Eisenkot calls for investigation into election tampering: 'Netanyahu a threat to democracy'

Yashar party chairman MK Gadi Eisenkot sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that his conduct and that of his associates pose “a tangible, direct and immediate threat to Israeli democracy." Following an investigative report by Channel 12, Eisenkot said, “Netanyahu must not be allowed to continue serving as prime minister, nor should Israel be dragged into another election while he remains in office." He called for an immediate investigation and clarification from the police and the Shin Bet, and announced that he would work to establish a commission of inquiry into the involvement of the Prime Minister’s Office and the conduct of the security agencies ahead of and during election day. Read more.