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Election Committee Head Approves Shin Bet's Use of Special Surveillance Powers
Election Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg approved the Shin Bet's use of special surveillance powers to investigate suspected foreign election interference, overriding Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's objections.
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What happened
- 01Election Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg authorized Shin Bet's use of special surveillance powers.
- 02The Shin Bet is investigating suspected foreign interference in Israeli elections.
- 03Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposed the request, calling it illegal.
- 04Shin Bet chief David Zini argued the case involved foreign states and security offenses.
- 05The Shin Bet has already implemented the special surveillance measures.
Shin Bet chief David Zini argued the matter constituted a security offense due to foreign state involvement. The Attorney General had deemed the request illegal and cautioned against using such technologies on Israeli citizens, but Sohlberg authorized the measures based on presented evidence. The Shin Bet has already employed these capabilities, refusing to disclose details.
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