Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and the committee's acting CEO met Sunday with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney to discuss ensuring election integrity and preventing roadblocks on election day, Israeli media report. Sohlberg stated that 'purity of elections is a basic condition for public trust in democracy.'
Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and the committee's acting CEO met Sunday evening with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney to discuss ensuring election integrity and preventing roadblocks on election day, according to Israeli media reports.
The meeting follows the Attorney General's letter earlier today, in which she assured Sohlberg that all law enforcement agencies would operate in full cooperation with the committee to ensure a proper and equal election process, as The Zioneer reported.
Sohlberg stated after the meeting: 'Purity of elections is a basic condition for public trust in democracy.' The discussion focused on practical measures to maintain the integrity of the vote and prevent disruptions on election day.
Sohlberg has been actively preparing for the 26th Knesset elections, including calling on parties to ensure equal media access and coordinating with the Israel Police and Shin Bet on security arrangements, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
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