High-profile case10/26/2026

Netanyahu Discussed Election Integrity With Police Commissioner Despite Warning

According to a report in Haaretz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed election integrity issues with Police Commissioner Danny Levy. The conversation took place even though the chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, had made clear before the meeting that the subject must not be raised.

Key facts

•The source was published on October 26, 2026, at 11:39
•The meeting took place on October 25, 2026
•Participants: Netanyahu, Danny Levy, and Itamar Ben-Gvir
•The warning was issued by Noam Sohlberg
•There is no legal case number and no decision

Who Participated in the Meeting

According to the newspaper, Netanyahu held an unusual meeting with Police Commissioner Danny Levy on Sunday, October 25, 2026. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also participated in the meeting.

What Was Discussed

Several sources told Haaretz that the prime minister expressed concern about possible public disturbances by those he called “left-wing anarchists,” which could disrupt the elections. In doing so, the participants touched on the issue of election integrity, despite Sohlberg’s earlier instruction not to discuss it.

Why Questions Arose

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, informed Netanyahu in advance that the issue of election integrity must not be raised at the meeting. Senior law enforcement officials told the newspaper that Sohlberg had been misled and that he should exercise heightened vigilance over the next 24 hours.

This Was Not a Judicial Decision

The report does not mention any legal proceeding, case number, decision issued, or statutory provision applied. Nor does the source report any sanctions or formal legal consequences arising from the meeting. The material provided contains no mention of a warning from the attorney general.

What this means for you

The report raises the question of the limits of political officials’ involvement in discussions concerning police work related to ensuring that elections take place. No direct legal consequences for voters were specified: the source does not report any change to the voting process, citizens’ rights, or the rules governing the conduct of elections.

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