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Joint List Denies Knesset Members Questioned Amid Foreign Interference Probe
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An official from the Joint List denied reports that their Knesset members were questioned regarding suspected foreign funding to influence elections. The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Mossad are investigating, with reports suggesting a small number of lawmakers have been questioned. While Qatar's name has emerged, its involvement is reportedly not central, and the sums involved are said to be exaggerated. A separate probe continues into a Joint List member's receipt of cash, with no evidence of election influence found.
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- A Joint List official denied that any of their Knesset members have been questioned by authorities.
- Reports suggest a small number of Knesset members are being questioned over suspected foreign election funding.
- The Shin Bet and Mossad are investigating the source and purpose of funds potentially used to influence elections.
- Sources indicate the amounts of money involved have been greatly exaggerated.
- A separate investigation is ongoing into a Joint List member's receipt of hundreds of thousands of shekels.
- No evidence has been found linking the funds to election influence or specific foreign entities like Qatar.
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