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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Police Commissioner Daniel Levy and National Security Minister Ben Gvir to discuss concerns about potential election interference, according to multiple reports. Netanyahu reportedly raised worries that ‘left-wing anarchists’ may attempt to taint Tuesday’s election results.
The meeting defies Israel’s election commissioner’s authority, as the PM is prohibited from engaging in discussions related to election integrity with law enforcement during the election period. Such meetings are typically restricted to preserve the independence of electoral processes.
The timing of the meeting, just days before the election, has raised questions about potential political interference in electoral procedures. No official statement has been released regarding the specific matters discussed or outcomes of the meeting.
Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet, Jerusalem Post