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Allegations of Election Interference and Fraud Rock Israel’s Political Landscape

Allegations of Election Interference and Fraud Rock Israel’s Political Landscape

Netanyahu's party claims Israel election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority
Netanyahu's party claims Israel election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Israeli media reported that members of Mr. Netanyahu's party were accusing Qatar — a country that many Israelis view as a patron of Hamas, the Gaza-based militant group

Did Qatar, Turkey interfere in Israel’s election?
Did Qatar, Turkey interfere in Israel’s election?

Even before Israel counted its final vote, the Benjamin Netanyahu-led Likud party alleged that the Arab parties stole the election with the help of foreign actors. While it didn’t officially name...

'If These Claims Are True, We Would Own All Of…': Qatar Denies Interfering In Israeli Elections
'If These Claims Are True, We Would Own All Of…': Qatar Denies Interfering In Israeli Elections

Qatar accused Israeli political figures of using Qatar as a scapegoat for their domestic political failures and reiterated that Doha had no involvement in Israel's elections.

Vote-Buying, Threats: Netanyahu's Likud Claims Poll Was 'Stolen' By Arab Parties, Demands Probe
Vote-Buying, Threats: Netanyahu's Likud Claims Poll Was 'Stolen' By Arab Parties, Demands Probe

Netanyahu's Likud accused Arab parties of stealing the election after partial results showed they could play a kingmaking role.

Netanyahu's Party Claims Election Fraud Amidst Arab Parties' Gains and Political Turmoil

Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority
Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign...

Netanyahu's party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have ‘stolen' Israel's election
Netanyahu's party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have ‘stolen' Israel's election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, potentially with foreign assistance, as final...

Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential kingmakers
Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential kingmakers

Benjamin Netanyahu alleges Israel's election was "stolen by Arab parties," demanding police investigate as Arab voter turnout hit record levels.

Netanyahu alleges stolen election as he seeks political survival amid uncertainty
Netanyahu alleges stolen election as he seeks political survival amid uncertainty

Accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Tuesday’s election was "stolen by Arab parties," and an official investigation into the matter, have cast a shadow over the vote.

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

Netanyahu, at Risk of Losing Power, Steps up Attacks on Israel's Arab Parties
Netanyahu, at Risk of Losing Power, Steps up Attacks on Israel's Arab Parties

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu alleged on Thursday, without providing evidence, that Arab parties' record gains in ⁠an ⁠election this week were driven in part by...

Israeli police refute Likud claim Arabs rigged election
Israeli police refute Likud claim Arabs rigged election

Netanyahu’s ruling party has accused Arab politicians of stealing the election after their strong showing at the polls Israeli police have found no evidence supporting claims by Prime Minister...

Israel Elections | Netanyahu Alleges Election Rigging, Warns of ‘Islamization’ in Israel | News18
Israel Elections | Netanyahu Alleges Election Rigging, Warns of ‘Islamization’ in Israel | News18

In a shocking statement, Netanyahu claims the recent Israeli elections were rigged, alleging foreign interference to empower Arab parties. He warns of an impending 'Islamization' of Israel and a...

Netanyahu’s party alleges 'serious criminal offenses' in Israeli election
Netanyahu’s party alleges 'serious criminal offenses' in Israeli election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Wednesday accused Arab political parties of stealing the country’s election through widespread voter fraud, as preliminary results showed...

Netanyahu Accuses Arab Parties of Election Fraud Amid Calls for Investigation and Political Pressure

Live: Netanyahu alleges vote fraud, protesters urge Eisenkot to unite with Arabs
Live: Netanyahu alleges vote fraud, protesters urge Eisenkot to unite with Arabs

Live: Netanyahu alleges vote fraud, protesters urge Eisenkot to unite with Arabs

Netanyahu alleges election fraud, rules out cooperation with Arab parties
Netanyahu alleges election fraud, rules out cooperation with Arab parties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an "earthquake" and demanding an...

Israel seeks election probe after Netanyahu alleges Arab vote rigging
Israel seeks election probe after Netanyahu alleges Arab vote rigging

Israel's election watchdog has sought a probe into alleged foreign interference after Netanyahu questioned high Arab voter turnout, as his bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority.

Netanyahu steps up election fraud claims, rules out cooperation with Arab parties
Netanyahu steps up election fraud claims, rules out cooperation with Arab parties

In a social media post, Netanyahu cited Central Elections Committee (CEC) chief Justice Noam Sohlberg’s decision to ask Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions of foreign funding and...

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government
Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for an investigation into allegations of fraud but cautioned against stigmatising the entire Arab Israeli community, who voted at unprecedented rates

After Netanyahu claims fraud, Israeli Election Commission orders probe into Arab voter turnout
After Netanyahu claims fraud, Israeli Election Commission orders probe into Arab voter turnout

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged electoral fraud, Central Elections Committee Chair Noam Sohlberg ordered an investigation into the record voter turnout among Arab Israelis....

Netanyahu Blames Arab Voter Surge For Record Turnout As Likud, Allies Rush To Mobilise Support
Netanyahu Blames Arab Voter Surge For Record Turnout As Likud, Allies Rush To Mobilise Support

Netanyahu’s Likud party also sought to extend voting beyond the scheduled 10 pm deadline, but the election committee rejected the request.

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