Former PM Lapid Warns of Iranian and Russian Interference in Israeli Elections
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid warned the Knesset on Wednesday about foreign interference attempts in the upcoming elections, specifically citing Iran and Russia as active players. He highlighted ongoing influence operations on social media aimed at dividing Israeli society, empowering extremists, weakening moderates, and sowing chaos and hatred.
Lapid urged the establishment of a dedicated body to coordinate the response to these threats, calling for immediate cooperation among the Shin Bet, the National Security Council, and the Central Elections Committee. He emphasized that this coordinating body should have clear authority and budget to effectively counteract foreign influence.
Additionally, Lapid proposed expanding the powers of the Central Elections Committee to fully protect the integrity of the democratic process under the supervision of all political factions, both coalition and opposition. He stressed the need for unified action across the political spectrum to safeguard Israeli democracy from external manipulation.
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