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The Likud party has raised claims of electoral fraud as Israel’s Central Elections Committee prepares to certify the results of recent elections on Wednesday. If certification proceeds, President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with Knesset factions to determine which party receives the first opportunity to form a government.

Political analysts have drawn comparisons to the January 6 Capitol riot in the United States, warning that Netanyahu’s attempts to delay the electoral certification process using fraud allegations mirror tactics that led to the violent disruption of American democracy in 2021. The comparison highlights concerns about potential threats to democratic institutions.

The timing of these fraud claims and the certification process represents a critical moment for Israeli democracy, with the outcome potentially affecting government formation negotiations and the political landscape for months to come.

Sources: Ynet, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, Walla