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Netanyahu's Likud Accuses Arab Parties of Election Fraud
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party accused Arab parties of election fraud, including bribery and intimidation, and demanded a police investigation. The allegations followed a surge in Arab voter turnout and the arrest of three men on suspicion of vote-buying for the Ra'am party. Arab parties denied the claims, calling them politically motivated, as preliminary results show them gaining significant representation in the Knesset, complicating coalition-building efforts.
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- Likud accused Arab parties of election fraud, demanding a police and Shin Bet investigation.
- Allegations include bribery, intimidation, and manipulation of Tuesday's parliamentary election results.
- Three men were arrested in southern Israel on suspicion of attempting to bribe voters for the Ra'am party.
- Ra'am denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated and alleging unfair targeting.
- Arab parties are projected to win a combined 19 seats in the Knesset, impacting coalition calculations.
- The accusations come amid a significant increase in Arab voter turnout and representation.
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