Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
Summary
Israel’s election commission certified the results, in which Palestinian-led parties won a record 19 seats. The article reports that police arrested and questioned some party supporters and media figures after the vote, while Palestinian politicians and analysts said the actions formed part of a political backlash; authorities’ allegations of vote-buying were disputed, and some suspects were released.Key Facts
- The Joint List and the United Arab List (Ra’am) together won 19 seats, according to the article.
- The article says the election results could help the opposition form a government if it cooperates with Arab parties.
- Netanyahu and his allies alleged that the Palestinian-led parties’ gains involved illegality; the election commission certified the results.
- Police arrested several Ra’am supporters on allegations of vote-buying, which Likud cited in claims of election fraud.
- A judge said suspicions had weakened and investigators had not explained why restrictions on the suspects were needed; many were released.
- Defence lawyers said money seized from suspects was intended for charitable assistance.
- Journalist and political activist Abd Abu Shahadeh was arrested by police and the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security service.
- Joint List politician Ahmad Tibi and analyst Mamoun Abu Amer said the fraud claims and security actions were politically motivated.
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