Eisenkot Vows No Deviation From Knesset Swearing-In Amid Election Interference Fears
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yesh Atid Chairman Gadi Eisenkot met with Shin Bet and Central Elections Committee heads regarding suspected Qatari interference in elections. He stated it's too early to assess the situation but vowed to prevent any deviation from the Knesset's scheduled swearing-in. Eisenkot accused Likud and Netanyahu of a "coordinated and organized campaign" to delegitimize the results due to their loss.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot will not permit any deviation from the Knesset's scheduled swearing-in.
- Eisenkot met with Shin Bet and Central Elections Committee heads on election interference.
- It is too early to determine the extent of Qatari interference, according to Eisenkot.
- Eisenkot accused Likud and Netanyahu of a campaign to delegitimize election results.
- The accusations stem from Likud's electoral loss and lack of a parliamentary majority.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yesh Atid party, stated that he would not permit any deviation from the scheduled swearing-in of the Knesset, despite suspicions of Qatari interference in the elections. Following meetings with Shin Bet head David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Solberg, Eisenkot reported that it was too early to determine the extent of any interference. He emphasized the need for professional bodies to complete their investigation without political involvement.
Eisenkot accused the Likud party and Netanyahu of orchestrating a campaign to delegitimize the election results, suggesting their statements and briefings were pre-prepared due to their electoral loss. He asserted that Israel operates under the rule of law and that he would ensure the Knesset's swearing-in proceeds as planned, stating, "I will not allow a deviation of a centimeter from the swearing-in of the Knesset as planned."
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