Likud Demands Investigation Into Ehud Barak's Organization Over Election Interference Fears
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Likud party has asked the police, attorney general, and elections committee to investigate Ehud Barak's "HaGideonim" organization for allegedly planning to disrupt election vote counting. Prime Minister Netanyahu called on law enforcement to ensure election integrity. The organization was reportedly formed to counter perceived threats to election results, with concerns raised about potential interference with double envelope ballots.
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- Likud requested investigations into Ehud Barak's "HaGideonim" organization for election interference.
- The party cited concerns about disrupting the counting of double envelope ballots.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu urged law enforcement to ensure election integrity.
- Attorney Ilan Bombach expressed fears of "HaGideonim" deploying activists to protest and obstruct vote counting.
- The "HaGideonim" organization was reportedly formed to address perceived threats to election results.
The Likud party has formally requested investigations into an organization established by former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, citing concerns about potential interference with the integrity of upcoming elections. The party submitted complaints to the Police Commissioner, the Attorney General, and the Central Elections Committee.
These actions follow a report by Channel 14 news detailing the formation of Barak's "HaGideonim" (The Gideonites) organization. Likud attorney Ilan Bombach, in a video released by the party, warned of potential attempts to disrupt the vote counting process, specifically mentioning the handling of double envelopes, which contain ballots from soldiers, students abroad, and other special categories.
Bombach stated that he had approached the authorities due to clear concerns about election interference, referencing groups like "Kaplan Force" and "Brothers in Arms." He alleged that "HaGideonim" plans to deploy hundreds of activists to vote counting areas and the vicinity of the Knesset to protest and obstruct the counting of double envelopes. Bombach also criticized the authorities for their perceived lack of response to his inquiries.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the situation, suggesting that the groups accusing others of election interference are often planning such actions themselves. He urged law enforcement agencies to ensure the proper conduct of the elections and the democratic process.
The "HaGideonim" organization, according to the initial report, was formed by Barak and activists to address perceived threats to election results. The report also mentioned a meeting where Barak outlined scenarios of election disruption, including tampering with ballots and influencing opposition Knesset members. Professor Yoram Yovel, who organized the meeting, reportedly suggested blocking the Prime Minister's residence if Netanyahu refused to accept the election results.
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