Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir Demand Security Briefings from Police Chief Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met with Police Commissioner Dani Levy two days before elections to discuss security preparations and potential disruptions. They sought assurances regarding the police's response to threats, including possible actions by anarchist groups aiming to block polling stations. The Police Commissioner pledged a firm response to any attempts to disrupt the elections, while a senior police source criticized political interference in security matters.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir met with Police Commissioner Dani Levy two days before elections.
- They demanded security clarifications regarding potential election day disruptions.
- Concerns were raised about anarchist groups planning to block polling stations.
- The Police Commissioner vowed a firm response to any election interference.
- A senior police source criticized political interference in security matters.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir met with Police Commissioner Dani Levy two days before elections to demand security clarifications regarding potential threats and disruptions on election day. The meeting, which also included the head of military intelligence and the head of operations, focused on the police's preparedness for various scenarios, including missile attacks, alarms, and the need to ensure polling stations remain operational under complex security conditions.
Ben-Gvir specifically inquired about intelligence regarding anarchist groups allegedly planning to block polling stations and disrupt voting. Netanyahu supported these concerns, asking about preventative measures the police intended to take to safeguard the integrity of the elections and public order. Commissioner Levy assured them that all intelligence was being investigated and that the police were preparing for a range of disruptions, including road blockades and disturbances. He emphasized that any attempt to disrupt election day would be met with a firm response, citing recent arrests of individuals threatening the Prime Minister's security.
Despite the operational focus, the meeting itself generated controversy within the security establishment. A senior police source criticized politicians who "pretend to understand security" and attempt to sabotage important meetings aimed at protecting citizens, stating that the police operate independently of political games.
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