Likud Claims Arab Parties Stole Election Through Criminal Acts

The Likud party has accused Arab parties of stealing the recent election results, alleging widespread criminal activity including bribery, threats, violence, fraud, and the use of prohibited software to encourage voters. The accusations come despite Likud emerging as the largest party in the 26th Knesset. However, party leader Benjamin Netanyahu faces a significant challenge in forming a government, with his bloc securing only 53 seats, far short of the required majority.

A key factor contributing to this outcome is the substantial increase in support for Arab parties, which collectively garnered 19 mandates. The Joint List secured 12 seats, while Ra'am received 7. Voter turnout within the Arab community reportedly broke records.

Likud stated in a dramatic announcement that it is providing hundreds of testimonies and evidence to the police, Shin Bet, and the Election Committee. These alleged proofs include cash and Ra'am ballots found at polling stations, threats and violence against poll workers, multiple voters behind partitions, double voting, discrepancies between ballot counts and voter numbers, and the use of illegal voter encouragement software.

The party is demanding a thorough investigation by law enforcement and the Shin Bet into the alleged election theft and prosecution of those responsible. Likud also called for an immediate response from the Election Committee regarding these criminal offenses, which they claim severely damaged the integrity and outcome of the Israeli elections and harmed Israeli democracy.