Israel’s Central Elections Committee chair on Oct. 29 asked the Shin Bet security service to investigate suspected improper foreign funding in the recent parliamentary election, media reported. Intelligence cited by public broadcaster alleges Qatar financed Arab‑Israeli voter‑mobilization groups. The committee’s acting director general said fraud claims are unfounded and there is currently no evidence of systemic violations or of Arab‑Israeli parties’ involvement. Prime Minister Netanyahu and po

Israel’s Central Elections Committee chair on Oct. 29 asked the Shin Bet security service to investigate suspected improper foreign funding in the recent parliamentary election, media reported. Intelligence cited by public broadcaster alleges Qatar financed Arab‑Israeli voter‑mobilization groups. The committee’s acting director general said fraud claims are unfounded and there is currently no evidence of systemic violations or of Arab‑Israeli parties’ involvement. Prime Minister Netanyahu and political allies have accused foreign‑funded operations of “stealing” the result.