Israel Police Prepare for Election Day with Massive Security Deployment

Israel Police have completed their preparations for the 26th Knesset elections, scheduled for tomorrow. As part of a large-scale security operation, approximately 20,000 police officers, Border Police officers, and volunteers will be deployed across the country. They will operate both visibly and covertly at thousands of polling stations and their surroundings. Forces have been instructed to prepare for various scenarios, with an emphasis on terror threats, hostile acts, and public disturbances. The police stressed that alongside securing ballot stations and ensuring election integrity, law enforcement and cyber units will also combat the spread of false information and attempts to mislead the public or disrupt the democratic process. The police clarified that they will not permit violations of election law and will take enforcement action against any attempt to disturb public order.

In parallel, the police are preparing for expected traffic congestion and crowds at leisure sites on the election day holiday. Traffic and patrol officers will be stationed throughout the country, focusing on areas around polling stations, parks, beaches, and main traffic routes, to manage traffic and respond to hundreds of thousands of expected travelers. Inspector General of the Police, Superintendent-General Dany Levy, stated, "Election Day is a holiday for Israeli democracy. The central role of the Israel Police is to ensure the right to vote for every citizen, while maintaining security, public order, and election integrity." He added that the police will act in a state, equal, and neutral manner. The police urged the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual incidents to hotline 100.