Israel's Attorney General Sees No Evidence of Election Result Influence

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated on Sunday that she has not yet seen any evidence suggesting foreign interference could have impacted election results. Speaking at an annual Ministry of Justice seminar in Eilat, she clarified that the initial evidence presented to her pertains only to isolated and limited incidents.

"To date, I have only been presented with initial evidentiary material concerning isolated and defined events," Baharav-Miara said. "I am not aware at this time of any evidence that could, even remotely, influence the election outcome or establish a claim of influence that could lead to a change in the election results."

She emphasized that any further information would be examined and handled appropriately. Baharav-Miara also stressed that investigations into election integrity would be based on evidence, not political or sectoral considerations, ensuring professional, objective, and equal treatment for all.

A joint team from the police, Shin Bet, and the State Prosecutor's Office is handling the matter, with the Central Elections Committee and its chairman, Judge Noam Sohlberg, being kept informed. Baharav-Miara also strongly criticized a new law concerning the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash), calling it a "poison pill" that could politicize law enforcement and undermine its independence by creating significant leverage for political influence over investigations and appointments.