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Police Restrict Shin Bet Election Probe Amid Foreign Interference Claims
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Israel Police Deputy Commissioner Boaz Balat has restricted the Shin Bet's access to an investigation into alleged foreign interference in the 2026 Knesset elections. The probe centers on suspicions that Qatar, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority funneled money to Arab political parties. The Shin Bet has begun transferring intelligence to police, but internal disagreements have surfaced over investigative procedures and potential questioning of Arab political figures.
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- Police Deputy Commissioner Boaz Balat restricted Shin Bet access to the election interference probe.
- The investigation targets alleged foreign funding of Arab political parties for the 2026 Knesset election.
- Qatar, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority are suspected of involvement in the alleged interference.
- The Shin Bet has begun transferring intelligence materials to the police regarding the case.
- Concerns exist over the Shin Bet's attempt to classify the probe as a national security matter.
- Several Arab political figures may be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
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