Full coverage· Politics· Updated 3 Nov, 23:34

Arab MKs Under Investigation Spark Political Firestorm

The Israeli political system is in turmoil after the Shin Bet head requested to investigate four Arab politicians for alleged foreign interference in elections. Arab parties decried the move as politically motivated, while the Likud accused the Attorney General of obstructing the investigation.

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What happened

01Shin Bet head requested to investigate four Arab politicians for suspected foreign election interference.
02Arab parties accuse PM Netanyahu and Shin Bet of political motivation and delegitimizing Arab voters.
03Opposition leaders criticize Shin Bet chief, alleging politicization of the agency for Netanyahu's campaign.
04Likud party accuses Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of obstructing the foreign interference investigation.
05The controversy has ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about democracy and rule of law.

Opposition figures also criticized the Shin Bet chief, accusing him of politicizing the agency. The controversy highlights deep divisions over election integrity and the role of security services in politics.

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