Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak stated that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes he is about to lose the election, he may escalate the war or attempt to disrupt the vote count. The remarks were made in a statement.
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak issued a new warning Saturday night, saying that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assesses he is about to lose the election, he may escalate the war or try to disrupt the vote count. Barak has previously warned about Netanyahu's potential actions regarding elections. As The Zioneer reported on June 14, Barak said that if Netanyahu tries to sabotage elections, he must be driven out with sticks and stones. The latest statement adds to a series of warnings from Barak and other former security officials about the possibility of election interference.
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