend to harm the conduct of the elections."
The "Yashr!" party had formally requested the Attorney General and the Election Committee chairman to halt Netanyahu's involvement in the elections and cancel his meeting with the Police Commissioner, arguing that Netanyahu, as a candidate himself, is not responsible for election integrity and the Police Commissioner is not subordinate to him on this matter. Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot strongly criticized Netanyahu, accusing him of attempting to sabotage the elections and calling the meeting a dangerous intervention that should not be permitted. Eisenkot urged public servants to remain loyal to the state and stand firm against any professional or ethical challenges they might face in the coming days.
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