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Qatar Denies Interference in Israeli Elections Amidst Accusations

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday strongly denied Israeli accusations that it interfered in the Knesset elections or funded activities to influence their outcomes. A spokesperson for the ministry, Majed Al-Ansari, called the claims ridiculous and dangerous, accusing Israeli politicians and media outlets of launching a disinformation campaign.

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01The Qatari Foreign Ministry on Thursday denied accusations of funding activities to influence Israeli elections.
02A Shin Bet investigation is examining alleged Qatari funds transferred to an organization linked to the Ra'am party.
03Qatari spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari called the accusations ridiculous, dangerous, and part of a disinformation campaign.
04Al-Ansari mocked the claims, stating that critics have accused Qatar of buying Benjamin Netanyahu, the left, and the Arab vote.
05Doha stated it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and will not be a scapegoat for Israeli political failures.
06Qatar demanded that the next Israeli government adhere to international law and address the Palestinian issue.

The denial follows a Shin Bet investigation into allegations that Qatari funds were transferred to an organization linked to the Ra'am party. Al-Ansari mocked the accusations, noting that critics have previously accused Qatar of buying Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli left, and now the Arab vote. He stated that Doha does not interfere in the internal affairs or political competition of other nations and will not serve as a scapegoat for Israeli political failures.

Qatar urged Israeli politicians to focus on their constituents and domestic issues rather than using Doha to deflect attention. The ministry also stated that any future government in Jerusalem must adhere to international law and UN resolutions, and seriously address the Palestinian issue.

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