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Supreme Court Backs Minister Ben-Gvir on Election Day Security Measures
Israel's Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Joint List against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding armed observers at polling stations. The Joint List claimed the measure would intimidate Arab voters, but the court deferred to the Israel Police's professional assessment.
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What happened
- 01Supreme Court rejected Joint List petition against Minister Ben-Gvir on election day security.
- 02The Joint List claimed armed observers would intimidate Arab voters and cause disturbances.
- 03The court deferred to the Israel Police's professional assessment of security needs.
- 04The police stated there was no operational need to restrict weapon carrying by authorized personnel.
- 05The court found no genuine concern of public disorder from armed personnel at polling stations.
- 06The Adalah Center criticized the ruling, calling the presence of armed individuals a 'militia-like' provocation.
The court found no genuine concern of public disorder, upholding the police's plan to deploy thousands of armed guards on election day.
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