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Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu, Likud of Coordinated Campaign to Undermine Election Results

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party on Thursday of orchestrating a coordinated campaign to delegitimize the recent Knesset election results. Eisenkot asserted that the Likud's claims of foreign interference are a pre-planned response to losing their parliamentary majority.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot accused Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud of a coordinated campaign to delegitimize the Knesset election results.
02Eisenkot asserted that the Likud's challenges to the election outcomes stem from their failure to secure a parliamentary majority.
03The Shin Bet is investigating allegations of foreign interference in the elections, with potential Qatari involvement under concern.
04Eisenkot met with Shin Bet chief David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg regarding the investigation.
05The Shin Bet has briefed Netanyahu, Eisenkot, and Yair Lapid on the preliminary findings of the interference probe.
06Eisenkot vowed to oppose any delay or deviation from the scheduled swearing-in ceremony for the new Knesset.
07The Yashar party is preparing legislative proposals for universal military conscription and a state inquiry into the October 7th events.

Eisenkot met with Shin Bet chief David Zini and Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Sohlberg to discuss the ongoing investigation into alleged foreign interference, which reportedly includes concerns over Qatari involvement. While Eisenkot characterized any foreign intervention as serious and unacceptable, he stated it is too early to determine the extent or nature of any such involvement.

Eisenkot vowed to prevent any delay or changes to the scheduled swearing-in ceremony of the new Knesset. He also announced his party's legislative agenda, which includes proposals for universal military conscription and the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th terror attack.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 22:47

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