Police Investigations Chief Restricts Information Sharing with Shin Bet on Election Probe
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
The head of the Police Investigations Division, Boaz Balt, has ordered officers not to share election-related information with the Shin Bet without his approval. This directive halts police assistance to the Shin Bet's foreign interference investigation. The order applies to requests for help with recordings and other investigative matters.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police Investigations Chief Boaz Balt barred officers from aiding Shin Bet election probe without his consent.
- The directive halts police assistance to the Shin Bet's investigation into foreign election interference.
- Officers must direct all Shin Bet requests regarding elections to Balt for approval.
- The order covers assistance with camera footage, investigations, and other related matters.
- The directive was reported by Israeli media and published by "Walla! News."
The head of the Police Investigations Division, Boaz Balt, has instructed police officers not to provide information to the Shin Bet security agency regarding suspicions of foreign interference in elections without his explicit approval. This directive, reported by Israeli media outlets, effectively halts assistance to the Shin Bet's investigation unless Balt sanctions it.
In a message to police personnel, Balt stated that any requests from the Shin Bet for assistance related to election matters, including help with camera recordings or investigations, must be directed to him. Officers are forbidden from complying with such requests until they receive authorization from his division. The directive was published by the Hebrew website "Walla! News."
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