Ben-Gvir: If elections were manipulated using foreign funds new elections must be held
National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir addressed the allegations against a Knesset member, stating that if it emerges that foreign funds were used to bribe voters and manipulate election results, it…
Assessment
Ben-Gvir is turning an unspecified allegation into a demand for new elections, setting a high political bar. If foreign funds did sway a vote, the integrity of the entire electoral process is called into question. The real test will be whether any evidence surfaces to support his call.