MK Sharren Haskel's Affidavit Sparks Controversy Over Likud's State Comptroller Election Conduct

MK Sharren Haskel has submitted a sworn affidavit to the Israeli Supreme Court claiming that during the election for State Comptroller, Knesset members were required to record their votes on video and present this footage to the Prime Minister as proof. This allegation contradicts affidavits from several Likud MKs and the party's CEO, who deny any such demand. If Haskel's claim is true, it implies that these officials lied under oath, a serious criminal offense, and if they are truthful, then Haskel's affidavit is false.

Haskel's affidavit raises significant questions, including why she refrains from naming who ordered the video documentation and why she only revealed this information weeks after the Supreme Court had already ruled on the matter and ordered new elections. Notably, she did not submit this testimony during the petitions concerning the election's integrity but only in her private petition to split from the New Hope faction. This timing suggests a personal and financial motive to demonstrate faction unity and secure party funding.

The entire episode casts a shadow over the Likud's election conduct and Haskel's intentions. Given the conflicting sworn statements, the article calls for an immediate police investigation to determine who is lying to the court. The situation is described as deeply troubling and damaging to the credibility of all involved parties.