A-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence foreign interference could have changed Knesset election results

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara stated on Sunday that she does not have any evidence suggesting foreign interference could have altered the outcomes of the recent Knesset election. This comes as an investigation into the alleged foreign interference continues. In a speech at the Justice Ministry's annual conference in Eilat, Baharav-Miara affirmed her lack of any evidence that could substantiate claims of influence capable of changing the election results.

She noted that new information not yet presented to her would be examined and handled accordingly, in line with the law.

Baharav-Miara emphasized that the decision to investigate any party is based on evidentiary grounds, not political affiliations or ethnicity. She reiterated that the oversight of the investigation is being conducted professionally, impartially, and responsibly by Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg. Her office will keep Sohlberg informed about the progress of the investigation.

These comments align with Sohlberg's assertion last week that even if the allegations of foreign interference are proven true, they would not undermine the election's integrity or its overall results. The investigation is being carried out by a collaborative team from Shin Bet, the police, and the prosecution.

Right-wing parties have raised concerns about the integrity of the election, with Likud alleging that Arab parties "stole" the election. However, the police have stated that these claims lack substantial evidence to support them. Otzma Yehudit accused Baharav-Miara and the Shin Bet's legal adviser of applying "improper pressure" on Shin Bet chief David Zini to halt the investigation, but without providing any source for this claim.