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Shin Bet Investigates Foreign Election Interference, Expands Probe

Shin Bet investigators are continuing their probe into alleged foreign interference in the Knesset elections, with the investigation expanding and examining a lawmaker who received money. The probe is not focused on Qatar and involves smaller sums than initially claimed by the Likud party.

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01Shin Bet is investigating alleged foreign interference in the Knesset elections, with the probe ongoing after the election date.
02Investigators are examining a lawmaker who received money, and other parliament members may be questioned.
03The investigation is reportedly not focused on Qatar and involves smaller sums than claimed by the Likud party.
04The Mossad has joined the Shin Bet investigation at the request of Shin Bet chief David Zini.
05Public concern has been raised over the actions of security agencies and potential undermining of election results.

The Mossad has joined the investigation at the Shin Bet chief's request, raising public concern over the use of security agencies.

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