Israel's Election Review Complete, Government Formation Dispute Continues

Israel's Central Elections Committee has completed its review of the recent election, finding no evidence of irregularities affecting the integrity or outcome. The official results will be submitted to the president and published per legal requirements. Despite this, far-right Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims the election was "stolen," and the Likud party accuses Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of hindering investigations into alleged manipulation. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot warns of a "state crisis," while Yair Lapid calls the claims a "direct threat to democracy." The election produced no clear majority for any bloc, leaving President Isaac Herzog to play a key role in government formation. The dispute over forming a new government continues amid these tensions.