Israeli Police Seek Additional MK Testimonies in State Comptroller Election Probe

The Israeli police have requested the Attorney General's approval to question more members of the Knesset amid the ongoing investigation into the controversial election of the State Comptroller. This development follows the testimony of MK Sharren Haskel, who spoke for about an hour and a half at the Lahav 433 unit earlier on August 2, 2026. Haskel's testimony, given under the directive of the Attorney General and following her affidavit to the Supreme Court, revealed that during the repeated voting rounds for the State Comptroller position, members of the New Hope party were recorded photographing their votes and sharing the footage with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The police's request to expand the investigation indicates an effort to uncover whether improper interference occurred during the secret ballot process. Investigators are currently awaiting formal approval from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to proceed with additional testimonies from other Knesset members. The case has stirred significant political controversy and scrutiny over the integrity of the election process for this key oversight role.