Israeli Election Committee Chair Expresses Concern Over Undermining Attempts

By יערה שפירא

First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Noam Solberg, head of Israel's Election Committee, told Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara he is worried about attempts to discredit the committee amid rising public doubts. Following critical remarks in the Knesset and warnings from Shin Bet officials about security risks from eroding trust, both sides pledged cooperation to uphold election law integrity.

• 01Noam Solberg expressed concern to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara about attempts to discredit the Election Committee.
• 02Solberg said there is no real fear of election fraud but warned harsh rhetoric could undermine trust in results.
• 03Baharav-Miara affirmed confidence in the committee's professionalism and vowed cooperation in enforcing election laws.
• 04The meeting followed criticism in the Knesset's Intelligence Subcommittee about questionable committee appointments.
• 05Shin Bet chief David Zini warned that eroding trust in institutions is a serious security threat.
• 06Shin Bet representatives stressed that undermining trust aids attempts to influence election outcomes.

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