Police Investigations Chief Bars Unapproved Information Transfer to Shin Bet
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Police Investigations Department head Boaz Balt has ordered officers not to share information with the Shin Bet regarding the foreign interference in elections case without his approval. This directive comes despite the police's expected role in assisting the Shin Bet's investigation. The move signals potential inter-agency friction over the handling of the election interference probe.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Police Investigations Chief Boaz Balt prohibited sharing election interference case info with Shin Bet without approval.
- Balt's order prevents police from assisting the Shin Bet investigation without his authorization.
- The police are expected to be the operational arm for the Shin Bet in this case.
- The directive indicates potential friction between police and Shin Bet over the investigation.
The head of the Police Investigations Department, Commander Boaz Balt, instructed police officers not to transfer any information related to the foreign interference in elections case to the Shin Bet without his explicit approval. This directive effectively means the police should not assist the Shin Bet in its investigation without Balt's authorization, despite the police being expected to act as the operational arm for the Shin Bet in certain investigative actions concerning the case.
The instruction highlights a potential friction point in inter-agency cooperation regarding the sensitive investigation into foreign meddling during elections.
