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Elections Committee Denies Qatar Bribery Allegations Affecting Vote
The Central Elections Committee has denied reports of Qatari bribery influencing the recent elections, stating an ongoing Shin Bet investigation will not affect the results. Acting Director General Dean Livneh confirmed classified intelligence led to the probe, which was shared with top political leaders.
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- 01Elections Committee denies Qatari bribery allegations impacting vote results.
- 02Shin Bet investigation into classified intelligence will not affect election outcomes.
- 03Prime Minister Netanyahu and other leaders were briefed on the investigation.
- 04Preliminary results show Likud leading with 27 Knesset mandates.
- 05Turnout for the 26th Knesset elections was 77.9%.
The committee also announced the completion of vote counting, with preliminary results showing the Likud party leading with 27 mandates. Final results are due to be submitted to the President on November 4, 2026.
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