Lapid Dismisses Claims of Foreign Election Interference, Backs Knesset Swearing-In
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Yair Lapid stated that allegations of foreign interference in the recent elections are insufficient to challenge the results or delay the Knesset's swearing-in. He based this assessment on briefings from the Central Election Commission and Shin Bet. Meanwhile, opposition parties are considering candidates for Knesset Speaker, with a vote expected on November 11. Gadi Eisenkot accused Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of trying to overturn election results and vowed to oppose any delays.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Lapid found no grounds to challenge election results or delay Knesset swearing-in.
- Shin Bet investigation sources claim alleged foreign election interference was exaggerated.
- Opposition parties are considering Yair Lapid for Knesset Speaker, with a vote expected November 11.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to overturn election results.
- Eisenkot vowed to oppose any delays to the new Knesset's swearing-in ceremony.
Yair Lapid, second in command on the "Be Yahad" party list, stated on Tuesday that while he has been briefed on allegations of foreign interference in the recent elections, the evidence is insufficient to challenge the results or delay the swearing-in of the new Knesset. Lapid confirmed he spoke with the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Judge Noam Sohlberg, and met with Shin Bet head David Zini. "Based on my review of the materials and the opinions of competent authorities, I see no grounds or necessity to challenge the election results. There are also no obstacles to the Knesset being sworn in," Lapid announced.
Sources familiar with the Shin Bet investigation into alleged election interference told the media that the scale of the incident has been "greatly exaggerated," noting a significant difference between the public outcry and the actual situation. This comes as the opposition discusses the possibility of nominating Yair Lapid for the position of Knesset Speaker. The vote for the speaker is anticipated for November 11, during the first session of the new parliament, though a final decision has not yet been made.
Other potential candidates for Knesset Speaker include MK Oded Forer of Yisrael Beiteinu, Yesh Atid representatives Elazar Stern and Orrit Farkash, and Efrat Reiten from the Democrats party. Separately, Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yesh Atid party, accused Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party of attempting to overturn the election results. Eisenkot declared he would oppose any attempts to postpone the swearing-in of the new Knesset members, particularly in light of the investigation into possible foreign interference.
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