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Israeli President Meets Officials to Discuss Election Security
President Isaac Herzog met with the Central Elections Committee chairman and Shin Bet head on July 9, 2026. The officials discussed efforts to protect the upcoming Knesset elections from interference.
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President Isaac Herzog met with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini on July 9, 2026, to discuss measures for securing the scheduled Knesset elections. The three officials warned that hostile actors inside and outside Israel are seeking to undermine trust in the vote.
President Isaac Herzog stated that elections are not a civil war and highlighted concerns over foreign digital influence and efforts to damage Israeli society.
The meeting focused on coordination between the presidency, the elections committee, and the Shin Bet to address potential disruptions ahead of the vote.
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