The chairman of the Central Elections Committee warned that Iran will attempt to turn the election campaign into an additional front, according to Israeli media. Discussions on election preparations have begun with the participation of the Shin Bet chief, the head of the National Cyber Directorate, and representatives of the IDF and the National Security Council.
The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, warned Monday that Iran will attempt to turn the election campaign into an 'additional front,' according to an Israeli media report. The warning came as high-level discussions on election preparations began, with the participation of Shin Bet Director David Zini, the head of the National Cyber Directorate, and representatives of the IDF and the National Security Council.
Earlier Monday, at 10:10 Jerusalem, the Shin Bet chief warned that Iran is actively attempting to interfere in the elections, defining the threat as the second most concerning issue for the agency after mega-attacks. He said the Shin Bet is allocating substantial resources to counter foreign interference. The Zioneer reported on those warnings throughout the morning. The classified hearing on election preparations, which included Justice Sohlberg and senior Shin Bet officials, took place today (Monday), as The Zioneer reported yesterday.
The warnings come amid broader Iranian efforts to undermine Israeli stability. The Zioneer has reported on Iranian threats of multi-front conflict and Iranian parliament security officials stating that Iran is preparing for a possible new round of confrontation. The U.S. has also been applying diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
The specific details of the security discussions, including whether the chairman's warning was issued during the same classified hearing or in separate consultations, have not been disclosed. The scope of the threat and the countermeasures being taken remain unclear.
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