Netanyahu Summons Police Chief for Unusual Election Readiness Briefing

The meeting, held just two days before the elections, was described by Kan News as unusual because the chairman of the Central Elections Committee typically oversees election readiness this close to a vote. While sources in the Prime Minister's office characterized the meeting as routine, Haaretz reported that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was also expected to participate.

The discussion follows a dispute last week when Ben-Gvir requested a briefing from senior police leadership. Commissioner Levy refused to attend a session with Ben-Gvir alone, and Kan News reported that Levy decided only one officer would update the minister due to the sensitivity of the upcoming elections. According to Haaretz, senior law enforcement officials expressed concerns that Ben-Gvir might exploit the police's operational plans for political gain.

Following reports of the planned briefing, Commissioner Levy and other senior officials, including the head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, declined to attend Ben-Gvir's meeting. Instead, the head of operations and other officials were scheduled to brief the minister. The Ministry of National Security defended the briefing as standard procedure for the minister responsible for the police force.