Election Chief Assures Vote Integrity Amidst Fraud Fears
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Sohlberg, reassured the public that elections cannot be stolen, despite opposition concerns about potential fraud. Speaking at the committee's logistics center in Shoham, Sohlberg highlighted the numerous oversight mechanisms and the security provided by paper ballots. The committee is preparing for over 7.3 million voters and is coordinating with security agencies to address threats including cyber and AI challenges.
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- Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg stated elections cannot be stolen.
- Sohlberg's comments come amid opposition warnings of potential election disruption.
- He emphasized dozens of oversight mechanisms ensure accurate results.
- Paper ballots allow for recounts and error correction, providing confidence.
- The committee is preparing for 7.3 million voters at 12,018 polling stations.
- Preparations include coordinating with police, Shin Bet, and Cyber Directorate.
The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, stated on Wednesday that it is impossible to steal an election, aiming to reassure the public amidst opposition warnings of potential election disruption. Sohlberg made these remarks during a visit to the Elections Committee's logistics center in Shoham, just 13 days before the polls open.
His statement comes as figures in the opposition, including Ya'ir Lapid and Ehud Barak, have raised concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections. While not directly addressing their claims, Sohlberg emphasized that dozens of oversight and control mechanisms are in place to ensure the accuracy of the results. He highlighted that the use of paper ballots allows for recounts and error correction, providing significant confidence in the final outcomes.
"We in the committee, despite all the difficulties, are convinced of the purity of the elections and are convinced that it is impossible to steal an election," Sohlberg declared. The committee is preparing for the vote of 7,331,981 eligible voters across 12,018 polling stations nationwide. Preparations include printing approximately 450 million ballots for 38 competing lists, along with millions of envelopes and other necessary materials.
Sohlberg also addressed security threats, cyber and artificial intelligence challenges, and the polarized public discourse. He confirmed that the Elections Committee is coordinating with the Israel Police, Shin Bet, and the Cyber Directorate to prepare for various scenarios and ensure the smooth running of election day.
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