Sharren Haskel told police that party whip Michel Buskila demanded that New Hope faction members film their votes and present the footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a police investigation into a disputed comptroller vote. Foreign Minister and New Hope leader Gideon Sa’ar has denied the claim, leading to a direct clash between coalition figures.
Police Investigation and Allegations
The testimony from Haskel to law enforcement details internal pressure regarding a sensitive parliamentary vote. According to Haskel’s statements provided to investigators, Michel Buskila, serving as the New Hope party whip, instructed members of the faction to record their ballot casting on video.
The directive was allegedly intended to prove compliance by showing the recorded votes directly to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The investigation centers on the mechanics and oversight of the comptroller vote, bringing internal coalition friction into public view as law enforcement examines the methods used to secure party discipline.
Denial from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar
Foreign Minister and New Hope leader Gideon Sa’ar has firmly rejected the assertions made by Haskel, labeling the accusations as unfounded.
