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Elections Committee Denies Reports of Shin Bet Investigation

The Central Elections Committee has denied reports of a Shin Bet investigation, calling them unfounded. Acting Director-General Dean Livna stated the probe began after classified information was presented to Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg.

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What happened

01The Central Elections Committee denied reports of an unfounded Shin Bet investigation.
02Acting Director-General Dean Livna stated the probe began after classified information was presented.
03Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg approved the presentation of the classified information.
04Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid were briefed on the information.
05The committee assured the investigation would not affect the final election results.

This information had also been shared with the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, and National Unity Party Chairman. The committee assured the investigation would not impact election results.

Translated and summarized by baba from Behadrei Haredim, the latest report. Read Behadrei Haredim’s original