Israel's Election Body Details Probe into Foreign Interference Claims

Solberg stated that while confidential information has been received, it has not yet materialized into concrete evidence, and its future development remains uncertain. He emphasized that the information necessitates a continued, active investigation until its full conclusion. The current evidentiary basis is reportedly similar to that of the previous week. The head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), David Zini, had previously informed Solberg that the investigation into possible foreign interference would proceed under the guidance of the government's legal advisor. Law enforcement agencies plan to question individuals if sufficient evidence is gathered against them. Sources indicate that both Zini and Solberg believe the elections were conducted properly overall, but the investigation must continue. Solberg does not anticipate the investigation's findings will alter the election results. Earlier reports noted that the Shin Bet's probe was ongoing despite the completion of voting. Solberg had requested Zini to finalize the investigation and present results by Wednesday, ahead of the official election results being submitted to President Yitzhak Herzog. However, according to journalist Nir Dvori, the investigation is expanding into new areas, and at Zini's request, the Mossad has also joined the effort.