Likud Alleges Widespread Fraud in Arab Voting Booths, Demands Investigation
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
The Likud party is demanding a police and Shin Bet investigation into alleged widespread fraud in Arab voting stations during the Knesset elections, claiming "the elections were stolen." The party submitted hundreds of pieces of evidence, including allegations of bribery, violence, and voter manipulation. Several Bedouin individuals were arrested in the Negev on suspicion of election offenses, with cash found in their homes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud alleges serious criminal offenses and "election theft" occurred in Arab voting stations.
- The party demands a thorough investigation by police and Shin Bet.
- Evidence submitted includes claims of bribery, violence, and voter manipulation.
- Several Bedouin individuals were arrested in the Negev on election offense suspicions.
- Cash was reportedly found during raids on the homes of those arrested.
The Likud party has called on the police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) to launch an investigation into alleged serious criminal offenses at voting stations in Arab communities during the recent Knesset elections. In a statement, the party claimed "the elections in the State of Israel were stolen" and announced it is transferring hundreds of testimonies and evidence to law enforcement and the Central Elections Committee. Likud alleges that evidence includes thousands of envelopes containing cash and Ra'am party ballots, threats and violence against poll workers, multiple voters behind the curtain, double voting, discrepancies between ballot counts and voter numbers, and the use of prohibited voter stimulant software.
The party sharply accused Arab parties of committing these acts, stating, "The elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terror and the elimination of the Jewish state through serious criminal offenses of bribery, threats, violence, forgery, and the use of prohibited software to encourage voters." Likud further demanded a thorough investigation by the police and Shin Bet into the alleged election theft by Arab parties and full prosecution of the perpetrators. The party also requested an immediate response from the Elections Committee to these claims, asserting that the alleged actions constitute "a severe blow to Israeli democracy and the right to vote of Israeli citizens" and urged immediate action from law enforcement.
Separately, several Bedouin individuals in the Negev were arrested yesterday morning on suspicion of committing serious election-related offenses. During a raid on their homes, envelopes containing thousands of shekels in cash were reportedly found.
