Israeli Election Results Cannot Be Falsified, Top Official Asserts
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
He assured that the October 27 elections are proceeding as planned, with no security concerns expected to cause a postponement. Livne described the process as highly controlled and urged respect for democracy, while acknowledging efforts to delegitimize results through fake news and foreign bot networks.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Livne confirmed potential external interference attempts, primarily via bot networks spreading fake news.
- He assured that the October 27 elections are proceeding as planned without expected security disruptions.
- Livne described the election process as the most controlled procedure in Israel.
- He urged respect for democratic procedures, even for those who narrowly miss the electoral threshold.
Speaking at a conference on October 13, Livne assured that no security events are expected to prevent the scheduled October 27 elections.
Livne described the Israeli election process as "the most controlled procedure in the country," with numerous individuals monitoring every step. He acknowledged that some may try to undermine the process by spreading fake news and delegitimizing it, but stressed the significant difference between such claims and reality.
Addressing concerns about parties refusing to accept election outcomes, Livne noted that losers, especially those narrowly missing the electoral threshold, might find it difficult. He urged respect for the democratic procedure and tradition, promising that the committee would explain the results to anyone with concerns, proving them to be the will of the voters, not a "conspiracy of outside forces."
Regarding security, Livne confirmed there are no current warnings that the elections might be postponed. Such a postponement would require a qualified majority of 80 Knesset members to vote in favor, and he emphasized that "it will not be our enemies who decide when Israel goes to the polls."
Livne also confirmed ongoing attempts at foreign interference, primarily through bot networks spreading messages designed to create the impression of falsified elections before they even occur. The goal, he explained, is to sow division within Israel, but he expressed confidence that these threats are being managed.
