Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Election Integrity Game
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of trying to discredit the Knesset election results amid a Shin Bet investigation into alleged foreign interference. Eisenkot opposes any changes to the swearing-in ceremony and stressed the need for an unhindered investigation. He also announced legislative plans for his party, including universal military conscription and a commission of inquiry into the October 7 events. The Shin Bet confirmed ongoing consultations with political leaders.
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- Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to undermine Knesset election results amid foreign interference probe.
- Eisenkot opposes any changes to the new Knesset's swearing-in ceremony due to the ongoing investigation.
- The Shin Bet is investigating alleged foreign interference, with Qatari involvement a point of concern.
- Eisenkot announced Yashar Party's legislative plans, including universal military conscription and an October 7 inquiry.
- The Shin Bet has briefed Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Yair Lapid on the investigation's preliminary findings.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party of attempting to undermine the results of the recent Knesset elections. Eisenkot voiced strong opposition to any potential changes in the established procedure for the new Knesset's swearing-in ceremony, particularly in light of an ongoing Shin Bet investigation into alleged foreign interference.
Eisenkot's statements followed briefings from Shin Bet head David Zini and Central Election Commission Chairman Noam Sohlberg regarding the investigation's preliminary findings. Eisenkot emphasized that it is premature to confirm foreign interference and stressed the need for professional services to complete their work without political pressure. He criticized Netanyahu and Likud for what he described as a pre-planned campaign to discredit the vote's outcome, suggesting these actions stem from the current coalition's lack of a parliamentary majority and an unwillingness to accept the political reality.
Eisenkot specifically condemned any possibility of postponing the new Knesset's swearing-in, vowing to prevent deviations from the established legal procedures. No official decision to postpone has been made, and the investigation's impact on the electoral process remains uncertain pending final conclusions.
He also addressed suspicions of Qatari involvement in attempting to influence the elections, referencing past accusations about contacts between the Prime Minister's office and Qatari representatives. Eisenkot labeled foreign interference a serious threat to national security, particularly if a state supporting Hamas and funding terrorism is involved.
Amidst the political tensions, Eisenkot announced his party's legislative plans for the 26th Knesset, including a bill for universal military conscription, the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, and reforms to the budget mechanism to prioritize citizens serving in the military and public service. He indicated intentions to collaborate with political partners on these initiatives without specifying which parties.
The Shin Bet confirmed consultations with key political figures, including Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, about the investigation's focus. The agency reiterated that the probe is ongoing and its findings will be submitted to the Central Election Commission chairman.
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