MK Hanoch Milwitsky Accuses MK Sharren Haskel of Inaccurate Testimony for Nearly Two Million Shekels

MK Hanoch Milwitsky of the Likud party sharply criticized MK Sharren Haskel in a recent interview with Boaz Golan, accusing her of providing inaccurate testimony to the Supreme Court in exchange for nearly 1.835 million shekels in party funding. The controversy centers on a declaration Haskel submitted to the court as part of her legal battle to split from the New Right faction, which she claims is necessary to secure her parliamentary rights, including funding.

Milwitsky claimed there was no factual basis for the statements in Haskel's affidavit and suggested that the police quickly summoned her for testimony due to cooperation from the State Attorney's office. He also dismissed claims that MKs were forced to record their votes during the State Comptroller election, calling such allegations "nonsense." Milwitsky himself recorded his vote following advice from his communications advisor to generate public interest.

Haskel defended her actions, stating she was required to document her vote in the State Comptroller election and that the matter is currently under judicial review. The dispute highlights tensions within the right-wing bloc regarding faction splits and party financing. The Likud party rejected Haskel's claims, noting that the official funding amount for a faction in the 26th Knesset is 1.835 million shekels, the sum referenced by Milwitsky.

This episode also drew criticism of law enforcement's handling of the case, with Milwitsky pointing to the swift police summons as indicative of undue haste. The legal and political ramifications of the affidavit and faction split request remain under consideration by the courts.