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Netanyahu Asked Police to Monitor Left-Wing Activists Two Days Before Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked police to monitor far-left activists two days before the Knesset elections, citing concerns about their movements.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested police monitor left-wing activists two days before the Knesset elections.
- 02The request was made during a meeting with the Police Commissioner and Minister of National Security.
- 03A group called "Hajdounim" was specifically mentioned, with members vowing to obstruct Netanyahu.
- 04The meeting sparked controversy over political interference in election preparations.
- 05The Legal Advisor to the Government and the Central Elections Committee chairman raised concerns about the meeting's legality.
- 06Netanyahu's office defended the meeting as a discussion of security threats and election disruption prevention.
The request, made during a meeting with the Police Commissioner and Minister of National Security, has drawn criticism and legal challenges over political interference in election preparations. While the meeting proceeded, officials clarified that political leaders cannot direct police on election integrity. The Israeli police are preparing for potential disruptions during the vote.
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