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Likud Demands Probe into Alleged Foreign Interference in Israeli Elections

The Likud party has asked the Central Elections Committee to investigate alleged foreign interference in Israel's upcoming elections. The party cited a report claiming foreign diplomats met with Haredi political figures to discuss joining a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot.

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01Likud has asked the Central Elections Committee to investigate alleged foreign interference in the 26th Knesset elections.
02The party cited a report that foreign diplomats met with Haredi political figures to discuss joining a Gadi Eisenkot-led government.
03Likud fears the meetings constitute an attempt to influence Israel's democratic process and future government.
04A copy of the complaint was also sent to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zinni.
05Haredi representatives reportedly told diplomats their parties are pragmatic on settlement issues.

Likud fears this could be an attempt to influence the democratic process and the future government's makeup. A copy of the complaint was also sent to the head of the Shin Bet.

Translated and summarized by baba from Israel Hayom, the latest report. Read Israel Hayom’s original