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Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Four Arab Lawmakers

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Shin Bet Director David Zini is seeking to question four Arab MKs, including Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Sami Abu Shehadeh, over suspected election interference. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding evidence before approving the move. A joint investigative team with the Israel Police has been agreed upon but has not yet begun work due to a delay in transferring materials.

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Shin Bet Director David Zini wants to question four Arab MKs over election interference suspicions.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is withholding approval pending further evidence.
Three of the targeted MKs are identified as Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Sami Abu Shehadeh.
A joint investigation team with Israel Police has been formed but is stalled.
The Shin Bet has not yet provided necessary materials for the joint investigation to start.

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Shin Bet Director David Zini is seeking to question four senior politicians from the Arab parties under caution.per report by Avishai Grinzaig on i24NEWS
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has not yet approved the questioning of all those involved, having demanded evidence substantiating the suspicions against them.per report by Avishai Grinzaig on i24NEWS
There is broad agreement that substantial evidence has been collected against that MK, who is expected to be questioned under caution.per report by Avishai Grinzaig on i24NEWS

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