Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Arab MKs in Election Interference Probe
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Shin Bet chief David Zini is seeking Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's approval to question four senior Arab politicians, including MK Ahmad Tibi and Mansour Abbas, in an election interference case. The investigation is delayed due to the Shin Bet not yet providing sufficient evidence to the Attorney General. The Likud party criticized the Attorney General for allegedly blocking the probe and selectively applying the law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet chief David Zini seeks approval to question four senior Arab politicians in an election interference case.
- The investigation is stalled as the Shin Bet has not yet provided necessary evidence to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
- Politicians reportedly targeted include MK Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Sami Abu Shehadeh.
- The Likud party accused the Attorney General of obstructing the investigation and applying the law selectively.
- A joint Shin Bet-police investigation team was agreed upon but materials were not yet transferred.
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