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Likud Slams Election Committee Chief Over Foreign Interference Probe
The Likud party on Sunday criticized Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Sohlberg for stating that foreign funding allegations would not invalidate the recent Knesset election results before an investigation concludes. Likud called the judge's pre-judgment of the impact of these allegations very puzzling.
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- 01The Likud party criticized Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Sohlberg for dismissing the impact of foreign funding allegations before an investigation is completed.
- 02Likud argued that a narrow margin of 4,612 votes separated Ra'am from the right-wing bloc, which could have altered the Knesset seat distribution.
- 03Judge Sohlberg, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, and Shin Bet head David Zini confirmed an investigation into foreign influence with potential security implications.
- 04A joint investigative team consisting of the Shin Bet, the police, and the prosecution will probe the foreign funding suspicions.
- 05Judge Sohlberg maintained that even if the foreign funding allegations are verified, they will not invalidate the overall election results.
- 06Likud demanded a swift and thorough investigation to protect the integrity of the Knesset elections and the sovereignty of the people.
- 07Official results for the Knesset elections are scheduled to be published on Wednesday.
According to Likud, a margin of just 4,612 votes separated Ra'am from the right-wing bloc. The party argued that this narrow difference could have shifted a Knesset seat and completely altered the election outcome and the political map. Likud asserted that a dark cloud hangs over the election results until the matter is resolved.
Judge Sohlberg, alongside Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head David Zini, confirmed that a joint team from the Shin Bet, police, and prosecution is investigating suspicions of foreign influence. While Sohlberg acknowledged the seriousness of the suspicions, he maintained that the overall election results would stand even if the allegations are proven. Official election results are scheduled to be published on Wednesday.
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