Reports of alleged foreign interference add uncertainty to Israel's scrutiny As the latest vote counting progressed, the Central Election Commission asked the Shin Bet's internal intelligence agency to investigate "serious suspicions" of alleged foreign interference in the elections. Israeli media pointed to the possible sending of funds from Qatar to recruit Arab voters. Netanyahu's Likud took the opportunity to confirm that no party should cooperate with the Arab parties, which have opened themselves up to an opposition alliance to oust the prime minister. read more

Reports of alleged foreign interference add uncertainty to Israel's scrutiny As the latest vote counting progressed, the Central Election Commission asked the Shin Bet's internal intelligence agency to investigate "serious suspicions" of alleged foreign interference in the elections. Israeli media pointed to the possible sending of funds from Qatar to recruit Arab voters. Netanyahu's Likud took the opportunity to confirm that no party should cooperate with the Arab parties, which have opened themselves up to an opposition alliance to oust the prime minister. read more