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Election Committee Chair Rejects Bid to Block PM Netanyahu's Call with Police Chief
The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, rejected a petition to block a call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Police Commissioner Dani Levy.
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What happened
- 01Judge Noam Sohlberg rejected a petition to block a call between PM Netanyahu, Minister Ben-Gvir, and Police Commissioner Levy.
- 02The call was clarified as a security update, not a discussion on election integrity or preparations.
- 03Political leaders can receive general public order updates but cannot instruct police on election matters.
- 04The Elections Committee chairman holds authority over election integrity, management, and execution.
- 05The petition was filed by the Yesh! party two days before the Knesset elections.
- 06Sohlberg stressed the importance of all parties not exceeding their authority in election matters.
Sohlberg ruled that while political leaders can receive general public order updates, they cannot instruct the police on election integrity or preparations. He emphasized that these matters fall under the purview of the Elections Committee. The decision came two days before the Knesset elections.
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