Jerusalem, Oct. 29 -- Amid growing political tensions surrounding potential external meddling in the electoral process in Israel, Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition Yashar party, launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to The Times of Israel, Eisenkot accused the premier of running an organised campaign to undermine the election outcome based on unverified claims, vowing that the scheduled opening of parliament would proceed without delay.

Addressing the nation following briefings with security and electoral chiefs, Eisenkot detailed his discussions regarding the unfolding situation.

"I met earlier with the Shin Bet chief and the head of the Central Elections Committee. I was updated by them ...