High-profile case8/31/2026

Police Increased Security for Central Elections Committee Chair Noam Sohlberg

Supreme Court Deputy President and Central Elections Committee Chair Noam Sohlberg received permanent security protection ahead of the elections. The decision was made about two weeks before the article was published, and its implementation began in recent days.

Key facts

•Publication update date: August 31, 2026
•Person receiving protection: Noam Sohlberg
•Positions: Supreme Court Deputy President and Chair of the Central Elections Committee
•The decision was made about two weeks before publication
•Permanent security protection was granted in recent days

What Happened

The Israel Police ordered increased security for Noam Sohlberg. The Central Elections Committee said that the measures are consistent with security needs and police directives, but did not disclose their format.

Why Sohlberg Is the Focus of Attention

Sohlberg heads the Central Elections Committee ahead of the Knesset elections. In recent weeks, he has participated in decision-making and discussions concerning disputes related to organizing the election campaign. The source did not cite any specific threats or incidents that served as the basis for increasing security.

Security for Party Leaders

The previous week, Sohlberg contacted National Security Council head Shmuel Ben Ezra regarding security for party leaders who are not members of the Knesset. The inquiry followed requests concerning Yashar! party chair Gadi Eisenkot and Democrats party chair Yair Golan. Sohlberg sought clarification as to who is authorized to recognize a person as being under threat, who is responsible for that person’s security, and which criteria apply during the election period.

Separate Decision Regarding Eisenkot

The Advisory Committee on the Security of Public Figures recommended granting Gadi Eisenkot Shin Bet protection until the elections, contrary to the previous position of Shin Bet Director David Zini. The final decision is to be made by the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs; its outcome was not stated in the source.

What this means for you

The increased security does not change voting procedures and does not directly impose new obligations on voters. It shows that during the election period, the police may reassess protective measures for officeholders, and that the issue of security for party leaders who are not members of the Knesset requires a separate definition of the relevant powers and criteria.

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