Herzog, elections chief, Shin Bet head warn of efforts to disrupt upcoming vote
“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said, warning of foreign digital influence and efforts to damage Israeli society
Assessment
Israel's election system faces declared threats from both foreign interference and internal destabilization, as the president, election authority, and security service issue a rare joint warning. The reference to civil war suggests the current political climate is unusually volatile, with the warning itself becoming a significant pre-election political fact.