Attorney General Rejects Claims of Election Interference by Shin Bet Chief

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated firmly that there is no factual basis to support claims made by the head of the Shin Bet regarding foreign influence or disruption affecting the integrity of Knesset elections. Speaking at an annual Ministry of Justice seminar in Eilat, Baharav-Miara asserted, "I am not aware of any foundation that even remotely has 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 emphasized that the legal system operates solely on factual findings, adding that any new information presented would be examined and handled accordingly. Baharav-Miara also addressed criticism regarding the policy on opening criminal investigations in the matter, stressing the independence of law enforcement. "When there is an evidentiary basis, those who need to be investigated will be investigated. This is not a matter of right or left. This is not a matter of Jewish or Arab. The decision whether to investigate a person is a professional, objective, and equal decision. It was so and it will be so," she stated. The Attorney General also expressed full support for the chairman of the Central Elections Committee, noting his professional and responsible actions in safeguarding election integrity.