Ben-Gvir Demands New Elections, Criticizes Election Committee Chair
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir is calling for new elections, alleging the recent vote was rigged and criticizing Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg. Ben-Gvir also opposes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a national unity government, fearing it would lead to paralysis. He further criticized Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman for perceived shifts in their stances on military conscription.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demands new elections, alleging vote rigging and criticizing Justice Noam Sohlberg.
- Ben-Gvir opposes Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal for a national unity government, citing potential paralysis.
- The minister's claims of election rigging are made amid an investigation into inciting Arab voters.
- Ben-Gvir criticized Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman for changing their positions on military conscription.
- He believes a unity government would lead to mutual paralysis and ineffectiveness.
Minister of National Security and Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir is demanding a rerun of the recent elections, citing suspicions of vote manipulation. He also expressed strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a national unity government, warning it would lead to political paralysis.
In an interview with Kan Reshet Bet, Ben-Gvir stated his belief that the elections were "stolen" and "rigged," a sentiment he claims is shared by many Israelis. This assertion comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of inciting Arab voters to the polls, though Ben-Gvir did not present specific evidence of election results being altered.
Ben-Gvir specifically criticized the stance of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, who chairs the Central Elections Committee. While expressing personal respect for Sohlberg, Ben-Gvir disagreed with his position on the possibility of changing election outcomes, stating, "I think he made a mistake" and reiterated his call for new elections due to the alleged bias.
Furthermore, Ben-Gvir vehemently rejected Netanyahu's idea of a unity government, arguing that a coalition of parties with opposing views would be incapable of functioning. "These will paralyze those, and our country will be in tatters," he warned, questioning his own enthusiasm for joining such a government.
Despite these disagreements, Ben-Gvir indicated that his political differences with Netanyahu do not signify a personal rift, stating, "It's okay, that's how it is between partners." He also criticized Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman for what he described as a sudden reversal of their positions on the conscription law and potential cooperation with Haredi parties, calling it a "slap in the face to IDF soldiers."
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