Israel Election Commission Finds No Election Fraud
Summary
Israel’s Election Commission says there was no evidence of rigging in last week’s election, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to challenge the results. President Isaac Herzog is set to begin coalition consultations as neither bloc has secured a parliamentary majority.
Key Points
- Israel’s Election Commission found no evidence of irregularities that could affect the election results.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had alleged that Arab-led parties rigged the vote with possible foreign assistance, but no proof was presented.
- The result leaves neither Netanyahu’s coalition nor the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot with a parliamentary majority.
- President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with party representatives before assigning coalition-building responsibilities.
