Report: Both election interference probes involving Arab parties falling apart

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   Israel Election Probes Fall Apart Amid Voting Fraud Claims

   Both election interference probes involving Arab parties are reportedly falling apart after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost his majority in parliament and alleged voting fraud and illegal voter tracking. Israel's election commission has rejected Netanyahu's claims of voting fraud. Meanwhile, the attorney general stated that electoral fraud probes would not remotely influence election results and noted a lack of awareness regarding evidence of election interference amid a Shin Bet probe. Likud sought to appeal the election results over the alleged illegal voter tracking by Arab parties.

   Why it matters

   The disputes arose after Netanyahu lost his parliamentary majority following a contentious vote that left the nation mired in uncertainty and acrimony. Netanyahu challenged the election outcome by alleging fraud connected to Arab turnout, drawing sharp criticism and accusations of attempting a coup. The Attorney General maintained that any electoral fraud investigations would have no bearing on the actual election results.

   What is confirmed

   • Netanyahu lost his majority in parliament and subsequently claimed elections were stolen.
   • Israel's election commission rejected Netanyahu's claims of voting fraud.
   • The attorney general stated that electoral fraud probes would not remotely influence election results.
   • The Israeli attorney general stated she is not aware of evidence of election interference amid a Shin Bet probe.
   • Likud planned to appeal election results over alleged illegal voter tracking by Arab parties.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Both election interference probes involving Arab parties are reportedly falling apart.

   What to watch next

   • Official decisions on Likud's election appeal
   • Further statements from the attorney general or Shin Bet regarding the probes
   Sources used for this update (16)

   1. www.timesofisrael.com — The Times of Israel | News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish ...
   2. CNN — Netanyahu lost his majority in parliament. Now he claims elections were stolen
   3. The Guardian — Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
   4. CNN — Trump said he’d accept the election results. Netanyahu is challenging the outcome of his.
   5. The New York Times — Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud in Connection With Arab Turnout
   6. The Jerusalem Post — Middle Israel: Netanyahu's election lies pose a dangerous threat to Israeli democracy - opinion
   7. The Times of Israel — Both election interference probes involving Arab parties reportedly falling apart
   8. Haaretz — Opinion | Leibowitz's prophecy came true: Israel is a secret police state
   9. NBC News — Israel mired in uncertainty and acrimony after contentious vote
   10. The Times of Israel — Report: Both election interference probes involving Arab parties falling apart
   11. The Times of Israel — Likud to appeal election results over alleged illegal voter tracking by Arab parties
   12. Haaretz — Analysis • Netanyahu is attempting a full-blown coup
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