Election Committee Finds No Evidence of Systematic Ballot Tampering
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israel's Central Election Committee stated Tuesday there is no evidence of systematic ballot tampering nationwide, despite numerous reports and complaints from political parties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged "sabotage of right-wing ballots," urging voters to inspect their ballots. Parties including the Reserve Soldiers and Economy Party and "Derech" reported missing or damaged ballots, with "Derech" suggesting deliberate, systematic damage, a claim the committee currently disputes.
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- The Central Election Committee reported no evidence of systematic ballot tampering nationwide.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged "sabotage of right-wing ballots" at polling stations.
- The Reserve Soldiers and Economy Party complained of missing and damaged ballots.
- The "Derech" party claimed deliberate, systematic ballot damage, which the committee disputes.
- The committee urged the public to rely on official sources for election information.
The Central Election Committee announced on Tuesday that there is currently no indication of systematic tampering with ballots across Israel. This statement comes in response to social media reports and claims by various parties alleging ballot disappearance, marking, and damage during the Knesset elections. The committee emphasized that any isolated incident reported to them is handled immediately and urged the public to rely on official channels for updates.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, claimed that "there is sabotage of right-wing ballots at polling stations" and urged his supporters to spread this message. He advised voters to check ballots for damage or additional writing before casting their vote. The Reserve Soldiers and Economy Party also filed a complaint with the Election Committee regarding a shortage of their ballots in several polling stations and damaged "no" votes marked with pens. Party chairman Yoaz Hendel called on voters to ensure ballots are present in the voting booth, criticizing the Likud party without presenting evidence of their involvement.
The "Derech" party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, also approached the committee due to reports of missing "Derech" ballots, damage, and marking within voting booths. The party asserted that the frequency of these incidents suggests intentional and systematic harm, demanding frequent checks and immediate replenishment of missing ballots. The party's claim of systematic tampering contrasts with the committee's statement that no such indications exist at this time.
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