Parliamentary elections in Israel, around 20,000 police deployed for security

Israeli authorities have stepped up security measures for the parliamentary elections to be held on Tuesday, October 27, with the aim of preventing any incident that could affect the smooth conduct of the vote. Israeli media, citing security sources, report that the country has been placed on “Level C” alert, one step below a full state of emergency. Around 20,000 police officers have been deployed across various parts of the country. Their task will be to secure polling stations, prevent potential threats and ensure public order throughout election day.