Netanyahu Warns of Election Interference and Security Incidents
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about the upcoming elections, describing the race as a "draw" and urging voters to turn out. He warned of potential election interference by Iran and other enemies, including the creation of security incidents to undermine his Likud party's performance. Netanyahu made these statements during a televised interview ten days before the elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of election interference and security incidents aimed at reducing his party's success.
- Netanyahu described the upcoming election as a "draw" and stressed the importance of voter turnout for victory.
- He identified Iran and "all our enemies" as actors seeking to interfere in the elections and cause his defeat.
- The Prime Minister stated that Iran explicitly aims to eliminate him and other senior Israeli officials.
- Netanyahu made these remarks during a televised interview ten days before the elections.
With ten days remaining until the elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Saturday interview that he is concerned about the election results, describing the situation as a "draw" and emphasizing the need for public turnout to secure victory. He expressed worries about potential interference in the elections, attributing such intentions to Iran and "all our enemies" who he believes wish for his defeat. Netanyahu specifically warned of attempts to "interfere in the elections and create security events to reduce the achievements." He also noted Iran's stated desire to eliminate him and other senior Israeli officials, contrasting this with Israel's actions, stating, "Until this moment, we have eliminated them."
The Prime Minister's remarks were made during an interview with Michal Ravinovitch for "Shabbat Magazine," where he addressed various public issues, including polls, security matters, and the "Qatargate" affair.