Shin Bet Denies Politician Involvement in Election Fraud Probe
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel's Shin Bet security agency is investigating alleged election fraud based on intelligence about foreign interference, not political sources. The probe's findings will go to Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg. Shin Bet head David Zini briefed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Yair Lapid on the investigation's main suspicions.
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- Shin Bet investigation into alleged election fraud stems from foreign interference intelligence, not politicians.
- Shin Bet head David Zini briefed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the probe.
- Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg is overseeing the investigation.
- The probe is limited and does not question the overall legitimacy of the Arab population's vote.
- Shin Bet head also met with Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid regarding the investigation.
The Shin Bet security agency stated that its investigation into alleged election fraud in Israel is based on intelligence regarding potential foreign interference, not on information from political parties or figures. The agency emphasized that only the Chairman of the Central Election Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, had access to this information before the vote concluded, besides Shin Bet personnel.
As the investigation is ongoing, any statements about the nature of the suspicions should not be considered the official position of the service. Upon completion, the findings will be submitted to Solberg, who is authorized to make decisions on the matter. The Shin Bet also clarified that the investigation is limited in scope and does not question the legitimacy of the vote for the entire Arab population of Israel, focusing solely on potential violations if proven.
The agency confirmed that Shin Bet head David Zini met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "Yahad" party leader Gadi Eisenkot, and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid to brief them on the main suspicions under investigation. These meetings, according to the service, took place with Judge Solberg's approval and at his request.
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