Mossad to Assist in Probe of Alleged Foreign Election Interference
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Mossad intelligence agency will assist the Shin Bet in investigating alleged foreign interference in Israeli elections. The probe is focusing on suspicions that Qatar and Turkey attempted to influence the results. The Mossad's involvement is limited to areas within its specific expertise.
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- Mossad will assist Shin Bet in investigating alleged foreign election interference in Israel.
- The investigation is examining suspicions that multiple countries tried to influence election results.
- Qatar and Turkey are key countries of focus in the ongoing probe.
- Mossad's involvement will be limited to specific areas of its competence.
- The decision to involve Mossad was made after a request from the Shin Bet.
Israel's foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad, will join the investigation into alleged foreign interference in recent Israeli elections. The agency will provide targeted assistance on matters within its purview. This decision follows a request from the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service. The investigation is examining suspicions that multiple countries attempted to influence election outcomes, with a particular focus on Qatar and Turkey. The Shin Bet is leading the probe into these allegations.
