Another statement from Eisenkot:

“The Shin Bet must investigate the suspicions thoroughly, immediately, and without bias. An iron fist must be used against anyone found to have undermined or attempted to undermine the integrity of the elections.

Netanyahu, who has grown accustomed to dealing with reality through lies, manipulation of public opinion, and the spread of chaos, is leading, together with his allies, an illegitimate influence campaign targeting the Israeli public. Its aim is to delay the publication of the election results and manufacture a false narrative of illegitimacy surrounding the work of the 26th Knesset.

The attempt to exploit information that has not yet been investigated, and whose details and the scope of the suspicions remain unclear, in order to cast doubt on the official election results—in which the Israeli public voted against the government responsible for the failures—is unacceptable and must be rejected outright.”