Israel's Attorney General Finds No Evidence of Election Outcome Influence

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated on Sunday that she is unaware of any evidence that could influence the outcome of the recent elections, despite an ongoing Shin Bet investigation into suspected foreign interference. "I am not aware of any infrastructure that has, even remotely, the ability to influence the outcome of the elections or to establish a claim of influence that could lead to a change in the election results," she said. Baharav-Miara added that if new information emerges, it will be examined and handled according to the law. She made these remarks during an annual training seminar for the Ministry of Justice in Eilat.

Baharav-Miara emphasized that criminal offenses concerning election integrity are severe and anti-democratic. She confirmed that significant investigative actions have been approved, and individuals with sufficient evidence will be investigated, irrespective of political or ethnic affiliation. The decision to investigate is a professional, objective, and equitable one, she asserted.

She further noted that she, along with Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg, who chairs the Central Elections Committee, is monitoring the Shin Bet's investigation and will be updated on developments. Baharav-Miara expressed confidence in the cooperation between the Shin Bet and the police, describing them as key partners with deep mutual respect and excellent collaboration.

Last week, Sohlberg submitted the election results to President Yitzhak Herzog. He addressed concerns about the election's validity, calling attempts to discredit the results a "real danger" to democracy. Sohlberg stressed the importance of accepting the voters' decision for peaceful power transitions. He clarified to coalition members who opposed certifying the results that the suspicions, at this stage, do not justify delaying the approval and that even if proven, their potential impact is limited.