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Sharren Haskel’s Spokesman Resigns Amid Allegations of Directed Lies in State Comptroller Election Scandal

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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Sharren Haskel’s spokesman resigned after alleging she instructed him to lie to the media amid a scandal over secret ballot violations in the State Comptroller election, with conflicting statements from Haskel fueling the controversy.

  • 01Sharren Haskel’s spokesman resigns, alleging she ordered him to lie to the media.
  • 02The controversy centers on secret ballot violations in the State Comptroller election.
  • 03Haskel implicated party member Michel Buskila in directing the vote recording.
  • 04Haskel denied allegations publicly but mentioned Buskila in police testimony.
  • 05Discrepancies between Haskel’s public and police statements led to the spokesman’s resignation.
  • 06No official response was given by Haskel’s office regarding the spokesman’s claims.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Sharren Haskel’s Spokesman Resigns Amid Allegations of Directed Lies in State Comptroller Election Scandal
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Spokesperson for MK Sharren Haskel Resigns Amid Allegations of Being Asked to Lie to Media
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Sharren Haskel Faces Controversy as Her Spokesman Resigns Over Alleged Lies

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