Democrats Leader Golan, MK Kariv Attack Netanyahu Over Election Integrity Claims
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Democrats Chairman Yair Golan and Reform MK Gilad Kariv attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations of foreign funding and threats to election integrity, accusing him of trying to undermine the results. They stressed that all suspicions must be investigated, with Kariv also questioning the Shin Bet head's timing of information release. Golan vowed to work towards forming a new government, stating the public has rejected Netanyahu.
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- Yair Golan and Gilad Kariv accused PM Netanyahu of undermining election integrity after his bloc lost its majority.
- Golan stated Netanyahu suffered a "crushing democratic defeat" and is refusing to accept the voters' decision.
- Both leaders insisted any genuine suspicion of election tampering must be thoroughly investigated.
- MK Kariv questioned Shin Bet head David Zini about the timing of information shared with the Election Committee.
- Golan alleged "severe treason and Qatari involvement" within Netanyahu's office by a close advisor.
- Golan vowed to work with partners to form a "government of change and salvation" reflecting the public's will.
Yair Golan, Chairman of the Democrats, and Reform MK Gilad Kariv have strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding allegations of foreign funding and threats to election integrity. They accused Netanyahu of attempting to undermine the legitimacy of election results, asserting that the public has decisively rejected him. Golan stated that Netanyahu "suffered a crushing democratic defeat" and is refusing to accept the voters' decision, instead launching a "dirty de-legitimization campaign" against the public will, particularly targeting Arab citizens.
Both leaders emphasized that any genuine suspicion of election tampering must be thoroughly investigated. Kariv also directed criticism at Shin Bet head David Zini, demanding an explanation for the timing of information transfer to the Election Committee chairman. This comes as Judge Noam Solberg has ordered an investigation into the allegations and the collection of evidence to either substantiate or refute them.
Golan further alleged that "the most severe treason and Qatari involvement" occurred within Netanyahu's office, carried out by his closest advisor, and called for the advisor's dismissal. He defiantly stated, "Until then, let Netanyahu continue to bark. We will continue to work. The public fired him. We will ensure he vacates the chair."
Kariv echoed these sentiments, stating that Netanyahu lost the election and refuses to acknowledge the results. He accused Netanyahu and his allies of attempting to cling to power by challenging election legitimacy and inciting against two million Arab citizens. Kariv noted that this was not surprising, as they had signaled their intent to discredit the elections if the results were unfavorable.
Kariv also questioned why the Shin Bet head only provided information to the Election Committee chairman after it became clear Netanyahu's bloc lacked a majority to form a government. He urged the "change bloc" to act decisively to prevent the subversion of the public's will and to form a "government of change and salvation" that reflects the voters' mandate. Kariv concluded by accusing Netanyahu and his aides of being entangled in "despicable ties" with the Qatari regime and its "blood money."
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