Solberg Ordered Changes to Ben Gvir's Election Video
The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Justice Noam Solberg, ordered that the campaign video of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir be edited. The reason was footage showing his security guards wearing head coverings bearing the word “Police.”
Key facts
- •Committee chairman: Justice Noam Solberg
- •Subject of the decision: Itamar Ben Gvir
- •Date: October 9, 2026
- •Filming location: A-Tur neighborhood, East Jerusalem
- •The case number and statute name were not provided
What Was Shown in the Video
Ben Gvir filmed a video during the demolition of a structure in the A-Tur neighborhood of East Jerusalem. The footage showed the security guards accompanying him wearing head coverings bearing the word “Police.”
What the Committee Chairman Ruled
Solberg ruled that the security guards’ appearance in such head coverings violated the prohibition on using public resources in election campaigning. He ordered the relevant footage removed or the entire video taken down.
What Was Not Included in the Report
The source does not state the case number, cite a specific statute or any of its sections, or report who filed the petition with the Central Elections Committee. It also did not state whether Ben Gvir complied with the order.
What this means for you
Election participants may not create the impression in campaign materials that they are using the police or other public resources. If such elements were included in a video, the decision indicates that the committee may require the removal of specific segments or the entire material.
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