Otzma Yehudit Minister Accuses Election Fraud to President Herzog
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Otzma Yehudit Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf accused election fraud to President Yitzhak Herzog, claiming around 100 million shekels were lost to voters and calling it an "earthquake." President Herzog stated the claims are speculative and a special investigation team has been formed. Member of Knesset Limor Son Har Melech echoed concerns about election result integrity, citing the Shin Bet chief.
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- Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf accused election fraud to President Yitzhak Herzog, claiming 100 million shekels were lost.
- President Herzog stated election fraud claims are speculative and a special investigation is underway.
- Wasserlauf demanded all recommending a candidate declare Hamas a terrorist organization.
- MK Limor Son Har Melech cited Shin Bet chief's statements to question election results.
- President Herzog expressed sympathy to Wasserlauf over his son's hospital treatment.
Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf of the Otzma Yehudit party met with President Yitzhak Herzog at the President's Residence to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister. Before the recommendation, President Herzog expressed sympathy to Wasserlauf regarding his infant son's hospitalization, calling the reported treatment "very improper behavior" and urging separation of personal opinions from human interactions. Wasserlauf then demanded that the President require all who recommend a candidate to declare Hamas a terrorist organization. He further alleged that "elections were stolen here," claiming approximately 100 million shekels were lost to voters, describing the situation as an "earthquake."
President Herzog responded that such claims are speculative and lack specific information regarding the alleged sum. He cautioned against broad generalizations, noting that significant pronouncements can sometimes be weakly substantiated. The President informed Wasserlauf that a special investigation team, comprising the Shin Bet, police, and the State Attorney's Office, has been established and is thoroughly examining the matter.
Member of Knesset Limor Son Har Melech also voiced distrust in the election results, citing statements from the Head of the Shin Bet, David Zinai. She urged President Herzog to be concerned by these reports and to pursue the truth.
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