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Knesset Security Chair Warns Shin Bet Chief of Possible Supreme Court Interference in Israeli Elections

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First reported by Channel 13 · 39 minutes ago

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Boaz Bismuth, head of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, warned Shin Bet chief David Zini of potential Supreme Court interference in Israel's upcoming elections. The warning follows the court's injunction blocking Michael Regev's appointment as State Comptroller, raising concerns about internal threats to election integrity alongside external ones.

01Boaz Bismuth warned Shin Bet chief David Zini of possible Supreme Court interference in elections.
02The warning follows the Supreme Court's injunction blocking Michael Regev's State Comptroller appointment.
03Bismuth highlighted threats from foreign interference, cyberattacks, and internal meddling.
04He called for a Knesset discussion on Israel's readiness to handle election threats.
05Bismuth described judicial intervention as a slippery slope threatening democracy and sovereignty.
06The letter signals rising tensions between Israel's legislative and judicial branches over election integrity.

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