Suspected Ballot Tampering in Be'er Sheva Elections; Votes Invalidated
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Misprinted ballots for the Likud and United Torah Judaism parties were found in Be'er Sheva, potentially invalidating votes. One ballot incorrectly listed Binyamin Netanyahu for city council, while another for United Torah Judaism showed the wrong party name. The Central Elections Committee is investigating individual reports but sees no systematic fraud, urging voters to verify ballot details.
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- Misprinted ballots for Likud and United Torah Judaism found in Be'er Sheva's Ramot neighborhood.
- Ballots incorrectly listed Binyamin Netanyahu for city council and showed the wrong party name for UTJ.
- A resident confirmed casting an invalid vote due to a misprinted ballot.
- The Central Elections Committee is investigating but reports no systematic ballot tampering.
- Voters are urged to verify ballot names, not just letters, before casting their vote.
Serious suspicions of election fraud have arisen in Be'er Sheva, where misprinted ballots for the Likud and United Torah Judaism parties were discovered in the Ramot neighborhood. The altered ballots featured incorrect party names and leaders, raising concerns that voters might unknowingly cast invalid votes. One discovered ballot for the Likud incorrectly stated that Binyamin Netanyahu was running for city council, while another for United Torah Judaism listed a different party name, Gesher, led by Shimon Sabag, instead of the correct one.
A local resident, Stav Semama, reported that she mistakenly submitted one of these altered ballots and was informed her vote was disqualified. This incident highlights a significant attempt to undermine the democratic process and the integrity of the elections, potentially invalidating votes cast by unsuspecting citizens.
The Central Elections Committee stated that while individual reports of tampered ballots are being investigated, there are currently no indications of systematic ballot destruction across the country. They urged voters to verify that the printed party name on the ballot matches their intended choice, not just the party letter, and to report any suspicious ballots to the polling station secretary immediately.
Authorities are still investigating who is responsible for the misprinted ballots and the extent of the phenomenon. The discovery serves as a stark reminder for voters to carefully check their ballots before casting them to ensure their vote is counted.
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