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Shin Bet Chief Accused of Political Interference Ahead of Election Results
Shin Bet chief David Zini is accused of seeking to investigate Arab lawmakers for foreign influence without evidence, sparking political outrage. The Joint List and other opposition figures claim Zini is acting politically for Prime Minister Netanyahu to undermine election results.
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What happened
- 01Shin Bet chief David Zini allegedly sought to investigate Arab lawmakers for foreign influence without evidence.
- 02Opposition figures accuse Zini of acting as a political tool for Prime Minister Netanyahu to challenge election results.
- 03The Joint List stated they would not allow the Arab public's vote to be deemed a security threat.
- 04Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas expressed readiness for any investigation, trusting the legal system.
- 05Yair Golan warned of a serious alarm, urging a swift formation of a new government.
- 06Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and Likud of attempting a "pogrom against democracy."
- 07Election Committee chairman Solberg confirmed election results will be published as scheduled.
Election Committee chairman Solberg, however, affirmed that the results will be published as planned, with any disputes to be handled by the courts.
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