Israel's President and Opposition Leader Demand Full Probe into Election Interference
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
President Isaac Herzog and "Yashar!" party chairman Gadi Eisenkot are demanding a thorough investigation into alleged foreign interference and election fraud in Israel's recent Knesset elections. Herzog spoke with election committee and Shin Bet heads, stressing the importance of election integrity. Eisenkot criticized foreign involvement, especially from Qatar, and accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize the Knesset. The Likud party plans to challenge results in polling stations with suspected bribery.
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- President Herzog and Gadi Eisenkot demand a full investigation into alleged election interference.
- Herzog stressed election integrity and spoke with election committee and Shin Bet heads.
- Eisenkot criticized foreign interference, particularly from Qatar, and Netanyahu's actions.
- The Likud party plans to petition to annul results in polling stations with bribery suspicions.
- Allegations include foreign interference and bribery by the Ra'am party.
President Isaac Herzog and Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party, have called for an immediate and impartial investigation into allegations of foreign interference and corruption in the 26th Knesset elections. Herzog stated during an event hosted by the Jewish Federations of North America that he had spoken with Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini. "The integrity of elections is a supreme value in democracy," Herzog declared, emphasizing that evidence and suspicions must be thoroughly investigated and offenders punished severely. He also cautioned against generalizing blame and urged party leaders to prioritize the country's welfare in upcoming coalition talks. Eisenkot, while commending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's condemnation of alleged Qatari involvement, stressed the severity of foreign interference, particularly from a state that finances Hamas. He urged the Shin Bet to act decisively against anyone compromising election integrity. Eisenkot also accused Netanyahu and his allies of attempting to manipulate public opinion to delay official results and delegitimize the Knesset, asserting that the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset must proceed on schedule. Meanwhile, the Likud party is preparing to petition for the annulment of results in polling stations suspected of election bribery or improper conduct, citing allegations of bribery by the Ra'am party and Qatari interference.
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