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Police Investigations Chief Restricts Information Sharing with Shin Bet on Election Probe

The head of the Police Investigations Division, Boaz Balt, has ordered officers not to share election-related information with the Shin Bet without his approval. This directive halts police assistance to the Shin Bet's foreign interference investigation.

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What happened

  1. 01Police Investigations Chief Boaz Balt barred officers from aiding Shin Bet election probe without his consent.
  2. 02The directive halts police assistance to the Shin Bet's investigation into foreign election interference.
  3. 03Officers must direct all Shin Bet requests regarding elections to Balt for approval.
  4. 04The order covers assistance with camera footage, investigations, and other related matters.
  5. 05The directive was reported by Israeli media and published by "Walla! News."

The order applies to requests for help with recordings and other investigative matters.

Translated and summarized by baba from Panet, the latest report. Read Panet’s original

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