Police Deny Evidence for Likud's Election Fraud Claims

Israel Police have responded to claims made by the Likud party alleging widespread election fraud, stating there is "no investigative or intelligence support" for these accusations. The police noted that election day "passed with a minority of unusual incidents" concerning election integrity, even when compared to previous elections.

Likud issued a statement the previous day asserting that "the elections in the State of Israel were stolen by Arab parties that support terror and the elimination of the Jewish state." The party alleged serious criminal offenses including bribery, threats, violence, forgery, and the use of prohibited software to encourage voters.

According to Likud, the party has provided hundreds of testimonies and evidence to the police, Shin Bet, and the Election Committee. These allegedly include thousands of envelopes with cash and Ra'am party ballots, threats and violence against polling station workers, multiple voters behind the curtain, double identity voting, discrepancies between ballot counts and voter numbers, and the use of prohibited stimulant software. Likud demanded a thorough investigation by the police and Shin Bet into the alleged election theft by Arab parties.

Last week, it was reported that Likud had prepared for a wave of complaints and allegations of fraud and irregularities in Arab communities even before the elections took place. Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan reportedly focused on delegitimizing cooperation with Arab parties by any means possible.