Ex-Shin Bet Official Slams Election Interference Probe as Unprofessional
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Shin Bet Deputy Head Yisrael Hasson criticized an election interference probe as lacking professional logic and statecraft. He warned of potential Israeli isolation if a large bloc of Knesset seats is disqualified. Hasson noted that the most significant foreign interference in the elections was by Donald Trump, and questioned the investigation's basis without clear proof.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet Deputy Head Yisrael Hasson called the election interference probe unprofessional.
- Hasson warned of potential Israeli isolation if 19 Knesset mandates are disqualified.
- He stated Donald Trump was the most significant foreign intervener in the elections.
- Hasson expressed concern over decisions lacking statecraft logic.
- The investigation is flawed without clear proof for disqualifying voters, he argued.
Former Deputy Head of the Shin Bet, Yisrael Hasson, has criticized an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign interference in Israeli elections, calling it "utterly lacking in professional logic." Speaking on 103FM radio, Hasson expressed concern over decisions he believes do not stem from statecraft logic, stating he has become increasingly aware of "indications" of such decisions.
Hasson questioned why the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has not taken more forceful action, emphasizing the potential danger of isolating Israel if a significant bloc of Knesset seats, specifically 19 mandates, is broadly disqualified. He noted that the most significant foreign intervention in the recent elections was by Donald Trump.
He also reflected on his past stance, admitting he previously believed the Prime Minister had the right, even the duty, to appoint whomever he deemed fit to lead the Shin Bet. However, he now feels compelled to acknowledge that recent events have made him more aware of what he terms "indications" of decisions lacking statecraft logic.
Hasson specifically voiced concern about the current investigation, deeming it unprofessional. He argued that without concrete proof for disqualifying even two mandates, which represents 90,000 voters, the investigation is flawed. He also pointed out that the most significant foreign interference in the elections was by Donald Trump.
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