Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Summary
Haaretz reports that Israel’s Shin Bet investigation has found no evidence so far that foreign money or fuel cards were used to influence the October 27 election. The investigation is ongoing, and Israel’s attorney general said she had seen no evidence that would support claims of election influence or a change in the results.Key Facts
- Two senior law enforcement officials told Haaretz that investigators had found no evidence of transfers from the Palestinian Authority to Arab-led parties in Israel.
- Dozens of people have been questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
- Haaretz reported that Israeli fuel companies found no unusual activity involving fuel cards.
- Claims of foreign election interference were made by Shin Bet chief David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Arab-led parties won 19 seats in the October 27 election, according to Israel’s election authorities.
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said she had seen no evidence that would substantiate claims of influence capable of changing the election results.
- Qatar denied allegations that it funded or sought to influence activities related to the election.
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