Election Chief Defends Shin Bet, Slams Leaks Undermining Probe
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
The head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, Justice Noam Sohlberg, has condemned leaks of classified information from an investigation into suspected election interference, stating they are damaging the probe. He defended Shin Bet Director David Zini against political accusations and affirmed good cooperation among investigating agencies. Sohlberg cautioned that suspicions have not yet become evidence, but the investigation is ongoing and will continue until all leads are exhausted.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Election Committee head Noam Sohlberg condemned leaks of classified information from an election interference probe.
- Sohlberg defended Shin Bet Director David Zini against accusations of acting on behalf of the Prime Minister.
- A classified police assessment was leaked to the media before investigators received it, Sohlberg stated.
- He cautioned that suspicions raised by intelligence have not yet become evidence.
- Sohlberg affirmed good cooperation between the Shin Bet, police, and Attorney General's office.
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