Eisenkot Vows to Prevent Election Delay Amid Foreign Interference Probe
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot vowed to prevent any delay in the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony, despite ongoing investigations into alleged foreign interference in the recent elections. He accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud of attempting to delegitimize the results due to their electoral defeat. Eisenkot also revealed his party is preparing legislative initiatives for the new Knesset, including bills on conscription and a state inquiry into the October 7th events.
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- Gadi Eisenkot will not allow any delay to the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony.
- Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu and Likud of trying to delegitimize election results.
- Suspicions of foreign interference in the 26th Knesset elections are under investigation.
- Eisenkot's party is preparing legislative proposals for the upcoming Knesset session.
- The Shin Bet has briefed Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Lapid on the election probe.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, issued a strong warning against any attempts to postpone the swearing-in of the Knesset, stating he would not permit "a centimeter's deviation" from the scheduled date. His remarks came after meetings with Shin Bet head David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Judge Noam Sohlberg regarding suspicions of foreign interference in the 26th Knesset elections, dubbed "Ra'am Gate."
Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the election results and their legitimacy. He asserted that this effort is driven by their electoral loss and lack of a majority for the current coalition. While acknowledging that it is too early to determine the extent of any foreign involvement, Eisenkot emphasized the need for professional investigation without political interference.
He specifically criticized the alleged involvement of Qatar, a country he described as a funder of terrorism and supporter of Hamas, noting concerns about its influence within the Prime Minister's office. Eisenkot declared that the era of Netanyahu using state institutions for personal gain is over and that public opinion has shifted against the current government.
Simultaneously, Eisenkot revealed that his party is preparing legislative proposals for the upcoming Knesset session. These include bills on conscription, establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th massacre, and reforming budget mechanisms to favor those who serve the public. He indicated plans to coordinate these efforts with his political partners.
The Shin Bet confirmed that its director had briefed Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Opposition leader Yair Lapid on the ongoing investigation, with the findings to be presented to Judge Sohlberg upon completion.
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